- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Planning Board Public Hearing
- Bike to Work Day
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- Water on Kelso Drive on Schedule (May Update)
- Sewer Improvements: Day Village, Shore Road and Lyons Home (May Update)
- Water Improvements on Hazelwood (May Update)
- Ebenezer Road Bridge Under Construction (May Update)
- Traffic Calming for Woodhaven and Searles Roads (May Update)
- Traffic Measures for Moorgate in Dundalk (May Update)
- New Traffic Calming in the District (May Update and Correction)
- Traffic Calming on Dundalk Avenue and Willow Spring Road
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
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The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Vicky Nevy 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov, or View Schedule
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The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. in the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the website for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Lynn Lanham 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov, or View Agenda
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The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, May 15 at 5 p.m. for a public hearing at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza) on Chesapeake Bay Critical Area growth allocation request for the Vandermast Property. This property is located near the intersection of Holly Neck Road and Goff Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. The growth allocation request is for a reclassification of approximately 18 acres from Resource Conservation Area to Limited Development Area. Persons needing special accommodations for disabilities should call 410-887-3495, or 711, at least two days before the hearing.
Information: 410-887-3980
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Celebrate this year's Bike to Work Day by joining fellow bicycle commuters the morning of Friday, May 16, between 7-9 a.m. at the County Courthouse Plaza. Come enjoy a quick breakfast, talk to other bicyclists, and visit with County Executive Jim Smith. Get a free t-shirt and be eligible for great prizes donated by area bike shops by registering on-line.
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County officials have announced that the new Rental Registration Law is now in effect, and that owners of most residential rental units in buildings with one to six units must be inspected, registered and licensed by the county on or before July 1, 2008. A landlord who fails to comply with this law is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.
This law, initiated by the County Council and passed on December 19, extends a pilot program in certain neighborhoods to cover the entire county. The purpose of the law is to protect the safety, health and welfare of tenants of by creating an additional procedure for the enforcement of county codes and violations. Tenants of larger apartment complexes are already protected by the County's Livability Code.
Information: Download all necessary documents here.
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In July 2007, Baltimore County began installing more than two miles of new water mains on Kelso, costing $4 million. The line is being constructed through Rossville, Kelso, Martin Blvd. and Transverse Avenue and the project should be finished by the spring of 2008. It's about 65 percent complete.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Work on the Day Village Pumping Station (on Avondale Road in Sparrows Point) began this fall and will take a year to complete. The station is being rebuilt to raise it above the flood plain, at a cost of $1.3 million. Work also began this September to rehabilitate the Shore Road Pumping Station to the north of Lynch Cove. To increase capacity and prevent overflows the County is investing $1.8 million to modernize both the structure and equipment. Work should be completed by the fall of 2008. In addition, construction of the Lyons Home Pumping Station near Peach Orchard Creek is also under construction. The old station will be demolished and a new one is being built costing about $2.3 million. Engineers expect to complete the work by spring 2008.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Baltimore County is cleaning and lining water lines running through Hazelwood Avenue, between the City line and Kenwood Avenue. The $1.5 million job will improve water service to about 1200 homes. Work began in October and should be completed by this summer. The job site was shut down for the cold winter weather, but crews are now back to work.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The Ebenezer Road Bridge (Bridge No. 294), just north of Bird River Road over Windlass Run, has been repeatedly damaged by high water in recent years and is being replaced. The new bridge will be located south of the old one and the span will be increased from 12 feet to 80 to protect the structure from flooding. Work, which began in January, is projected to take 18 months and cost $1.5 million. During construction, traffic will continue to use the old bridge until the new one is finished.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Residents on Woodhaven, between Chesaco and Seling Avenue, recently received plans from the County's traffic engineers to improve their neighborhood by installing speed humps. Construction should begin by late May. Engineers also prepared plans for Church Road and Searles Road, which combine speed humps with pedestrian safety islands. Residents on both streets have now reviewed the proposals and construction is expected to begin within two months.
Information: 410 887-3554
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Moorgate Road, between Merritt Boulevard and Denbury Road, has qualified for the County's Traffic Calming Program. Engineers have drafted plans to slow traffic and reduce congestion. The plans have been submitted to residents for approval and construction is expected to begin in two months.
Information: 410-887-3554
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Residents of Diehlwood Road, just north of Wise Avenue, have asked for traffic calming on their street and should see it by the end of May. Loalan Road and Larkfield, west of Merritt Blvd., also qualified for traffic measures. The County's traffic engineers have submitted plans to the community for review and construction is pending community approval.
Information: 410-887-3554
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Residents on Dundalk Avenue (from the traffic circle to the easternmost intersection of Bullneck Road) have requested traffic calming measures for their street. Public Works engineers are now drafting plans and will send them to the community for review and approval before the end of May. Residents on Willow Spring Road (between Dundalk Avenue and Center Place) have also qualified for calming measures and will receive plans for review and approval before the end of the month.
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The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management publishes a list of the environmental administrative variance requests along with their status. The requests are listed by County Council District.
Information: DEPRM Variances for District 7
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Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits and Development Management. These requests are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Administrative Variances - 3 Coral Court
Location: South side of Coral Court, 104 feet west of Sandwood Road. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 04/18/2008 8 a.m. - 05/05/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-477-A
Legal Owner(s): Michael N. and Kimberly G. Heaney ***Closing Date: May 5, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a sunroom addition with a rear setback of 23 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet and to amend the last revision of the Final Development Plan of "Beachwood Estates" for Lot 517 Section 3 only.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 3421 Sollers Point Road
Location: North side Sollers Point Road, 541 feet south of Louth Road. 12th Election District
Date/Time: 04/18/2008 8 a.m. - 05/12/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-486-A
Legal Owner(s): Predrag and Marina Vujatovic ***Closing Date: May 12, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to allow a rear yard setback of 23.5 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet and a side setback of 7.5 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 3311 Cornwall Road
Location: East side of Cornwall Road, 317 feet south of the centerline Belclare Road. 12th Election District
Date/Time: 04/25/2008 8 a.m. - 05/19/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-498-A
Legal Owner(s): Thomas K. and Patricia A. Trojan ***Closing Date: May 19, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed dining room extension and basement area way addition on side of existing dwelling with a side setback of 4.5 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 7381 Edsworth Road
Location: South side of Edsworth Road, 240 feet west of Goodman Avenue.
Date/Time: 04/25/2008 8 a.m. - 05/19/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-499-A
Legal Owner(s): Albert and Joan Tallaro 12th Election District ***Closing Date: May 19, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed addition with a rear yard setback of 40 feet in lieu of the minimum required 50 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review Group, Development Plan Conference, Development Review and Hearing Officer Hearings. These hearings are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and are subject to change. Hearings with multiple dates may conclude before the last posted date.
Development Review Committee - Cycle World
Location: 7930 Pulaski Highway DRC 050508I
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 15-587
Proposal: The request is for an addition to the existing building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Schenning Property
Location: 604 Riverside Road DRC 050508J
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Sparrows Point Fabrication and Welding
Location: 1430 Sparrows Point Boulevard DRC 050508K
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a 50' x 75' steel building for training.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Flower Columbus Club
Location: 8335 Philadelphia Road DRC 051208R
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/12/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/12/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to raze the existing porch and construct an enclosed porch to meet the handicap ramp.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Shaw's Discovery
Location: Bauers Farm Road DRC 051208S
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/12/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/12/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 15-888
Proposal: The request is for a development refinement for a cross conveyance of two parcels, and conveyance of one deeded lot.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
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Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances, and other issues before the Zoning Commissioner. These hearings are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and subject to change.
Zoning Hearings - 21 Stemmers Run Road
Location: North side of Stemmers Run Road, 370 feet northwest from centerline of Old Eastern Avenue. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-414-XA
Legal Owner: Blairs Auto Care, Inc., By: Martin Blair
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/01/2008 9 a.m. - 05/01/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception for a service garage. Variance to permit a front yard setback of 2.9 feet from the right of way and 32.9 feet from the centerline of street in lieu of the required 10 feet and 40 feet respectively.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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