June 1, 2021 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
- 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, June 3, at 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 17, 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 Myles Muehlberger by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at mmuehlberger@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, June 9, 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, June 10, 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.
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.
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. The project is 25 percent complete.
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—Project Pretzel (TPA)
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 1, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Property Location: 0 Tradepoint Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 060121C
Tracking Number: DRC-2021-00080
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) for the construction of a minor commercial structure.
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—2817 Sparrows Point Road
Date and Time: Monday, June 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2021-0104-A
Property Location: Southern corner of the intersection of Sparrows Point Road and Orth Road
Legal Owners: Emmanuel and Lauren Holmes
Variance to allow a side street setback of 15 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet (street corner side yard) and a front yard setback of eight feet in lieu of the required 14-foot average front street setback.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 258 4747.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.
Zoning Hearings—2907 Dunleer Road
Date and Time: Thursday, June 10
Case Number: 2021-0105-SPHXA
Property Location: Northeast of Mornington Road on the east side of Dunleer Road
Legal Owners: St. Rita's Roman Catholic Congregation, Inc.
Special Hearing to confirm that the proposed building addition is outside the RTA and RTA regulations do not apply to the proposed addition, existing building or modified parking on the site. In the alternative to grant an exception to the RTA to the proposed new uses and improvements pursuant to BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.g.(9). To permit the existing rectory within the RTA buffer and setback as a non-conforming use. Parking Determination:(Lot No.2) Request for a determination that the proposed joint use parking is sufficient for the proposed Community Care Center pursuant to BCZR 409.6.A. Parking Determination (Lot 1) Request for a determination that the non-conforming joint use parking is adequate for the existing church and rectory. Rooming or Boarding House: As an alternative to the special exception sought for a Community Care Center for a rooming and boarding house in an individual building for up to 15 units with kitchens facility pursuant to BCZR 408B.1.A. Additional relief: For such other and further relief as the nature of the development may require.
Special Exception To allow the use of a Community Care Center in a D.R. 5.5 Zone pursuant to BCZR 1B01.1.C.5 or alternatively. To approve a rooming and boarding house with a community building used for civic, social and educational use pursuant to BCZR 1B01.1.C.4
Variance ot No 1: Church and Rectory: From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a front yard setback of 19' for the Church in lieu of the required 40'. From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a street corner side yard setback of 20' for the Church in lieu of the required 35'. From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a front yard setback of 38' for the Rectory in lieu of the required 40'. From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a street corner side yard setback of 27' in lieu of the required 35'. From BCZR 409.6.A.4 To permit 39 joint use parking spaces for a 250 seat place of worship and a rectory in lieu of the required 63 spaces. From BCZR 409.6.A.4 for a parking setback of 0' from the right of way line in lieu of the required 10'. From BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.c To allow reconfigured parking within the RTA buffer and setback. Lot No. 2: Community Care Center: From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a front yard setback from Dunglow Road of 2' in lieu of the required 40'. From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a street corner side yard setback of 19' in lieu of the required 35'. From BCZR 1B01.2.C.1.a To permit a rear yard setback from Dunleer Road of 28' in lieu of the required 30'. From BCZR 409.8.A.4 For a parking setback of 0' from right of way line in lieu of the required 10'. From BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.c To allow reconfigured parking within the RTA buffer and setback. From BCZR 1B01.1.B.1.c To allow repurposed hall and school buildings within the RTA, buffer and setback.
To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 568 5803.
Information: Contact the Zoning Office at 410-887-3391.