April 15, 2022 – Council District 6
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Ribbon Cutting for Boat Launch Pier and Deck at Loch Raven Fishing Center
- 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 through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, April 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Ribbon Cutting for Boat Launch Pier and Deck at Loch Raven Fishing Center
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loch Raven Fishing Center. In time for the 2022 boating season, Baltimore County has completed the replacement of the boat launch pier and deck. Repairs were also made to the rental boat pier and existing paths. These improvements allow the public to further enjoy Loch Raven Reservoir. This event will take place on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m., with special guests County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman Wade Kach, and Roslyn Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks.
Loch Raven Fishing Center is located at 12101 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
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
On October 18, Baltimore County began dredging parts of Bird River 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. An estimated 50 percent of the task has been completed. Work will be on shutdown from March until the fall in compliance with environmental regulations governing fish spawning. 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 in the spring, 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 and will cost $16,177,000. It’s 87 percent complete. The project, which involves three tunnels, 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 55 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 65 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 90 percent complete, is expected to be finished early this year. 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. Paving is in the planning stage. 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 should be finished early 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 98 percent finished. Inspectors are working on the punch list.
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, but were delayed due to supply problems caused by COVID-19. The project will cost $2,137,554 and is currently in the final completion stage.
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—211 Ballard Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 19, 1 to 2 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Property Location: 209 Ballard Avenue
DRC Number: 041922E
Tracking Number: DRC–2022–00035
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code (BCC) Section 32-4-106 (b)(5) for the subdivision of land into three or fewer lots.
Information: Contact Lloyd 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 —1115 Cold Spring Road
Date and Time: Monday, April 18, 11 a.m. to Noon
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Case Number: 2022-0027-SPHA
Location: South side of Cold Spring Road, 92 feet south of Burke Road, 15th Election District
Legal Owners: Lawrence and Victoria Kelly
Special Hearing to approve a nonconforming lot and improvements thereon; for such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County. Variance to approve a side yard setback of as little as 8.8 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet for such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for Baltimore County.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code 230 089 65091.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—3033 California Avenue
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 19, 11 a.m. to Noon
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Case Number: 2022-0026-SPHA
Location: Southwest side of California Avenue, southeast of Balder Avenue, 14th Election District
Legal Owners: Boyko Tachkov, Marin Eftimor
Special Hearing to determine whether or not the Zoning Commissioner should approve the non-conforming use of the existing dwelling and garage on lots 249 and 250. Variance to permit an existing dwelling with a side yard setback of three feet and a rear yard setback of six feet in lieu of the required 10 feet sides and 30 feet rear.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 230 242 04075.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—4769 Mercantile Road
Date and Time: Monday, April 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Case Number: 2022-0028-X
Location: North side of Mercantile Road, northeast of Cordon Way, 11th Election District
Legal Owners: Mercantile Road, LLC
Special Exception for a commercial recreational facility.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. Toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 231 995 12997.
Join Meeting Online
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.