October 1, 2018 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Citizen Input Meeting for the Capital Improvement Program
- Sewer Upgrade in Dundalk
- Tickwood Road Sewer
- Marine Oaks Pumping Station
- Beachwood Water Main Replacement
- Old Battle Grove Sewage Pumping Station
- Thompson Boulevard Pumping Station
- Peninsula Boulevard Pumping Station
- Waldman Avenue Sewage Pumping Station
- 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sewer Upgrade in Dundalk
Baltimore County began upgrading sewer lines on six residential streets in Dundalk in July: Dunmanway, Baybriar Road, Sollers Point Road, Merritt Boulevard, Merritt Point Road and Meadow Way. The project is 11 percent complete. County engineers anticipate some traffic congestion during construction.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Tickwood Road Sewer
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation is eliminating failing septic tanks for four properties at the end of Tickwood Road in Essex. The project consists of the construction of 2,100 feet of pressure sewer and four grinder pumps at a cost of $207,233.12. The date of the notice to proceed was May 1, 2018 and construction is now 97 percent complete.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Marine Oaks Pumping Station
Baltimore County is upgrading the Marine Oaks Sewer Pumping Station at 26 Helmsman Court in Essex. The complete upgrade to the station is estimated to cost $1,584,537 and will take about a year to complete. Work began in January and is now 47 percent finished.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Beachwood Water Main Replacement
Baltimore County is 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, began in late April and is expected to be finished by the spring of 2019. It is now 50 percent complete.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Old Battle Grove Sewage Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation is renovating the Old Battle Grove Pumping Station in Dundalk. Work began in May 2017. The station, now about 71 percent complete and estimated to cost $2,050,681, should have been completed on August 22, 2018.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Thompson Boulevard Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation is renovating the Thompson Boulevard Sewage Pumping Station at 925 Thompson Boulevard. Construction began in August 2017 and was expected to be completed on August 21, 2018. The station is expected to cost $2,248,000. It is estimated to be 93 percent complete.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Peninsula Boulevard Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation is renovating the Peninsula Boulevard Pumping Station at 8401 Stansbury Road. Construction began in August 2017 and is expected to be completed on November 7, 2018. The station, now about 57 percent complete, is expected to cost $1,790,400.
Information: Email enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Waldman Avenue Sewage Pumping Station
Baltimore County is renovating the Waldman Avenue Sewage Pumping Station at 7301 Waldman Avenue, in ZIP code 21219. Construction began in August 2017 and will take about a year to complete. It is 63 percent complete and when it is finished on December 20, 2018, it will cost $1,507,281.
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 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.
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 call 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 7.
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 are subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Inscore/Collins Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 9, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 13 Margaret Avenue
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 100918F
Tracking Number: DRC-2018-00150
Request: The request is to raze to construct a minor commercial structure (garage).
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 the 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—7909 Pulaski Highway
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 10, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2019-0012-SPHA
Property Location: North side of Shirley Avenue, east of Rosedale Avenue
Legal Owner: PIC Capital, LLC
Special Hearing:
- To approve as non-conforming uses, in accordance with Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) section 500.7 and 104, two residential apartments on the second floor, and the commercial use of the first floor, of the existing structure; the front and side yard setbacks for the existing structure; and the existing location, configuration, and number of residential and commercial parking spaces on the subject property;
- Alternatively, if the non-conforming determination regarding parking is not approved, approve in accordance with BCZR section 409.12.B, a modified parking plan for the residential and commercial uses on the subject property; and
- For such additional relief as the nature of this case may require for approval of the residential and commercial uses shown on the plan which accompanied this petition.
Variance: If the requested Special Hearing relief is not granted:
- To permit an existing front yard of 13.1 feet in lieu of the 50 feet required on a dual highway;
- To permit existing side yard setbacks of 1.8 feet and 2.4 feet in lieu of the 30 feet required;
- To permit the existing three parking spaces for the residential uses; to permit two parking spaces for a neighborhood car rental agency in lieu of the five required, together with five rental vehicle spaces; to permit the existing parking spaces as presently configured and located;
- Irrespective of the requested non-conforming determination, to permit the display of rental vehicles more than 15 feet in front of the required front building line; and
- For such additional relief as the nature of this case may require for approval of the residential and commercial uses shown on the plan which accompanied this petition.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—1722 Beechwood Avenue
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2019-0058-A
Property Location: West side of Beechwood Avenue, north of 300 feet of Evergreen Lane
Legal Owners: PTL RE Corporation
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Matthew Baumgartner, Shannon Kief
Variance to permit a building height of 38 feet and side yard setbacks of 20 feet and 20 feet, in lieu of the maximum permitted 35 feet and required 50 feet and 50 feet, respectively, for a replacement dwelling on existing lots of record.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning office at 410-887-3391.