March 15, 2021 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- 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, April 1, 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.
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 open. 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 is 80 percent complete. The project, which will cost $2.4 million, is expected to be finished in 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, 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 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. Work is ongoing and is about 65 percent finished. The storm drain on Wardman Road is finished and completion is expected by summer. 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—Palisades of Towson
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 16, 1 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 212 Washington Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 031621A
PAI Number: 09-0809
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00040
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(2), a limited exemption to amend the approved Development Plan.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—Rye Property
Date and Time: Friday, March 26, 10 a.m. to Noon
Property Location: 4258 Chapel Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
PAI Number: 11-1168
Tracking Number: MAJ-2017-00014
Proposal: Proposed Major Subdivision
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. Use the Related Link below to join the hearing online.
Join the hearing by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; access code 180 327 7530.
For further information, please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Related Link:
https://baltimorecountymd.webex.com/baltimorecountymd/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7f5c5a6b809ee3485f6785e08ec50636
Development Review Committee—Arby’s Joppa Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 30, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 1610 East Joppa Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 033021C
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00049
Request: The request is to pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(8) to allow the construction of a restaurant with a drive-thru.
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.