February 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
- Joppa Road Bridge Closure
- Water Line Replacement in Towson
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
- 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, February 4, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, February 18, 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, February 4, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program presentations will be delivered by the Department of Education and the Community College of Baltimore County.
- Thursday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m.—Staff recommendations pertaining to the Capital Improvement Program
Alternative meeting dates have been tentatively scheduled as follows:
- Tuesday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting
- Tuesday, February 9, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting
- Tuesday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting
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, February 10, 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, February 10, 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, February 11, 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.
Joppa Road Bridge Closure
Baltimore County closed a small bridge on East Joppa Road over Honeygo Run on January 21 in order to make emergency repairs. The bridge (Bridge B-0545), located between Snyder Lane and Honeygo Boulevard, will remain closed for four months to permit restoration. During the closure, traffic will be detoured to Ebenezer Road and Honeygo Boulevard, but access to Honeygo Elementary School will be permitted. The Joppa Road Bridge, built in the 1940s and widened in the 1960s, is a two-lane span. Its construction is concrete slab; its length is 16 feet.
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 65 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 2020 with the relocation of water lines. Work is ongoing (following COVID-19 delays in the spring) and is about 60 percent finished. The storm drain on Wardman Road is finished and 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.
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—Elan Towson Apartments, P/O Loch Raven Commons Planned Unit Development
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2316 Mylander Lane
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 020221E
PAI Number: 09-0844
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00009
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2), an amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development Plan.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Klausmeier Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 4110 Walter Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 020221-LLA
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00004
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106 to adjust the lot line.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—706 Washington Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 11, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 706 Washington Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 09-0867
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00008
Proposal: 241 dormitory apartments.
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.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 756 2686
Information: Contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Development Plan Hearing—706 Washington Avenue (Continuation if Needed)
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 12, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 706 Washington Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 09-0867
Tracking Number: MAJ-2019-00008
Proposal: 241 dormitory apartments.
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.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 819 2198
Information: Contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
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.