October 15, 2020 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- 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, 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.
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.
Development Plan Conference—Brightview Perry Hall and Perry Hall Station First Material Amendment to the Third Refinement
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 9655 Belair Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123,111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 11-1114
Tracking Number: PUD-2020-00001-A
Proposal: Add Lots 2, 2A and 2B into the Planned Unit Development boundary and construct 29 age-restricted single-family attached homes.
Meeting: Online or telephone via Webex. The project manager will provide County agency representatives, applicants and other registered interested parties wishing to monitor this meeting access information via email.
Attention: Until further notice, all Development Plan Conference (DPC) meetings will be held online. The public may request to monitor any DPC meeting by registering with the project manager listed below no less than one week prior to the meeting date. DPC meetings are not public hearings and access is at the discretion of Baltimore County.
Engineer: Morris Ritchie and Associates, Inc.
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at ddputty@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Perry Hall Square Daycare (Old Business)
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Property Location: 4313 Ebenezer Road
Meeting Location: Virtual WebEx Meeting
DRC Number: 063020B
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00103
Request: The request is for a Limited Exemption under Section 32-4-106(b)(8), for the addition of a 7,000-square-foot daycare with an outdoor play area and associated site amenities.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Franklin Square
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 7000 Rossville Boulevard
Meeting Location: Virtual WebEx Meeting
DRC Number: 102720A
PAI Number: 14-0489
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00146
Request: The request is for a Limited Exemption pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2), for the First Refinement to the approved Development Plan for the Franklin Square.
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—12402 Jerusalem Road
Date and Time: Monday, October 26, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0125-SPHA
Location: Northwest side of Jerusalem Road, northeast of Glenbauer Road
Legal Owners: Mark Kukucka
Special Hearing to permit an accessory building (pole barn) that is larger in area (building footprint) than the principal dwelling area (building footprint).
Variance:
- To permit an accessory building (pole barn) that will be 27 feet in height in lieu of the required 15 feet maximum height;
- Section 400.1, to permit an accessory building (pole barn) with a side setback of six inches in lieu of the minimum required 30 inches.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 864 2544
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Register for this hearing.