April 1, 2022 - Council District 6

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. Bird River Channel Improvements
  13. Water Main at Seneca Point
  14. Parkville: East Branch Herring Run Relief Sewer
  15. Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
  16. Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
  17. Belair Road Water Line Replacement
  18. Hyde Park Pumping Station
  19. Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
  20. Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
  21. Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
  22. Mohrs Lane Bridge
  23. Development Meetings
  24. 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 6

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.

BIRD RIVER CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS

On October 18, Baltimore County began dredging parts of Bird River in an area between Iron Point on the east and Light Woods Creek on the west. The County’s contractor will dredge 4,008 cubic yards of material from the river over the course of two seasons. An estimated 50 percent of the task has been completed. Work will be on shutdown from March until the fall in compliance with environmental regulations governing fish spawning. The project is estimated to cost $830,000.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

WATER MAIN AT SENECA POINT

Baltimore County plans to install 1,600 feet of 12-inch diameter water main at Seneca Point along Red Rose Farm Road and Bogart Road. The project will cost $647,777. It will take six months to complete and will begin in the spring, depending upon the availability of material.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

PARKVILLE: EAST BRANCH HERRING RUN RELIEF SEWER

The Herring Run Relief Sewer, begun in February 2020, will take two years to complete and will cost $16,177,000. It’s 87 percent complete. The project, which involves  three tunnels, consists of more than 11,000 feet of new pipe and 28 manholes. Crews will work on the following streets: Taylor Avenue, Wendover Avenue, Birmingham Avenue, Aiken Avenue, Oakleigh Road, Darlington Drive and Queen Anne Drive.

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.

ESSEX STRUCTURAL SEWER REHABILITATION

Baltimore County is investing $4.4 million into structurally rehabilitating sewer lines in Essex in the area of Eastern Boulevard, Mace Avenue and Riverside Drive. The County’s contractor will line almost 15 miles of sewer pipe (eight-, 12-, 15- and 18-inch diameter conduits) during the next year. The project is about 65 percent complete.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

BELAIR ROAD WATER LINE REPLACEMENT

Baltimore County is replacing 5,200 feet of water line on Belair Road between the City line and Fowler Avenue. This $6.5 million project, which is 90 percent complete, is expected to be finished early this year. The old 12-inch cast-iron line, which dates back to 1923, was prone to breaking. It will be replaced with a 24-inch diameter line that should improve reliability, system hydraulics and fire protection along the Belair Road corridor. Paving is in the planning stage. Construction will take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Ingress and egress will be coordinated and provided to all property owners within the project's limits.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

HYDE PARK PUMPING STATION

The Department of Public Works and Transportation is improving the Hyde Park Sewage Pumping Station located near Back River and Muddy Gut. The improvements will cost $2,669,230 and should be finished early this year. Work began in January 2020 and is 97 percent complete.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

BRIEN RUN SEWER REHABILITATION

Public Works is rehabilitating sewer lines in the Brien Run area south of Pulaski Highway. The project, anticipated to cost $7 million, began in March 2020 and is 98 percent finished. Inspectors are working on the punch list.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

BAUERNSCHMIDT MANOR PUMPING STATION

Upgrades to the Bauernschmidt Manor Sewage Pumping Station began in July 2019 and were expected to be finished during the summer of 2020, but were delayed due to supply problems caused by COVID-19. The project will cost $2,137,554 and is currently in the final completion stage.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

HAREWOOD PARK SEWER PUMPING STATION

Baltimore County is renovating the Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station at 12901 Princeton Road in Chase. Work on the $3.3 million project, which is 96 percent complete, began in July 2018.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

MOHRS LANE BRIDGE

The Mohrs Lane Bridge (Bridge B-0143) over the CSX Railroad, north of Pulaski Highway, was closed in 2007 because of structural deterioration. Demolition was completed by CSX in 2011 at no cost to Baltimore County, which assumed ownership and plans to rebuild the span. A new bridge is currently being designed with construction scheduled to begin by 2023. Negotiations with CSX have added to the length of the project. This bridge will be part of the future Campbell Boulevard Corridor.

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.

There are no Development Meetings scheduled at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development Management Calendar for changes in District 6.

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 the Office of Administrative Law Judges at 410-887-3868 or call Zoning Review at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—510 Cole Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 5, 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2022-0003-SPH
Location: Northwest side of Cole Road, west of Edwards Lane
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owners: Elaine Blanche Maxa
Special Hearing to determine whether or not the Administrative Law Judge should approve replacement dwellings on the property.
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: 2306 836 5979.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.

Zoning Hearings—1321 South Seneca Road
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 5, 11 a.m. to Noon
Case Number: 2021-0350-A
Location: Southeast side of South Seneca Road, 495 feet southeast of New Section Road
Meeting Location: Virtual Webex Meeting
Legal Owners: Nickolas and Ethel Bouleoubasis
Variance to allow for a principal building height of 42 feet in lieu of the permitted 35 feet high.
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: 2313 571 1878.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.

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