October 15, 2021 – Council District 6
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Bird River Channel Improvements
- Water Main at Seneca Point
- 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:
- Thursday, October 21, at 4:30 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.
Bird River Channel Improvements
Baltimore County plans to begin dredging parts of Bird River this fall in an area between Iron Point on the east and Light Woods Creek on the west. The County’s contractor will dredge 4,008 cubic yards of material from the river over the course of two seasons. The project is estimated to cost $830,000.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Water Main at Seneca Point
Baltimore County plans to install 1,600 feet of 12-inch diameter water main at Seneca Point along Red Rose Farm Road and Bogart Road. The project will cost $647,777. It will take six months to complete and will begin at the end of the current year or in the spring of 2022, depending upon the availability of material.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
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 62 percent complete. The project consists of more than 11,000 feet of new pipe and 28 manholes. Crews will work on the following streets: Taylor Avenue, Wendover Avenue, Birmingham Avenue, Aiken Avenue, Oakleigh Road, Darlington Drive and Queen Anne Drive.
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 20 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 25 percent complete.
Information: Email 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 65 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's limits.
Information: Email 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: Email 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 95 percent finished.
Information: Email 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: Email 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: 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: 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.
Development Review Committee—7-Eleven Nottingham
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 19, 1 to 2 p.m.
Property Location: 7407 Belair Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 101921C
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00137
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(b)(8) for a minor development not to exceed three lots.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Plan Hearing—Eichberg Property
Date and Time: Thursday, October 28, 10 to 11 a.m.
Property Location: 503 Middle River Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 15-0874
Tracking Number: MAJ-2020-00002
Proposal: Ten townhomes.
Webex Virtual Hearing: To speak during the hearing you must register at least two business days in advance by completing the online request form. You can join the meeting online or by phone. Call 1-415-655-0001; Access Code 2301 720 6034.
For further information, please call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.
Information: Contact Patrick B Williams at pbwilliams@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—6315 Kenwood Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, October 18, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0225-A
Property Location: Southside of Weyburn Road, 220 feet southwest of Kenwood Avenue
Legal Owners: McDonald's Corporation
Contract Purchaser or Lessee: McDonald's USA, LLC
Variance to allow 70 parking spaces in lieu of the required 89.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2310 855 3280.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—915 Frog Mortar Road
Date and Time: Thursday, October 21, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0218-A
Property Location: East side of Frog Mortar Road, 342 feet south of Revolea Beach Road
Legal Owners: Robert Andryszak
Variance to approve an eight-foot side yard setback in lieu of the minimum required 10 feet and with a sum of 20 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet total.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2314 217 6611.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—Philadelphia Road
Date and Time: Friday, October 22, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2021-0231-SPHA
Property Location: South side of Philadelphia Road, 145 feet northeast of Jones Road
Legal Owners: Canyon Capital, LLC
Special Hearing to permit the alteration of the minimum lot size requirement for a single-family dwelling as shown on the site plan and for such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge.
Variance:
- To permit a single-family dwelling on a lot having a lot size of one acre in lieu of the required 1.5 acres;
- To permit a dwelling front yard setback of 130 feet in lieu of the required 150 feet, and 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: 2300 999 3084.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.