March 1, 2021 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Liberty Road Design Review Panel Area Designation and Design Guidelines Meeting
- 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
- 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, March 4, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, March 18, 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.
Liberty Road Design Review Panel Area Designation and Design Guidelines Meeting
The Planning Board will host a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. through Webex to discuss the ongoing work and allow community members to offer additional input. To attend, join the meeting online.
In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed to Monday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, browse the Liberty Road study page or contact Ngone Seye Diop at 410-887-3480 or nseyediop@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 10, 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, March 10, 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, March 11, 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
Beginning in March, Baltimore County contractors 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, say engineers.
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 will cost approximately $14 million and is scheduled to begin this summer. 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.
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—Berg Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2040 Old Valley Road
Meeting Location: Webex Virtual Meeting
DRC Number: 030221-LLA1
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00031
Request: The request is pursuant to BCC Section 32-4-106 (a)(1)(viii) to adjust the common lot line between tax parcels 0302023676 and 2200022836.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Mandel Garage
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 15 Sudbrook Lane
Meeting Location: Webex Virtual Meeting
DRC Number: 030221A
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00032
Request: The request is pursuant to BCC Section 32-4-106 (a)(1)(vi) to allow the construction of a 1,053 sf. one story structure.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Concept Plan Conference—Greenspring Manor
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 2310 West Joppa Road
Meeting Location: Webex Virtual Meeting
PAI Number: 08-0922
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00001
Engineer: Kimley Horn
Proposal: Sixty-one single-family dwellings.
The project manager will provide county agency representatives, applicants and other registered interested parties wishing to monitor this meeting access information via email.
Attention: Until further notice all CPC meetings will be held online. The public may request to monitor any CPC meeting by registering with the project manager listed below no less than one week prior to the meeting date. CPC meetings are not public hearings and access is at the discretion of Baltimore County.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@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—2343 West Joppa Road
Date and Time: Monday, March 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0285-A
Property Location: Corner of Greenspring Valley Road and Jones Falls Road
Legal Owners: MG Michael, Inc.
Special Hearing to approve the conversion of a full service station to a combination service station/ convenience store (gas and go- no service) by closure of the last service bay and expansion of existing convenience store gross floor area. To amend Zoning Case 1986-0452-A and other prior zoning relief. To approve the existing site conditions as regulated by Section 405.4.A. To determine that Section 4A02 (Basic Service Maps) does not apply. Variance If necessary, to permit an existing site area of .401 acres in lieu of the minimum .583 acres. Section 405.4.A.3.d If necessary, to permit 12 existing parking spaces, as shown, in lieu of the minimum 18 parking spaces. Section 405.4.A.2.a If necessary, to permit as close as 3 feet for an existing main structure to street right-of-way in lieu of 35 feet;as close as 10 feet for an existing fuel pump to street right-of-way in lieu of 25; and as close as 1 foot for an existing canopy to street right-of-way in lieu of 15 feet. Section 405.4.A.2.b If necessary, to permit an existing 0-foot landscape transition area in lieu of 6 feet and 10 feet. Any other Zoning Variance relief as determined by the Administrative Law Judge.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 555 0648.
Register for this hearing.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—3120 Caves Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 2, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0287-A
Property Location: North side of Caves Road, west to the centerline of Linson Road
Legal Owners: Brian and Kristen Finkelstein
Variance to permit an accessory structure (pavilion) to have a height of 19 feet in lieu of the maximum height of 15 feet per Section 400.3. To permit an accessory structure (recreational sport court) to be located in the side and front yard in lieu of the required rear yard per section 400.1 BCZR. To permit an accessory structures (garden & potting shed) to be located in the side yard in lieu of the required rear yard per section 400.1 BCZR. To permit an accessory structures (sports shed) to be located in the front yard in lieu of the required rear yard per section 400.1 BCZR.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 994 8997.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—3009 Northbrook Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 3, 10 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0299-SPHA
Property Location: South side of Northbrook Road across from the intersection of Northbrook and Lisbure Roads
Legal Owners: Saman Radparvar
Special Hearing A determination that the RTA Regulation of BCZR 1B01.1.B.1 do not apply to proposed development by virtue of BCZR 1B01.1.B.1(f). In the alternative to Special Hearing Requested 1, approve the site plan for the conversion of an existing single-family dwelling to a new building of religious worship (synagogue) in accordance with the requirements of BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.g(6), including a finding that the restrictions contained in BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.a through .e do not apply to the proposed project. In the alternative to Special Hearing Request 1 and 2, a determination pursuant to BCZR 1B01.1.B.1(C).1 that the RTA Buffer and RTA Setback of 0 feet for the parking spaces and 10 feet for the existing building is adequate. A modified parking plan under BCZR 409.12.B to allow 2 parking spaces as shown on the Plan to Accompany Petition for Zoning Hearing to serve the proposed synagogue on the property which would otherwise require 20 parking spaces. Such further and other relief as the nature of this case may require. Variance to permit non-residential principal building setbacks for an existing building in the DR 3.5 Zone, as follows: a.) Front yard of 30 feet in lieu of 50 feet otherwise required. b.) Interior side yard of 10 feet in one instance and 15 feet in another instance in lieu of the 20 feet otherwise required. In the alternative to Special Hearing Requests 1,2 and 3, above Variances from BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.e.3 and e.5 to permit RTA Buffers and RTA Setbacks, as follows: 0 feet for existing parking spaces, and 10 feet in one instance, 15 feet in one instance, 30 feet in one instance, and 30 feet in one instance for an existing structure in lieu of the 50 foot RTA Buffer and the 75 foot RTA Setback otherwise required. In the alternative to Special Hearing Request 4, a Variance from BCZR 409.6 To permit 2 parking spaces in lieu of 20 parking spaces required.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 715 7235.
Register for this hearing.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—6502 Steerforth Court
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 9, 8 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0245-A
Property Location: West side of Steerforth Court, north 120 feet to the centerline of Willow Glenn Drive
Legal Owners: Babak and Mahshid Sophia Zarabian
Variance to permit 2 proposed additions with a side setback as close as of 5 feet in lieu of the minimum setback of 8 feet and a sum of 14.3 feet in lieu of the required 20 feet and a rear setback of 11 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet respectively.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 154 4471.
Register for this hearing.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.