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October 1, 2020 – Council District 5

  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Design Review Panel Meeting
  4. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
  5. Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation Kickoff
  6. Water Line Replacement in Towson
  7. Towson Improvements
  8. Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project Resumes
  9. Water Improvements on Forge Road
  10. The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
  11. Administrative Variances
  12. Development Meetings
  13. 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, October 1, at 4:50 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 15, 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, October 14, 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, October 8, 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.

Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation Kickoff

We want to hear from you! The Department of Planning will officially kick off the Arbutus Sustainable Community designation effort on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m. The public meeting will be held via Webex and will finish at 8 p.m.

The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community designation will aim to outline a five-year plan for targeting state and local resources to promote environmentally, economically and socially responsible growth and development in existing older communities. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability. The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community boundary will focus on the Arbutus commercial core and its connections to University of Maryland Baltimore County and the surrounding residential community.

The Department of Planning in collaboration with other County agencies will engage and work with the community in gathering input and feedback. The information gathered will provide a framework that will serve as the basis for obtaining the Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation.

Register for this meeting.

For more information, please visit the Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation page.

For any questions, please contact Josephine Selvakumar, Western Sector Planner, by email at jselvakumar@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3480.

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 has officially started with stake outs; it’s one percent toward completion. 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 is improving sidewalks on Chesapeake Avenue between Washington Avenue and York Road. Construction on the north side has begun and the project is expected to 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 is ongoing with the installation of pipes and manholes on Kingston Road, Wardman Avenue, Marlborough Road, Avondale Road and a part of Regester Avenue. 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 this fall. It is 75 percent complete. Paving may be done before the end of the year or in early spring.

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 99 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.

Community Input Meeting—Bosley Estates
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Property Location: 400 Georgia Court
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 09-0545
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00006
Proposal: Ten single-family detached and 14 single-family semi-detached, razing existing building.
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 by following the "join" link below. A person may also contact the listed project manager for meeting access information.
Engineer: Daft McCune Walker, Inc.
Join the Webex meeting online.
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Consolidated Development Plan Hearing and Zoning Hearing—Strawbridge Commons, 9149 Rexis Avenue
Date and Time: Thursday, October 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
Property Location: 9149 Rexis Avenue
Zoning Case Number: 2020-0052-SPH
Special Hearing:

  • For an amendment of the Final Development Plan;
  • For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge.

Development Plan:
PAI Number: 11-1133
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00002-A
Proposal: Proposed subdivision of Parcel B into two lots as Phase Two. Total lots for project increased from 58 to 60, creating two single-family dwellings.
Webex Virtual 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: call 1-415-655-0001; access code 172 718 9583
For further information, please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Register for this hearing.

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—8703 Belair Road
Date and Time: Monday, October 5, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0076-SPHA
Property Location: Southeast side of Belair Road, northeast side of Silver Spring Road
Legal Owners: JKM RE Company, LLC
Special Hearing:

  • Pursuant to 409.6.B(3) and 409.12 of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations to allow shared parking as part of a modified parking plan;
  • For any further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.

Parking to be shared with KGM LLC, Elegant Touch Bridal and Tuxedo, at 8711 Belair Road.
Variance to allow 16 parking spaces in lieu of the 33 required.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 784 3148
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Register for this hearing.

Zoning Hearings—8100 to 8110 Belair Road
Date and Time: Monday, October 5, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0159-XA
Property Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of Belair Road and Putty Hill Avenue
Legal Owners: Eugene Lorenzo
Special Exception to allow a fuel service station with a convenience store of 5,685 square feet on an individual site.
Variance:

  • To allow nine stacking spaces in lieu of the required 12 spaces;
  • To allow a 7.5-foot landscape transition area in lieu of the required 10 feet from a public right-of-way, and a seven-foot landscape transition area in lieu of the required 15 feet from a property line abutting a residentially-zoned property;
  • For such other and further relief as the nature of this cause may require.

To call in to the hearing, dial US Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 014 9914
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Register for this hearing.