December 1, 2020 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- 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:
- No meetings scheduled for December.
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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 9, 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.
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, taking note of bicycle and pedestrian movements as well. 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. The project is temporarily on hold.
Water Line on Falls Road
The Department of Public Works and Transportation 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 and scheduled for construction early next year. 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 (Bridge B-0084) over Roland Run this fall. Construction is scheduled to start in December 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.
Development Review Committee—3 Buchanan Road and 10 Meadow Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 3 Buchanan Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 120820-LLA
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00158
Request: The request is for a limited exemption under Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(viii), for a Lot Line Adjustment between 3 Buchanan Road and 10 Meadow Road.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Pikesville
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 9 Greenwood Place
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 120820A
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00160
Request: The request is for a limited exemption under Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi), for the construction of a minor commercial structure.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Consolidated Zoning and Development Plan Hearing—The Fairways at Woodholme (Continuance)
Date and Time: Thursday, December 10, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 300 Woodholme Avenue.
Legal Owners: Woodholme Country Club
Zoning Case Number: 2020-0073-SPHA
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 to 147).
Development Plan:
PAI Number: 03-0523
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00007
Proposal: 147 single-family attached dwellings are proposed.
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:
- Use the link below to join the hearing online.
- Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code: 172 762 6893
Register for this hearing.
For further information, please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
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—Garrison Forest Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 1, 2 to 3 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0190-SPHX
Property Location: East of Garrison Forest Road, southeast of Crondall Lane
Legal Owners: Irvine Natural Science Center
Special Hearing under Zoning Case 05-0300-X to extend the Special Exception to adjacent parcels.
Special Exception to approve a nature center school or camp providing programs of environmental studies and natural science to children and adults in a Resource Conservation-2 zone for the properties known as Parcel 220 (1115 Garrison Forest Road), Parcel 253 Lot 4 plat SM 70-54, and Parcel 253, part of Lot 5 plat SM 70-54.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 871 6524
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.