Environmental Administrative Variances
County Council District 6
The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS) publishes lists of requests for environmental administrative variances and their status for all County Council Districts. These are the requests for County Council District 6 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 EPS Tracking Number in all correspondence.
Request
EPS Tracking Number: 06-12-1440
Project Name: Carrollwood Park Shoreline Enhancement Project
Project Address/Location: 120 South Cloudy Cove Court
Application Date: February 1, 2012
Decision Date: N/A
Status: Pending
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 12,310 square feet of 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: 0 6-12-1434
Project Name: BGE Training Facility
Project Address/Location: 11345 Pulaski Highway, White Marsh, 21162
Application Date: January 26, 2012
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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to remove 18,398 square feet from an existing forest conservation easement and to remove two specimen trees for the purpose of building a driveway, sidewalk, and stormwater management facility.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-12-1421
Project Name: Dollar General
Project Address/Location: 215 Back River Neck Road, 21221
Application Date: January 18, 2012
Decision Date: N/A
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact 2,064 square feet of the forest buffer, 390 square feet of the wetlands, and 207 square feet of the 25-foot setback for a new commercial building.
EPS Tracking Number: 0 6-12-1416
Project Name: Dunn Property
Project Address/Location: 616 Back River Neck Rd, 21221
Application Date: January 17, 2012
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to impact the Critical Area buffer to wetlands and a stream for an addition to an existing single family dwelling and for the continued use of the existing dwelling, yard, and driveway.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1425
Project Name: McNeal Farm
Project Address/Location: 7837 Babikow Road, 21237
Application Date: December 27, 2011
Decision Date: January 17, 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 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was approved to reduce the forest buffer by 8,870 square feet for good vegetative cover.
EPS Tracking Number:06-11-1426
Project Name: Bengies Sewage Pumping Station Improvements
Project Address/Location: 11425 Eastern Avenue
Application Date: December 22, 2011
Decision Date: January 20, 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 address the redevelopment reduction requirement of 5,050 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1423
Project Name: SS Canvass
Project Address/Location: 222 Bowleys Quarters Road
Application Date: December 16, 2011
Decision Date: January 17, 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 2,350 square feet of new impervious area with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1411
Project Name: Thomas Property
Project Address/Location: 905 Middle Rd, 21220
Application Date: November 22, 2011
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to exceed the allowable forest clearing limit of 30%, to impact nontidal wetlands and associated buffers, and to reduce the 35-foot buffer setback to 20 feet for construction of a single family dwelling.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1399
Project Name: Wymer Property
Project Address/Location: 13206 Birdale Avenue, 21220
Application Date: October 28, 2011
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that
variance in accordance with Section 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was
requested to exceed the allowable lot coverage limit for construction of an addition on a single family dwelling.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11- 1396
Project Name: Donovan Property
Project Address/Location: 2499 Island View Road, 21221
Application Date: October 26, 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 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to clear 47% of the forest on site for the construction of a single family dwelling and associated yard.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11- 1395
Project Name: Cottages at Norman Creek
Project Address/Location: 521 Back River Neck Rd, 21221
Application Date: October 26, 2011
Decision Date: November 28, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to remove two specimen trees for the purpose of grading for a proposed subdivision.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1394
Project Name: Dawson Property
Project Address/Location: 7007 Reed Road
Application Date: October 17, 2011
Decision Date: November 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 2,225 square feet of impervious area with a payment to the Storm Water Management Fund.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1385
Project Name: Jenkins Property
Project Address/Location: 8826 Victory Avenue
Application Date: September 30, 2011
Decision Date: October 7, 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 1614 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: 06-11-1382
Project Name: Fullerton Park
Project Address/Location: 4304 Fullerton Avenue, Nottingham, 21236
Application Date: September 28, 2011
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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to remove one specimen tree for the purpose of improving stormwater drainage infrastructure.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1374
Project Name: Logue Property
Project Address/Location: 609 Seneca Gardens Rd, 21220
Application Date: August 26, 2011
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to reduce the 100-foot buffer by 35 feet allow the continued use of a yard.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1347
Project Name: Stumpe Property
Project Address/Location: 732 Sue Grove Road, 21221
Application Date: June 24, 2011
Decision Date: August 1, 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 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to reduce the 100-foot buffer by 35 feet allow the continued use of a yard.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1346
Project Name: Ebenezer Road 20” Water Main
Project Address/Location: Ebenezer Rd between Stumps and Harewood Rds
Application Date: June 7, 2011
Decision Date: June 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 disturb approximately 16,000 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: 06-11-1323
Project Name: Preserve at Windlass Run
Project Address/Location: S/E side Campbell Boulevard, 21220
Application Date: May 10, 2011
Decision Date: May 26, 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 33-6-106 of the Baltimore County Code of the (i.e. Forest Buffer Regulations) was requested to impact the 35-foot setback to the forest buffer a maximum of 8 feet for proposed lots 14, 357-360, and 397-399.
EPS Tracking Number: 0 6-11-1324
Project Name: Vincent Farm Property
Project Address/Location: Vincent Farm Lane, 21162
Application Date: May 10, 2011
Decision Date: Approved
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 of the (i.e. Forest Buffer Regulations) was requested to impact 675 square feet of the forest buffer for the continued use of an existing driveway, to impact 190 square feet of the forest buffer for the continued use of an existing shed, and to temporarily impact an additional 2,455 square feet of the forest buffer behind Lots 15-20 to provide positive drainage.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1315
Project Name: Pivec Property
Project Address/Location: 948 Frog Mortar Road, 21220
Application Date: April 28, 2011
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a
variance in accordance with Section 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to reduce the 35-foot wetland buffer setback to 8 feet to build an addition and deck on an existing dwelling.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1314
Project Name: BGE Training Facility
Project Address/Location: 11345 Pulaski Highway, 21162
Application Date: April 27, 2011
Decision Date: June 6, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to remove twelve specimen trees for the purpose of building a parking lot and stormwater management facility.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1312
Project Name: Cowenton Ave Sewer Extention
Project Address/Location: Cowenton Ave between Panorama Dr and Rexis Ave
Application Date: April 18, 2011
Decision Date: May 16, 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 43,500 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: 06-11-1306
Project Name: Rosedale Park
Project Address/Location: 1246 Kendrick Road,21237
Application Date: April 1, 2011
Decision Date: May 19, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to remove two specimen trees for the purpose of expanding and improving parking lot facilities
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1305
Project Name: Rosedale Park
Project Address/Location: 1246 Kendrick Road, 21237
Application Date: April 1, 2011
Decision Date: May 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 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact the forest buffer for the continued use of a County park.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1297
Project Name: Firestone Store
Project Address/Location: 9653 Belair Rd Perry Hall
Application Date: March 24, 2011
Decision Date: April 5, 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 postponement of recordation of the Forest Conservation Easement and its covenants until after issuance of permits for the purpose of for a future tire store.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1298
Project Name: Firestone Store (FB)
Project Address/Location: 9653 Belair Rd Perry Hall
Application Date: March 24, 2011
Decision Date: April 5, 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 33-3-106 (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 permits for the purpose of for a future tire store.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1299
Project Name: Shadow Knoll
Project Address/Location: 4633, 4637 Ridge Rd, Fullerton, 21236
Application Date: March 24, 2011
Decision Date: April 20, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to remove three specimen trees for the purpose of building a 29 lot residential subdivision.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1313
Project Name: Peige Property
Project Address/Location: Seneca Park Road, Lots 102-110A, 21220
Application Date: March 21, 2011
Decision Date: November 28, 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 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to impact the 8,410 square feet of the 100-foot buffer and 1,155 square feet of the 35-foot setback to construct two dwellings on nine existing lots and to impact 3,680 square feet of the 100-foot buffer for the continued use of an existing dwelling and yard.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1289
Project Name: Sappington Property
Project Address/Location: 716 Asher Road, 21220
Application Date: March 16, 2011
Decision Date: April 18, 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 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to place an attached deck on an existing dwelling within the 100-foot buffer 26 feet from the shoreline.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1290
Project Name: Deady Property
Project Address/Location: 2204 Bauernschmidt Drive, 21221
Application Date: March 15, 2011
Decision Date: July 7, 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 33-2-205 (Chesapeake Bay Critical Area) of the Baltimore County Code was requested to place fill within the 100-foot buffer to alleviate erosion.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1287
Project Name: McDonald’s Restaurant Martin Plaza
Project Address/Location: 1472 Martin Blvd, Baltimore, 21220
Application Date: March 11, 2011
Decision Date: April 4, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code of the (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to base afforestation requirements outlined in Section 33-6-111 on the limit of disturbance for the project in lieu of the entire site for the purpose of building a replacement restaurant.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1284
Project Name: McDonald’s Restaurant Fullerton Plaza
Project Address/Location: 7927 Belair Road, Baltimore, 21236
Application Date: March 11, 2011
Decision Date: March 30, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code of the (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to base afforestation requirements outlined in Section 33-6-111 on the limit of disturbance for the project in lieu of the entire site for the purpose of building a replacement restaurant.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1294
Project Name: Oliver Beach – Water Mains
Project Address/Location: Oliver Beach Area – Various Roads
Application Date: March 8, 2011
Decision Date: March 24, 2011
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 18,000 square feet of area. Although the disturbed area is in excess of 5,000 square feet, there will be no increase in impervious area.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1283
Project Name: M & R Real Estate Limited
Project Address/Location: 6924 Ebenezer Road, Baltimore, 21220
Application Date: February 24, 2011
Decision Date: March 7, 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 33-6-116 of the Baltimore County Code of the (i.e. Forest Conservation Regulations) was received to base afforestation requirements outlined in Section 33-6-111 on the limit of disturbance for the project in lieu of the entire site for the purpose of building a replacement office building.
EPS Tracking Number: 06-11-1282
Project Name: Yia Yia’s Bakery
Project Address/Location: 9415/9505 Philadelphia Rd, 21237
Application Date: February 22, 2011
Decision Date: NA
Status: Pending
Nature of Variance Request: The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability hereby gives notice that a variance in accordance with Section 33-3-106 (Forest Buffer) of the Baltimore County Code was received to impact 7,100 square feet of the forest buffer for a bakery expansion and the continued use of existing buildings, parking, and driveway.
Revised February 8, 2012
