February 15, 2024 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Planning Board Comprehensive Zoning Map Process Council District 7 Public Hearing
- Sankofa: Celebration of African Americans’ Achievements
- Gray Manor Relief Sewer (GM01)
- North Point Sewer Force Main
- Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
- Millers Island Sewage Pumping Station
- Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
- Lodge Forest Manor Pumping Station
- Fort Howard Sewer Pumping Station
- Dundalk Sewer Pumping Station
- Penwood Terrace Sewer Pumping Station
- Delmar Sewershed Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
- Gray Manor Relief Sewers GM 11 and GM 13
- Corsica Force Main Replacement
- Gray Manor Relief Sewers GM 13, 16 and 20
- Millers Island Water Main Replacement
- Dundalk Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation
- 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 7
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet as follows:
- Thursday, February 15, at 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting and Capital Improvement Program Staff Recommendations
- Virtually through Webex
- Following the Board Meeting, staff will provide staff recommendations on the Capital Improvement Program
Please check the Planning Board page for the meeting agenda, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Taylor Bensley by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at tbensley@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Planning Board Comprehensive Zoning Map Process Council District 7 Public Hearing
The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP) takes place every four years on an exact schedule specified in the County Code. Any citizen may request a zoning change on any property in Baltimore County, although the usual participants in the process are individual landowners, contract purchasers, community organizations, County staff, the Planning Board and the County Council.
The CZMP covers a period of approximately 12 months and results in zoning decisions that are reflected in a final log of issues. Ultimately, the County Council decides on each issue whether to retain the existing zoning or to enact a different zone(s) or district(s). Generally, each issue is a single property, but an issue may cover many adjoining properties and might even cover many hundreds of acres. The zoning on all properties that were not issues is reenacted without change.
On Thursday, February 29, at 6 p.m., the Planning Board will hold a public hearing for speakers to present their views on CZMP issues in the Seventh Council District. The hearing will be at Dundalk High School, 1901 Delvale Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21222. In the event of inclement weather and school closure, the hearing will be held virtually.
An online speaker registration will open on the CZMP Hub at 8:30 a.m. two days prior to each hearing. A confirmation email will be sent after registration with your speaker number and hearing details. Each speaker will be given a total of two minutes to speak, and speakers will be taken in the order in which they signed up. If preparing written testimony, please provide 20 copies; testimony will be circulated to the Board following the hearing.
The Planning Board will deliberate their recommendations during work sessions in the month of April. The sessions are open to the public; however, no public input will be heard during work sessions. Additional information is available on the Planning Board website.
Information: Browse the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process website or contact the Department of Planning by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at czmp@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Sankofa: Celebration of African Americans’ Achievements
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host Sankofa: Celebration of African Americans’ Achievements on Friday, February 23 at 5 p.m. at the Winfield Recreation Activity Center. Celebrate Black legacy and progress through Sankofa: a revisiting of the past to enhance the future. Engage with speakers, visit community resource tables and vendors, and interact with our living history program. Admission is free. Please register.
Gray Manor Relief Sewer (GM01)
Baltimore County is constructing 3,100 feet of relief sewer in the Gray Manor area. The 12-inch diameter pipe will help stop sanitary sewer overflows and is part of the County’s Consent Decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The project, estimated to cost $1.5 million, began in April. This contract is 55 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
North Point Sewer Force Main
Baltimore County began replacing 6,600 feet of sewer force main in North Point at the end of March. The $3.1 million dollar job, going from Penwood Terrace to Willow Avenue, will require about a year to complete. It's about 65 percent complete. During the project, there will be single-lane road closures to permit construction.
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 2022. It's 82 percent complete. The Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation project is part of the County's Consent Decree—the County's agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve the entire sanitary system.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Millers Island Sewage Pumping Station
Baltimore County is working on a $3 million renovation of the Millers Island Sewage Pumping Station at 8819 Millers Island Road. A sewer bypass was installed in October 2021 in preparation for the project, which includes extensive electrical and mechanical work in addition to a new roof and generator. The renovation of this two-pump station is 99 percent toward completion. Closeout procedures have begun.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
Baltimore County contractors began an extensive rehabilitation of the Gray Manor Sewershed in December 2020. Crews are relining 37,369 feet of eight-inch and 36-inch sewer pipe. The project is 99 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Lodge Forest Manor Pumping Station
The Lodge Forest Manor Sewage Pumping Station (an existing station) is under construction. Work began in March 2022 and should be completed this month. Construction, which is about 94 percent complete, is expected to cost $2,181,696.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Fort Howard Sewer Pumping Station
The Fort Howard Sewage Pumping Station (an existing station) is under construction. Work began in March 2022. Construction, which is about 99 percent complete and waiting on operation and maintenance manuals, is expected to cost $3,229,957.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Dundalk Sewer Pumping Station
The Dundalk Sewer Pumping Station (an existing station) is under construction. Work began in October 2021. Construction, which is about 99 percent complete, is expected to cost $1,955,382. As-builts and operation and maintenance manuals are under review.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Penwood Terrace Sewer Pumping Station
The Penwood Terrace Sewage Pumping Station (an existing station) is back online after construction. Work began in May 2021. Construction, which is 100 percent complete and in the process of being closed out, is expected to cost $2,650,315.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Delmar Sewershed Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Baltimore County is relining 30,000 feet of eight-to-24-inch diameter sewer pipe in the Delmar Sewershed. The improvement project is 98 percent complete. When finished, the project will cost $3,483,000.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Relief Sewers GM 11 and GM 13
Baltimore County is constructing 2,527 linear feet of relief sewer in the Gray Manor area in Trappe Road from Woodwell Road to North Point Road. The 12-inch diameter pipe will help stop sanitary sewer overflows and is part of the County’s Consent Decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The project is estimated to cost $1.8 million. The contract is 68 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Corsica Force Main Replacement
Baltimore County is constructing 5,600 linear feet of 12 sanitary sewer pipes at a cost of $3.2 million. The force main will be installed primarily within the paved roadway along Middleborough Road, Miles Road and Corsica Road. The contract is 80 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Relief Sewers GM 13, 16 and 20
Baltimore County is constructing 2,670 linear feet of 15-inch sanitary sewer pipe at a cost of $1.8 million. The work will take place along North Point Boulevard near North Point Village. A second location will be along Bletzer Road from Old North Point Road to 527 feet northwest. The project, which is 85 percent complete, is scheduled to be completed in the summer.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Millers Island Water Main Replacement
Baltimore County has begun construction, replacing 9,000 linear feet of water main in the Millers Island peninsula from Millers Island Road at 12th Street to Bay Drive. This will also include the numbered streets and Bay Drive. The project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2025 at a cost of $4.3 million. The project is 61 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Dundalk Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation
The Department of Public Works and Transportation is starting a major sanitary sewer rehabilitation project consisting of 25 miles of eight-to-24-inch sanitary sewer main rehabilitation in the Dundalk area of Baltimore County. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2025 at a cost of $7.8 million. Residences will be notified via door hangers by the contractor if their sewer service is affected.
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.