January 1, 2021 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Water Line Replacement in Towson
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
- Water Improvements on Forge Road
- 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, January 7, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, January 21, at 4 p.m.
Please check the Planning Board page for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, January 21, at 4 p.m.—At 4 p.m., the County Executive will present the Capital Improvement Program. At 5:30 p.m., a Capital Improvement Program Presentation will be delivered by the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation and Transportation.
- Tuesday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, the Office of Information Technology, and the Department of Planning.
- Thursday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Office of Budget and Finance, and Property Management.
Please check the Planning Board page for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas 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, January 13, 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.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board 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 Megan Benjamin or Joe Wiley by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, January 14, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission 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 by phone at 410-887-3495 or by email at 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 has officially started with stake outs; it’s 15 percent toward completion. The project, which will cost $2.4 million, is expected to 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. 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, plus the first block off of Washington Avenue on the north side. This 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 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 in 2019 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 is now about 50 percent finished. Completion is expected by the summer. Engineers are currently fine-tuning plans and working around existing utilities. Construction 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 was scheduled to be completed in the fall. It is 96 percent complete. Paving may be done in December or in early spring.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works at 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—Prologue Outreach Center
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 12, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 609 Baltimore Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 011221B
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00189
Request: The request is for a limited exemption pursuant to BCC Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) for the construction of a minor commercial structure and to raze the existing community building, and constructing an approximately 4,260-square-foot community building with associated parking, utilities and other site amenities.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Consolidated Zoning and Development Plan Hearing—Red Maple Place
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 13, 1:30 to 3:30 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—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
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.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 052 4317
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@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.