December 15, 2019 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP) 2020
- Powder Mill Relief Sewer
- Water Project on Louisiana Avenue
- River Road Bridge Reconstruction
- Louisiana Avenue
- 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:
- None scheduled for December
Information: Contact Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@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 might even cover many hundreds of acres. The zoning on all properties that were not issues is reenacted without change.
View a list of public hearing dates and locations. For more information, please visit the CZMP page.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 101, Towson, Maryland 21204. Call 410-887-3480 or email czmp2020@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Powder Mill Relief Sewer
Baltimore County is investing $4,627,585 to improve the sewer system from Liberty Road to Gwynndale Avenue. Work began in September and is now about five percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Project on Louisiana Avenue
In November, Baltimore County will begin installing 2,850 feet of new water line on Louisiana Avenue from Annapolis Road to Baltimore Street The line will replace an old cast-iron pipe. The project, expected to cost $700,000, will be completed in the spring.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov or call the Division of Highway Design at 410-887-3739.
River Road Bridge Reconstruction
River Road Bridge (Bridge B-0184) was severely damaged during the May 2018 flood that hit 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 and Transportation planned a replacement bridge. Construction began in July and should be completed early next year. The estimated cost is $1.8 million.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Louisiana Avenue
Baltimore County is adding curbs and gutters along both sides of Louisiana Avenue in English Consul from Washington Street to Baltimore Street. The work is expected to begin following water utility work that will begin in the fall and take three to four months to 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.
Administrative Variances—5 Fairfield Drive
Date and Time: Monday, December 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0530-A
Property Location: East side of Fairfield Drive, 121 feet south of St. Park Drive
Legal Owner: Michael Geist
Administrative variances to permit a proposed addition to the side and rear of the dwelling with a side yard setback of 17.5 feet and a sum of both side yards of 31.5 feet, in lieu of the required 25 feet and a sum of side yards of 40 feet, respectively.
Closing Date: Monday, December 23, 4:30 p.m., 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 111, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
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—Harrison Property, Rockwell Avenue 2300
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 17, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2300 Rockwell Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 121719A
PAI Number: 01-0200
Tracking Number: DRC-2019-00168
Request: The request is for a two-lot minor subdivision (re-subdivision of Lot 1 of the Daum Property).
Information: Contact Lloyd Moxley at lmoxley@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.
Zoning Hearings—6120 Rich Avenue Lot 35
Date and Time: Friday, December 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0517-SPHA
Property Location: North side of Rich Avenue, east of Cummings Avenue
Legal Owners: Yonghui Yang and Guizhi Liang
Special Hearing to confirm that a lot merger has not occurred with the adjacent vacant parcel at 6122 Rich Avenue (lot 34).
Variance to permit an existing dwelling with a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the minimum required 55 feet.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—Rich Avenue
Date and Time: Friday, December 27, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0518-A
Property Location: North side of Rich Avenue, east of Cummings Avenue
Legal Owners: Yonghui Yang and Guizhi Liang
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Maxim, LLC
Variance to permit a proposed dwelling with a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the required minimum of 55 feet.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.