Environmental Administrative Variances
for County Council District 1

The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management publishes lists of requests for environmental administrative variances and their status for all County Council Districts. These are the requests for County Council District 1 and are listed below in chronological order.

Anyone interested in submitting written comments may do so by e-mail to deprmvariances@baltimorecountymd.gov or by correspondence to Jonas A. Jacobson, Director, Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management, 401 Bosley Avenue Suite 416, Towson, MD 21204. Please include the DEPRM Tracking Number in all correspondence.

Requests

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-755
Project Name: Dairy Road sewer extension
Project Address/Location: Dairy Road
Application Date: October 22, 2008
Decision Date:  N/A
Status:   Pending
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives
otice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 0 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-726
Project Name:  Dreschler (Lawrence) Property (formerly Peddicord Property)
Project Address/Location:  2403 Old Frederick Road, Catonsville 21228
Application Date:  September 18, 2008
Decision Date:  October 20, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact approximately 8100 square feet of Forest Buffer and encroaching up to 15 feet into the required 35 foot setback to the reduced buffer for the purpose of constructing a single family detached dwelling and continuing to use a portion of the lawn in the buffer.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-745
Project Name: Gambino Property
Project Address/Location: 1935 Brady Ave.
Application Date: September 10, 2008
Decision Date: N/A
Status:  Pending
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 1,742 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-716
Project Name: BGE Granite Line at Johnnycake Rd
Project Address/Location: Johnnycake
Application Date: August 21, 2008
Decision Date: N/A
Status:  Pending
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to disturb approximately 10,000 square feet of lad area.  Although the disturbed area is greater than 5,000 square feet, there will be no net increase in impervious area.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-737
Project Name: Annapolis Rd. Improvement
Project Address/Location: Annapolis Rd to Balt County Line
Application Date: August 12, 2008
Decision Date: N/A
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 5,607 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-702
Project Name: Leeds Avenue Improvements
Project Address/Location: Leeds Ave – Linden to Southwest Blvd.
Application Date: August 6, 2008
Decision Date: September 12, 2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 13,535 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-740
Project Name: Arbutus Estates         
Project Address/Location: 2738-2744 Arbutus Avenue
Application Date: July 30, 2008
Decision Date: September 29, 2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 2,437 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-701
Project Name: Oakdale Avenue
Project Address/Location: Oakdale Avenue
Application Date: July 24, 2008
Decision Date: August 25, 2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 10,642 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-703
Project Name: Rice Avenue
Project Address/Location: Rice Avenue
Application Date: July 24, 2008
Decision Date: August 25, 2008
Status: Approved 9PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 6,318 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-680
Project Name: Nunnery Lane
Project Address/Location: Nunnery Lane between Frederick & Merrill Roads
Application Date: June 9, 2008
Decision Date: September 12, 2008 
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to disturb approximately 35,00 square feet of land area.  Although the disturbed area is in excess of 5,000 square fee there will be no net increase in impervious area.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-678
Project Name:  Treuth Property 
Project Address/Location: 334 Oella Avenue
Application Date:  June 2, 2008
Decision Date: June 19, 2008
Status:   Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately zero square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-08-632
Project Name: Halethorpe Avenue
Project Address/Location: 1909 Halethorpe Avenue
Application Date:  April 18, 2008
Decision Date:  June 6, 2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 4,680 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-611
Project Name:  Richardson Property (Thomas & Barbara)
Project Address/Location:  1423 Claridge Avenue, 21227
Application Date:  March 26, 2008
Decision Date:  June 6, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to allow a residential addition to be constructed 26 feet from the Forest Buffer Easement in lieu of the required 35 feet.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-642
Project Name:  Bailey (Duane) Property
Project Address/Location:  3236 Granite Road
Application Date: February 28, 2008
Decision Date:  NA
Status:  Pending
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to maintain approximately 0.8-acre of Forest Buffer for the purpose of constructing a dwelling on a previously recorded lot.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-605
Project Name: Halethorpe Elem. School Park Lot & Bus Loop
Project Address/Location: 4300 Maple Avenue
Application Date:  February 25, 2008
Decision Date:  March 21, 2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 15,564 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-607
Project Name:  Dairy Road LLC Property
Project Address/Location:  533 Hilton Avenue
Application Date: January 22, 2008
Decision Date:  March 31, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to encroach approximately 9000 square feet into the Forest Buffer for the purpose of constructing a dwelling on a previously recorded lot.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-08-576
Project Name:  Transformation Church
Project Address/Location:  5150 Baltimore National Pike
Application Date:  January 2, 2008
Decision Date:  February 19, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to waive afforestation and forest retention requirements for the purpose of constructing an addition to the existing sanctuary.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-525
Project Name:  Gladding Property
Project Address/Location:  119 S. Hilltop Avenue
Application Date: December 28,2007
Decision Date:  January 28,2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordace with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was granted to encroach approximately 50 feet into the Forest Buffer Easement for the purpose of facilitating a two lot minor subdivision.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-533
Project Name:  Symington Avenue Widening
Project Address/Location:  Symington Avenue south of Frederick Road
Application Date:  December 13, 2007
Decision Date:  December 21, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 5,254 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-558
Project Name:  Maple Avenue 8" Water Line
Project Address/Location:  Maple Avnue, Overhill Rd & Newburg Avenue
Application Date:  November 20, 2007
Decision Date:  February 13, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to disturb approximately 9,000 square feet of land area. Although the disturbed area is in excess of 5,000 square feet, there will be no net increase in impervious area.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-531
Project Name:  Frederick Villa
Project Address/Location:  711 Academy Road
Application Date:  December 10, 2007
Decision Date:  January 22, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base afforestation requirements on the limit of disturbance rather than the entire 3.5-acre property for the purpose of expanding the small convalescent home.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-525
Project Name:  119 S. Hilltop Road
Project Address/Location:  119 S. Hilltop Road
Application Date:  November 29, 2007
Decision Date:  April 18, 2008
Status: Approved ( PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 8,870 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-567
Project Name:  Poole and Kent Property
Project Address/Location:  4530 Hollins Ferry Rd.
Application Date:  November 16, 2007
Decision Date:  January 23, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base afforestation requirements on the 1.4-acre limit of disturbance rather than the entire 4.6 acre property for the purpose of constructing two additonas and expanding an existing parking lot.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-559
Project Name:  8" Water Main Replacement
Project Address/Location:  Beechwood & Seminole Avenues
Application Date:  November 13, 2007
Decision Date:  January 23, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately zero square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-516
Project Name:  Jung (Barry) Property
Project Address/Location:  Tennessee Avenue
Application Date:  November 4, 2007
Decision Date:  January 22, 2008
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to encroach approximately 8 feet into the 35 foot setback to the Forest Buffer for the purpose of constructing a dwelling on each of two previously recorded lots.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-497
Project Name:  St. Agnes Parish Activity Center
Project Address/Location:  5442 Old Frederick Road
Application Date:  September 28, 2007
Decision Date:  October 5, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base afforestation requirements on the 0.5 acre limit of disturbance rather than the entire 3.3 acre church property for the purpose of constructing a parish activity center.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-496
Project Name:  Diageo Global Supply
Project Address/Location:  5001 Washington Blvd.
Application Date:  September 21, 2007
Decision Date:  September 28, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base afforestation requirements on the 0.6-acre limit of disturbance rather than the entire 61.8 acre property for the purpose of installing four 100,000 gallon above ground tanks.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-468
Project Name:  Huntsmoor South-Ingate Road Repairs
Project Address/Location:  Huntsmoor South & Ingate Road
Applicaton Date:  August 22, 2007
Decision Date:  September 10, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 0 square feet of new impervious area.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-465
Project Name:  Mullen Property
Project Address/Location:  Walnut Road
Application Date:  August 22, 2007
Decision Date:  N/A
Status:  Pending
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 6,849 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-514
Project Name:  Bloomsbury Avenue Rehabilitation
Project Address/Location:  Bloomsbury Avenue south of Frederick Rd.
Application Date:  August 20, 2007
Decision Date:  November 21, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 20,909 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-471
Project Name:  Cowan Systems - Parking Lot
Project Address/Location:  Transway Road
Application Date:  August 14, 2007
Decision Date:  N/A
Status:  Pending
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of The Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 9,800 squre feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-456
Project Name:  Sherman Builders Inc. Property
Project Address/Location:  2602-08 Lansdowne Blvd.
Application Date:  August 14, 2007
Decision Date: October 18, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact approximately 5,500 square feet of Forest Buffer for the purpose of developing four single family detached dwellings on four lots of record.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-483
Project Name:  St. Agnes Parish
Project Address/Location:  5442 Old Frederick Road
Application Date:  July 13, 2007
Decision Date:  N/A
Status:  Pending
Nature of Variance:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 18,805 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-426
Project Name:  Weiskopf Property
Project Address/Location:  4908 Cedar Avenue
Application Date:  June 29, 2007
Decision Date: September 4, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 3,500 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-436
Project Name:  Brenbrook Drive Extension
Project Address/Location:  Brenbrook Drive. East of Liberty Road
Application Date:  June 5, 2007
Decision Date: September 7, 2007
Status:  Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 24, 184 square feet at $40,000/Ac. = ＞$22,208. of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-388
Project Name: UMBC Research Park Lot 5
Project Address/Location: 5520 Research Park Road  
Application Date: May 18, 2007
Decision Date: June 13, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base afforestation requirements on the 2 acre limit of disturbance rather than the entire 544 acre campus for the purpose of campus expansion.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-373
Project Name: Thistle Road Property  
Project Address/Location: Thistle Road  
Application Date: May 16, 2007
Decision Date: September 21, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 7,492 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-398
Project Name: Woodbridge Elementary School
Project Address/Location: Pleasant Valley Drive  
Application Date: May 8, 2007
Decision Date: June 26, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 10,050 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-391
Project Name: Oella, Site 1, Phase 1 & 2  
Project Address/Location: Oella Avenue  
Application Date: April 26, 2007
Decision Date: June 6, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 30,000 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number:  01-07-342
Project Name: Netzer Property  
Project Address/Location: End of Valley View Road 
Application Date: March 26, 2007
Decision Date: April 16, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 4,742 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-369
Project Name: Parkside Woods
Project Address/Location: 506, 508 & 510 Patleigh Road 
Application Date: March 21, 2007
Decision Date: May 11, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 18,730 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-319
Project Name: Morsberger Properties  
Project Address/Location: Hilton Avenue 
Application Date: March 1, 2007
Decision Date: March 2, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact approximately 1,150 square feet of the forest buffer easement for the purpose of constructing  single family dwelling on Lot 33 of the above reference subdivision

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-07-357
Project Name: Bakery Express  
Project Address/Location: 4747 Hollins Ferry Road 
Application Date: February 21, 2007
Decision Date: April 23, 2007
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code was received to forego afforestation requirements for the purpose of redeveloping a disturbed manufacturing/industrial site.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-06-271
Project Name: Christian Temple Church  
Project Address/Location: 5820 Edmundson Avenue 
Application Date: December 28, 2006
Decision Date: N/A
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base afforestation requirements on the limit of disturbance rather than the entire church property for the purpose of expanding the church and its parking lot.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-06-293
Project Name: Oella Avenue Retaining Wall  
Project Address/Location: Oella  Avenue 
Application Date: December 04, 2006
Decision Date: May 12, 2008
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 370’ of retaining wall to replace the existing wall that is failing.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-06-247
Project Name: Sanders Property (Jean & Albert)
Project Address/Location: 4525 Ridge Drive, Arbutus 21229
Application Date: November 27, 2006
Decision Date: N/A
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request:  The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact approximately 13,000 square feet of Forest Buffer for the purpose of constructing a second single family detached dwelling on a 35,645 square foot parcel via a zoning use division line and to continue using the lawn and pool.

DEPRM Tracking Number: 01-06-217
Project Name: Russell Motor Cars Employee Parking
Project Address/Location: 2224 Powers Lane
Application Date: August 15, 2006
Decision Date: N/A
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 7,187 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.

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