November 1, 2022 - Council District 6

November 1, 2022
  1. EPS Variances
  2. Planning Board Meetings
  3. Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
  4. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
  5. Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
  6. Middle River Recreation Activity Center Groundbreaking
  7. Oregon Ridge Regional Park Master Plan Public Meetings
  8. Essex Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings
  9. Catonsville Sustainable Communities Workgroup Meetings
  10. Security Square Mall Charrette/Design Process
  11. Baltimore County Master Plan 2030
  12. Orems Road Basin 3 Relief Sewer
  13. Stansbury Manor Pumping Station
  14. Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
  15. Bird River Channel Improvements Resumed
  16. Water Main at Seneca Point
  17. Parkville: East Branch Herring Run Relief Sewer
  18. Sewer Relining Project in Carney, Perry Hall and Towson
  19. Essex Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
  20. Hyde Park Pumping Station
  21. Brien Run Sewer Rehabilitation
  22. Bauernschmidt Manor Pumping Station
  23. Harewood Park Sewer Pumping Station
  24. Mohrs Lane Bridge
  25. Development Meetings and 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, 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.

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The advisory board will meet virtually on Wednesday, November 9, 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: Call Land Preservation at 410-887-3480 or email landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING

The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, November 10, 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: Call Jessica Brannock at 410-887-3495 or email histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.

RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD MEETING

The Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Wednesday, November 9, at 6 p.m. at the Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge, Sequoia Room, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. Please check the Board of Recreation and Parks page for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.

Information: Call Lisa Winters at 410-887-3810 or email lwinters@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:

  • Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., in-person at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
  • Wednesday, November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., virtual meeting through Webex

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 1, at 6 p.m., Topics: Housing and Local Planning
  • 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.

CATONSVILLE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WORKGROUP MEETINGS

Catonsville’s Sustainable Community Workgroup will be meeting as follows:

  • Thursday, November 3, at 6 p.m., Topics: Housing and Local Planning
  • Thursday, November 10, 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 Catonsville. 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 suscommcatonsville@baltimorecountymd.gov.

SECURITY SQUARE MALL CHARRETTE/DESIGN PROCESS CLOSING PRESENTATION

Join the meeting on Wednesday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. in-person or virtually through Webex. The in-person presentation will take place at the O.W.E. Center, 6901 Security Boulevard, Second Floor, Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244.

In October, Baltimore County began a design charrette, a collaborative process, to engage Woodlawn-area residents and community leaders in reimagining the Security Square Mall area. Join Baltimore County for the closing presentation segment of reviewing the outcomes of the charrette. View the press release for more details.

Information: Browse the Reimagine Security Square website or email the Department of Planning at securitysquaremall@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.

OREMS ROAD BASIN 3 RELIEF SEWER

Baltimore County has begun a 900-foot-long relief sewer in the Orems Road area of Middle River. This $1.1 million sewer construction project includes a tunnel at the intersection of Eastern Boulevard and Kingston Road. There may be some lane closures at this busy intersection to permit construction. Work, which is estimated to be about one percent complete, is awaiting coordination with the drilling contractor.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

STANSBURY MANOR PUMPING STATION

The Stansbury Manor Sewage Pumping Station (a new station) is under construction. Work began in January and should be completed in January 2024. Construction, which is about 35 percent complete, is expected to cost $5,045,000.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

RED HOUSE RUN STRUCTURAL SEWER REHABILITATION

Baltimore County has started a major sewer rehabilitation project consisting of almost 15 miles of sewer line in the Overlea and Rosedale areas. Work on the $4.7 million project began in June and is expected to take about a year and a half to complete. It's approximately four percent toward completion and should be finished by the end of 2023. The Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation project is part of the County's Consent Decree—its agreement with the EPA to improve the entire sanitary system.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

BIRD RIVER CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS RESUMED

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 was shut down during the spring and summer in compliance with environmental regulations governing fish spawning and resumed in October. 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 and will take six months to complete. It's about 98 percent complete. The main line is in and crews have flushed the line and tested it. Restoration work remains.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

PARKVILLE: EAST BRANCH HERRING RUN RELIEF SEWER

The Herring Run Relief Sewer, begun in February 2020, was estimated to take two years to complete and cost $16,177,000. It’s 88 percent complete. The project, which involves two tunnels and an open cut in lieu of a tunnel 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 2021. It's 82 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 88 percent complete.

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. It's in the final completion stage.

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 and the design should be completed in early 2023. It will then be advertised for construction in the summer of next year. This bridge will be part of the future Campbell Boulevard Corridor.

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.

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