May 15, 2018 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
- Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
- Sewers: Jones Falls Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
- Sewers: Herring Run Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
- New Water Main on Joppa Road Started
- Extension of Missing Curb, Sidewalk-Widening on Cross Road
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Stormwater Project
- Sewer Project on Towsontown Boulevard
- Water Line Replacement in Campus Hills
- Water Tank Rehabilitation
- 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 5
Planning Board Meetings
Baltimore County Planning Board meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, May 17, at 4 p.m., in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson
Information: Contact Jeff DelMonico by email at jdelmonico@baltimorecountymd.gov or by phone at 410-887-3521.
The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
The County’s contractor received a “notice to proceed” in January 2017 and the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation broke ground in February 7 last year on the Fullerton Reservoirs—three are planned for the site. Construction is expected to take about three years and cost $80.1 million. The construction site is bounded by Ridge Road, Bucks School House Road and Perry Hall Boulevard. Engineers estimate that it is now 55 percent complete.
Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering (Water Design) at 410 887-3783 or email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation is replacing water lines in:
- Joppa Road, between Old Harford Road and Drumwood Road
- Oakleigh Road between Joppa Road and White Oak Road
- Satyr Hill Road from Lowell Ridge Road to Harford Road
The project began in February. It will be completed by spring 2019 and will cost $6.7 million. It is now eight percent complete.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewers: Jones Falls Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
Baltimore County began rehabilitating 66,000 feet of sewer line in July 2017 throughout Council Districts 2 and 5. The project will last a year and a half and will cost $3,393,583.60. It is now 43 percent complete.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewers: Herring Run Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
Baltimore County is rehabilitating 81,000 feet of sewer line spread throughout Council Districts 5 and 6. Work recently began and has progressed about 47 percent toward completion. It is expected to be completed in a year and a half and cost $4,640,123.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
New Water Main on Joppa Road Started
Baltimore County is replacing 7,000 feet of existing water pipe in Joppa Road, between Walther Boulevard and Belair Road. Construction began in August 2017 and is now 85 percent complete. The old pipe, which is being replaced with a new, 12-inch diameter line, has failed frequently. The project to improve the line is expected to cost $3 million and take a year to complete.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Extension of Missing Curb, Sidewalk-Widening on Cross Road
Public Works is planning to fill in missing curbs and sidewalks on Cross Road between Chapel Road and Forge Road. Construction is expected to be done this year.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Stoneleigh-Anneslie Stormwater Project
Baltimore County is addressing storm runoff concerns in the Stoneleigh-Anneslie community east of York Road. County engineers are designing a solution to update the 100-year-old drainage system which is currently serving the community. Baltimore County has earmarked $1,000,000 for the project. During the process County engineers and residents are meeting every second Friday of the month to discuss and clarify community issues.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewer Project on Towsontown Boulevard
Baltimore County is installing a major sewer line through Towsontown Boulevard. The project, estimated to cost $1.4 million, started early this year in the area of Emerson Road and has been moving toward Bosley Avenue. Completion is expected in the fall. Construction, scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., has intermittently impacted traffic. Some night work is planned at the Osler Drive intersection in coming weeks.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Line Replacement in Campus Hills
Baltimore County is replacing an existing eight-inch diameter cast iron pipe in the Campus Hills area beginning in July. The project will cost $2.5 million.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Tank Rehabilitation
Baltimore County recently began structural repairs and interior and exterior painting of the Cub Hill Water Tank, which has a capacity of one million gallons. The job, expected to cost about $800,000, is now about 15 percent complete.
Information: Email Public Works at enginrng@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 publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
Administrative Variances—10 Cedar Grove Court
Date and Time: Monday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2018-0295-A
Property Location: North side of Cedar Grove Court, northeast of Cedar Farm Drive
Legal Owners: Timothy Hines, Diane Elizabeth Molina
Administrative Variance to permit a proposed deck with a rear setback of 18.25 feet in lieu of the required 20 feet rear setback minimum.
Closing Date: Monday, May 21 at 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 publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Concept Plan Conference—Towson Station
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 22, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 800 York Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 09-0856
Tracking Number: MAJ-2018-00005
Proposal: Retail, restaurant, and fast-food restaurant.
Developer: CVP-TF, LLC
Engineer: Matis Warfields
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—White Marsh Solar
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 22, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 10790 Raphel Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 052218C
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00067
Request: The request is to construct a 16.64-acre solar facility within an RC5 Zone.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Schroeder Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 29, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 3865 Schroeder Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 052918E
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00075
Request: The request is for a minor subdivision of three lots.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—East Baltimore Church of Christ Expansion
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 29, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 9420 Belair Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 052918F
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00076
Request: The request is to construct a two additions totaling approximately 2,100 square feet and expanding its existing parking lot.
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 publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call 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 5.