January 15, 2021 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
- Wise Avenue Drawbridge
- Gray Manor Sewer Shed Structural Rehabilitation
- Dundalk Avenue Streetscape Improvements
- 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, January 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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, January 21, at 4 p.m.—At 4 p.m., the County Executive will present the Capital Improvement Program. At 5:30 p.m., a Capital Improvement Program Presentation will be delivered by the Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation.
- Tuesday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, the Office of Information Technology, and the Department of Planning.
- Thursday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program Presentations will be delivered by the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Office of Budget and Finance, and Property Management.
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 Chris Davis by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at cdavis1@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Wise Avenue Drawbridge
The Wise Avenue Drawbridge (Bridge B-0079) over Bear Creek is scheduled for repairs. In December, County contractors inspected the structure during the week of December 21, raising and lowering the drawbridge for close examination. The bridge will be closed in January for two weeks (January 11 to 22) to complete the work. The repairs are expected to reduce bridge noise, say engineers.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Sewer Shed Structural Rehabilitation
Baltimore County contractors began an extensive rehabilitation of the Gray Manor Sewer Shed in mid-December. Crews will reline 37,369 feet of eight-inch and 36-inch sewer pipe in a project that is anticipated to take more than a year to complete. Preliminary site work began in late December.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Dundalk Avenue Streetscape Improvements
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation has begun upgrading the existing streetscape on Dundalk Avenue. The project will include ADA ramps and thermoplastic crosswalks. The revitalized avenue is expected to cost $600,000. Work will be completed in the spring.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Blenhurst Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Transportation has been renovating the Blenhurst Sewage Pumping Station at 8345 Bletzer Road. The project, which is 94 percent complete, will cost $2,633,500.
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—1639 Hopewell Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, January 25, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0236-A
Property Location: Southeast side of Hopewell Avenue, northeast of Oakhurst Avenue
Legal Owners: Toro Services, LLC
Variance to permit a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the minimum required 100 feet and side yard setbacks of 10 feet and 20 feet with a sum of 20 feet, in lieu of the minimum required 15 feet with a minimum sum of 40 feet, respectively.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 180 530 8239
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.