October 1, 2020 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation Kickoff
- Ruxton: Malvern Avenue Bank Stabilization
- Pedestrian Study for Pikesville
- Water Line on Falls Road
- Deck Replacement on Circle Road Bridge
- Water in the Dumbarton Neighborhood, Pikesville
- Administrative Variances
- 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 2
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, October 1, at 4:50 p.m.
- Thursday, October 15, at 4 p.m.
Please check the Planning Board Meetings 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 Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel Meetings 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 at 410-887-3480 or jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings 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 at 410-887-3495 or histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation Kickoff
We want to hear from you! The Department of Planning will officially kick off the Arbutus Sustainable Community designation effort on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m. The public meeting will be held via Webex and will finish at 8 p.m.
The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community designation will aim to outline a five-year plan for targeting state and local resources to promote environmentally, economically and socially responsible growth and development in existing older communities. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability. The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community boundary will focus on the Arbutus commercial core and its connections to University of Maryland Baltimore County and the surrounding residential community.
The Department of Planning in collaboration with other County agencies will engage and work with the community in gathering input and feedback. The information gathered will provide a framework that will serve as the basis for obtaining the Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation.
For more information, please visit the Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation page.
For any questions, please contact Josephine Selvakumar, Western Sector Planner, by email at jselvakumar@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3480.
Ruxton: Malvern Avenue Bank Stabilization
Significant erosion along Malvern Avenue (from an unnamed tributary to Towson Run) will be addressed this fall. The Department of Public Works and Transportation’ contractors will stabilize embankments near Navy Road and Rolandvue Avenue in October and November in order to prevent future erosion. The job, estimated to cost $125,000, is expected to take four to five weeks and will require some road closures.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Pedestrian Study for Pikesville
Baltimore County has hired a consultant to perform a desk audit in Pikesville to assess pedestrian conditions and to learn if improvements can and should be made to enhance traffic engineering design for walkers, bicyclists and drivers. The consultant will be reviewing accident histories and the examination will include all facets of traffic control, including signals and crosswalks, and will take note of bicycle and pedestrian movements. One of the goals of the study, say engineers, is to create a context in which to safely coordinate crosswalks with present and future traffic conditions.
Water Line on Falls Road
The Department of Public Works and Transportation plans to replace 11,000 feet of water line on Falls Road between the Beltway and the City line. The project, which will cost approximately $14 million, will be advertised this fall for construction in early 2021. The replacement of the line—parts of which are more than 90 years old—will improve the reliability of the system. Much of the construction will be done between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., and ingress and egress will be coordinated and provided to all property owners within the project's limits.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Deck Replacement on Circle Road Bridge
Baltimore County’s contractors will begin work on the Circle Road Bridge over Roland Run this fall. Construction is scheduled to start before the New Year and to take about four weeks to complete. Traffic will not be interrupted during the work, according to engineers. Circle Road was in the news six years ago when the County replaced structural beams and when traffic was intermittently restricted during construction hours.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water in the Dumbarton Neighborhood, Pikesville
Baltimore County is relining and cleaning more than 16,000 feet of water line under 27 streets in Dumbarton. The project, managed in two phases, is about 55 percent complete and will cost $4.2 million.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Administrative Variances
Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections. 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 Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning calendar for changes in District 2.
Development Meetings
Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review, Development Review Committee and Hearing Officers Hearings. These hearings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 2.
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—11309 to 11311 Reisterstown Road
Date and Time: Thursday, October 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0117-SPHA
Property Location: North side of Reisterstown Road at a distance of 266 feet from the centerline of Highfalcon Road
Legal Owner: Colonial Stoler, LLC
Special Hearing to confirm that the sign area/face for a freestanding enterprise sign, which contains the message on the structural and supportive elements of the sign, is 24 square feet and therefore does not require a variance from the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) Section 450.4 (Table of Sign Regulations) 5(g)(Sign E).
Variance:
- BCZR Section 450.4 (Table of Sign Regulations) 5(a) to allow three enterprise signs on one facade in lieu of the permitted three enterprise signs, with no more than two on a single facade (Sign B,C,D);
- BCZR Section 450.4 (Table of Sign Regulations) 3(a) to allow a directional sign with a sign area/face of 26 square feet in lieu of the permitted eight square feet (Sign A);
- BCZR Section 450.4 (Table of Sign Regulations) 5(g) to allow a freestanding enterprise sign with a sign area/face of 144 square feet and a height of 19 feet in lieu of the permitted 50 square feet and 25 feet in height, if necessary (Sign E).
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 318 3435
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Register for this hearing.
Zoning Hearings—9830 Reisterstown Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 6, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0115-A
Property Location: Southeast corner of Reisterstown Road and Painters Mill Road
Legal Owners: Avalon Foundry Row, LLC
Variance:
- To permit three wall-mounted enterprise signs in lieu of the permitted two such signs per facade;
- Baltimore County Zoning Regulations 450.4 Attachment 1.5(a)(vi) to permit 10 wall-mounted enterprise signs in lieu of the permitted three such signs per premises.
To call in to the hearing, dial US Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 207 4946
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Register for this hearing.