November 15, 2022 - Council District 4
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Middle River Recreation Activity Center Groundbreaking
- Oregon Ridge Regional Park Master Plan Public Meetings
- Essex Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings
- Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
- Reisterstown Road Water Main Project
- Development Meetings and Zoning Hearings
EPS VARIANCES
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 4
PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, November 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: Call Taylor Bensley at 410-887-3480 or email tbensley@baltimorecountymd.gov.
MIDDLE RIVER RECREATION ACTIVITY CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a groundbreaking on Thursday, November 17, at 10 a.m. at Glenmar Elementary School, 9700 Community Drive, Middle River, Maryland 21220, to celebrate the second new Recreation Activity Center “RAC” in Baltimore County. Special guests include County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and Roslyn Johnson, Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks.
OREGON RIDGE REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host public meetings as follows:
- Wednesday, November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., virtual meeting through Webex
- To join the November 16 meeting by phone, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2304 272 6583. Meeting password: f3kPZgpni53.
Join the meeting online.
- To join the November 16 meeting by phone, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2304 272 6583. Meeting password: f3kPZgpni53.
The meetings will present the concept plan, which will shape the future of Oregon Ridge Regional Park. Participants will have the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. In order to improve the park's features and ensure that Oregon Ridge continues to serve residents, the department initiated a master planning process, led by Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects. The master plan provides an assessment of current conditions and guidance for park improvements over the next two decades.
Information: Browse the Oregon Ridge Park Master Plan webpage or email oregonridgemasterplan@baltimorecountymd.gov.
ESSEX SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WORKGROUP MEETINGS
Essex’s Sustainable Community Workgroup will be meeting as follows:
- Tuesday, November 15, at 6 p.m., Topics: Economy and Quality of Life
Join the meetings virtually through Webex. Workgroup members will be brainstorming these two topics as it relates to the Sustainable Community Action Plan for Essex. Community members are able to join to view and participate via the chat box.
Information: Browse the Sustainable Community Renewals website or email the Department of Planning at suscommessex@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.
REISTERSTOWN ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT
Baltimore County has begun a major water main project, replacing 16,000 feet of line in Reisterstown Road between Pleasant Hill Road and Stocksdale Avenue. The three miles of new 16- and 20-inch diameter line is 46 percent complete and is scheduled to be finished in the spring of 2024.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AND ZONING HEARINGS
Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review, Development Review Committee and Hearing Officers Hearings.
Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances and other issues before the Office of Administrative Hearings of Baltimore County.
These meetings are virtual through Webex.
Please check the Development, Zoning Hearings and Meetings Calendar for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas and any last-minute schedule changes.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391 or email paizoning@baltimorecountymd.gov. You may also contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.