April 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
- Groundbreaking for Baltimore County’s First Destination Playground
- Tennis and Pickleball Court Modifications Public Input Meeting
- Ribbon Cutting for Boat Launch Pier and Deck at Loch Raven Fishing Center
- Essex Eastern Boulevard Commercial Revitalization Technical Assistance Panel
- 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, April 7, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, April 21, 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, April 13, 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, April 13, 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, April 14, 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 Historic Preservation 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 Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Recreation Center, 4021 North Point Boulevard, Dundalk, Maryland 21222. 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.
Groundbreaking for Baltimore County’s First Destination Playground
Join us for a groundbreaking for Baltimore County’s first Destination Playground, in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, at Northwest Regional Park. This event will take place on Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. with special guests County Executive Johnny Olszewski, County Council Chair Julian Jones, Roslyn Johnson, Director, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Heather Darney, Vice President of Community Relations, Baltimore Ravens. Please use the Lyons Mill Road entrance.
Tennis and Pickleball Court Modifications Public Input Meeting
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. to gather public input regarding tennis and pickleball courts. There will be a short presentation by the department followed by time for questions and comments from the public.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2321 363 3473. Meeting password: 34bAhwGgFA9.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Ribbon Cutting for Boat Launch Pier and Deck at Loch Raven Fishing Center
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loch Raven Fishing Center. In time for the 2022 boating season, Baltimore County has completed the replacement of the boat launch pier and deck. Repairs were also made to the rental boat pier and existing paths. These improvements allow the public to further enjoy Loch Raven Reservoir. This event will take place on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m., with special guests County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman Wade Kach, and Roslyn Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks.
Loch Raven Fishing Center is located at 12101 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
Essex Eastern Boulevard Commercial Revitalization Technical Assistance Panel
The Eastern Baltimore County Task Force is working with Baltimore County and the State of Maryland to help revitalize the Essex Commercial District. The Task Force has engaged the Urban Land Institute to host a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) from April 4 to 6 that will develop creative, actionable solutions to complex structural and economic development challenges in Essex.
Community members and business owners are encouraged to get involved. Visit the Essex TAP website to provide feedback and view the full schedule of events.
Information: Contact Mark Landolina by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at mlandolina@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 55 percent complete; more than 45,000 feet of eight-inch diameter pipe out of 67,000 feet have 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, now 98 percent complete, have taken more than a year to finish and will cost $5,215,000.
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 Review Committee—Hillendale Country Club
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 13700 North Blenheim Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 041222B
Tracking Number: DRC-2022-00029
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2) to amend a previously approved development plan.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Sparks Corporate Center Lots 7B and 7D, 16th Refinement
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 180 Sparks Valley Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 041222A
PAI Number: 08-0722
Tracking Number: DRC-2022-00028
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2) to amend a previously approved development plan.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Community Input Meeting—Bedford Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
Property Location: West Seminary Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 08-0904
Tracking Number: MAJ-2022-00002
Proposal: Propose six single-family dwellings.
Until further notice and in compliance with Baltimore County COVID-19 safety guidelines, all Development Management Community Input Meetings (CIM) will be held virtually. The public may register to join any CIM. A person may also contact the listed project manager for meeting access information.
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: 2303 529 1021.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—Torch Hill Also Known As 1400 West Seminary Avenue (Postponed)
Date and Time: Thursday, April 14, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 1400 West Seminary Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 08-0919
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00008
Proposal: Thirty-two single-family detached homes.
Case Number: 2021-0274-ASA
Special Variance to allow the construction of 31 single-family residences within the Falls Road and Seminary Road traffic shed.
Variance to permit a front yard setback of zero feet in lieu of the required 25 feet for an existing residential structure on the property.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@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—16309 York Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 6, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2022-0002-SPHA
Location: East side of York Road, northwest of East Piney Hill Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owners: Jennifer Stephenson, Luke Zipp
Special Hearing:
- To permit an accessory structure (barn) to be located on a different parcel of land than the principal structure;
- To permit an accessory structure (barn) with a size of 2,500 square feet to be larger than the principal use dwelling that has an area of 2,472 square feet.
Variance to permit the height of an accessory structure (barn) of 37 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet.
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: 231 998 14093.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—14100 Longnecker Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 6, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2022-0012-XA
Location: West side of Longnecker Road, south of Piney Grove Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owner: Gregory Mangum
Special Exception:
- For a landscape service operation;
- For such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
Variance:
- To permit an internal roadway to be located zero feet from a property line in lieu of the minimum required 25 feet;
- For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial US. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 231 565 55710.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—13818 Baldwin Mill Road
Date and Time: Monday, April 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2022-0011-SPH
Location: Center of Baldwin Mill Road at a distance of 3,880 feet northwest of Pleasantville Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owners: Kenneth and Christina Mundy
Special Hearing for a proposed accessory "in-law" apartment in a new accessory building.
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: 232 898 00536.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—Trenton Mill Road
Date and Time: Monday, April 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2022-0010-SPH
Location: South side of Trenton Mill Road, west of Thomas Schilling Court
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owners: Gary and Reba Floto
Special Hearing for:
- The proposed density of four lots from two parcels, each with a gross area greater than two acres;
- The redistribution of density from one parcel to another separate parcel without creating additional density (or, in the alternative, for a lot line adjustment that does not create additional density);
- The amendment of prior Zoning Case Number 03-332-SPH and 10-65-SPH;
- For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
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: 232 895 75951.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.