April 1, 2021 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- 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, April 15, 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 Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 14, 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, April 8, 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 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 with a new 24-inch diameter line. The work includes the installation of a new valve and is 85 percent complete. The project, which will cost $2.4 million, is expected to be finished in the spring.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation 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 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 and Transportation and Transportation 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.
There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 5.
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—8520 Castlemill Circle
Date and Time: Monday, April 5, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0019-A
Property Location: East side of Castle Mill Circle, south of Beaconsfield Drive
Legal Owners: Dominion Rental Holdings, LLC
Variance:
- To allow a proposed dwelling addition with a rear yard setback of 27 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet;
- Per Section 301.1, to allow an open projection (deck) to have a rear yard setback of 15.5 feet in lieu of the required 22.5 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 157 423 2456.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—14 Gerwell Court
Date and Time: Friday, April 9, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0017-SPHA
Property Location: Northwest of Franklinville Road at the end of the cul-de-sac on the east side of Gerwell Court
Legal Owners: Justin and Crystal Sapp
Special Hearing to permit a proposed home office living space with a half bath in a detached accessory use structure on a residential lot.
Variance:
- To permit an accessory use detached structure in the side yard in lieu of the required rear yard;
- Section 400.3 of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations, to permit an accessory use detached structure with a height of 20 feet in lieu of the required 15-foot maximum height.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 157 769 9420.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—7927 Belair Road
Date and Time: Thursday, April 15, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0046-A
Property Location: South corner of the intersection of Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard
Legal Owners: FP Sub, LLC
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: McDonald's Corporation
Variance:
- To permit 34 parking spaces in lieu of the required 64 parking spaces;
- To permit three order boards in lieu of the permitted two order boards.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 986 7860.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.