January 15, 2021 – Council District 6
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
- Belair Road Water Line Replacement
- Hyde Park Pumping Station
- Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
- Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
- Four Miles of New Water Line for Parkville
- Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
- Mohrs Lane Bridge
- 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 6
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, January 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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, January 21, at 4 p.m.—At 4 p.m., the County Executive will present the Capital Improvement Program. At 5:30 p.m., a Capital Improvement Program Presentation will be delivered by the Department of Public Works and Transportation.
- Tuesday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, the Office of Information Technology, and the Department of Planning.
- Thursday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Office of Budget and Finance, and Property Management.
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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@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 early this year. (The Notice to Proceed to the contractor was issued in December, but ground breaking will depend on the weather.) 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 2020 and is 87 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 36 percent finished.
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 were expected to be finished during the summer. The project will 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 85 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.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at 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—11504 Jerome Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 19, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 11504 Jerome Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 011921-LLA
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00001
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(viii), to allow a lot line adjustment for the properties located at 11504 Jerome Avenue and 5740 Allender Road.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Parkville Dentistry
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 19, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 9010 Harford Road
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 011921A
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00003
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi), a limited exemption to allow a 1,335-square-foot addition.
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—6603 and 6605 Pimlico Road
Date and Time: Monday, January 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Case Number: 2020-0132-SPHA
Property Location: North of Farringdon Road, east side of Pimlico Road
Legal Owners: Bruce and Freda Goldman
Special Hearing:
- A site plan for a new building of religious worship (synagogue) in accordance with the requirements of Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 1B01.1.B.1.g(6), including a finding that the restrictions contained in through (e) do not apply to the proposed project, specifically in this instance;
- In the alternative to Special Hearing Request Number 1, a modification of the Residential Transition Area (RTA) under BCZR 1B.01.1.B.1.c(2), to approve, as shown on the Plan to Accompany Petition for Zoning Hearing;
- A new building of religious worship (synagogue) with the proposed parking lot, storm water management areas, and building within the 50-foot RTA Buffer required by BCZR 1B.01.1.B.1.e(3);
- The proposed parking lot and storm water management areas within the 75-foot RTA setback required by BCZR 1B.01.1.B.1.e(5);
- The proposed synagogue building with a height in excess of 35 feet within the 100-foot RTA setback required by BCZR 1B.01.1.B.1.e(5);
- A modified parking plan under BCZR 409.12.B containing 24 parking spaces as shown on the plan to Accompany Petition for Zoning Hearing to serve the proposed use on the property which would otherwise require 56 parking spaces;
- Such further and other relief as the nature of this case may require.
Variance:
- From BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.e.3, to permit an RTA Buffer of zero feet in lieu of the 50 feet required;
- BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.e.5, to permit an RTA setback of 10 feet for the proposed parking lot in lieu of 75 feet otherwise required, as shown on the Plan to Accompany Petition for Zoning Hearing;
- BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.e.5, to permit an RTA setback of 13 feet for the proposed storm water management areas in lieu of 75 feet otherwise required, as shown on the Plan to Accompany Petition for Zoning Hearing;
- BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.e.5, to permit an RTA setback of 20 feet for the proposed synagogue building with a height in excess of 35 feet (permitted by right) in lieu of 100 feet otherwise required, as shown on the Plan to Accompany Petition for Zoning Hearing, or such lesser relief as may be determined by the Administrative Law Judge;
- In the alternative to Special Hearing Request Number 3, a Variance from BCZR 409.6 to permit 24 parking spaces in lieu of 56 required.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 472 8324
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—Kenwood Avenue
Date and Time: Thursday, January 28, 10 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2020-0210-A
Property Location: Lots 12 and 13 of Kenwood Avenue, northwest to Buehler Avenue
Legal Owners: Elder Charles Weathers
Variance to allow a front yard depth of 22 feet, which is less than the average depth of the front yards of all lots within 100 feet on each side (38 feet to the south and 33 to the north for an average of 35.5 feet) in lieu of the required 35.5-foot front yard average.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 982 7037
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.