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December 1, 2020 – Council District 6

  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Design Review Panel Meeting
  4. Belair Road Water Line Replacement
  5. Hyde Park Pumping Station
  6. Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
  7. Water on King Avenue
  8. Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
  9. Four Miles of New Water Line for Parkville
  10. Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
  11. The Future Fullerton Reservoirs
  12. Mohrs Lane Bridge
  13. Administrative Variances
  14. Development Meetings
  15. 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 6

Planning Board Meetings

The board will meet virtually as follows:

  • No meetings scheduled for December.

Please check the Planning Board Meetings 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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Design Review Panel Meeting

The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 9, 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.

Belair Road Water Line Replacement

Baltimore County is replacing 5,200 feet of water line on Belair Road between the City line and Fowler Avenue. This $6.5 million project is anticipated to begin in the fall or early next year. The old 12-inch cast-iron line, which dates back to 1923, had become prone to breakage. It will be replaced with a 24-inch diameter line that should improve reliability, system hydraulics and fire protection along the Belair Road corridor. When work begins, construction will take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Ingress and egress will be coordinated and provided to all property owners within the project limits.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Hyde Park Pumping Station

The Department of Public Works and Transportation is improving the Hyde Park Sewage Pumping Station located near Back River and Muddy Gut. The improvements will cost $2,669,230 and will be finished in 2021. Work began in January and is 65 percent complete.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation

Public Works is rehabilitating sewer lines in the Brien Run area south of Pulaski Highway. The project, anticipated to cost $7 million, began in March and is 33 percent finished.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Water on King Avenue

Baltimore County is investing $2 million on King Avenue between Babikow Road and Philadelphia Road. Crews will install 6,500 feet of new 12-inch diameter water line, which will replace an old pipe that has broken frequently. The project began in April and is 98 percent complete. Construction is expected to impact traffic: the road will carry single-lane traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station

Upgrades to the Bauernschmidt Sewage Pumping Station began in July 2019 and will be finished during the summer of 2020. The project is expected to cost $2,137,554 and is 95 percent complete.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Four Miles of New Water Line for Parkville

Baltimore County is installing more than four miles of new water mains in the Harford Park community in Parkville. The new ductile iron pipes will be located in an area bounded by Perring Parkway, Taylor Avenue, Harford Road and the Baltimore City line. The $5.6 million project, which is 75 percent complete, includes the reinstallation and relocation of 705 water service connections to water customers.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station

Baltimore County has begun renovating the Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station at 12901 Princeton Road in Chase. Work on the $3.3 million project began in July 2018. The project is 96 percent complete and will take about a year to finish.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

The Future Fullerton Reservoirs

The Department of Public Works and Transportation is completing the three Fullerton reservoirs located within the area bounded by Ridge Road, Bucks School House Road and Perry Hall Boulevard. Construction is 99 percent complete and will cost $80.1 million. Landscaping will be completed in the spring.

Information: Call the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Water Design, at 410-887-3783 or email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Mohrs Lane Bridge

The Mohrs Lane Bridge (Bridge B-0143) over the CSX Railroad, north of Pulaski Highway, was closed in 2007 because of structural deterioration. Demolition was completed by CSX in 2011 at no cost to Baltimore County, which assumed ownership and plans to rebuild the span. A new bridge is currently being designed with construction scheduled to begin by 2023. Negotiations with CSX have added to the length of the project. This bridge will be part of the future Campbell Boulevard Corridor.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction 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 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 call 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 6.

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—Shopowick Property
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2304 Taylor Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 120820-LLA2
Tracking Number: DRC-2020-00159
Request: The request is for a Lot Line Adjustment pursuant to Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(viii) of the Baltimore County Code. Lots 9, 10 and 11 are under tax account number 09-19-270690, and Lots 12 and 13 are under tax account number 09-19-270691.
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 the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or call Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—30 Stemmers Run Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 1, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0175-A
Property Location: South of Ann Avenue, east side of Stemmers Run Road
Legal Owners: Maryland Homes, LLC
Variance:

  • To permit an open projection rear deck on an existing nonconforming dwelling that is located in a Business Local zone and an adjoining Density Residential-16 zone, with a side setback of 10 feet and four feet in lieu of the required minimum side yard setback of 18.75 feet on both side yards;
  • Section 301.1.A of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations to permit an open projection rear deck that is 384 square feet, which is larger than 25 percent of the footprint of the existing residence, or 331.25 square feet.

To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 567 0049
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—1933 Bulls Sawmill Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 2, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0187-SPHA
Property Location: Southeast side of Bulls Sawmill Road, 375 feet southwest of Pen Delle Court
Legal Owners: Elizabeth Ann Martin, Wayne Allen Thompson
Special Hearing to permit a proposed accessory structure (garage) larger than the existing principal structure (single-family dwelling).
Variance to permit a proposed accessory structure (garage) to have a height of 24 feet in lieu of the maximum height required of 15 feet.
Register for this hearing.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 880 0899
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—1100, 1104, 1110, 1112 and 1116 Beech Drive
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0193-SPHA
Property Location: South side of Beech Drive, northwest of 33 feet to the centerline of Cypress Drive
Legal Owners: Norino Properties, LLC
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Blue Heron Holdings, LLC
Special Hearing to allow business parking (customers and employees in a residential zone).
Variance to allow 98 parking spaces in lieu of the required 139 for an existing restaurant business and for such other and further relief as the nature of this cause may require.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 837 9592
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—8106 Harford Road
Date and Time: Thursday, December 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0152-XA
Property Location: Northwest side of Harford Road, southwest of Dubois Avenue
Legal Owners: Prism Realty Enterprises, LLC
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: DaShawn Bailey
Special Exception to allow the use of a service garage on the property.
Variance to allow two-way traffic in an existing driveway with a width of 15 feet in lieu of the required 20 feet minimum.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 612 0923
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—1321 Seneca Road
Date and Time: Friday, December 4, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0197-A
Property Location: North side of Seneca Road, south of New Section Road
Legal Owners: Eliza Jamison
Variance:

  • To allow a 23-foot side yard setback in lieu of the required 50 feet;
  • Per section 400.1, to allow a pool in the front yard on the waterfront property in lieu of the rear yard;
  • Street Side, per Section 400.3, to allow an accessory structure to be a maximum height of 22 feet in lieu of the permitted 15 feet;
  • Per section 400.1.d(2)(A) of the ZCPM, to allow an accessory building to be located 32.5 feet from the street centerline in lieu of the minimum required 75 feet from the street centerline for a double frontage lot.

To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 513 2696
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—9504, 9506-9544 Philadelphia Road
Date and Time: Friday, December 4, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0200-SPHA
Property Location: Northwest corner of Philadelphia Road and Middle River Road
Legal Owners: Rossville LLC
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Tractor Supply Company
Special Hearing to approve the sale of utility trailers and trailer supplies in the Business Local zone.
Variance:

  • To allow a total of 383 off-street parking spaces in lieu of the required 567 parking spaces;
  • From Section 450.4, Attachment 1.7(B) of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR), to allow two freestanding joint identification signs on one road frontage (Philadelphia Road) in lieu of the five permitted freestanding joint identification signs (one for each of the five road frontages: Philadelphia Road, King Avenue, Princess Drive, King Arthur Circle and King Charles Circle) (Signs I.D #, I.D #20);
  • From Section 450.4, Attachment 1.7(B) of the BCZR, to allow freestanding joint identification signs with letter height for tenant names a minimum of three inches in height in lieu of the required eight inches (Signs I.D. #1, I.D #2);
  • From Section 450.4, Attachment 1.5(D) of the BCZR, to allow a tenant in a multi-tenant building to have two wall-mounted enterprise signs on a facade with a separate exterior customer entrance in lieu of the one sign permitted (Signs A1 and A2, C1, and C2.)

To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 548 6256
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.