June 1, 2020 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
- Water Project in Carney
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
- Water Improvements on Forge Road
- Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
- 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
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, June 4, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, June 18, at 4 p.m.
Please check the Planning Board Meetings page for a link to the meeting, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel Meetings page for a link to the meeting, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Jenifer Nugent at 410-887-3480 or jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings page for a link to the meeting, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Taylor Bensley at 410-887-3495 or histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP) takes place every four years on an exact schedule specified in the County Code. Any citizen may request a zoning change on any property in Baltimore County, although the usual participants in the process are individual landowners, contract purchasers, community organizations, County staff, the Planning Board and the County Council.
The CZMP covers a period of approximately 12 months and results in zoning decisions that are reflected in a final log of issues. Ultimately, the County Council decides on each issue whether to retain the existing zoning or to enact a different zone(s) or district(s). Generally, each issue is a single property, but an issue might cover many adjoining properties and might even cover many hundreds of acres. The zoning on all properties that were not issues is reenacted without change.
For more information, please visit the CZMP page. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 101, Towson, Maryland 21204. Call 410-887-3480 or email czmp2020@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Project in Carney
Baltimore County is replacing 1,000 feet of old, cast-iron water pipe at Waltham Woods Road and Summit Avenue that has been breaking with regularity. The new line, which will be 16 inches in diameter, will cost $750,000. Work is 70 percent complete and is on hold due to COVID-19. (Tie-ins to water services are presently on hold.)
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Towson Improvements
In cooperation with the Towson Row development, the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation is improving sidewalks on Chesapeake Avenue between Washington Avenue and York Road. The work will be undertaken before fall.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation is addressing storm water concerns in the Stoneleigh-Anneslie community and updating the 100-year-old drainage system. Baltimore County earmarked $1 million for the project in 2018. A system was designed last year and the County's contractor began work in February with the relocation of water lines. Work is currently on hold because of COVID-19. When it resumes, crews will install pipes and manholes on Kingston Road, Wardman Avenue, Marlborough Road, Avondale Road and a part of Regester Avenue. Working hours, traffic changes and parking impacts will be announced as the job progresses.
Information: Email the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Storm Water Division at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Improvements on Forge Road
Baltimore County plans to replace 2.64 miles of water line on Forge Road between Belair Road and Gaylord Street. The $3 million project, replacing the old 12-inch diameter cast-iron pipes, began in November and is scheduled to be completed in the fall. It is 35 percent complete.
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 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 2018. It was scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2019 and will cost $6.7 million. It is 99 percent complete.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
The three-year long construction of the Fullerton Reservoirs, costing $80.1 million, is 97 percent complete. Crews are currently building an ancillary building to facilitate water chlorination.
Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, 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—6721 Mount Vista Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 6703 Mount Vista Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 060920-LLA1
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00088
Request: The request is for a Lot Line Adjustment to be forwarded to the Zoning Office for review and approval.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@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.