September 1, 2020 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Water Line Replacement in Towson
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project Resumes
- Water Improvements on Forge Road
- 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:
- Thursday, September 3, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, September 17, at 4 p.m.
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.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel 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 Jenifer Nugent at 410-887-3480 or jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission 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 Taylor Bensley at 410-887-3495 or histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Line Replacement in Towson
Baltimore County is replacing 1,800 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 before the end of 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.
Towson Improvements
In cooperation with the Towson Row development, the Department of Public Works and Transportation 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 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 65 percent complete.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works 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.
Development Review Committee—St. Stephens Church
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 8030 Bradshaw Road
Meeting Location: Virtual—Webex
DRC Number: 090820B
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00133
Request: The request is to construct a 7,500-square-foot multipurpose building for religious services and parish-related activities.
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 are subject to change.
Information: Call 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—803 Gleneagles Court
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0070-SPHA
Property Location: North of Cromwell Bridge Road on the east side of Gleneagles Court
Legal Owners: 803 Gleneagles, LLC
Special Hearing:
- To approve modifications to a previously approved plan (modifications to the existing building and parking areas) for a body shop, approved via Special Exception (Case 2019-0389-XA);
- To determine whether new car storage is permitted within a previously approved Special Exception area;
- To reduce the acreage of a previously approved Special Exception area.
Special Hearing in accordance with 409.6.A:
- To determine the required number of parking spaces for a body shop previously via Special Exception;
- To determine whether parking spaces enclosed via a fence can be utilized to satisfy the amount of required parking spaces for a service garage in accordance with Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 253.2B.3 and 409.6.
Variance: In accordance with BCZR 307 and 409, to permit 44 unfenced spaces in lieu of the required 110.
Register for this hearing.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 628 5896.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.