May 1, 2022 - Council District 6

May 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. Informational Meeting: Go Ape USA
  8. Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
  9. Bird River Channel Improvements
  10. Water Main at Seneca Point
  11. Parkville: East Branch Herring Run Relief Sewer
  12. Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
  13. Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
  14. Belair Road Water Line Replacement
  15. Hyde Park Pumping Station
  16. Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
  17. Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
  18. Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
  19. Mohrs Lane Bridge
  20. Development Meetings
  21. 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, May 19, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 12, 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 Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. in the pavilion at Angel Park, 9675 Honeygo Boulevard, Perry Hall, Maryland 21128. This meeting location is dependent upon the weather. If we need to move indoors, the meeting will be held at Honeygo Run Regional Park, 9033 Honeygo Boulevard, Perry Hall, Maryland 21128.

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.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING: GO APE USA

The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. to introduce Go Ape USA and the idea of bringing them into Baltimore County. After a short introduction, Go Ape USA will make a brief presentation describing their company and the exciting activities they provide. There will be opportunity for questions, answers and comments after the presentation.

To call in to the hearing, dial U.S. toll 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2303 861 2807. Meeting password: MhwAnQ2eF86.
Join the meeting online.
For more information, browse the Department of Recreation and Parks page or email recparks@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 is installing 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. It is now about three percent complete.

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 62 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 70 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 95 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 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 in the final completion stage, 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—11543 Philadelphia Road
Case Number: 2022-0051-SPHXA
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Southeast side of Philadelphia Road, southeast of Forge Road
Legal Owners: 19A Newport Drive, LLC
Special Hearing:

  1. For a a waiver pursuant to Baltimore County Zoning Regulations (BCZR) 500.7; parts 123 and 125 of the Baltimore County Building Code; and Sections 32-4-107 (a), 32-4-414, 32-8-201, et seq. and 32-8-301, et seq. of the Baltimore County Code (BCC) to permit a small portion of the parking lot in a riverine floodplain;
  2. A request for a business parking in a residential zone, as provided in BCZR 409.8.B;
  3. A modified parking plan pursuant to BCZR 409.12.B.;
  4. For such other further relief as may be deemed necessary by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for Baltimore County.

Special Exception:

  • For a funeral establishment;
  • For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the ALJ.

Variance:

  1. To permit a distance to street line for a parking space in a surface parking facility for a nonresidential use of 9.83 feet in lieu of the permitted 10 feet;
  2. BCZR 409.8.A.1 (and the Landscape Manual): to permit design, screening and landscaping from a side property line to the driveway of 5.5 feet in lieu of the permitted 10 feet;
  3. BCZR 303.2: to permit a front yard depth of 65.5 feet in lieu of the 90.2 feet average depth of the front yards of the immediately adjoining lots;
  4. BCZR 409.6: to permit 52 off-street parking spaces in lieu of the 53 minimum required parking spaces;
  5. BCZR 1B01.1.B.e: To permit a parking lot with a Residential Transition Area buffer and setback of 15.58 feet in lieu of the required 50 foot buffer and 75 foot setback;
  6. For such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary by the ALJ.

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 016 1426.
Join the meeting online.
Information: For further information, please call Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391.

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