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October 1, 2018 – Council District 5

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

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

The Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, October 11, 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, October 10, 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.

Citizen Input Meeting for the Capital Improvement Program

The Baltimore County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 18, at 5 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Citizens are welcome to participate in the annual review of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2020 through 2025. Citizens are invited to share their concerns about the County's plan to fund the construction of public facilities such as roads, storm drains, sidewalks, public buildings, parks and stream restoration projects.

Information: Contact Jessie Bialek at 410-887-3482 or jbialek@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 November. It is now 55 percent complete. 

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. The project is nearing completion; traffic controls and repaving are being planned.

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 18 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 98 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 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 70 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 67 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 has progressed rapidly and is about 83 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.

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.

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 on 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 the project is now 72 percent complete.

Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering (Water Design) at 410-887-3783 or email 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 the 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—6604 Weymouth Court
Date and Time: Monday, October 1, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0072-A
Property Location: South side of Weymouth Court, southwest of Weymouth Road
Legal Owners: Sadaf Mustafa and Naser Uddin
Administrative Variance to permit an open projection (deck) with a rear setback of 10 feet in lieu of the required 11.5 feet and to amend the latest Final Development Plan of "Charlesbrooke at Pinehurst" for lot number 124 only.
Closing Date: Monday, October 1 at 4:30 p.m., 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 111, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.

Administrative Variances—7514 Knollwood Road
Date and Time: Monday, October 8, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0075-A
Property Location: West side of Knollwood Road, south of Aigburth Road
Legal Owners: Abraham Kidane and Semira Meharena
Administrative Variance to permit a proposed second-floor addition with a side yard setback of four feet in lieu of the required seven feet.
Closing Date: Monday, October 1 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 the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.

Information: Call 410-887-3321.

Development Review Committee—Batter Brook Farms Lot 42, Lot 55 and Parcel B
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 1825 Gontrum Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 100218A
PAI Number: 11-0620
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00143 
Request: The request is for a plan refinement.
Information: Contact Jan M. Cook at  jmcook@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Plan Conference—Rye Property
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 3, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 4258 Chapel Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 11-1168
Tracking Number: MAJ-2017-00014
Proposal: Raze the existing greenhouses and erect six single-family dwellings.
Engineer: Merritt Development Consultants, Inc.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@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 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.