May 15, 2022 – Council District 1
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Cedar Branch North Fork Relief Sewer
- Water Main Replacement
- Sewer Rehabilitation in Catonsville
- Rolling Road Sewer Construction
- Water Main Replacement
- Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation
- Washington Boulevard Water Main
- 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, June 2, 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@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.
Cedar Branch North Fork Relief Sewer
Baltimore County started work in February 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. The project is about 18 percent complete.
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 12 percent complete. Crews have installed a bypass. 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 50 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.
Rolling Road Sewer Construction
Baltimore County closed Rolling Road between Edmondson Avenue and Frederick Road during night hours (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) on March 6. The road will be closed for six to eight weeks in order to rehabilitate a sewer line. Crews will be working along a one-mile portion of Rolling Road. Night work and lane closures will end before the end of April. The contractor plans to work Mondays through Thursdays and some Fridays.
Information: Questions should be directed to the Division of Construction Contracts, Department of Public Works and Transportation 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 85 percent finished. Work is shut down for the winter and will resume in the spring.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Lower Powder Mill Interceptor Rehabilitation
Baltimore County began the rehabilitation of the Lower Powder Mill Sewer Interceptor in April 2021. 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 90 percent finished—much of the relining has been completed.
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.
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
Property Location: 27 Frederick Road
Date and Time: Thursday, May 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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 feet retail and 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 feet 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 feet or the 100 feet 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: Public input is allowed. To give testimony or to present any documents during the hearing you must register with the Office of Administrative Law at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing. Contact 410-887-3868.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code: 2310 902 3754.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at dputty@baltimorecountymd.gov or at 410-887-3321.
Consolidated Zoning and Development Plan Hearing—Ellicott Mill (Continuance if Needed)
Property Location: 27 Frederick Road
Date and Time: Friday, May 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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 feet retail and 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 feet 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 feet or the 100 feet 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: Public input is allowed. To give testimony or to present any documents during the hearing you must register with the Office of Administrative Law at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing. Contact 410-887-3868.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code: 2310 902 3754.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at dputty@baltimorecountymd.gov or at 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.