May 1, 2019 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
- Beechfield Avenue and Maryland Place
- River Road Bridge Reconstruction
- Thistle Road Slope Repair and Road Reconstruction
- Louisiana Avenue
- New Water Line on Powers Lane
- 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 1
Planning Board Meetings
Baltimore County Planning Board meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, May 2, at 4 p.m., in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson
Information: Contact Ngone Seye Diop by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at nseyediop@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The Design Review Panel meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.
Information: Contact Jenifer Nugent at 410-887-3480 or jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.
Information: Contact Teri Rising at 410-887-3495 or histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP) takes place every four years on an exact schedule specified in the County Code. Any citizen may request a zoning change on any property in Baltimore County, although the usual participants in the process are individual landowners, contract purchasers, community organizations, County staff, the Planning Board and the County Council.
The CZMP covers a period of approximately 12 months and results in zoning decisions that are reflected in a final log of issues. Ultimately, the County Council decides on each issue whether to retain the existing zoning or to enact a different zone(s) or district(s). Generally, each issue is a single property, but an issue might cover many adjoining properties and may even cover many hundreds of acres. The zoning on all properties which were not issues is reenacted without change.
CZMP 2020 starts with the public filing period that begins on September 3. Additional information about the process, including filing dates, fees and hearing schedules will be posted when available.
For more information, please visit the CZMP page.
Beechfield Avenue and Maryland Place
The Department of Public Works and Transportation plans to remove some pavement and to narrow the intersection of Beechfield Avenue and Maryland Place in Arbutus this year. The modifications should improve traffic operations, say engineers.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov or call the Division of Highway Design at 410-887-3739.
River Road Bridge Reconstruction
River Road Bridge (B-0184) was severely damaged during the May 2018 flood that hit both Baltimore and Howard counties. River Road was immediately closed to traffic and contractors then demolished the remaining structure in the weeks following the storm. The Department of Public Works and Transportation has been planning a replacement bridge and County engineers expect construction to be completed later this year. Engineers have started ordering materials for the new span.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Thistle Road Slope Repair and Road Reconstruction
Thistle Road was also closed because of the 2018 flood, but residential access has remained open for the northern part of the road. Repairs began in March and a reopening is expected in June.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Louisiana Avenue
Baltimore County is adding curb and gutters along both sides of Louisiana Avenue in English Consul from Washington Street to Baltimore Street. The work is expected to begin in the fall following water utility work, which has been completed at the site.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
New Water Line on Powers Lane
Baltimore County is investing $3.5 million to improve the water system in the Catonsville area. Three thousand feet of new water main is being constructed between the Catonsville pumping station and Nuwood Drive. The new main, which will be 36 inches in diameter, will improve the reliability of the system and will be finished in the spring. The project is 98 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Administrative Variances
Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections. These variances are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning calendar for changes in District 1.
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 the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Beltway Business Community, Lot 6F and Lot 6G
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 1725 Twin Springs Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 050719A
PAI Number: 13-0070
Tracking Number: DRC-2019-00051
The request is to refine the approved eleventh refinement County Review Group, to revise the layout as constructing two office warehouse buildings.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Zoning Hearings
Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances and other issues before the Office of Administrative Hearings of Baltimore County. These hearings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 1.