Environmental Administrative Variances
County Council District 3
The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability publishes lists of requests for environmental administrative variances and their status for all County Council Districts. These are the requests for County Council District 3 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 Vincent J. Gardina, Director, Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 400, Towson, MD 21204. Please include the DEPRM or EPS Tracking Number in all correspondence.
Requests:
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1419
Project Name: Summer Hill Swim Club
Project Address/Location: 13709 1/2 Harcum Rd, Phoenix, 21231
Application Date: December 22, 2011
Decision Date: January 12, 2012
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-106 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Law) of the Baltimore County Code was approved to allow afforestation requirements to be based on the 19,789-square foot limit of disturbance for a baby pool, a pool deck, and stormwater management outfall rather than the entire 2.25-acre property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1422
Project Name: Summer Hill Swim Club
Project Address/Location: 13709 ½ Harcum Rd
Application Date: December 15, 2011
Decision Date: January 10, 2012
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 6,970 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1415
Project Name: Don White’s Timonium Chrysler
Project Address/Location: 10300 York Rd., Timonium
Application Date: December 9, 2011
Decision Date: December 19, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 of the Baltimore County Code(i.e. Forest Conservation Law) of the Baltimore County Code was received to allow afforestation requirements to be based on the 15,750-square foot limit of disturbance for redeveloping an existing car dealership rather than the entire 5.7-acre property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1414
Project Name: Belmont Avenue
Project Address/Location: 3366 Belmont Avenue
Application Date: November 29, 2011
Decision Date: December 1, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to disturb approximately 3049 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1407
Project Name: Don White’s Timonium Chrysler
Project Address/Location: 10300 York Road
Application Date: November 14, 2011
Decision Date: December 2, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to address the requirement to remove 6100 square feet of impervious area for redevelopment with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1406
Project Name: DeAngelis Property
Project Address/Location: 11617 Mohr Rd, Kingsville, 21087
Application Date: November 14, 2011
Decision Date: December 16, 2011
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 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to allow the removal of 2 additional specimen trees for the creation of a two septic reserve areas for two proposed lots.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1403
Project Name: Boordy Vineyards Wine Building
Project Address/Location: 12820 Long Green Pike
Application Date: November 10, 2011
Decision Date: November 15, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 2,200 square feet of new impervious area. This variance is to allow release of the grading and building permit prior to approval of the storm water management plan.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1401
Project Name: Rauh Property, Phase I
Project Address/Location: Flintstone and Cotter Roads
Application Date: November 4, 2011
Decision Date: November 29, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 25,700 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund. Although the disturbed area is in excess of 5,000 square feet there will be no net increase in impervious area.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1402
Project Name: Verizon Wireless Tower
Project Address/Location: 700 Belfast Road, 21152
Application Date: November 2, 2011
Decision Date: November 9, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance request in accordance with 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to base forest conservation requirements on the 1.1-acre limit of disturbance for construction of a cellular tower and associated infrastructure rather than the entire 50.8-acre property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1398
Project Name: St. Mary’s Orthodox Church/Sutton Property
Project Address/Location: 919 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, 21031
Decision Date: November 1, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 3400 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1397
Project Name: St. Mary's Orthodox Church
Project Address/Location: 909 Shawan Road, 21030
Application Date: October 25, 2011
Decision Date: January 19, 2012
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Buffer Regulations) was received to impact approximately 7,740 square feet of Forest Buffer for expanding an existing church.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1392
Project Name: BGE Dulaney Valley Road, Exposed Gas Main
Project Address/Location: Dulaney Valley Rd @ Dulaney Valley Branch
Application Date: October 4, 2011
Decision Date: October 4, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to disturb approximately 14,000 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.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1380
Project Name: Sanctuary @ Hunt Valley
Project Address/Location: Paper Mill Road
Application Date: September 26, 2011
Decision Date: October 3, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 38,125 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund. Although the disturbed area is in excess of 5,000 square feet, there will be no net increase in impervious area.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1367
Project Name: Beachmont Christian Camp
Project Address/Location: 6433 Mt. Vista Road
Application Date: August 8, 2011
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance request in accordance with 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 property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1364
Project Name: DeGraw Property (Robert)
Project Address/Location: 5429 Patterson Road, Baldwin, 21013
Application Date: August 4, 2011
Decision Date: September 14, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance request in accordance with 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was granted to remove four specimen trees for the creation of a new lot.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1356
Project Name: Hunt Valley Towne Center
Project Address/Location: York & McCormick Roads
Application Date: July 22, 2011
Decision Date: August 1, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management hereby gives notice that a variance request in accordance with 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 property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1354
Project Name: Timonium Fairgrounds Maintenance Building
Project Address/Location: York Road & Thelma Street, 21093
Application Date: July 12, 2011
Decision Date: August 10, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance request 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 fairground.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1353
Project Name: St. Mary’s Orthodox Church
Project Address/Location: South of Shawan Road, Hunt Valley
Application Date: June 29, 2011
Decision Date: August 2, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 2,500 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund. Although the disturbed area is in excess of 5,000 square feet, there will be no net increase in impervious area.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1349
Project Name: Bill Kidd's Toyota FB
Project Address/Location: 10401 York Rd, Timonium
Application Date: June 28, 2011
Decision Date: August 9, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Buffer Regulations) was received to allow continued use of approximately 6,830 square feet of previously developed area that would be Forest Buffer for redeveloping an existing car dealership.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1348
Project Name: Bill Kidd's Toyota FC
Project Address/Location: 10401 York Rd, Timonium
Application Date: June 28, 2011
Decision Date: August 8, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Law) of the Baltimore County Code was received to allow afforestation requirements to be based on the 1-acre limit of disturbance for redeveloping an existing car dealership rather than the entire 2.9-acre property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1345
Project Name: Bridge 158 Replacement Ensor Road
Project Address/Location: Ensor Road over Third Mine Branch
Application Date: June 17, 2011
Decision Date: June 28, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 525 square feet of new impervious area and to treat 1,100 square feet for redevelopment, with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1339
Project Name: Bonnie View Estates, lots 62,63,64,66,67,68,38,39 & 153
Project Address/Location: Smith Avenue
Application Date: June 10, 2011
Decision Date: June 27, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 10,018 square feet of impervious area of which 6970 square feet is to be paid to the Stormwater Management Fund and 3048 square feet by providing supplemental plantings.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1340
Project Name: Mercy Medical Center
Project Address/Location: 1734 York Road Lutherville, MD 21031
Application Date: June 9, 2011
Decision Date: June 14, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to allow afforestation requirements to be based on the 0.1-acre limit of disturbance for redeveloping a grocery store site to a medical building rather than the entire 3.6–acre commercial lot.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1350
Project Name: Ball Property (a.k.a. lot 3 Eagles Nest Estates)
Project Address/Location: 12831 Stone Eagle Rd, 21131
Application Date: June 6, 2011
Decision Date: July 15, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-6-116 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to reconfigure existing Forest Conservation Easement on lot 3 of Eagles Nest Estate to facilitate a reasonable home site.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1365
Project Name: Bridge # 569 Replacement
Project Address/Location: Yeoho Rd over Trib. To Black Rock Run
Application Date: June 2, 2011
Decision Date: August 8, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to construct approximately 1,971 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Stormwater Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1329
Project Name: High Tops Restaurant
Project Address/Location: 2306 York Rd., 21093
Application Date: May 13, 2011
Decision Date: May 27, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability 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 for the purpose of constructing a minor addition on a commercial property.
EPS Tracking Number: 0 3-11- 1320
Project Name: Waller (Sallie) & Menchey (Calvin) Property
Project Address/Location: 15833 Falls Rd Sparks, MD 21152
Application Date: May 9, 2011
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 allow postponement of recordation of the Forest Buffer Easement and its covenants until after issuance of a grading permit for the purpose of constructing a shared driveway to improve safety.
EPS Tracking Number: 0 3-11- 1319
Project Name: Waller (Sallie) & Menchey (Calvin) Property
Project Address/Location: 15833 Falls Rd Sparks, MD 21152
Application Date: May 9, 2011
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 allow postponement of recordation of the Forest Buffer Easement and its covenants until after issuance of a grading permit for the purpose of constructing a shared driveway to improve safety.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1303
Project Name: Hunt Valley Business Park Lots 23 & 24
Project Address/Location: SW corner of Pepper Rd and Schilling Circle
Application Date: March 31, 2011
Decision Date: April 20, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance request in accordance with 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 property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1301
Project Name: Johns Hopkins Research Facility
Project Address/Location: 2520 W. Ruhl Rd Freeland, MD
Application Date: March 16, 2011
Decision Date: March 31, 2011
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 (Forest Conservation) of the Baltimore County Code was received to allow afforestation requirements to be based on the 0.3-acre limit of disturbance for repairing a septic system rather than the entire 91-acre property.
EPS Tracking Number: 03-11-1300
Project Name: Mt. Vista Road Stream Stabilization
Project Address/Location: Mt. Vista Road west of Raphel Road
Application Date: March 10, 2011
Decision Date: March 30, 2011
Status: Approved (PDF)
Nature of Variance: The Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability gives notice that a variance request in accordance with Section 33-4-113 of the Baltimore County Code was received to disturb approximately 13,200 square feet of land area. There will be no increase in impervious area as a result of this project.
Revised January 20, 2012
