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September 1, 2018 – Council District 5

  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
  4. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
  5. Design Review Panel Meeting
  6. The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
  7. Baynesville and Pine Grove Water Project
  8. Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
  9. Sewers: Jones Falls Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
  10. Sewers: Herring Run Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
  11. New Water Main on Joppa Road
  12. Extension of Missing Curb, Sidewalk-Widening on Cross Road
  13. Stoneleigh-Anneslie Stormwater Project
  14. Sewer Project on Towsontown Boulevard
  15. Water Line Replacement in Campus Hills
  16. Water Tank Rehabilitation
  17. Administrative Variances
  18. Development Meetings
  19. 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, September 6, at 4 p.m., in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson
  • Thursday, September 20, 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.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, at 4 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.

Information: Call the Department of Planning at 410-887-3211 or 410-887-3521.

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

The Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13, at 6 p.m., in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.

Information: Contact Kaylee Justice at 410-887-3495 or kjustice@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Design Review Panel Meeting

The Design Review Panel meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 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.

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 67 percent complete.

Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering (Water Design) at 410 887-3783 or email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov

Baynesville and Pine Grove Water Project

Baltimore County is investing $2.2 million to clean and structurally reline 11,111 feet of water line in the Baynesville-Pine Grove area east of Towson. The work to improve the old cast-iron pipe began in April and should be finished by October. It is now 40 percent complete. 

Information: Email Public Works at 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:

  1. Joppa Road, between Old Harford Road and Drumwood Road
  2. Oakleigh Road between Joppa Road and White Oak Road
  3. 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 55 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 61 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 79 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 98 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 October. Construction is scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The project is 73 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 15 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 95 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.

There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning calendar for changes in District 5.

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—Beyond Self-Storage
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 8228 Belair Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 090418D
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00133
Request: The request is to demolish the existing structures and build a self-storage facility in its place. Building footprint will be approximately 35,000 square feet and have 1,125 square feet of office space.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Review Committee—Camden Body of Towson
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 1751 East Joppa Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 090418B
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00131
Request: The request is for a hearing for the purpose of a pole barn on the side of the property.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Review Committee—St. Stephens Church
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 8030 Bradshaw Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 090418C
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00132 
Request: The request is to construct a 7,360+/- square-foot accessory building for educational purposes.
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.