June 15, 2021 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- 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, June 17, at 4:45 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.
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.
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 10 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 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 95 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.
Development Plan Conference—Patapsco Fields Planned Unit Development
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 23, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: Johnnycake Road and Old Stone Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 01-0607
Tracking Number: PUD-2018-00004
Proposal: Construct 182 townhouses.
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 Development Plan Conference (DPC) meetings will be held online. The public may request to monitor any DPC meeting by registering with the project manager listed below no less than one week prior to the meeting date. DPC meetings are not public hearings and access is at the discretion of Baltimore County.
Engineer: Morris and Ritchie Associates, Inc.
Project Manager: Darryl D. Putty
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at pbwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Conference—Southern Crossroads
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 30, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Property Location: 4100 Maple Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 13-0239
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00010
Proposal: 196 single-family townhouses with 71 single garages and 125 double garages.
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: Bohler Engineering, Inc.
Project Manager: Jerry S. Chen
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@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—6503 Baltimore National Pike
Date and Time: Thursday, June 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0130-SPHA
Property Location: South side of Baltimore National Pike
Legal Owners: Combined Properties Limited Partnership
Special Hearing to allow the redevelopment of the subject property within the Rolling Road or Route 40 traffic shed (if necessary) replacement of an existing freestanding enterprise sign for a pad site.
Variance to allow a total of 993 off-street parking spaces in lieu of the required 1,215 parking spaces.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 069 5540.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.