April 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 15, 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 Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@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 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 84 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 Plan Hearing—Patapsco Glen II, 7726 Johnnycake Road
Date and Time: Thursday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Property Location: 7726 Johnnycake Road
Meeting Location: Webex Virtual Hearing
PAI Number: 01-0613
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00009
Proposal: 255 town homes (87 with two-car garages front load, and 105 rear load, and 105 rear load, and six with on car garage).
Zoning Case Number: 2021-0076-A
Variance to allow a minimum front building face to property line and or to public street right-of-way setback of 13 feet/13 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet/25 feet (garage townhouse). Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) Section 1B01.2.C.1.C and CMDP; To allow a minimum rear building face to property line an or to public street right-of-way setback of 20 feet/20 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet/50 feet. BCZR Section 1B01.2.C.1.C and CMDP; To allow a minimum side building face to side and or to public street right-of-way setback of 20 feet/12 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet/25 feet. BCZR Section 1B01.2.C.1.C and CMDP; To allow a minimum building face to tract boundary setback of 29 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet. (Modifications of standard) BCZR Section 504.2 and CMDP To allow seven townhouse units in a group in lieu of the maximum permitted six townhouse units in a group. BCZR Section 1B01.B.1 and CMDP To allow a reduction in the required residential transition area (RTA) to allow units to be constructed as close as 33 feet from the tract boundary, related grading, clearing, and infrastructure installation within the buffer, and to exceed the maximum height of 35 feet within 100 feet of the tract boundary. BCZR Section 504.2 and CMDP To allow private rear yard areas of less than 500 square feet. BCZR Section 301.1.A To allow a deck (open porch) to extend into the minimum required rear yard more than the allowed 25 percent (requesting to have a minimum 12-foot deep deck in rear yard).
Webex Virtual Hearing: To speak during the hearing, you must register at least two business days in advance by completing the online request form. You can join the meeting online or by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; access code 160 024 0491.
Information: Please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Development Plan Hearing—Patapsco Glen II (Continuance If Needed)
Date and Time: Friday, April 30, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Property Location 7726 Johnnycake Road
Meeting Location: Webex Virtual Hearing
PAI Number: 01-0613
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00009
Proposal: 255 town homes (87 with two-car garages front load, and 105 rear load, and 105 rear load, and six with on car garage).
Zoning Case Number: 2021-0076-A
Variance to allow a minimum front building face to property line and or to public street right-of-way setback of 13 feet/13 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet/25 feet (garage townhouse). Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) Section 1B01.2.C.1.C and CMDP; To allow a minimum rear building face to property line an or to public street right-of-way setback of 20 feet/20 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet/50 feet. BCZR Section 1B01.2.C.1.C and CMDP; To allow a minimum side building face to side and or to public street right-of-way setback of 20 feet/12 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet/25 feet. BCZR Section 1B01.2.C.1.C and CMDP; To allow a minimum building face to tract boundary setback of 29 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet. (Modifications of standard) BCZR Section 504.2 and CMDP To allow seven townhouse units in a group in lieu of the maximum permitted six townhouse units in a group. BCZR Section 1B01.B.1 and CMDP To allow a reduction in the required residential transition area (RTA) to allow units to be constructed as close as 33 feet from the tract boundary, related grading, clearing, and infrastructure installation within the buffer, and to exceed the maximum height of 35 feet within 100 feet of the tract boundary. BCZR Section 504.2 and CMDP To allow private rear yard areas of less than 500 square feet. BCZR Section 301.1.A To allow a deck (open porch) to extend into the minimum required rear yard more than the allowed 25 percent (requesting to have a minimum 12-foot deep deck in rear yard).
Webex Virtual Hearing: To speak during the hearing, you must register at least two business days in advance by completing the online request form. You can join the meeting online or by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; access code 160 767 8664.
Information: Please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
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—4622 Wilkens Avenue
Date and Time: Thursday, April 15, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0053-A
Property Location: Northeast corner of the intersection of Wilkens Avenue and Maiden Choice Lane
Legal Owners: Kensington Associates
Variance:
- To permit a front setback of 5.62 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet;
- To provide a landscape setback of zero feet in lieu of the required 10 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 157 2085 5503.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—2719 Hammond Ferry Road
Date and Time: Monday, April 19, 10 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0043-SPHX
Property Location: East side of Hammonds Ferry Road at the intersection of Third Avenue
Legal Owners: Ambrose Properties, LLC, Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc.
Special Exception for a funeral establishment pursuant to Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 230.3; for such other and further relief as may be required by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
Special Hearing for a modification of existing conditions for an expansion and modification of the approved funeral establishment, including accessory crematorium services; a modified parking plan pursuant to BCZR 409.12.B; for such other and further relief as may be required by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 157 343 4364.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.