September 15, 2019 – Council District 3
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Subcommittee Meeting
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020 Has Begun
- Warren Road Bridge Repairs Started
- Sewer Project: The Jones Falls Structural Package 2
- Pleasantville Road Bridge
- Jones Falls Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Project
- Water Main Replacement on York Road
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
EPS Variances
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 3
Planning Board Meetings
Baltimore County Planning Board meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, September 19, at 4 p.m., in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson
Information: Contact Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee subcommittee meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17, at 4 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.
Information: Call Jessie Bialek at 410-887-3211.
Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020 Has Begun
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 which were not issues is reenacted without change.
CZMP 2020 started with the public filing period on August 19. Applications are available online. Information about filing fees and public hearing dates are posted, as well.
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.
For more information, please visit the CZMP page.
Warren Road Bridge Repairs Started
The Warren Road Bridge over Loch Raven Reservoir, which was closed in April, is under repair and work should be finished by the end of September, say Baltimore City engineers from the Department of Transportation. Thirty-six stringers, which are supporting beams that run parallel to traffic, will be replaced, and some repairs to the floor beams, which run perpendicular to traffic, are planned. As the decking is removed, the City’s engineers will inspect the structure and recommend additional repairs, as needed. As an adjunct to the ongoing repairs, the City is working on the design for a replacement bridge. Some funding is already in place. The new structure will be in a somewhat different location or alignment that will allow traffic to use the old bridge while the new one is under construction. Plans are expected in 2021 and a new span is anticipated to be completed in 2025. The City is planning a public meeting to announce the details after the preliminary bridge studies are finished.
Information: Questions regarding the bridge’s condition, its repair schedule or current detours should be directed to Kathy Dominick of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation at 410-361-9296 or email kathy.dominick.bcdot@gmail.com.
Sewer Project: The Jones Falls Structural Package 2
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation began a $3.9 million sewer rehabilitation job in April. The project will take a year to finish and is about 47 percent complete.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Pleasantville Road Bridge
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation began rehabilitating the Pleasantville Road Bridge (Bridge B-0007) over Little Gunpowder Falls beginning in August. Repairs include the replacement of the deck and protective traffic barriers. The structure will be closed to traffic during construction, which is expected to cost $500,000 and take about three months. Traffic will be detoured during the work.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Jones Falls Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Project
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation has begun a large-diameter sewer rehabilitation project, which includes relining, from an area north of Timonium Road to the Beltway. The job is expected to take about a year and will include lines near School Lane and Burton Avenue. It is about 61 percent complete.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Main Replacement on York Road
Baltimore County is replacing a water main on York Road between Padonia Road and Wight Avenue. Contractors are replacing an old cast-iron main built in the 1930s that has failed frequently in the past decade. The project, which began in July 2018 and will cost about $14 million, is expected to take about two years to complete and is about 55 percent finished.
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 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.
Administrative Variances—20029 Bollinger Road
Date and Time: Monday, September 30, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0446-A
Property Location: East side of Bollinger Road, south of Cotter Road and Weaver Road
Legal Owners: Michael Weaver
Administrative Variance to permit a proposed accessory building (garage) to be located in the side yard in lieu of the required rear yard only.
Closing Date: Monday, September 30, 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 hearings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Jacksonville Retail Development
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 14227 Jarrettsville Pike
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 091719A
Tracking Number: DRC-2019-00120
Request: The request is to demolish the existing building and intend to make two fast-food restaurants.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Batzer Property (Old Business)
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2656 Beckleysville Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 080619C
PAI Number: 06-0192
Tracking Number: DRC-2019-00100
Request: The request is to proceed through the minor subdivision process to create a new lot from the Batzer Property for the owner's son.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Southside Avenue 3606
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 3606 Southside Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 092419-LLA1
Tracking Number: DRC-2019-00126
Request: The request is for a Lot Line Adjustment to be forwarded to the Zoning Office for review and approval.
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 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—20905 Mt. Zion Road
Date and Time: Monday, September 23, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2019-0346-A
Property Location: East side of Mt. Zion Road, south of Freeland Road
Legal Owners: Robert Utz
Variance to permit a proposed accessory structure (shed) with a height of 22 feet in lieu of the required 15 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—17160 Wesley Chapel Road
Date and Time: Monday, September 23, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0357-SPH
Property Location: West side of Wesley Chapel Road, southwest of the centerline of Blue Mount Road
Legal Owners: Benjamin Standish, Elizabeth Standish, Michael Siwinski
Special Hearing for an in-law apartment to be located in a proposed accessory structure.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.