July 1, 2021 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation
- 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, July 15, 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 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, July 14, 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, July 14, 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, July 8, 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.
Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
Baltimore County’s Master Plan 2030 provides the vision and strategies for growth over the next 10 years into a modern, 21st century county. We invite you to be a visionary. Visit the Master Plan website and join to stay informed and find out how you can bring your ideas to the table about growth, development and conservation.
Over the summer months, Department of Planning staff will be meeting with communities to inform them about the plan and ask for input about how they see their community, and the County, growing in the next 10 years. Please be sure to check the calendar on the Master Plan website to check for meetings in your area.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation
The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community (SC) designation will aim at targeting public and private resources for multiple State agency investments and prioritizations. The proposed Arbutus SC boundary is focused on the Arbutus commercial core and its connections to University of Maryland Baltimore County and the surrounding residential community.
The Department of Planning has submitted the application to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the application is under review. Once approved, the status of the application will be posted. The Baltimore County Council voted on the resolution (Bill 66-21) at the May 27 meeting.
Information: Browse the Sustainable Arbutus Area Plan or contact Josephine Selvakumar at 410-887-3480 or jselvakumar@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Line Extension at Glencliffe Circle and Old Court Road
Baltimore County contractors are extending water service to 12 houses on Glencliffe Circle and Old Court Road. The new line, which will cost about $400,000, will run 1,783 feet. Work began in April and is about 80 percent complete.
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, until traffic patterns return to normal and schools reopen completely. The consultant plans to begin data collection in September and a report is expected in November.
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 in the fall. The replacement of the line—sections 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 with and provided for all property owners.
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 80 percent complete and will cost $4.2 million. Work is expected to be completed by the end of summer.
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—Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Third Refinement
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Property Location: 400 Mount Wilson Lane
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 070621D
PAI Number: 03-0126
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00093
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2) for the third refinement construction of a multipurpose building with a parking lot.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Park School
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Property Location: 2425 Old Court Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 070621E
PAI Number: 03-0392
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00094
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2) to amend the previously approved development plan.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Quarry Lake at Greenspring, Third Amendment (Also Known As Greenspring Quarry Commercial)
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Property Location: 2615 Quarry Lake Drive
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 070621C
PAI Number: 03-0299
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-0092
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2) to amend the previously approved development plan.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@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—3309 Northbrook Road
Date and Time: Friday, July 2, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0299-SPHA
Property Location: South side of Northbrook Road across from the intersection of Northbrook Road and Lisburne Road
Legal Owners: Saman Radparvar
A determination that the Residential Transition Area (RTA) Regulation of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 1B01.1.B.1 do not apply to proposed development by virtue of BCZR 1B01.1.B.1(h). 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 zero 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 two 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 nonresidential principal building setbacks for an existing building in the Density Residential 3.5 Zone, as follows:
- Front yard of 30 feet in lieu of 50 feet otherwise required;
- 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: zero 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 two 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: 172 036 2532.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.