December 1, 2020 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- 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:
- No meetings scheduled for December.
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.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 9, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel 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 by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at jnugent@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 eight 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 is improving sidewalks on Chesapeake Avenue between Washington Avenue and York Road. The majority of construction on the north and south sides is now complete. The remaining work includes the access to the future Whole Foods store on the south side of Chesapeake Avenue, which will be completed in the summer.
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 is addressing storm water concerns in the Stoneleigh-Anneslie community and updating the century-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 (following COVID-19 delays in the spring) and crews are installing pipes and manholes on Kingston Road, Wardman Avenue, Marlborough Road, Avondale Road and a part of Regester Avenue. Completion is expected by the summer. 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 95 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.
Development Review Committee—East West Carryout
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 7 West Chesapeake Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 120020C
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00162
Request: The request is for an exemption pursuant to BBC Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(ii) for construction of a small two-story "East West Carryout" on the parking lot of 7 West.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Heritage Collision Center
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 120820D
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00163
Request: The request is for a Limited Exemption under Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(ii) to remove a large portion of the existing structure down to the bare concrete slab to provide a small addition for a reception and sales area.
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—8601 Belair Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 1, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0186-A
Property Location: Northeast corner of the intersection of Belair Road and Necker Avenue
Legal Owners: AZ Nottingham, LLC
Variance:
- To permit 27 parking spaces in lieu of the required 30 parking spaces for a 6,000-square-foot auto parts store;
- For such other and further relief as the nature of this cause may require.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 940 7119
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—8728 Oakleigh Road
Date and Time: Thursday, December 3, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0196-SPHA
Property Location: Northwest corner of Oakleigh Road, south of Dunwoody Road
Legal Owners: Michael Bissessar, Angely Bissessar, and Haimwattie Bissessar
Special Hearing to have an accessory structure larger than the principal structure.
Variance to allow an accessory structure to be 22 feet tall in lieu of the permitted 15 feet, to have it located in more than one third of the lot in the street corner side of the property furthest from the side street.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 551 5436
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—11804 Manor Road
Date and Time: Monday, December 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0199-SPHA
Property Location: West side of Manor Road, south of Morgan Road
Legal Owners: Estate of Maurice Duca
Special Hearing to approve a nonconforming lot, which was created on October 10, 1952, and prior to the effective date of Baltimore County Bill 73-2000, in the alternative, Variance:
- To permit a setback of 48 feet from a principal building in lieu of the required 80 feet per Section;
- To permit a setback of 50 feet from an adjacent property used as pasture in lieu of the required 200 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 808 3990
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.