May 15, 2022 – Council District 5
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Water Project to Begin in Perry Hall
- Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
- Joppa Road Bridge Closure
- Towson Improvements
- 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 through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, June 2, 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.
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 to Begin in Perry Hall
Baltimore County is replacing 4,000 feet of water line in parts of Seven Courts Drive, Proctor Lane and Gunview Road. Work began in late February and is about 40 percent complete. Contractors will replace four- and 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 project will cost $1.5 million. As the work progresses, 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 upon completion of the project.
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 62 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.
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 first block off of Washington Avenue on the north side. Sidewalk construction will be completed in May.
Information: Email 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.
There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 4.
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—9708 Belair Road
Case Number: 2022-0082-SPHA
Date and Time: Monday, May 16, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Location: North side of Belair Road, northeast of Cliffvale Road
Legal Owners: GSV Acquisition 7, LLC
Special Hearing: Request that the Administrative Law Judge approve, in accordance with Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 500.7:
- A Use Permit, pursuant to BCZR 409.8B, for business parking in a portion of the Density Residential 3.5 zone to meet the requirements of BCZR 409.6 for the proposed improvements shown on the plan to accompany this Petition;
- And for such additional relief as the nature of this case may require for approval of the proposed building, parking areas and uses as shown on the plan which accompanied this Petition.
Variance:
- To permit vehicle parking and travel in a Residential Transition Area, with a setback of not less than 30 feet;
- And a landscaped buffer of not less than 30 feet in lieu of the 75 feet and 50 feet required, respectively
- And for such additional relief as the nature of this case may require for approval of the proposed buildings, uses and conditions as shown on the plan which accompanied the Petition.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2310 294 8941.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—1526 East Joppa Road
Case Number: 2022-0079-XSA
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Location: West side of Orchard Tree Lane, south of East Joppa Road
Legal Owners: Baynesville Properties, LLC
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: PS Atlantic Coast, LLC
Special Exception to permit an Outdoor Advertising sign (as part of an existing Joint Identification sign) for off-premises sign for a proposed business use in the Business Roadside (BR) zone or, in the alternative, a Special Hearing pursuant to Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 500.7 and 450.4 to permit off-premises signage on an existing Joint Identification sign in the BR zone.
For purposes of clarity, there will only be one off-premises sign for the proposed business, as illustrated by the site plan.
Special Variance to allow development in an area restricted pursuant to BZCR 4A02.4.D.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2305 775 3036.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—11511 and 11519 Harford Road
Case Number: 2022-0086-SPH
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 18, 11 a.m. to Noon
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Location: Southeast side of Sharon Drive, southeast of Harford Road
Legal Owners: Roland Twining, Ida Thompson
Lessee: Michael Barnes, Kimberly Fortin
Special Hearing for a non-density transfer (lot line adjustment) of 16.5 acres from Tax Account 2300008576 by anticipated Agricultural or Minor Subdivision.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2317 160 3337.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.