March 15, 2021 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Gray Manor Sewershed 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, April 1, 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.
Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
Baltimore County contractors began an extensive rehabilitation of the Gray Manor Sewershed 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 has begun upgrading the existing streetscape on Dundalk Avenue. The project will include ADA ramps and thermoplastic crosswalks, and 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 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—Chesapeake Terrace Section B
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: 2419 Ketchum Avenue
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 032321-LLA3
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00043
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106 to allow a lot line adjustment between tax parcels 1519074742, 1519074741 and 1519074740.
Information: Contact Lloyd T. Moxley at lmoxley@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.
Development Review Committee—Retail, Restaurant Building
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Property Location: Bethlehem Boulevard
Meeting Location: Webex—County Office Building, Room 123, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
DRC Number: 032321B
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00045
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) to allow a retail or restaurant building.
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.
Zoning Hearings—502-504 Fairview Avenue
Date and Time: Monday, March 22, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0007-A
Property Location: South side of Fairview Avenue, 195 feet southeast from its intersection with Eastern Avenue
Legal Owners: Gallery Church of Baltimore, Inc.
Variance:
- To permit a front yard setback for an existing residence of 21 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet (504 Fairview Avenue);
- Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 1B01.2.C.1.b, to permit a side building to building setback for an existing residence of 17 feet in lieu of the otherwise required 20 feet (setback between 504 Fairview Avenue and 506 Fairview Avenue);
- BCZR 309.6.A.1, to permit zero parking spaces in lieu of the otherwise required two spaces to support an existing dwelling (504 Fairview Avenue);
- BCZR 1B01.1.C.3.(3), to allow a zero-foot Residential Transition Area buffer in lieu of the otherwise required 50 feet;
- BCZR 1B01.1.B.e.(5), to allow the zero-foot setback for the existing building and parking lot in lieu of the required 75 feet;
- BCZR 1B01.1.B.e.(5), to allow the zero-foot buffer for the existing building and parking lot in lieu of the otherwise required 50 feet;
- BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a; to permit the existing building's front yard setback of 15 feet in lieu of the otherwise required 40 feet;
- BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a., to permit an interior side yard setback of 17 feet in lieu of the otherwise required 20-foot setbacks between lots 2 and 3;
- BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a., to permit an interior side yard setback of 12 feet in lieu of the otherwise required 20-foot setback between lots 1 and 2.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 707 1728.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—639 Rockaway Beach Road
Date and Time: Monday, March 29, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2020-0250-A
Property Location: South side of Rockaway Beach Road, east of the centerline of Turkey Point Road
Legal Owners: Joseph and Theresa Carter
Variance to allow a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the minimum required 70 feet and to allow a sum of side yard widths of 20 feet in lieu of the 25-foot minimum.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 160 675 9948.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.