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February 1, 2021 – Council District 7

  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Planning Board Capital Improvement Program Meetings
  4. Design Review Panel Meeting
  5. Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
  6. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
  7. Wise Avenue Drawbridge
  8. Gray Manor Sewer Shed Structural Rehabilitation
  9. Dundalk Avenue Streetscape Improvements
  10. Blenhurst Pumping Station
  11. Administrative Variances
  12. Development Meetings
  13. 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, February 4, at 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 18, 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, February 4, at 5:30 p.m.—Capital Improvement Program presentations will be delivered by the Department of Education and the Community College of Baltimore County.
  • Thursday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m.—Staff recommendations pertaining to the Capital Improvement Program

Alternative meeting dates have been tentatively scheduled as follows:

  • Tuesday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting
  • Tuesday, February 9, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting
  • Tuesday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m.—Tentative alternative date for a Capital Improvement Program meeting

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.

Design Review Panel Meeting

The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 10, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel 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 by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting

The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board 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 Megan Benjamin or Joe Wiley by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, February 11, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission 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 by phone at 410-887-3495 or by email at histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Wise Avenue Drawbridge

Repairs to the Wise Avenue Drawbridge (Bridge B-0079) over Bear Creek began in December when County contractors inspected the structure during the week of December 21. The bridge was closed on January 11 and will remain closed through part of the month of February.

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 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 and Transportation has been renovating the Blenhurst Sewage Pumping Station at 8345 Bletzer Road. The project is 94 percent complete and 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.

Development Review Committee—Don Albright
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 9, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 6 Homberg Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 020921-LLA
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00010
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106 to adjust the lot lines between tax parcels 1505740010 and 1519610020.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Review Committee—Sparrows Point Cellular Tower
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 9, 2 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: Riverside Drive
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 020921D
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00014
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) for a minor commercial structure (telecommunication facility).
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 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.

There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 7.