March 1, 2022 – Council District 3
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
- Oregon Ridge Master Plan Public Information Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- 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, March 3, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, March 24, 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 9, 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 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, March 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.
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge. 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.
Oregon Ridge Master Plan Public Information Meeting
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 15, at 6 p.m. to inform the community on how the Master Plan will take shape over the next year and to introduce the team heading up this exciting process. While this is not the formal public input meeting, information will be discussed on how, when and where public input will be compiled. A formal public input meeting will be held later in the process.
To join the meeting by phone, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2315 234 4840. Meeting password: kjSivpGC933
Join the meeting online.
Information: Browse the Department of Recreation and Parks overview or contact the Department of Planning at recparks@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.
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 52 percent complete; more than 45,000 feet of eight-inch diameter pipe out of 67,000 feet has been lined. More than 12 miles of sanitary sewer pipe will be relined during the next year. 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 and modifications took more than a year to finish. The improvements 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.
Concept Plan Conference—Torchlight-Delta Hotel Formerly Known As Castle Development
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 245 Shawan Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 08-0091
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00008
Proposal: Proposed 310 apartment units with the existing hotel.
This meeting is to view and hear agency reviewing comments for the submitted unapproved development plan. No public input is permitted at this meeting.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Hollins Organic
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 10155 Beaver Dam Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 030822D
Tracking Number: DRC-2022-00019
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(ii) to construct a building.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Minor Subdivision of Willows Way
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 18907A Middletown Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 030822C
Tracking Number: DRC-2022-00018
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 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—538 Monkton Road
Date and Time: Monday, March 7, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0335-SPH
Location: Monkton Road, which has no right-of-way, east of York Road
Legal Owners: Laura Emery and Jane Townsend
Special Hearing to permit nonconforming residences (four apartments) in a commercial building that are not above the first floor.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2311 456 7756.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—1913-1919 Greenspring Drive
Date and Time: Monday, March 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0352-SPHXA
Location: East side of Greenspring Drive, south of Business Park Drive
Legal Owner: Michael Arnold
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Charles Wagandt, Blair Taylor
Special Hearing:
- Request that conditions for the proposed commercial kennel (special exception), as provided in the section, be waived;
- To permit exercise areas and dog runs in a riverine floodplain pursuant to Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 500.7, Parts 123, 124, and 125 of the Baltimore County Building Code, and Sections 32-4-107(a)(2), 32-4-404, 32-4-414 and 32-8-301 of the Baltimore County Code (BCC);
- BCZR 409.12: To permit a modified parking plan;
- To permit any such further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge.
Special Exception:
- To permit a commercial kennel (doggie day care);
- To permit any such further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge.
Variance:
- To permit the use within zero feet of the nearest property line or lease line in lieu of the 200-foot minimum requirement;
- BCZR 409.6.A.2: To permit 19 parking spaces in lieu of the required 39 parking spaces;
- BCZR 409.8.A: To permit no design screening and landscaping along all sides of the existing parking area and driveway in lieu of the required design, screening and landscaping in accordance with the Landscape Manual;
- To permit any such further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2305 396 7871.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.