October 1, 2020 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation Kickoff
- New Water Lines on Eastern Avenue
- Blenhurst Pumping Station
- 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 7
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually as follows:
- Thursday, October 1, at 4:50 p.m.
- Thursday, October 15, at 4 p.m.
Please check the Planning Board Meetings page for a link to the meeting, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Design Review Panel Meeting
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel Meetings page for a link to the meeting, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Jenifer Nugent at 410-887-3480 or jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings page for a link to the meeting, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Taylor Bensley at 410-887-3495 or histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation Kickoff
We want to hear from you! The Department of Planning will officially kick off the Arbutus Sustainable Community designation effort on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m. The public meeting will be held via Webex and will finish at 8 p.m.
The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community designation will aim to outline a five-year plan for targeting state and local resources to promote environmentally, economically and socially responsible growth and development in existing older communities. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability. The proposed Arbutus Sustainable Community boundary will focus on the Arbutus commercial core and its connections to University of Maryland Baltimore County and the surrounding residential community.
The Department of Planning in collaboration with other County agencies will engage and work with the community in gathering input and feedback. The information gathered will provide a framework that will serve as the basis for obtaining the Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation.
For more information, please visit the Arbutus Sustainable Community Designation page.
For any questions, please contact Josephine Selvakumar, Western Sector Planner, by email at jselvakumar@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3480.
New Water Lines on Eastern Avenue
Baltimore County is replacing old cast-iron water lines on Eastern Avenue, which have failed frequently, between the Back River Bridge and Riverside Drive. Work on the new 24-inch mains began in mid-January and is 90 percent complete. The project is expected to be finished this summer at a cost of $3 million.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Blenhurst Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation has been renovating of the Blenhurst Sewage Pumping Station at 8345 Bletzer Road. The project, which is 94 percent complete, will cost $2,633,500 and was expected to be finished by December 2019.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Administrative Variances
Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections. 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.
There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning calendar for changes in District 7.
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 are 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 7.
Zoning Hearings
Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances and other issues before the Office of Administrative Hearings for Baltimore County. These hearings are up to date as of the publication of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Information: Call the Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or call Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—359 Stillwater Road
Date and Time: Thursday, October 1, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0120-A
Property Location: South side of Stillwater Road, northwest of Mace Avenue
Legal Owners: Reggie and Josie Dowell
Variance to allow a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the required 55 feet in a DR 5.5 zone.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 361 2613
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Register for this hearing.