October 15, 2020 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- 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 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.
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.
Consolidated Development Plan and Zoning Hearings—The Fairways at Woodholme
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21, 10 to 11 a.m.
Zoning Case Number: 2020-0073-SPHA
Property Location: 300 Woodholme Avenue
Legal Owner: Woodholme Country Club
Special Hearing to determine whether or not the Administrative Law Judge should approve the request to abandon the portion of the Special Exception in Case 74-15-XA that overlaps onto the subject property.
Variance to permit a 10-foot-deep deck (open porch) to extend into the required rear yard more than the allowed 25 percent maximum projection permitted (Lots 1-147).
Development Plan:
PAI Number: 03-0523
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00007
Proposal: Proposed 147 single-family attached dwellings.
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.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 202 0648
Information: Call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Register for this hearing.