May 1, 2021 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030 Kick-Off
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Community and Business Association Registry Updates
- 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, May 6, at 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday, May 20, 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.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 12, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel 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 Jenifer Nugent by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board 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 Megan Benjamin or Joe Wiley by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, May 13, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission 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 Taylor Bensley by phone at 410-887-3495 or by email at histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Baltimore County Master Plan 2030 Kick-Off
Save the date! The Department of Planning will meet virtually to focus on Council Districts 1 and 4 on Monday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m.
Join the Department of Planning for a series of Master Plan 2030 kick-off meetings in May. The meetings will be virtual and information for accessing the live meetings will be posted on the website in the coming days. In order to respond to community input, we are holding three meetings—focused on communities located in western, northern, and eastern Baltimore County.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
Baltimore County’s Master Plan 2030 provides the vision and strategies for growth over the next 10 years into a modern, 21st century county. We invite you to be a visionary. Visit the Master Plan website and join to stay informed and find out how you can bring your ideas to the table about growth, development and conservation.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Community and Business Association Registry Updates
The Department of Planning is requesting community and business associations confirm their information on file with the department is up to date. The department maintains a list of community and business associations, which is used to notify the association presidents of Community Input Meetings and other forums to discuss development proposals, and to notify them of upcoming planning studies and events. Please visit the webpage to confirm your association is listed, remove a listing, register your association or revise an existing registration.
Information: Browse the Community and Business Associations page, or contact Louise Nelson at 410-887-3480 or lnelson@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Main Replacement
Baltimore County is 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. It is about two percent finished.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation
Baltimore County began the rehabilitation of the Lower Powder Mill Sewer Interceptor in April. 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 and it is about one percent finished.
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 currently on hold. 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 90 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 95 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.
There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 1.
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—639 Plymouth Road
Date and Time: Monday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0037-SPH
Property Location: Northeast side of Plymouth Road, southeast of Mount Desales Road
Legal Owners: Virginia Kenney
Special Hearing to continue to use the premises as six dwelling units: two dwelling units on the first floor, two dwelling units on the second floor and two dwelling units on the third floor.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 231 6118.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—40 Summerfield Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0072-A
Property Location: Intersection of Summerfield Road and Windsor Mill Road
Legal Owners: Lukisha Denise Washington
Variance to allow an Assisted Living house in a Density Residential zone for a Class I Facility that is 890 feet from the nearest facility, in lieu of the required 1,000 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 855 4485.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—3000 New York Avenue
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 12, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0075-A
Property Location: Northeast corner of the intersection of New York Avenue and Washington Street
Legal Owners: MMGE Properties, LLC
Variance to permit an existing dwelling and a proposed rear yard addition with a side street setback of 10 feet, in lieu of the required 25 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 231 6275.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.