September 15, 2018 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
- Baynesville and Pine Grove Water Project
- 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, 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.
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 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 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 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.
There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 5.
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.