August 1, 2020 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Public Hearing on the Adoption of Agricultural Easement Formula Regulation
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
- New Water Lines on Eastern Avenue
- 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
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- No meetings scheduled for August.
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.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Public Hearing on the Adoption of Agricultural Easement Formula Regulation
The Department of Planning, in conjunction with the Baltimore County Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board, is providing notice of the intent to edit an existing regulation regarding the Agricultural Easement Formula as provided for in Sections 3-7-206 of the Baltimore County Code, 2015. The proposed revisions provide for an update of the formula used for the calculation of easement prices for applicants applying for the Fiscal Year 2021 County Agricultural Easement Cycle.
The Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board will hold a public hearing virtually on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. through Webex on the adoption of the Agricultural Easement Formula Regulation. Please visit the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory 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.
A copy of the proposed regulations may be obtained by visiting your public library or by contacting Wallace Lippincott at wlippincott@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3480.
Comments on the proposed regulations will be taken at the Public Hearing or you may provide written testimony prior to the hearing. To offer written testimony, please email comments to Wallace or mail them to: W. Lippincott, Jr., Baltimore County Department of Planning, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 101, Towson, Maryland 21204.
Comments should be received prior to August 12, 2020.
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 County Council will hold a special session for the final adoption on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. Additional information may be found on the County Council Schedule page.
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.
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 began in mid-January and is 75 percent complete. The project is expected to be finished this summer at a cost of $3 million.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Blenhurst Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation has started a major renovation of the Blenhurst Sewage Pumping Station at 8345 Bletzer Road. The project, which is 87 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.
Development Review Committee—Bartko Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 7801 Eddlynch Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 080420-LLA
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00124
Request: The request is for a Lot Line Adjustment between 7801, 7803 and 7805 Eddlynch Road.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Project Viper North
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Property Location: Finishing Mill Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 081120B
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00126
Request: The request is for a limited exemption pursuant to Baltimore County Code Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) for a 120,000-square-foot building to contain a distribution warehouse.
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.
There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 7.