November 1, 2022 – Council District 2

1. EPS Variances
2. Planning Board Meetings
3. Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
4. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
5. Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
6. Middle River Recreation Activity Center Groundbreaking
7. Oregon Ridge Regional Park Master Plan Public Meetings
8. Essex Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings
9. Catonsville Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings
10. Security Square Mall Charrette/Design Process
11. Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
12. Old Pimlico Road
13. Reisterstown Road Water Main Project (Designated Phase III)
14. Pedestrian Study for Pikesville
15. Water Line Construction on Falls Road
16. Development Meetings and 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, November 17, 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: Call Taylor Bensley at 410-887-3480 or email tbensley@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting

The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, November 9, 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: Call Land Preservation at 410-887-3480 or email landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, November 10, 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: Call Jessica Brannock at 410-887-3495 or email histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Wednesday, November 9, at 6 p.m. at the Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge, Sequoia Room, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. Please check the Board of Recreation and Parks page for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.

Information: Call Lisa Winters at 410-887-3810 or email lwinters@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Middle River Recreation Activity Center Groundbreaking

The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a groundbreaking on Thursday, November 17, at 10 a.m. at Glenmar Elementary School, 9700 Community Drive, Middle River, Maryland 21220, to celebrate the second new Recreation Activity Center “RAC” in Baltimore County. Special guests include County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and Roslyn Johnson, Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks.

Oregon Ridge Regional Park Master Plan Public Meetings

The Department of Recreation and Parks will host public meetings as follows:

• Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., in-person at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
• Wednesday, November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., virtual meeting through Webex
  • To join the November 16 meeting by phone, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2304 272 6583. Meeting password: f3kPZgpni53.
    Join the meeting online.

The meetings will present the concept plan, which will shape the future of Oregon Ridge Regional Park. Participants will have the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. In order to improve the park's features and ensure that Oregon Ridge continues to serve residents, the department initiated a master planning process, led by Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects. The master plan provides an assessment of current conditions and guidance for park improvements over the next two decades.

Information: Browse the Oregon Ridge Park Master Plan webpage or email oregonridgemasterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Essex Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings

Essex’s Sustainable Community Workgroup will be meeting as follows:

• Tuesday, November 1, at 6 p.m., Topics: Housing and Local Planning
• Tuesday, November 15, at 6 p.m., Topics: Economy and Quality of Life

Join the meetings virtually through Webex. Workgroup members will be brainstorming these two topics as it relates to the Sustainable Community Action Plan for Essex. Community members are able to join to view and participate via the chat box.

Information: Browse the Sustainable Community Renewals website or email the Department of Planning at suscommessex@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Catonsville Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings

Catonsville’s Sustainable Community Workgroup will be meeting as follows:

• Thursday, November 3, at 6 p.m., Topics: Housing and Local Planning
• Thursday, November 10, at 6 p.m., Topics: Economy and Quality of Life

Join the meetings virtually through Webex. Workgroup members will be brainstorming these two topics as it relates to the Sustainable Community Action Plan for Catonsville. Community members are able to join to view and participate via the chat box.

Information: Browse the Sustainable Community Renewals website or email the Department of Planning at suscommcatonsville@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Security Square Mall Charrette/Design Process Closing Presentation

Join the meeting on Wednesday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. in-person or virtually through Webex. The in-person presentation will take place at the O.W.E. Center, 6901 Security Boulevard, Second Floor, Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244.

In October, Baltimore County began a design charrette, a collaborative process, to engage Woodlawn-area residents and community leaders in reimagining the Security Square Mall area. Join Baltimore County for the closing presentation segment of reviewing the outcomes of the charrette. View the press release for more details.

Information: Browse the Reimagine Security Square website or email the Department of Planning at securitysquaremall@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.

Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Old Pimlico Road

The Department of Public Works and Transportation has extended sidewalks and installed a new crosswalk on Old Pimlico Road to serve Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Reisterstown Road Water Main Project (Designated Phase III)

Baltimore County has begun a major water main project, replacing 16,000 feet of line in Reisterstown Road between Pleasant Hill Road and Stocksdale Avenue. The three miles of new 16- and 20-inch diameter line is 46 percent complete and is scheduled to be finished in the spring of 2024.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Pedestrian Study for Pikesville

The Pikesville Pedestrian Study was completed in the spring. 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. The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) recently completed a crosswalk with a pedestrian refuge island at Smith Avenue and Pebble Brooke Road. Work, which was part of the study recommendation, was completed on October 14 at a cost of $26,000.

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 $10.5 million, is about four 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 and Zoning Hearings

Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review, Development Review Committee and Hearing Officers Hearings.

Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances and other issues before the Office of Administrative Hearings of Baltimore County.

These meetings are virtual through Webex.

Please check the Development, Zoning Hearings and Meetings Calendar for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas and any last-minute schedule changes.

For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391 or email paizoning@baltimorecountymd.gov. You may also contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.