December 15, 2011 - Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Belair Road – TAP Panel Report
- New Water Mains for North Point
- Colgate Elevated Water Tank
- Water Improvements in Eastwood
- Coming: Traffic Calming on Wilson Avenue & 45th Street
- Masseth Avenue Pumping Station
- Iroquois Pump Station
- Major Improvements to Three Pumping Stations
- Wise Avenue Bridge: Expect Minor Delays
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
EPS Variances
The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS) publishes a list of the environmental administrative variance requests along with their status. The requests are listed by County Council District.
Information: EPS Variances for District 7
Belair Road – TAP Panel Report
On November 16, 2011, Baltimore City and County along with the Urban Land Institute of Baltimore released “Revitalizing the Belair Road Corridor: A ULI Advisory Services Technical Assistance Panel Report.” With the support of Baltimore Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore County Executive, Kevin Kamenetz, the report focuses on developing a variety of strategies that aim to revitalize the Belair Road Corridor, which serves as a gateway that links both the City and County. The report includes such recommendations as façade improvements, streetscape enhancements, branding and marketing key nodes along the corridor, as well as ideas for strengthening the communities that live along the corridor. The TAP Panel report can be read online.
For more information: Contact Laurie Hay from the Baltimore County Department of Planning at 410-887-3480 or lhay@baltimorecountymd.gov
New Water Mains for North Point
Public Works will replace water mains on Fischer Road, Beach Road, Beachwood Road and Lynhurst Road beginning in December. Construction is expected to take about 12 months. The cost: $2.4 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Colgate Elevated Water Tank
Public Works will begin replacing the Colgate elevated water tank in Eastwood in December. The 60-year old tank will be replaced with a structure with a half-million gallon capacity. Work is expected to take about 18 months and cost $1.9 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Water Improvements in Eastwood
Water lines in the Eastwood Community, off of North Point Boulevard, are being cleaned and cement-lined. In September crews began the project which will improve 35,000 feet of conduit and cost $2.2 million. The job is scheduled to be completed July 2012. In December crews will go on winter shut-down and will return to the job in March.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Coming: Traffic Calming on Wilson Avenue and 45th Street
Traffic calming has been approved for Wilson Avenue and 45th Street near the City-County line. County contractors plan to install two speed humps in December.
Information: 410-887-3554
Masseth Avenue Pumping Station
Public Works has been renovating a sewage pumping station on Masseth Avenue off of Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere since May. The upgraded facility, which will cost $1.6 million, is expected to be finished by July 2012.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Iroquois Pump Station
Public Works is rebuilding the Iroquois Sewage Pump Station in Edgemere – enlarging the facility to accommodate backup power for emergency operations. The major re-fit, costing $940, 000, began in April and is expected to be completed in March 2013.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Major Improvements to Three Pumping Stations
Baltimore County is investing $13 million to renovate or replace three sewage pumping stations in Essex and Dundalk. The old Dundalk Pumping Station will be completely replaced. Work will cost $5.9 million and be finished in September 2012. Reconstruction of the Duck Creek Pumping Station in Essex began in March and should be completed in June 2012 at a cost of $5.1 million. And work on the East Point Station may be finished by April 2012. Renovation will cost $1.5 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Wise Avenue Bridge: Expect Minor Delays
County engineers are making maintenance repairs on the Wise Avenue Bridge. Most of the job will be carried out from a barge moored under the bridge, but some replacement work may require closings for unspecified short periods, say County engineers.
The Wise Avenue Draw Bridge is fully functional and can be raised and lowered for water traffic. Signs have been posted directing opening requests to the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering: 410-887-3737. A 48-hour notice is requested.
Administrative Variances
Administrative Variances pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections. These are up-to-date as of this published newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Office of Administrative Law Judges 410-887-3868 or Zoning Review 410-887- 3391.
There were no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development and Zoning calendar for any changes to District 7.
Development Meetings
Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review, Development Review Committee, and Hearing Officers Hearings. These meetings are up-to-date as of this published newsletter and subject to change.
Information: 410-887-3335
Hearing Officers Hearings - Villages at Sheltered Harbor Alt PUD
Location: North side of Sheltered Harbor Drive at Lynch Cove
Event Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 12/15/2011 10 a.m. - 12/15/2011 11 a.m.
PAI# 12-141A
Proposal: 69 Townhouses
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Oakdale Avenue
Location: 7932 & 7934 Oakdale Avenue DRC NO 122711-LLA
Event Location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 12/27/2011 2 p.m. - 12/27/2011 3 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA), to be forwarded to the Zoning Office for review and approval.
Engineer: Little & Associates, Inc. Phone 410-296-1636
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
Zoning Hearings
Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances, and other issues before the Office of Administrative Hearings for Baltimore County. These hearings are up to date as of this published newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Office of Administrative Law Judges 410-887-3868 or Zoning Review 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings - 7526 Holabird Avenue
Location: Northeast corner of Holabird Avenue and Searles Road, 12th Election District
Case Number: 2012-0116-A
Legal Owners: Luz Paulino Cruz and Adel Baez Martinez
Event Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 12/20/2011 10 a.m. - 12/20/2011 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an accessory structure (an existing deck with attached pool) to be located partially in a side yard with a side street setback of 2 feet in lieu of the required rear yard with a 15 feet side street setback.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
