- Fall 2006 Speaker Series: Transit Oriented Design
- Baltimore County Planning Board Meeting
- Community Meeting for Battle Acre Monument Park Site Renovations
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Office of Planning will continue its Fall 2006 Speaker Series with a discussion on transit oriented design. The series will feature Paul Morris, the principal for PB Placemaking in Washington D.C., who will speak on the topic of "New Vitality for Older Communities." The dialogue will be held on Thursday, November 2 at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza).
Information: Jackie McMillan at 410-887-3480
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The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, November 2 immediately after the Speaker Series 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: Planning Board Meeting Schedule
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The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has scheduled a community meeting to seek input regarding site renovations at Battle Acre Monument Park. The Department welcomes input from all community members and residents. The community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 2 at the Southeast Indoor Recreation Center at North Point, 4021 North Point Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21222.
Information: Neil Magness at 410-887-3465
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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 - 102 Bennett Road
Location: South side Bennett Road, 30 feet north of centerline Earhart Road. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 10/05/2006 8 a.m. - 10/23/2006 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 07-146-A
Legal Owner(s): Joseph C. Oswinkle, Sr. (deceased) and Margaret A. Oswinkle and Barbara Watkins ***Closing Date: October 23, 2006 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an open projection (deck) with a 6 foot side and front setback to street in lieu of the required 25 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 106 Avondale Road
Location: West side of Avondale Road at a distance of 180 feet south of Sollers Point Road. 12th Election District
Date/Time: 10/05/2006 8 a.m. - 10/30/2006 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 07-155-A
Legal Owner(s): Baltimore County: Timothy Kotroco, Baltimore County PDM Representative ***Closing Date: October 30, 2006 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Special Hearing to approve a waiver pursuant to Sections 32-4-107 BCC of Sections 32-4-223.8 and Section 32-4-416(a)(2) to raze a deteriorated SFD in an area with an MHT number.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 8006 Duvall Avenue
Location: Northeast side Duvall Avenue, 340 feet northeast of centerline Chesaco Avenue. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 10/11/2006 8 a.m. - 10/30/2006 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 07-160-A
Legal Owner(s): Marvin, Jr. and Shiela A. Fitzhugh ***Closing Date: October 30, 2006 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition with a side yard setback of 8-feet in lieu of the required 10-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 - 84 Lumber - North Point - Old Business
Location: Trappe Road and Rosebank Avenue DRC 091106G
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/23/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/23/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a CRG refinement to construct a building.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Development Review Committee - Sprint South Essex
Location: 1000 Franklin Avenue DRC 102306D
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/23/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/23/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install nine antennas, and related equipment on the roof.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Development Review Committee - Dundalk Senior High School
Location: 1901 Delvale Avenue DRC 103006G
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/30/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/30/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a grandstand, ticket booth, and a concession stand.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
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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 - 1727 Drexel Road
Location: South side of Drexel Road, 380 feet southeast of the centerline of Kirkland Street. 15th Election District
Case Number: 07-017-A
Legal Owner: Gary Morris
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/23/2006 9 a.m. - 10/23/2006 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an existing single-family dwelling with addition to have a front setback of 17 feet in lieu of the required front averaged 25 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 7216 River Drive Road
Location: East side of River Drive Road, 505 feet north of centerline of Alice Avenue. 15th Election District
Case Number: 7-78-A
Legal Owners: Scott M. Fortier and Mary K. Fortier
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/25/2006 11 a.m. - 10/25/2006 12 noon
Description: Variance to permit a lot area of 5875 square feet, a rear yard of 25 feet and side yards of 9 feet and 8 feet in lieu of the required 6,000 square feet, 30 feet and 10 feet respectively and Section 301.1 to permit an open porch with a setback of 19 feet in lieu of the required 22.5 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 221 South North Point Road
Location: Corner of northeast side North Point Road and northwest side Gough Street. 15th Election District
Case Number: 7-70-SPHX
Legal Owners: Scott Shinsky, John Shinsky and William Poplovski, III
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/27/2006 9 a.m. - 10/27/2006 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to approve a modified parking plan in accordance with BCZR Section 409.12 and for such other and further relief as may be required. Special Exception to permit an arcade in accordance with BCZR Section 423.B and 422.A and for such other and further relief as may be required.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2122 Summit Avenue
Location: West side Summit Avenue, 340 feet +/- north of centerline of South Road. 14th Election District
Case Number: 7-100-A
Legal Owner: Russell Leon Kelly
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/01/2006 9 a.m. - 11/01/2006 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an existing detached accessory structure (garage) to be located on the side of a dwelling in lieu of the required rear; to allow said structure to have a front yard setback of 24 feet in lieu of the front yard average of 25.5 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - South side of Eastern Avenue, North side North Point Boulevard
Location: Southeast corner of Eastern Avenue and North Point Boulevard. 15th Election District
Case Number: 7-112-SPHA
Legal Owner: Thor Eastpoint Mall LLC; Joseph J. Sitt, Sole Member
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/14/2006 9 a.m. - 11/14/2006 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to approve an amendment to the site plan approved in Case No. 05-099-SPHA. Variance to permit 3,343 off-street parking spaces in lieu of the required 4,659 spaces.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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