February 1, 2022 – Council District 3
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
- Master Plan 2030 Phase II Community Engagement
- Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
- Sewer Pumping Station in Cockeysville
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
EPS Variances
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 3
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, February 3, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, February 17, at 4 p.m.
- Immediately following the February 17 meeting, staff will provide Staff Recommendations on the Capital Improvement Program.
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.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 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: Contact Land Preservation by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, February 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: Contact Taylor Bensley by phone at 410-887-3495 or by email at histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Tuesday, February 1, 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, February 3, at 5:30 p.m.
- Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Baltimore County Public Schools and the Community Colleges of Baltimore County.
Please check the Planning Board page for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meetings, 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.
Master Plan 2030 Phase II Community Engagement
Master Plan 2030 development is underway. Through the summer and fall, the Department of Planning conducted a series of Community Engagement Meetings that were held in different communities throughout the County. The input that was gathered will guide the vision for the local community and the County in the next 10 years.
At the heart of this process is the idea that local government should invest more—and more thoughtfully—in its people and infrastructure. Using what we heard in the summer and fall, we’ve developed draft goals for six Master Plan topics. We’re holding public meetings in January and February and are, again, asking for your input on these goals and your assistance in suggesting actions to achieve these goals.
Harmony with Nature
Monday, February 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ensure that the contributions of natural resources to human well-being are explicitly recognized and valued, and that maintaining their health is a primary objective.
This meeting will be held virtually via Webex.
Join the meeting online.
Join the meeting by phone: Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2312 685 4380.
If you have questions about this meeting, please contact Megan Benjamin at mbenjamin@baltimorecountymd.gov.
You can find links to the meetings and input surveys on the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) started an extensive sewer relining project (including manholes) in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson in May (the Gunpowder Project). It’s 45 percent complete; more than 20,000 feet of eight-inch diameter pipe have been lined. More than 12 miles of sanitary sewer pipe will be relined during the next year and a half. The project will cost about $5.8 million. Most of the work will be below ground with minimal impact to communities. However, with any project of this scale, there may be some traffic or parking issues, and occasional chemical odors. DPWT staff will issue periodic updates.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewer Pumping Station in Cockeysville
Baltimore County is modernizing the Cockeysville Pumping Station. Work began in April 2020. Modifications will take about a year and a half to finish, and will cost $5,215,000. The project is 98 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
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 Plan Hearing—Jacksonville Retail Development (Continuation)
Date and Time: Thursday, February 3, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Property Location: 14227 Jarrettsville Pike
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 10-0477
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00014
Proposal: Raze the existing building and construct one fast food restaurant.
Virtual Webex Hearing: To speak during the hearing, you must register at least two business days in advance by completing the online request form. You can join the meeting online or by phone. Use the link below to join the hearing online.
Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; access code 2316 083 8563.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov or at 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 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearing—20 Timonium Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0325-A
Location: North side of West Timonium Road at a distance of 101 feet west of West Aylesbury Road
Legal Owners: Schaefer-Timonium, LLC
Undersized lot to allow a freestanding enterprise sign in lieu of the one permitted 75-square-foot freestanding enterprise sign.
Join the meeting online or by phone. Use the link below to join the hearing online.
To call in to the hearing, dial 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2314 939 5476.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact the Department of Permits, Inspection and Approval at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearing—2425 York Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 9, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0339-A
Location: Northeast corner of York Road and East Padonia Road
Legal Owner: Padonia Village Shopping Center, LLC
Variance to allow a total of 531 off-street surface parking spaces in lieu of the required 576 parking spaces. Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 409.8.A.4: To allow parking spaces in a surface parking facility to be as close as zero feet from the right-of-way line of a public street in lieu of the required 10 feet. BCZR 409.8.A.3: To allow light standards in a surface parking facility without curbing or landscaping. BCZR 409.8.A.1: Variance for any relief necessary for compliance with the Baltimore County Landscape Manual (2020).
Join the meeting online or by phone: Use the Related Link below to join the hearing online.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2309 326 7005.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact the Department of Permits, Inspection and Approval at 410-887-3391.