March 15, 2020 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
- Beachwood Road Pumping Station
- New Water Lines on Eastern Avenue
- Rosebank Avenue Pumping Station
- Blenhurst Pumping Station
- 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, April 2, at 4 p.m., in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson
Information: Contact Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@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.
The Planning Board will deliberate their recommendations during work sessions in the month of April. The sessions are open to the public, however no public input will be heard during work sessions.
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.
Beachwood Road Pumping Station
Baltimore County began renovating the Beachwood Road Sewage Pumping Station in Dundalk almost a year ago. The project, which is 98 percent complete, will be finished in March and cost $3,093,000.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
New Water Lines on Eastern Avenue
Baltimore County is replacing old cast-iron water lines on Eastern Avenue, which have failed frequently, between the Back River Bridge and Riverside Drive. Work on the new 24-inch mains will begin in mid-January and is five percent complete. It is expected to be completed by the summer at a cost of $3 million.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Rosebank Avenue Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation is rehabilitating the Rosebank Avenue Sewage Pumping Station near North Point Boulevard in Dundalk. Work began late last year and was expected to be finished on January 30. The $2.3 million project is 93 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Blenhurst Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation has started a major renovation of the Blenhurst Sewage Pumping Station at 8345 Bletzer Road. The project, which is 47 percent complete, will cost $2,633,500 and was expected to be finished by December 2019.
Information: 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 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.
Hearings Postponed
All Administrative Law Judge hearings are postponed effective Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31. Hearings will resume on Wednesday, April 1. If your hearing is scheduled to occur between March 16 and March 31, you will be contacted to reschedule.
Development Review Committee—Project Viper (Tradepoint Atlantic)
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 1600 Sparrows Point Boulevard
Meeting Location: County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 032420E
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00034
Request: The request is for a Limited Exemption under 32-4-106 (a)(1)(vi).
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 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.
Hearings Postponed
All Administrative Law Judge hearings are postponed effective Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31. Hearings will resume on Wednesday, April 1. If your hearing is scheduled to occur between March 16 and March 31, you will be contacted to reschedule.
Zoning Hearings—920 Essex Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0005-X
Property Location: North side of Essex Avenue at the distance of 151.7 feet west of the centerline of Leeanne Road
Legal Owners: Boulevard Christian Church
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Churches for Streets of Hope, Patrick Dickerson
Special Exception for a community care center.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—4050 North Point Boulevard
Date and Time: Friday, March 20, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0011-X
Property Location: Northeast corner of North Point Road and New Battle Grove Road
Legal Owners: William Zacierka
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Amani Canaan
Special Exception:
- To allow a used motor vehicle outdoor sales area, separated from a sales agency building;
- To permit living quarters in a commercial building.
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—221 Virginia Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, March 23, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0022-SPH
Property Location: South side of Virginia Avenue
Legal Owners: Louis Eckert
Special Hearing for an in-law apartment in an accessory structure (garage).
Hearing Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 205, Towson, Maryland 21204
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.