May 1, 2021 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030 Kick-Off
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Community and Business Association Registry Updates
- 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, May 6, at 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday, May 20, 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.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 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.
Baltimore County Master Plan 2030 Kick-Off
Save the date! The Department of Planning will meet virtually to focus on Council Districts 5, 6 and 7 on Wednesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Join the Department of Planning for a series of Master Plan 2030 kick-off meetings in May. The meetings will be virtual and information for accessing the live meetings will be posted on the website in the coming days. In order to respond to community input, we are holding three meetings—focused on communities located in western, northern, and eastern Baltimore County.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
Baltimore County’s Master Plan 2030 provides the vision and strategies for growth over the next 10 years into a modern, 21st century county. We invite you to be a visionary. Visit the Master Plan website and join to stay informed and find out how you can bring your ideas to the table about growth, development and conservation.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Community and Business Association Registry Updates
The Department of Planning is requesting community and business associations confirm their information on file with the department is up to date. The department maintains a list of community and business associations, which is used to notify the association presidents of Community Input Meetings and other forums to discuss development proposals, and to notify them of upcoming planning studies and events. Please visit the webpage to confirm your association is listed, remove a listing, register your association or revise an existing registration.
Information: Browse the Community and Business Associations page, or contact Louise Nelson at 410-887-3480 or lnelson@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 several months to permit restoration. During the closure, during which activity will be intermittent, 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 1920s and widened in the 1940s, is a two-lane span. Its construction is concrete slab; its length is 16 feet.
Information: Email the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation at engineering@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 with a new 24-inch diameter line. The work includes the installation of a new valve and is 95 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 78 percent finished. The storm drain on Wardman Road is finished and completion is expected by fall. 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—1238 Putty Hill Avenue
Date and Time: Friday, May 7, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0068-A
Property Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of East Joppa Road and Prince Road
Legal Owners: Talisman Towson LP, Kimco Realty
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Caren Garfield
Variance (Freestanding Joint Identification Signs) Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.7 (B) To permit two freestanding joint identification signs. (Signs V and KK) per frontage in lieu of one. Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.7 (B) To permit a freestanding joint identification sign (Sign M) with a face area of 189.54 square feet in lieu of the maximum 150 square feet. (Directory Signs) Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.4 To permit directory signs with a height of 14.9 feet (Sign G) in lieu of 6 feet. Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.4 To permit directory signs with a height of 10.8 feet (Sign EE) in lieu of 6 feet. Wall-Mounted Enterprise Signs) Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.4 to permit wall-mounted single enterprise signs greater than two times the length of the wall or 150 square feet as follows: a. Sign A: 128.15 square feet. b. Sign B: 40.32 square feet. c. Sign C: 37.52 square feet. d. Sign D: 72.40 square feet. e. Sign H and I: 366.7 square feet. f. Sign J: 247.9 square feet. g. sign k: 342.79 square feet. h. Sign L: 580.72 square feet. i. Sign N, O and P: 363.49 square feet. j. Sign R: 184.23 square feet. k. Sign S: 479.12 square feet. L. Sign U: 283.86 square feet. M. Sign X, Y and Z: 418.6 square feet. N. Sign AA: 132.00 square feet. O. Sign CC, FF, GG and HH: 670.3 square feet. Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.5 (A) to permit three (3) wall-mounted single enterprise signs (Signs FF, GG and HH) in lieu of the permitted one (1) such sign per facade. Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.5 (A) to permit two (2) wall-mounted single enterprise signs (Signs S & T) in lieu of the permitted one (1) such sign per facade. Baltimore County Zoning Regulation Section 450.4 Attachment 1.5 (A) to permit two (2) wall-mounted single enterprise signs (Signs Q and R) in lieu of the permitted one (1) such sign per facade. BCZR Section 450.4 Attachment 1.5 (D) to permit one (1) wall-mounted single enterprise signs (Signs H, N, O, X, Z, CC, NN and OO) on a wall of a multi-tenant building without a customer.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 811 1194.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.