September 15, 2021 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Sewer Rehabilitation in Catonsville
- Water Main Replacement
- Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation
- Washington Boulevard Water Main
- Patapsco Sewer Shed Basin 33 Relief Sewer
- Powder Mill Relief Sewer
- 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 Meeting
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, September 23, 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.
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.
Over the summer months, Department of Planning staff will be meeting with communities to inform them about the plan and ask for input about how they see their community, and the County, growing in the next 10 years. Please be sure to check the calendar on the Master Plan website to check for meetings in your area.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewer Rehabilitation in Catonsville
Baltimore County is rehabilitating more than 60,000 feet of sanitary sewer line in Catonsville. Work started in late August. The cleaning and lining project, which is expected to be finished before the end of next year, will cost $4 million. Crews from the County's contractor (SAK Construction) will be working in the neighborhood east of North Rolling Road and south of the Baltimore National Pike (Route 40) in the heart of Catonsville. Residents can expect some minimal short-term disturbance as the work proceeds, and might be asked to move parked vehicles or reduce their waste water discharge for a few hours while sewer pipes are being relined.
Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at 410-887-3531.
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. The project is about 55 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 50 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 98 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. Crews are waiting to remove temporary roads in order to complete the project.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
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—Southern Crossroads, Continuance
Date and Time: Thursday, September 23, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Property Location: 4100 Maple Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
Development Plan: PAI Number: 13-0239
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00010
Proposal: 196 single family townhouses with 71 single garages and 125 double garages.
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. Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; access code 172 195 9778.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391. For further information, please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Development Plan Hearing—Southern Crossroads, Continuance if needed
Date and Time: Friday, September 24, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 4100 Maple Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 13-0239
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00010
Proposal: 196 single-family townhouses with 71 single garages and 125 double garages.
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. Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; access code 180 538 7422.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391. For further 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—34 Edmondson Ridge Road
Date and Time: Monday, September 20, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0170-SPHA
Property Location: Northeast side of Edmondson Ridge Road, 25 feet east of Prospect Avenue
Legal Owners: John and Trisha Phillips
Special Hearing to approve an accessory building, garage with a footprint greater than the principle dwelling. Variance to approve an accessory building garage in the side yard in lieu of the required rear yard only and to allow a front yard setback of nine feet in lieu of the front average of 22 feet.
Webex—Virtual Hearing: To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 027 0214.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—520 Kent Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, September 27, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0176-SPHA
Property Location: West side of Kent Avenue, 499 feet north of Woodsdale Road
Legal Owners: Scott and Theresa Faust
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Maxim Building Group, Inc.
Special Hearing to confirm a merger did not occur between lots and to allow a buildable lot with 4,800 square feet in lieu of the required 6,000 square feet. Variance to permit a proposed dwelling with both side yard setbacks of five feet in lieu of the required 10 feet and a lot width of 40 feet in lieu of the required 55 feet.
Webex—Virtual Hearing: To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2316 465 2640.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—433 Ingleside Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, September 27, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0177-SPHA
Property Location: West corner of the intersection of Ingleside Avenue and Woodsdale Road
Legal Owners: Kirk Bauer
Special Hearing to confirm a merger did not occur between the lots.
Variance to allow an accessory structure to have a zero feet setback in lieu of the required 2.5 feet setback.
Webex—Virtual Hearing: To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2312 298 3131.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.