April 1, 2022 - Council District 5

April 1, 2022
  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Design Review Panel Meeting
  4. Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
  5. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
  6. Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
  7. Groundbreaking for Baltimore County’s First Destination Playground
  8. Tennis and Pickleball Court Modifications Public Input Meeting
  9. Ribbon Cutting for Boat Launch Pier and Deck at Loch Raven Fishing Center
  10. Essex Eastern Boulevard Commercial Revitalization Technical Assistance Panel
  11. Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
  12. Water Project to Begin in Perry Hall
  13. Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
  14. Joppa Road Bridge Closure
  15. Towson Improvements
  16. Development Meetings
  17. 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 5

PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS

The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:

  • Thursday, April 7, at 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 21, 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.

DESIGN REVIEW PANEL MEETING

The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 13, 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, April 13, 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 Land Preservation by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING

The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, April 14, 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 Historic Preservation by phone at 410-887-3495 or by email at histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD MEETING

The Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Recreation Center, 4021 North Point Boulevard, Dundalk, Maryland 21222. Please check the Board of Recreation and Parks page for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.

Information: Contact Lisa Winters by phone at 410-887-3810 or by email at lwinters@baltimorecountymd.gov.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY’S FIRST DESTINATION PLAYGROUND

Join us for a groundbreaking for Baltimore County’s first Destination Playground, in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, at Northwest Regional Park. This event will take place on Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. with special guests County Executive Johnny Olszewski, County Council Chair Julian Jones, Roslyn Johnson, Director, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Heather Darney, Vice President of Community Relations, Baltimore Ravens. Please use the Lyons Mill Road entrance.

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT MODIFICATIONS PUBLIC INPUT MEETING

The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. to gather public input regarding tennis and pickleball courts. There will be a short presentation by the department followed by time for questions and comments from the public.

To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2321 363 3473. Meeting password: 34bAhwGgFA9.
Join the meeting online.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.

RIBBON CUTTING FOR BOAT LAUNCH PIER AND DECK AT LOCH RAVEN FISHING CENTER

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loch Raven Fishing Center. In time for the 2022 boating season, Baltimore County has completed the replacement of the boat launch pier and deck. Repairs were also made to the rental boat pier and existing paths. These improvements allow the public to further enjoy Loch Raven Reservoir. This event will take place on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m., with special guests County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman Wade Kach, and Roslyn Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks. 

Loch Raven Fishing Center is located at 12101 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.

ESSEX EASTERN BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PANEL

The Eastern Baltimore County Task Force is working with Baltimore County and the State of Maryland to help revitalize the Essex Commercial District. The Task Force has engaged the Urban Land Institute to host a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) from April 4 to 6 that will develop creative, actionable solutions to complex structural and economic development challenges in Essex.

Community members and business owners are encouraged to get involved. Visit the Essex TAP website to provide feedback and view the full schedule of events.

Information: Contact Mark Landolina by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at mlandolina@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.

WATER PROJECT TO BEGIN IN PERRY HALL

Baltimore County is replacing 4,000 feet of water line in parts of Seven Courts Drive, Proctor Lane and Gunview Road. Work began in late February and is about 10 percent complete. Contractors will replace four- and 24-inch diameter prestressed concrete pipe with ductile-iron pipe in a project that is anticipated to take between three and six months to complete. The project will cost $1.5 million. As the work progresses, residents will be kept informed by the contractor regarding temporary water shutoffs and parking changes needed to facilitate progress. Driving lanes disturbed by construction will be resurfaced upon completion of the project.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

SEWER RELINING PROJECT IN CARNEY, PERRY HALL AND TOWSON

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) began an extensive sewer relining project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson in May. It’s 55 percent complete. More than 12 miles of sanitary sewer pipe will be relined during the next year and a half. The project will cost about $5.8 million. Most of the work will be below ground with minimal impact to communities. However, with any project of this scale, there may be some traffic or parking issues, and occasional chemical odors. DPWT staff will issue periodic updates.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

TOWSON IMPROVEMENTS

In cooperation with the Towson Row development, the Department of Public Works and Transportation is improving sidewalks on Chesapeake Avenue between Washington Avenue and York Road. The majority of construction on the north and south sides is complete. The remaining work includes the first block off of Washington Avenue on the north side. Sidewalk construction will be completed in the summer.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

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 Hearing—Villas At Woodbrook
Date and Time: Friday, April 1, 10 a.m to Noon
Property Location: 6806 Bellona Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 09-0871
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00007
Proposal: Proposed 30 single-family semi-detached homes.
This meeting is to view and hear agency reviewing comments for the submitted unapproved development plan. 
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2311 562 0101.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3321.

Development Plan Hearing—Villas At Woodbrook (Continuance If Needed)
Date and Time: Thursday, April 14, 10 a.m to Noon
Property Location: 6806 Bellona Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
PAI Number: 09-0871
Tracking Number: MAJ-2021-00007
Proposal: Proposed 30 single-family semi-detached homes.
This meeting is to view and hear agency reviewing comments for the submitted unapproved development plan. 
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2319 420 3270.
Join the meeting online.
Information: Contact Patrick B. Williams at pbwilliams@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 are subject to change.

Information: Call 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearing—6336 York Road
Date and Time: Monday, April 4, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 022-0006-SPHA
Location: West side of York Road, 100 feet north of the intersection of York Road and Schwartz Avenue
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owners: Wyaness Associates c/o Kimco Realty Corp
Special Hearing to amend the prior approvals and the development plans associated therewith, as noted in the Zoning History on the attached plan.
Variance to permit 392 off-street parking spaces in lieu of the required 427 spaces when individual uses within a shopping center are calculated separately. Although 525 parking spaces are required, the prior variance relief granted in Case Number 93-198-SPHA provided a variance of 98 parking spaces.
You may join the meeting online or by phone. To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2310 825 1626.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.

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