February 1, 2022 - Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
- Master Plan 2030 Phase II Community Engagement
- Cedar Branch North Fork Relief Sewer
- 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 through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, February 3, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, February 17, at 4 p.m.
- Immediately following the February 17 meeting, staff will provide Staff Recommendations on the Capital Improvement Program.
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.
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 9, 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 Land Preservation by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, February 10, 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.
PLANNING BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEETINGS
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Tuesday, February 1, at 5:30 p.m.
- Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, the Office of Information Technology, and the Department of Planning.
- Thursday, February 3, at 5:30 p.m.
- Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Baltimore County Public Schools and the Community Colleges of Baltimore County.
Please check the Planning Board page for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meetings, 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.
MASTER PLAN 2030 PHASE II COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Master Plan 2030 development is underway. Through the summer and fall, the Department of Planning conducted a series of Community Engagement Meetings that were held in different communities throughout the County. The input that was gathered will guide the vision for the local community and the County in the next 10 years.
At the heart of this process is the idea that local government should invest more—and more thoughtfully—in its people and infrastructure. Using what we heard in the summer and fall, we’ve developed draft goals for six Master Plan topics. We’re holding public meetings in January and February and are, again, asking for your input on these goals and your assistance in suggesting actions to achieve these goals.
Harmony with Nature
Monday, February 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ensure that the contributions of natural resources to human well-being are explicitly recognized and valued, and that maintaining their health is a primary objective.
This meeting will be held virtually via Webex.
Join the meeting online.
Join the meeting by phone: Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2312 685 4380.
If you have questions about this meeting, please contact Megan Benjamin at mbenjamin@baltimorecountymd.gov.
You can find links to the meetings and input surveys on the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
CEDAR BRANCH NORTH FORK RELIEF SEWER
Baltimore County has started work on the Cedar Branch North Fork Relief Sewer, located in the area of Johnnycake Road off of Rolling Road. Construction of 5,200 feet of 12-inch diameter pipe, costing approximately $3.4 million, will take 14 months.
Information: Email engineering@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 four 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 33 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 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 80 percent finished and work is shut down for the winter.
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 29 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 92 percent complete. 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. Work is currently on hold until the Lower Powder Mill project is completed, releasing construction crews to complete road work.
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.
Consolidated Zoning And Development Plan Hearing—Ellicott Mill
Date and Time: Thursday, February 10, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 27 Frederick Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 01-0616
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00002
Request: Proposed apartments: 190 units; 5,872 square-foot restaurant; 4,897 square feet of retail; and a 1,693 square-foot museum.
Case 2021-0291-SPHASA:
Variance to permit a portion of the parking area to be constructed with pervious materials. To permit 278 parking spaces in lieu of 398. If necessary, a Special Hearing to approve a modified parking plan pursuant to Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 409.12.B. If necessary, BCZR 1B01.2.C.1 and/or 231.1.B: To permit a maximum building height of 130 feet in lieu of the otherwise permitted 50-foot and 100-foot basic height, respectively. Any other relief considered necessary or required by the Baltimore County Administrative Law Judge. Special Hearing to permit floodplain waivers from Baltimore County Code, 32-4-414 and 32-8-303. If necessary, BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.e (and see the Comprehensive Manual of Development Policies, Division II, Section A, Page 32—Residential Standards Multi Family Buildings) and/or Section 231.1.B: To permit a maximum building height of 130 feet in lieu of the otherwise permitted 50-foot or the 100-foot basic height, respectively. Special Variance to allow for the redevelopment of and permit the issuance of building permits for the existing building known as "Ellicott Mill."
Webex Virtual Meeting: This meeting is to view and hear agency reviewing comments for the submitted unapproved development plan. No public input is permitted at this meeting.
You may join the meeting online or by phone: Use the Related Link below to join the hearing online. Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2300 777 0633.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call Development Management at 410-887-3321 and speak to the project manager.
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at dputty@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Consolidated Zoning And Development Plan Hearing—Ellicott Mill (Continuance If Needed)
Date and Time: Friday, February 11, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 27 Frederick Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 01-0616
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00002
Request: Proposed apartments: 190 units; 5,872 square-foot restaurant; 4,897 square feet of retail; and a 1,693 square-foot museum.
Case 2021-0291-SPHASA:
Variance to permit a portion of the parking area to be constructed with pervious materials. To permit 278 parking spaces in lieu of 398. If necessary, a Special Hearing to approve a modified parking plan pursuant to Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 409.12.B. If necessary, BCZR 1B01.2.C.1 and/or 231.1.B: To permit a maximum building height of 130 feet in lieu of the otherwise permitted 50-foot and 100-foot basic height, respectively. Any other relief considered necessary or required by the Baltimore County Administrative Law Judge. Special Hearing to permit floodplain waivers from Baltimore County Code, 32-4-414 and 32-8-303. If necessary, BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.e (and see the Comprehensive Manual of Development Policies, Division II, Section A, Page 32—Residential Standards Multi Family Buildings) and/or Section 231.1.B: To permit a maximum building height of 130 feet in lieu of the otherwise permitted 50-foot or the 100-foot basic height, respectively. Special Variance to allow for the redevelopment of and permit the issuance of building permits for the existing building known as "Ellicott Mill."
Webex Virtual Meeting: This meeting is to view and hear agency reviewing comments for the submitted unapproved development plan. No public input is permitted at this meeting.
You may join the meeting online or by phone: Use the Related Link below to join the hearing online. Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2315 520 9810.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call Development Management at 410-887-3321 and speak to the project manager.
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.
There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 1.