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June 15, 2021 – Council District 6

  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
  4. Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
  5. Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
  6. Belair Road Water Line Replacement
  7. Hyde Park Pumping Station
  8. Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
  9. Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
  10. Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
  11. Mohrs Lane Bridge
  12. Administrative Variances
  13. Development Meetings
  14. 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, June 17, at 4:45 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.

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.

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. 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.

Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation

Baltimore County is investing $4.4 million into structurally rehabilitating sewer lines in the Essex area of Eastern Boulevard, Mace Avenue and Riverside Drive. The County’s contractor will line almost 15 miles of sewer pipe (eight-, 12-, 15- and 18-inch diameter conduits) during the next year. The project is about 10 percent complete.

Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@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, which is 30 percent complete, is expected to be finished in early 2022. The old 12-inch cast-iron line, which dates back to 1923, was prone to breaking. It will be replaced with a 24-inch diameter line that should improve reliability, system hydraulics and fire protection along the Belair Road corridor. 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 this year. Work began in January 2020 and is 97 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 2020 and is 87 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 of 2020. The project will cost $2,137,554 and is 95 percent complete.

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

Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station

Baltimore County is renovating the Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station at 12901 Princeton Road in Chase. Work on the $3.3 million project, which is 96 percent complete, began in July 2018.

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.

There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 6.

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—1951-1955 East Joppa Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 15, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0047-SPHA
Property Location: Southeast corner of East Joppa Road and Perring Parkway
Legal Owners: Pennsylvania Shopping Center Associates Ltd. Partnership
Special Hearing to amend the order and site plan approved in Zoning Case 2003-0573-SPHA.
Variance to allow 1,640 total off-street parking spaces in lieu of the required 2,203 parking spaces.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 567 5811.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—1005 Sayward Avenue
Date and Time: Sunday, June 20, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0134-A
Property Location: Southeast corner of Sayward Drive and Collinsdale Road
Legal Owners: Audrey Smith
Variance to expand an existing assisted living facility from seven to nine beds that is located within 300 feet from a principal arterial street in lieu of the required zero feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 896 2860.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—105 Carroll Island Road
Date and Time: Monday, June 28, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0126-SPH
Property Location: North side of Carroll Island Road, west side of Bowley's Quarters Road
Legal Owners: CGS Development, LLC
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Carroll Island Realty, LLC
Special Hearing for the retail sale of bake goods (Dunkin Donut store), pursuant to Section 229.4.A.1 of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations, with a drive-through lane.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 503 5034.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.