November 1, 2018 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
- Baynesville and Pine Grove Water Project
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Stormwater Project
- Water Line Replacement in Campus Hills
- 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, November 15, 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, November 8, 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, November 14, 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.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 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.
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 95 percent complete.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@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 have been meeting to discuss and clarify community issues.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@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 25 percent complete. The project will cost $2.5 million.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@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:
- 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 75 percent complete.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@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 71 percent complete.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@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 87 percent toward completion. It is expected to be completed in a year and a half and cost $4,640,123.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Extension of Missing Curb, Sidewalk-Widening on Cross Road
The Department of 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 the Department of Public Works at engineering@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, 2017 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 74 percent complete.
Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering, Water Design at 410-887-3783 or email engineering@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 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 the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Frost or Lewis Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 13, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 8607 Belair Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 111318-LLA2
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00156
Request: The request is for a lot line adjustment, to be forwarded to the Zoning Office for review and approval.
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 the publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—1641 Joppa Road
Date and Time: Monday, November 5, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0070-SPHX
Property Location: South side of East Joppa Road, west of Loch Raven Boulevard
Legal Owners: Howard Bank
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Mid-Atlantic Lubes, LLC
Special Hearing to determine whether or not the Administrative Law Judge should approve an amendment to the previously approved zoning site plan in case 99-251-A.
Special Exception to use the property for a service garage.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.