March 1, 2018 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee—Citizen Input Meeting
- Goodwood Avenue Water Project
- Beachwood Water Main Replacement
- Old Battle Grove Sewage Pumping Station
- Thompson Boulevard Pumping Station
- Peninsula Boulevard Pumping Station
- Trappe Road Bridge Repiars
- Waldman Avenue Sewage Pumping Station
- Fort Howard Area Eight-Inch Water Main Replacement
- Quad Avenue Sewage Pumping Station Rehabilitation
- Opening Rules for the Wise Avenue Bridge
- 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 7
Planning Board Meetings
Baltimore County Planning Board meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, March 1, at 4 p.m., in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson
- Thursday, March 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, March 8, at 6 p.m., in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.
Information: Contact Vicki Nevy at 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 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 or 410-887-3521.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee—Citizen Input Meeting
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee is interested in hearing your suggestions for new bicycle or pedestrian improvements that could be candidates for grant funding—projects that are low in cost, make it easier or safer for you to access destinations by walking or cycling and have the support of the community.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 5 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.
Information: Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning and Implementation
Goodwood Avenue Water Project
Goodwood Avenue in Hyde Park will have 2,300 feet of water main replaced beginning in March. Installation of the new eight-inch diameter water main will require a hundred working days to complete and cost $592,000.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Beachwood Water Main Replacement
Baltimore County will begin replacing an eight-inch and a 12-inch diameter water line, both cast iron, which have frequently failed, on Rosebank Avenue, Edgewater Place, Glenhurst Road and Bletzer Road. The project, estimated to cost $1.5 million, should begin in late spring and be finished by the spring of 2019.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Old Battle Grove Sewage Pumping Station
Public Works is renovating the Old Battle Grove Pumping Station in Dundalk. Work began in May 2017. The station, now about 17 percent complete and estimated to cost $2,050,681, should be completed August 22, 2018.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Thompson Boulevard Pumping Station
Public Works is renovating the Thompson Boulevard Sewage Pumping Station. Construction began in August 2017 and is expected to be completed on August 21, 2018. The station is expected to cost $2,248,000. It is estimated to be 17 percent complete.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Peninsula Boulevard Pumping Station
Public Works is renovating the Peninsula Boulevard Pumping Station (8401 Stansbury Road). Construction began in August 2017 and is expected to be completed November 7, 2018. The station, now about 17 percent complete, is expected to cost $1,790,400.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Trappe Road Bridge Repairs
Public Works will repair the Trappe Road Bridge (Bridge 0599) located at the conjunction of Trappe Road and Lynch Road. Work began in late November 2017 and was estimated to take about three months to complete. The project, costing about $200,000, is expected to be finished by the end of March.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Waldman Avenue Sewage Pumping Station
Baltimore County is renovating the Waldman Avenue Sewage Pumping Station at 7301 Waldman Avenue, 21219. Construction began in August 2017 and will take about a year to complete. It is 23 percent complete and when finished will cost $1,507,281.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Fort Howard Area Eight-Inch Water Main Replacement
Baltimore County will replace 8,000 feet of cast iron water line in the Fort Howard area this year on Todd Avenue, Howard Avenue, Blank Avenue, Fort Avenue, North Point Road, Old Bay Road, Chestnut Avenue, Bayside Avenue and Oak Avenue. The project, which started in May 2017, will take between 12 and 15 months to complete. Water lines in the Fort Howard area have been prone to failure in recent years. This $2.2 million project should correct that problem. It is 96 percent complete.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Quad Avenue Pumping Station Rehabilitation
Public Works is rehabilitating the Quad Avenue Pumping Station in Defense Heights. The project, which costs $2,240,000, is now 96 percent complete and should have been finished in October.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Opening Rules for the Wise Avenue Bridge
The Wise Avenue Draw Bridge can now be raised and lowered for water traffic with notice to the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation. To request a bridge opening, call 410-887-8160, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call the Public Works dispatch number at 410-887-5210.
Information: Call 410-887-3737.
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.
Administrative Variances—2312 Turkey Point Road
Date and Time: Monday, March 5, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2018-0203-A
Property Location: North side of Turkey Point Road, northwest of Rockaway Beach Road
Legal Owners: James Kelso and Stephanie Lynn Wacker
Administrative Variance to approve an accessory structure (garage) to be 18 feet tall in lieu of the permitted 15 feet.
Closing Date: Monday, March 5 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—3004 Dungalow Road
Date and Time: Monday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2018-0210-A
Property Location: West side of Dungalow Road, north of Morning Road
Legal Owners: Rebecca Gebhart and David Lawson, Jr.
Administrative Variance to allow a rear yard setback of 19 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet for a proposed rear yard addition.
Closing Date: Monday, March 12 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 publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Aldi Essex (Old Business)
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 13, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Property Location: 1600 Old Eastern Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 092617A
PAI Number: 15-0791
Tracking Number: DRC-2017-00131
Request: The request is for a development refinement to construct a 1,600 square foot addition to the store.
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 for Baltimore County. These hearings are up to date as of publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call the Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or call Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—2718 North Point Boulevard
Date and Time: Thursday, March 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2018-0171-X
Property Location: Northeast side of North Point Boulevard, northwest of Trappe Road
Legal Owners: Michal James Palmisano
Special Exception to use property for auto repair and used car sales on property zoned BR (Business Roadside).
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—1035 Cedar Creek Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2018-0177-SPHA
Property Location: East side of Cedar Creek Road, north of Silver Lane
Legal Owners: David Lee Harris
Special Hearing to determine whether or not the Administrative Law Judge should approve a single family dwelling on an undersized lot. Variance to permit a proposed single family dwelling with a side yard setback of 17 feet and centerline of street setbacks of 69 feet, and 29 feet, in lieu of the required 50 feet, 75 feet, and 75 feet respectively.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—2025 River Road
Date and Time: Thursday, March 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2018-0182-A
Property Location: West side of River Road, north of Silver Lane
Legal Owners: Alice Lambert
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Taylor Lambert
Variance to permit a proposed dwelling with a side setback of 19 feet for both sides and a rear yard setback of 43 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet and to permit a front street setback of 35 feet to the centerline of the required 75 feet and to permit 30 percent lot coverage in lieu of the maximum 15 percent.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.