October 15, 2018 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Citizen Input Meeting for the Capital Improvement Program
- Baynesville and Pine Grove Water Project
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Stormwater Project
- Sewer Project on Towsontown Boulevard
- Water Line Replacement in Campus Hills
- Water Tank Rehabilitation
- Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
- Sewers: Jones Falls Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
- Sewers: Herring Run Structural Rehabilitation Phase 1
- Extension of Missing Curb, Sidewalk-Widening on Cross Road
- The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
- 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, 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.
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 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 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 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.
There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of the 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 Officer's Hearings. These hearings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—Rye Property
Date and Time: Friday, October 26, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 4258 Chapel Road
Meeting Location: Jefferson Building, Room 205, 105 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.
Zoning Hearings—7436 Bradshaw Road
Date and Time: Thursday, October 25, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2019-0066-SPH
Property Location: North side of Bradshaw Road, west of Jerusalem Road
Legal Owners: Richard Robinson and Dennis Robinson, Sr.
Special Hearing to determine whether or not the Administrative Law Judge should approve a nonconforming use for a two- or three-unit dwelling instead of a permitted single-family dwelling.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Review office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—7600 York Road
Date and Time: Monday, October 29, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2019-0049-SPH
Property Location: West side of York Road at the southwest corner of Sister Pierre Drive
Legal Owners: 7600, LLC and 7604, LLC
Special Hearing:
- To permit a modified parking plan as more particularly shown on the attached site plan (i.e., a shared business parking arrangement) in a Residential Office–Class A zone with single common access to a public street, with spaces within 10 feet of a street right-of-way.
- For such other and further relief as may be required by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Review office at 410-887-3391.