- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- 2008 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process
- Wise Avenue Bridge
- Dundalk's Water Mains to Finish in Fall
- Sewer Pumping Stations Under Construction
- Delvale Road Water Improvements to Start
- Old Eastern Avenue Streetscape
- Water on Kelso Drive this August
- Traffic Calming and Improved Pedestrian Safety on Seling and New Battle Grove
- Duck and Deep Creek Dredging
- Jones and North Point Creek Dredging
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will not meet in August. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 19 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: Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
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The 2008 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process in now accessible on the County's web site. The new "Go" link, www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/czmp, allows computer users to go immediately to the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2008.
Information: Diana Itter 410-887-3480
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The Wise Avenue Draw Bridge, which was officially re-opened to traffic in April, will be temporarily closed for two weeks (August 6 through August 20) to complete the final stages of work.
Information: 410-887-2171
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Engineers from Public Works began cleaning and relining water lines in North Dundalk near the Community College in June 2006 and expect to finish the project this fall, four months ahead of schedule. The $3.6 million project will impact an area from Merritt Blvd. to German Hill Road and down to Sollers Point Road.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Contractors began rehabilitating the Lynch Point Sewerage Pumping Station in December 2006, which will cost $1.1 million job, is now more than half completed. The County has also begun building a new sewage pumping station on North Point Blvd to replace the antiquated Edgepoint Sewer Pumping Station. Work started last September and will be finished by December. When the new station is completed the old one will be demolished.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Delvale Road is scheduled to receive 1300 feet of new 12-inch water main this year. The new line is expected to cost $200,000. Construction should begin this month and be finished by the end of October.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Baltimore County plans to begin work on the Old Eastern Avenue Streetscape running from Back River Neck Road to Louella Avenue this summer. Costing about $1 million and stretching for more than half a mile, the project will include new curbs and gutters, sidewalks and plantings.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Baltimore County is installing more than two miles of new water mains on Kelso, costing $4 million. The line will be constructed through Rossville, Kelso, Martin Blvd. and Transverse Avenue beginning in August and should be finished by the end of autumn of 2008.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Public Works plans to install traffic calming measures on Seling Avenue in Rosedale and to construct a pedestrian refuge island on New Battle Grove Road (at South Bend Road) by the end of the summer. The pedestrian island is to improve access to Battle Grove Park.
Information: 410-887-3554
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The project has been awarded to the firm of J-Way Leasing and Marine, LLC. Inc. The contractor is currently bring equipment to the site and will begin dredging in July.
Information: 410-887-2904
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The permit application for the maintenance dredging of these two waterways has been submitted to the State and Federal Regulatory agencies.
Information: 410-887-2904
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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 - 4714 Greencove Circle
Location: West side Greencove Circle, 260 feet south of centerline Periwinkle Court. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 07/11/2007 8 a.m. - 08/06/2007 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-019-A
Legal Owner(s): Martin and Deneen Ziegler ***Closing Date: August 6, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition (sunroom) with a 27-foot rear setback in lieu of the required 30-feet and to amend the latest FDP for "Beachwood Estates", Lot 417.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 1739 Eastern Boulevard
Location: Corner of south side of Eastern Boulevard and the southeast side of James Street, and southwest side Walkern Road. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 07/27/2007 8 a.m. - 08/20/2007 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-039-A
Legal Owner(s): Thomas J. and Wendy K. Meredith ***Closing Date: August 20, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition with a 14-foot front yard setback to street 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 - Wise Avenue
Location: 300 Wise Avenue DRC 080607E
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/06/2007 1:30 p.m. - 08/06/2007 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a 16 foot by 20 foot by 10 foot storage shed.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Grab A Crab
Location: 1220 East Homberg Avenue DRC 081307J
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/13/2007 1:30 p.m. - 08/13/2007 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a 1,368 square foot addition to the kitchen and an outdoor deck.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - NPR, LLC (Old Business)
Location: 4204 North Point Boulevard DRC 072307H
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/13/2007 1:30 p.m. - 08/13/2007 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a 4,000 square foot addition to the existing building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Stansbury Shores
Location: 8315 Stansbury Road DRC 081307K
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/13/2007 1:30 p.m. - 08/13/2007 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a 56 unit condominium building instead of 26 townhouses.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Steel Avenue North Marine Avenue
Location: South side of Steel Avenue and North Marine Avenue DRC 082007G
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123,
Date/Time: 08/20/2007 1:30 p.m. - 08/20/2007 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
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 - 16 Riverside Road
Location: South side of Riverside Drive, 60 feet +/- west of Fairway Road. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 8/6/2007 at 2 p.m. - 8/6/2007 3 p.m.
Case Number: 07-512-A
Legal Owner(s): Kenneth and Robin Morrison
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Description: Variance to permit two dwarf pigmy goats on a lot less than 3 acres total and less than half an acre of pasture.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 8810 Chesapeake Avenue
Location: Northwest side of Chesapeake Avenue, southwest side of the centerline of Baylight Avenue. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 8/20/2007 at 11 a.m. - 8/20/2007 12 noon
Case Number: 07-554-A
Legal Owner(s): Jane Marie and Thomas Leonard Shoemaker
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Description: Variance to permit a proposed single family dwelling to be erected on a lot with a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the required 55 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 7400 Philadelphia Road
Location: Northwest side Philadelphia Road, at northeast side Summit Avenue. 14th Election District
Date/Time: 8/24/2007 at 11 a.m.,
Case Number: 07-585-A
Legal Owner: N and G, LLC; Gregory Siciliano
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Description: Variance to permit side yard setbacks of 4 and 5 feet in lieu of required 30 feet and to permit a rear yard setback of 27 feet in lieu of required 30 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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