August 15, 2021 – Council District 6
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Essex Farmers’ Market
- Parkville: East Branch Herring Run Relief Sewer
- Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
- Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
- Belair Road Water Line Replacement
- Hyde Park Pumping Station
- Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
- Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
- Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
- Mohrs Lane Bridge
- 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:
- No meetings scheduled for August.
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.
Over the summer months, Department of Planning staff will be meeting with communities to inform them about the plan and ask for input about how they see their community, and the County, growing in the next 10 years. Please be sure to check the calendar on the Master Plan website to check for meetings in your area.
Information: Browse the Master Plan 2030 website or contact the Department of Planning at masterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Essex Farmers’ Market
Join the Eastern Baltimore County Task Force and Baltimore County at the new Farmers' Market in the heart of Essex on Fridays through October 15, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the parking lot behind 501-515 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, Maryland 21221. Purchase locally grown and produced products, and improve our local economy by supporting our farmers and other local vendors.
Information: Browse the Essex Farmers' Market website or contact Mark Landolina at 410-887-3480.
Parkville: East Branch Herring Run Relief Sewer
The Herring Run Relief Sewer, begun in February 2020, will take two years to complete. It’s now 40 percent complete. The project consists of more than 11,000 feet of new pipe and 28 manholes. Work will be done on Taylor Avenue, Wendover Avenue, Birmingham Avenue, Aiken Avenue, Oakleigh Road, Darlington Drive and Queen Anne Drive.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at 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 five 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.
Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
Baltimore County is investing $4.4 million into structurally rehabilitating sewer lines in Essex in the 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 20 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 45 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 92 percent finished.
Information: Contact the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
Upgrades to the Bauernschmidt Manor 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.
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—8905 Harford Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 17, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 8905 Harford Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 081721D
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00116
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(8), a minor development that does not exceed 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 the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or call Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—3912 Briar Point Road
Date and Time: Monday, August 16, 1 to 2 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0168-SPH
Meeting Location: North side of Briar Point Road, 355 feet northeast of Miami Beach Road
Legal Owners: Al Czervik, LLC
Special Hearing:
- To approve a proposed single-family dwelling with a lot area of .994 acres in lieu of the minimum required 1.5 acres;
- To approve a proposed single-family dwelling with a lot line setback as close as eight feet in lieu of the minimum required 50 feet.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 735 1845.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—2000 Leland Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, August 23, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0182-XA
Property Location: North side of Leland Avenue, 400 feet east of Evergreen Street
Legal Owners: Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc.
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: Keith Johnson
Special Exception:
- To permit a service garage, as such use will serve primarily the industrial uses and related activities in the surrounding industrial area;
- For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
Variance:
- To permit a nonresidential building with a rear yard setback of 25 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet;
- For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 085 3796.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—1118 Burke Road
Date and Time: Monday, August 30, 10 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0205-A
Property Location: Property located on the east side of Burke Road, 590 feet north of Cold Spring Road
Legal Owners: Andrew Schreiber
Variance:
- To allow a dwelling addition on the right side of the house with a minimum side yard setback of seven feet in lieu of the required 50 feet;
- To allow a proposed open deck with a side yard setback of four feet in lieu of the required 37.5 feet;
- and to permit a building with a 25 percent lot coverage in lieu of the 15 percent maximum lot coverage.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 884 9385.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.