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February 15, 2021 – Council District 1

  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
  4. Water Main Replacement
  5. Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation
  6. Washington Boulevard Water Main
  7. Patapsco Sewer Shed Basin 33 Relief Sewer
  8. Powder Mill Relief Sewer
  9. Administrative Variances
  10. Development Meetings
  11. 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 1

Planning Board Meetings

The board will meet virtually as follows:

  • Thursday, February 18, at 4:30 p.m.

Please check the Planning Board page for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas and any last-minute schedule changes.

Information: Contact Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings

The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:

  • Thursday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m.—Staff recommendations pertaining to the Capital Improvement Program

An alternative meeting date has been tentatively scheduled as follows:

  • Tuesday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting

Please check the Planning Board page for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas and any last-minute schedule changes.

Information: Contact Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Water Main Replacement

This winter, Baltimore County will begin replacing 7,000 feet of failing cast-iron water main on Maiden Choice Lane between Kenwood Avenue and Wilkens Avenue, and on Kenwood Avenue, between Maiden Choice Lane and Wilkens Avenue. The new 12-inch and eight-inch diameter lines will cost $2.3 million.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation

In January, Baltimore County began the rehabilitation of the Lower Powder Mill Sewer Interceptor. The line to be improved is 5,535 feet long and the project is expected to take more than a year. The estimated cost is $4,625,368.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Washington Boulevard Water Main

Baltimore County is replacing an old 16-inch diameter water main on Washington Boulevard between Clark Boulevard and the CSX railroad tracks that has been prone to breaking. The project (1,200 feet of new pipe) is about 15 percent complete and is expected to be finished in the spring. The old pipe dates from 1950. The new pipe will cost $400,000.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Patapsco Sewer Shed Basin 33 Relief Sewer

The Department of Public Works and Transportation is building a new sewer line south of Interstate 70 in Patapsco Valley State Park. The project, which will take a year to complete, will cost $10,967,777. It is 68 percent finished.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Powder Mill Relief Sewer

Baltimore County is investing $4,627,585 to improve the sewer system from Liberty Road to Gwynndale Avenue. Work began in September 2019 and is about 90 percent complete.

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 variances are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.

There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning calendar for changes in District 1.

Development Meetings

Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review, Development Review Committee and Hearing Officers Hearings. These meetings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.

Information: Call 410-887-3321.

Concept Plan Conference—Jacksonville Retail Development
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 16, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 14227 Jarrettsville Pike
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 10-0477
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00014
Proposal: The request is to demolish the existing building and intend to make two fast food restaurants.
Meeting: Online or telephone via Webex. The project manager will provide County agency representatives, applicants and other registered interested parties wishing to monitor this meeting access information via email.
Attention: Until further notice all Concept Plan Conference (CPC) meetings will be held online. The public may request to monitor any CPC meeting by registering with the project manager listed below no less than one week prior to the meeting date. CPC meetings are not public hearings and access is at the discretion of Baltimore County.
Engineer: Richardson Engineering, LLC
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Review Committee—Wilkens Beltway Plaza
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 16, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 4622 Wilkens Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 021621A
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00015
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2) limited exemption for an addition to an existing building and to reconfigure parking.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Review Committee—Hendricks and McCabe Properties
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 23, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2004 Hillside Drive
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 022321-LLA1
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00019
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(viii) to allow a lot line adjustment between tax parcels 0102201530 and 0144100171.
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 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 1.