August 15, 2020 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
- Water Line Replacement in Towson
- Water Project in Carney
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project Resumes
- Water Improvements on Forge Road
- Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
- The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
- Administrative Variances
- 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 5
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- No meetings scheduled for August.
Please check the Planning Board Meetings 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 Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Comprehensive Zoning Map Process 2020
The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP) takes place every four years on an exact schedule specified in the County Code. Any citizen may request a zoning change on any property in Baltimore County, although the usual participants in the process are individual landowners, contract purchasers, community organizations, County staff, the Planning Board and the County Council.
The CZMP covers a period of approximately 12 months and results in zoning decisions that are reflected in a final log of issues. Ultimately, the County Council decides on each issue whether to retain the existing zoning or to enact a different zone(s) or district(s). Generally, each issue is a single property, but an issue might cover many adjoining properties and might even cover many hundreds of acres. The zoning on all properties that were not issues is reenacted without change.
The County Council will hold a special session for the final adoption on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. Additional information may be found on the County Council Schedule page.
For more information, please visit the CZMP page. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 101, Towson, Maryland 21204. Call 410-887-3480 or email czmp2020@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Line Replacement in Towson
Baltimore County is replacing 18 feet of old cast-iron water main in Fairmount Avenue between York and Bosley Roads in Towson with a new 24-inch diameter line. The work includes the installation of a new valve and should begin in the summer. The project, which will cost $2.4 million, should be completed by the early spring of 2021.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Project in Carney
Baltimore County is replacing 1,000 feet of old cast-iron water pipe at Waltham Woods Road and Summit Avenue that has been breaking with regularity. The new line, which will be 16 inches in diameter, will cost $750,000. Work is 95 percent complete and is still on hold due to COVID-19. However, water line tie-ins to customers were scheduled to begin on July 9. Customers have been notified.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Towson Improvements
In cooperation with the Towson Row development, the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation is improving sidewalks on Chesapeake Avenue between Washington Avenue and York Road. The work will be completed by the fall of 2021.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project Resumes
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation is addressing storm water concerns in the Stoneleigh-Anneslie community and updating the 100-year-old drainage system. Baltimore County earmarked $1 million for the project in 2018. A system was designed last year and the County's contractor began work in February with the relocation of water lines. Work, however, was halted in the spring because of COVID-19 but is resuming with the installation of pipes and manholes on Kingston Road, Wardman Avenue, Marlborough Road, Avondale Road and a part of Regester Avenue. Water line relocations began on July 28. Working hours, traffic changes and parking impacts will be announced as the job progresses.
Information: Email the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Storm Water Division at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Improvements on Forge Road
Baltimore County is replacing 2.64 miles of water line on Forge Road between Belair Road and Gaylord Street. The $3 million project, replacing old 12-inch diameter cast-iron pipes, began in November and is scheduled to be completed in the fall. It is 60 percent complete.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Line Rehabilitation: The Towson Fourth System
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation is replacing water lines in:
- Joppa Road between Old Harford Road and Drumwood Road
- Oakleigh Road between Joppa Road and White Oak Road
- Satyr Hill Road from Lowell Ridge Road to Harford Road
The project began in February 2018. It was scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2019 and will cost $6.7 million.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
The three-year-long construction of the Fullerton Reservoirs, costing $80.1 million, is 98 percent complete. Crews are currently building an ancillary building to facilitate water chlorination.
Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Water Design at 410-887-3783 or email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Administrative Variances
Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections. These hearings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning calendar for changes in District 5.
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.
There are no Development Meetings pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management calendar for changes in District 5.
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 are subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—4103 Glen Park Road
Date and Time: Thursday, August 20, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0054-A
Property Location: Southwest side of Glen Park Road, south of Dundawan Road
Legal Owners: Thomas Radtke
Variance to approve an addition on the left side with a front setback of 24 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet and a rear setback of 11 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 090 7912.
Register for this hearing.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—3309 East Joppa Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 25, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0059-A
Property Location: South side of East Joppa Road, west of Burton Avenue
Legal Owners: Meher, LLC and Alireza Nejad
Variance to allow a front setback of seven feet in lieu of 18.75 feet for an open projection (porch) and 10.6 feet in lieu of 25 feet for a dwelling.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 293 5997.
Register for this hearing.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.