January 1, 2021 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Water Line Extension at Glencliffe Circle and Old Court Road
- 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, January 7, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, January 21, 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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, January 21, at 4 p.m.—At 4 p.m., the County Executive will present the Capital Improvement Program. At 5:30 p.m., a Capital Improvement Program Presentation will be delivered by the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation.
- Tuesday, January 26, 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, January 28, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Office of Budget and Finance, and Property Management.
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 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, January 13, 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.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, January 13, 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 Megan Benjamin or Joe Wiley by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, January 14, 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.
Water Line Extension at Glencliffe Circle and Old Court Road
Crews will extend water service to 12 houses on Glencliffe Circle and Old Court Road this year. The new line, which will cost about $400,000, will run 1,783 feet.
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, 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, was advertised this fall. It is scheduled for construction early this 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 this month 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. Work is currently on hold.
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—8620 Ellen Court, Resubdivision of Lot 1
Date and Time: Thursday, January 14, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 8620 Ellen Court
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 03-0737
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00006
Request: Proposed creating two lots from one existing lot.
To speak during the hearing, you must register at least two business days in advance by completing the online request form.
For further information, please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@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.
Zoning Hearings—8632 Windmill Road
Date and Time: Thursday, January 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0234-A
Property Location: Northeast corner of the intersection of Windmill Road (55 feet) and Windmill Circle (50 feet)
Legal Owners: Dr. Crystal Greene
Variance to permit a six-foot-high fence to be erected in the side and rear yard, which abuts the front yard of a neighboring property, in lieu of the maximum allowed fence height of 42 inches.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 541 4762
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—7020 Reisterstown Road
Date and Time: Monday, January 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0179-SPHA
Property Location: Southwest side of Reisterstown Road, 175.5 feet southeast of Colonial Road
Legal Owners: Yahrzeit Memorials, Inc.
Special Hearing for the setback from the northeast corner of the proposed addition to Reisterstown Road is a side yard, not a front yard. Therefore, no variance is required.
Variance:
- To permit seven parking spaces in lieu of the required 14 parking spaces;
- To permit a front yard setback of 16 feet in lieu of the required 25.3 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 992 6380
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.