November 15, 2020 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Water Line Replacement in Towson
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
- 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, November 19, 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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@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 five percent toward completion. The project, which will cost $2.4 million, should be completed by the early spring.
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. 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
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 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, temporary water shut-offs and parking impacts are being 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 2019 and is scheduled to be completed this fall. It is 80 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 and landscaping will be completed in the spring.
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.
Consolidated Zoning and Development Plan Hearing—Red Maple Place
Date and Time: Thursday, November 19, 9 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 407 East Joppa Road
Legal Owners: Red Maple Place
Zoning Case Number: 2020-0267-A
Variance, if necessary, to allow a maximum building height of 45.5 feet with a 10-foot extension for the stair tower for maintenance access to the roof in lieu of the maximum height of 30 feet (Council Bill 107-20).
Meeting Location: Webex—Conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings
PAI Number: 09-0866
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00004
Proposal: 54 apartments
Engineer: D.S. Thaler and Associates, Inc.
Until further notice and in compliance with Baltimore County COVID-19 safety guidelines, all Development Management Development Plan Hearings will be held virtually.
For additional information on this development hearing process please visit the Zoning and Development Hearings page.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Consolidated Zoning and Development Plan Hearing—Red Maple Place, continuance if necessary
Date and Time: Friday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Property Location: 407 East Joppa Road
Legal Owners: Red Maple Place
Zoning Case Number: 2020-0267-A
Variance, if necessary, to allow a maximum building height of 45.5 feet with a 10-foot extension for the stair tower for maintenance access to the roof in lieu of the maximum height of 30 feet (Council Bill 107-20).
Meeting Location: Webex—Conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings
PAI Number: 09-0866
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00004
Proposal: 54 apartments
Engineer: D.S. Thaler and Associates, Inc.
Until further notice and in compliance with Baltimore County COVID-19 safety guidelines, all Development Management Development Plan Hearings will be held virtually.
For additional information on this development hearing process please visit the Zoning and Development Hearings page.
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—4006 Schroeder Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 4006 Schroeder Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 112420-LLA
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00152
Request: The request is for a limited exemption pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(viii) to adjust the common lot line between tax parcel 1114000525 and 1119008975.
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.
There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 5.