December 1, 2021 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Coastal Rural Legacy Area Community Engagement Meeting
- Pikesville Revitalization Action Plan
- Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation
- 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:
- No meetings scheduled for December.
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.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 8, 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, December 8, 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.
Coastal Rural Legacy Area Community Engagement Meeting
The Baltimore County Department of Planning is undertaking the Coastal Rural Legacy Area (CRLA) Remapping Community Engagement Project. Residents of Baltimore County’s southeastern communities—including Dundalk, Essex, Middle River and North Point—are asked to join to provide guidance on changes to the borders of the State-designated land preservation prioritization area in the region of Baltimore County along the Chesapeake Bay.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting via Webex.
Please check the website 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, Joe Wiley or David Birkenthal by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Pikesville Revitalization Action Plan
The Pikesville Revitalization Action Plan outlines strategies, goals and projects that are focused on the revitalization of Pikesville’s commercial district.
The plan was approved by the Planning Board on October 21 and will now move in to the County Council review and adoption process. Dates for the County Council adoption process are:
- Plan Introduction: Monday, December 6, at 6 p.m.
- Work Session: Tuesday, December 14, at 4 p.m.
- Final Vote: Monday, December 20, at 6 p.m.
Information: Contact Bill Skibinski at 410-887-3480 or by email at wskibinski@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation
Arbutus has been designated a Sustainable Community by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, giving Baltimore County access to additional resources to support community revitalization efforts. If you’re interested in helping implement actions in the Arbutus Sustainable Community Area Plan, please let us know that you would like join the advisory committee by emailing Josephine Selvakumar by Friday, December 10.
Information: Contact Josephine Selvakumar at 410-887-3480 or by email at jselvakumar@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. It is now one percent complete. 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 about 13 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 75 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 currently doing preliminary work and 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 82 percent complete and is currently on hold while necessary testing is completed. 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 99 percent finished and will be completed when the final as-built plans have been received from the contractor.
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: Wednesday, December 1, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 4100 Maple Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
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. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2315 520 9810.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—Southern Crossroads (Continuance If Needed)
Date and Time: Thursday, December 2, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 4100 Maple Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
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. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2306 226 5874.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—Southern Crossroads (Continuance If Needed)
Date and Time: Friday, December 3, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 4100 Maple Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
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. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2312 075 4253.
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.
There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 1.