October 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
- Water Project on Seven Courts Drive, Perry Hall
- Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
- Joppa Road Bridge Closure
- Towson Improvements
- Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
- 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, October 7, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, October 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, October 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, October 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, October 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.
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.
Water Project on Seven Courts Drive, Perry Hall
Baltimore County will begin replacing 4,000 feet of water line in parts of Seven Courts Drive, Proctor Lane and Gunview Road before the end of this year. Contractors will replace four- to 24-inch diameter prestressed concrete pipe with ductile-iron pipe in a project that is anticipated to take between three and six months to complete. The job, which will cost $1.5 million, is delayed because of supply issues. When construction begins in the fall, residents will be kept informed by the contractor regarding temporary water shutoffs and parking changes needed to facilitate progress. Driving lanes disturbed by construction will be resurfaced at the end of the job.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) began an extensive sewer relining project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson in May. It’s now 20 percent complete. More than 12 miles of sanitary sewer pipe will be relined during the next year and a half. The project will cost about $5.8 million. Most of the work will be below ground with minimal impact to communities. However, with any project of this scale, there may be some traffic or parking issues, and occasional chemical odors. DPWT staff will issue periodic updates.
Information: Email engineering@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. Reopening is now expected in mid to late November, depending on the availability of materials, say engineers.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Towson Improvements
In cooperation with the Towson Row development, the Department of Public Works 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 before the end of the year.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Stoneleigh-Anneslie Storm Water Project
The Department of Public Works and Transportation is addressing stormwater 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 79 percent finished. The storm drain on Wardman Road is finished. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has just completed gas relocations in Stoneleigh but the restoration of the road must be finished before Baltimore County’s project can resume. According to BGE reports, restoration should be completed by the middle of October. The County’s contractor will then permanently repair the trenches on Wardman and Kingston Roads and put down a temporary patch so that the last stage of the project can commence. Unfortunately, there has been a delay in supplies due to COVID-19 that is holding up the completion of the new storm drain system by several months. After work resumes and is finished in the late winter, Baltimore County will resurface the roads. Construction hours, traffic changes, temporary water shutoffs 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.
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.
Concept Plan Conference—Villas At Woodbrook
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 5, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 6806 Bellona Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 09-0871
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00007
Proposal: Thirty single-family semi-detached homes.
Meeting: Online or telephone via Webex. The project manager will provide County agency representatives, applicants and other registered interested parties wishing to monitor this meeting access information via email.
Attention: Until further notice, all Concept Plan Conference (CPC) meetings will be held online. The public may request to monitor any CPC meeting by registering with the project manager listed below no less than one week prior to the meeting date. CPC meetings are not public hearings and access is at the discretion of Baltimore County.
Engineer: Daft McCune Walker, Inc.
Project Manager: Darryl D. Putty
Information: Contact Darryl D. Putty at ddputty@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—42 West Chesapeake Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 12, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 42 West Chesapeake Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 101221B
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00135
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(8) for a minor development that does not exceed a total of three lots.
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 Development, Zoning Hearings and Meetings Calendar for changes in District 5.