May 15, 2022 - Council District 2

1. EPS Variances
2. Planning Board Meetings
3. Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
4. Alley Construction Coming
5. Pedestrian Study for Pikesville
6. Water Line Construction on Falls Road
7. Development Meetings
8. 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 2

PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS

The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:

• Thursday, June 2, 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 Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@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.

ALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMING

During the first week of March, Baltimore County began constructing three alleys in Pikesville for residents on Colonial Road, Howard Avenue and Salem Court. Colonial Road has been completed. The total construction project (which will be 2,840 feet long and will cost $293,074) is now about 75 percent complete. All three alleys should be finished by the summer. During alley construction, residents will be notified about temporary changes to trash and recycling collection.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

PEDESTRIAN STUDY FOR PIKESVILLE

The Pikesville Pedestrian Study has been completed. The study assesses pedestrian conditions and develops designs to accommodate walkers, drivers and cyclists. Recommendations have been categorized into short-, medium- and long-term solutions. They are being reviewed to determine feasibility of costs and implementation. The Department of Public Works and Transportation expects to implement this summer some short-term recommendations suggested from the Pedestrian Study.

Information: Questions should be directed to the Division of Construction Contracts, Department of Public Works and Transportation at 410-887-3531.

WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION ON FALLS ROAD

The Department of Public Works and Transportation is replacing more than 11,000 feet of water line on Falls Road between the Baltimore City line and Brightfield Road near Interstate 695. The project, which will cost approximately $10,500,000, is about two percent complete. The entire project will require approximately two years to complete. The replacement of the line—sections of which are more than 90 years old—will improve the reliability of the system. Much of the construction will be done between 9 a.m. and 5 a.m., and ingress and egress will be coordinated with (and provided for) all property owners. Falls Road will not be closed during construction, but there will be some lane closures during the day to accommodate construction schedules. Falls Road carries about 18,000 cars daily. There will be traffic delays.

Information: Questions should be directed to the Division of Construction Contracts at 410-887-3531.

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 subject to change.

Information: Call 410-887-3321.

Development Plan Conference—Chase Bank at Woodholme Avenue Planned Unit Development
Property Location: 1810 Reisterstown Road
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 18, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 03-0526
Tracking Number: PUD-2021-00001
Proposal: Full-service bank on two acres of Density-Residential-1-zoned property.
Webex Virtual Meeting: This meeting is to view and hear agency reviewing comments for the submitted unapproved development plan. No public input is permitted at this meeting. 
Information: Contact Jerry S. Chen at jchen@baltimorecountymd.gov or at 410-887-3321. 

Development Review Committee—Green Spring Valley Country Club and Golf Course Halfway House
Property Location: 109 Garrison Forest Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 24, 1 to 2 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
DRC Number: 052422A
Tracking Number: DRC-2022-00046
Request: The request is pursuant to Baltimore County Code, Section 32-4-106(a)(1)(vi) to construct a minor commercial structure.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3321.
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 of Baltimore County. These hearings are up-to-date as of the publication of this newsletter and subject to change.

There are no Zoning Hearings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Zoning Calendar for changes in District 2.