March 15, 2021 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Water Main Replacement
- Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation
- Washington Boulevard Water Main
- Patapsco Sewer Shed Basin 33 Relief Sewer
- Powder Mill Relief Sewer
- 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 1
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, April 1, at 4 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.
Water Main Replacement
Beginning in March, Baltimore County will replace 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
Baltimore County will soon start the rehabilitation of the Lower Powder Mill Sewer Interceptor. The line 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 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 76 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.
Development Review Committee—908 Frederick Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 900 Frederick Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 032321A
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00044
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(8) to allow a mixed-use minor development.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—6 Oella Avenue and 4 Frederick Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 6 Oella Avenue and 4 Frederick Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 032321-LLA1
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00041
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106 to allow a lot line adjustment between tax parcels 2100000568 and 0112000680.
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.
Zoning Hearings—5526 West North Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, March 15, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0305-A
Property Location: Northeast corner of West North Avenue and Park Place, Lots 1-4
Legal Owners: Lance Ruffin
Variance:
- To permit a proposed dwelling with a front yard setback of 26 feet in lieu of the required 28.85-foot minimum setback, which is the average of the front yards of the dwellings within 200 feet;
- Section 301.1, to permit a front yard open projection with a proposed setback of 18 feet in lieu of the required 21.64-foot minimum setback, which is of 25 percent of the front yard setback or (28.85 – 7.21) = 21.64 feet;
- Section 1B01.3.C.1, to permit a proposed dwelling with a rear yard setback of 23 feet in lieu of the required 30-foot minimum rear yard setback.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 191 9641.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.