November 15, 2021 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Water Main Replacement
- 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 Meetings
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, November 18, at 5 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, November 17, 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
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 11,500 feet of eight-inch water main on Johnnycake Road south of Interstate 70. Preliminary work began in October and completion is expected in approximately two years. The cost is $3,152,179.
Information: Email engineering@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 and is now about 10 percent complete. 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 70 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. The contractor is waiting for materials.
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 75 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 Review Committee—Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Phase Four
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 16, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 1222 Tugwell Drive
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 111621A
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00152
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) for the construction of a minor commercial structure.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Conference—Ellicott Mill
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 24, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 27 Frederick Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 01-0616
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00002
Proposal: Proposed apartments: 190 units. 5,872-square-foot restaurant, 4,897-square-foot retail and 1,693-square-foot museum.
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.
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at dputty@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—11 Stone Spring Court
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0249-SPHA
Property Location: East side of Stone Spring Court, 780 feet south of Vineyard Hill Road
Legal Owners: Richard and Stacey Sovero
Special Hearing to approve a proposed detached accessory use building to be used as an in-law apartment.
Variance to permit a proposed detached accessory use apartment building (in-law apartment) with 1,218 square feet in lieu of the required 1,200 maximum square feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2300 162 8396.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.