- Smith to Host Pep Rally for Towson Olympians
- Message from Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith - Run/Walk
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will hold a pep rally in Towson on August 1, at 7:15 p.m., to cheer-on County residents Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. With the local Olympian swimmers already in Beijing, Smith will lead the cheers from Baltimore County along with Michael's mother Debbie Phelps, Katie's mother Jean Hoff, area sportscasters, cheerleading squads, local business representatives, and the community at large.
The pep rally will be held during the Towson Chamber of Commerce's weekly summer event, Feet on the Street. Allegheny Avenue in Towson will be closed to traffic for the rally and Feet festival, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission to the rally and festival is free. Refreshments and children activities are available.
Information: Marjorie Hampson 410-887-247 or mhampson@baltimorecountymd.gov
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As Honorary Chairman of the second annual Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk-1 Mile Walk, I encourage your involvement in the race - whether by running, walking or sponsoring a participant. Proceeds go to the Baltimore County Department of Aging senior fitness programs in the County's senior centers.
The race will take place on Sunday, September 21, 8:30 a.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson University.
Information: To register for the race log on to the web site or call 410-887-2594.
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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 - 2605 Boulevard Place
Location: East side of Boulevard Place, 70 +/- feet South of centerline of Sparrows Point Road. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 06/30/2008 8 a.m. - 07/21/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0591-A
Legal Owner(s): Thomas M. Gallagher ***Closing Date: July 21, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a front yard setback of 6 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet for an addition.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 3422 McShane Way
Location: South side of McShane Way, 226 feet east of centerline of Broening Road.
Date/Time: 06/30/2008 8 a.m. - 07/21/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0592-A
Legal Owner(s): Joseph Wassil 12th Election District ***Closing Date: July 21, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a rear setback of 22.5 feet for an addition in lieu of the required 25 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 - Blue Fin (Old Business)
Location: 8247 Eastern Avenue DRC 070708L
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/21/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/21/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct an open pavilion.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Dunkin Donuts Rosedale
Location: 7520 Pulaski Highway DRC 072108M
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/21/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/21/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to raze a portion of the existing building, and construct an expansion to the existing building and a drive through window.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Sprint Nextel Main Street
Location: Main Street; New Pittsburg Avenue DRC 072108N
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/21/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/21/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to remove 12 antennas and install nine antennas.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Brown Property (Old Business)
Location: 6918 Holabird Avenue DRC 031708L
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/28/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/28/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a carry-out restaurant.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Cricket BWI 369
Location: 7500 North Point Road DRC 080408N
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install three antennas on the existing tower, and an equipment cabinet on the ground.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Cricket BWI 513-A
Location: 701 Stemmers Run Road DRC 080408O
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install three antennas on the existing monopole, and an equipment cabinet on the ground.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - North Point Boulevard
Location: 4001-4009 North Point Boulevard DRC 080408M
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a fast food restaurant.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Pizza Roma
Location: 5220 Sparrows Point Road DRC 080408P
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for the conversion of the existing service station and garage to a pizza carry-out restaurant.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Hearing Officers Hearing - Salvo Joseph C Property
Location: North and south side of South Ann Avenue at northwest corner.
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/08/2008 9 a.m. - 08/08/2008 10 a.m.
Description: PDM #15-495
Proposal: 27 Townhomes
Information: Darryl Putty 410-887-3321
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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 - 7639 East Battle Road
Location: North side of South Bend Avenue at corner of the Southwest side of East Battle Grove Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0543-A
Legal Owner(s): Paul Miskimon: Fat Boy Saloon, Inc.
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/29/2008 9 a.m. - 07/29/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit zero feet front yard setback in lieu of required 25 feet for corner lot where an existing non-conforming setback is 4.3 feet and to permit an 8.5 feet front yard setback (opposite corner of lot) in lieu of required 25 feet, if necessary, where existing non-conforming setback is 8.5 feet (no change proposed).
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 4420 North Point Boulevard
Location: East side of North Point Boulevard., 451 feet North of Merritt Lane. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0539-SPHX
Legal Owner(s): Charles S. and Betty A. Ratliff Contract Purchasers: Edwin and Dorothy Hayes
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/30/2008 9 a.m. - 07/30/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception for a contractor's equipment storage yard in a BR zone in accordance with section 236.4 of the BCZR. Special Hearing to determined that an asbestos, lead, and mold remediation and demolition contractor's equipment storage is a contractor's equipment storage yard pursuant to section 101 of the BCZR.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 198 German Hill Road
Location: West side of German Hill Road, 64 feet South of the centerline of Mc Comas Avenue. 12th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0563-X
Legal Owner(s): Douglas G. and Charotte Karmasek
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 9 a.m. - 08/07/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception (Section 230.13) to permit living quarters in a commercial building.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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