July 15, 2018 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meeting
- 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
- 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, July 19, 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 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 65 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 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 30 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 51 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 61 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
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 96 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 Honeygo Boulevard. 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 million 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, possibly September. Construction, scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., has intermittently impacted traffic. Night construction began in late May. The traffic signal at Osler and Towsontown will be placed on flashing operation during night work, which may continue into early July. The project is 50 percent complete.
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. Construction began in June and is about 10 percent complete. 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 55 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—11520 Stocksdale Road
Date and Time: Monday, July 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2018-0357-A
Location: West side of Stockdale Road, west of Mt. Vista Road, 11th Election District
Legal Owner: Mel Carter
Administrative Variance to permit a proposed addition (extension of bedroom and bathroom) to have side yard setback of 4.5 feet in lieu of the minimum required 35 feet.
Closing Date: Monday, July 16 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.
Development Review Committee—Rodgers Forge Apartments (old business)
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: East side of Bellona Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 062618C
PAI Number: 09-0009
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00095
Request: The request is to construct an in-ground swimming pool at the referenced location.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Saftor Self Storage, Nottingham
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 4501 Fitch Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 072418C
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00110
Request: The request is to redevelop property with a three-story self-storage building with secured outdoor boat and RV storage and associated parking.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Towson Row
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 305 York Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 072418B
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00111
Request: The request is to increase the number of hotel rooms, amend square footage breakdown of the building.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Church of the Immaculate Conception
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 200 Ware Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 073118B
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00114
Request: The request is to raze two buildings and add 70 parking spaces.
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.
Zoning Hearings—2023 through 2053 Joppa Road
Date and Time: Monday, July 23, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2018-0306-SPH
Property Location: Southeast corner of Joppa Road and Satyr Hill Road
Legal Owners: Satyr Limited Partnership, Alan Gebhart
Special Hearing to approve a modified parking plan for Satyr Hill shopping center; to allow five parking spaces per 1,000 square feet or 267 parking spaces. For such other and further relief as the nature of this cause may require.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—8116 Redstone Road
Date and Time: Monday, July 30, 11 a.m. to noon
Case Number: 2018-0326-A
Location: East side of Redstone Road, west of Yellowstone Road, 11th Election District
Legal Owners: Joseph Esposito
Variance to permit a proposed detached accessory structure (garage) to be located in the front yard in lieu of the required rear yard; and to amend the Final Development Plan of Fox Creek Farm, Lot 5 only.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.