July 15, 2022 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
- Recreation and Parks Board Screen on the Green Summer Movie Series
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Reisterstown Road Water Main Project Phase III
- Alley Construction Coming
- Pedestrian Study for Pikesville
- Water Line Construction on Falls Road
- 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 through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, July 21, at 4:30 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the Baltimore County Public Schools Greenwood Administration Building E, Room 114, 6901 Charles Street, Towson, Maryland 21204. Please check the Board of Recreation and Parks page for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Lisa Winters by phone at 410-887-3810 or by email at lwinters@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Recreation and Parks Board Screen on the Green Summer Movie Series
The Department of Recreation and Parks invites you to one of our beautiful parks for a free Summer Movie Series, running now through Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Bring your friends, family, blanket, bug spray and picnic basket for a night out in one of your favorite parks. All locations are accessible and screenings can be shown with subtitles by request. Please check the Department of Recreation and Parks Upcoming Events for a full schedule including dates, times, locations and scheduled screenings.
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.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Reisterstown Road Water Main Project Phase III
Baltimore County has begun a major water main project, replacing 16,000 feet of line in Reisterstown Road. The three miles of new, 16- and 20- inch diameter line is 30 percent complete and is scheduled to be finished in the spring of 2024.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Alley Construction Coming
During the first week of March, Baltimore County began constructing three alleys in Pikesville for residents on Colonial Road, Howard Avenue and Salem Court. Colonial Road has been completed. The total construction project (which will be 2,840 feet long and will cost $293,074) is about 90 percent complete. All three alleys should be finished by the summer. During alley construction, residents will be notified about temporary changes to trash and recycling collection.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Pedestrian Study for Pikesville
The Pikesville Pedestrian Study has been completed. The study assesses pedestrian conditions and develops designs to accommodate walkers, drivers and cyclists. Recommendations have been categorized into short-, medium- and long-term solutions. They are being reviewed to determine feasibility of costs and implementation. This summer, the Department of Public Works and Transportation expects to implement some short-term recommendations suggested from the Pedestrian Study. These recommendations include clearing roadside growth to permit greater sight distance, upgrading sidewalks and installing some new sidewalks for Stevenson Road.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Line Construction on Falls Road
The Department of Public Works and Transportation is replacing more than 11,000 feet of water line on Falls Road between the Baltimore City line and Brightfield Road near Interstate 695. The project, which will cost approximately $10,500,000, is about two percent complete. The entire project will require approximately two years to complete. 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 a.m. and 5 a.m., and ingress and egress will be coordinated with (and provided for) all property owners. Falls Road will not be closed during construction, but there will be some lane closures during the day to accommodate construction schedules. Falls Road carries about 18,000 cars daily. There will be traffic delays.
Information: Questions should be directed to the Division of Construction Contracts at 410-887-3531.
Development Meetings
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.
Information: Call 410-887-3321.
There are no Development Management Hearings 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.
Zoning Hearings—1803 Reisterstown Road
Date and Time: Monday, July 18, 11 a.m. to noon
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Case Number: 2022-0097-SPH
Location: East corner of Reisterstown Road and Hooks Lane
Legal Owners: A.I. Glenview, LLC, M&ML Patriot, LLC, Hoyne Patriot, LLC, SSB Patriot, LLC
Special Hearing to determine whether the presence of more than five vending machines under the canopy of an existing Fuel Service Station shall be considered a convenience store under Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 405.4.D.6. and therefore require an amendment to the site plan and to the underlying Special Exception approval for the Fuel Service Station use to permit the convenience store. BCZR 500.7: To determine whether off-site freestanding 7-Eleven sign (located on Exxon parcel) is an outdoor advertising sign.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2316 914 0526.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391 or email paizoning@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Zoning Hearings—820 Hopewood Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 27, 11 a.m. to noon
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Case Number: 2022-0130-A
Location: West side of Hopewood Road, north of Ricksway Road
Legal Owners: Ordale Sterling
Variance to permit 1.) parking spaces that do not adjoin and have direct access to an aisle for the residences that are also employees of the business. 2.) Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 409.6.A.1: To permit two usable off-street parking spaces in lieu of the required four parking spaces. 3.) BCZR 432A.1.C.1.: To permit the parking to be set back two feet from the property line in lieu of the required at least 10 feet. 4.) BCZR 432A.1.C.2: To permit the parking and delivery areas to be located in the side and front yards in lieu of being located in the required side and rear yards only.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2309 018 5093.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391 or email paizoning@baltimorecountymd.gov.