May 1, 2024 – Council District 7

May 1, 2024
  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. Recreation and Parks Open House and Community Listening Sessions
  8. May Day Faerie Festival
  9. BaltCo Litter Blitz Cleanups
  10. Gray Manor Relief Sewer (GM01)
  11. North Point Sewer Force Main
  12. Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
  13. Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
  14. Lodge Forest Manor Pumping Station
  15. Fort Howard Sewer Pumping Station
  16. Dundalk Sewer Pumping Station
  17. Delmar Sewershed Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
  18. Gray Manor Relief Sewers GM 11 and GM 13
  19. Corsica Force Main Replacement
  20. Gray Manor Relief Sewers GM 13, 16 and 20
  21. Millers Island Water Main Replacement
  22. Dundalk Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation
  23. Geise Avenue Water Main Replacement
  24. 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 virtually through Webex as follows:

  • Thursday, May 2, at 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, May16, at 4 p.m.

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.

DESIGN REVIEW PANEL MEETING

The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel page for the meeting agenda, a link to the meeting, meeting procedures 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 in-person on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. Please check the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board page for the meeting agenda, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.

Information: Contact Land Preservation staff 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 9, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission page for the meeting agenda, a link to the meeting, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.

Information: Contact Historic Preservation staff 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 8, at 6 p.m. at the Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, Maryland 21220. 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.

RECREATION AND PARKS OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS

The Department of Recreation and Parks is excited to announce a Spring “Open House” series to hear from communities and share information about Department initiatives and activities. These interactive sessions will offer the general public an opportunity to interact with Department staff, hear about exciting capital projects in development and learn about programming opportunities in the community. Open to recreation and nature enthusiasts, families, seniors and all who call Baltimore County home!

These series are scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as follows:

  • Wednesday, May 1
    Eastern Regional Park—Gymnasium
    11723 Eastern Avenue
    Middle River, Maryland 21220

  • Thursday, May 2
    Banneker Community Center
    27 Main Avenue
    Catonsville, Maryland 21228

  • Monday, May 6
    Oregon Ridge Lodge
    13401 Beaver Dam Road
    Cockeysville, Maryland 21030

  • Tuesday, May 7
    Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center—Auditorium
    323 Sollers Point Road
    Dundalk, Maryland 21222

For more information, please email the Department of Recreation and Parks at ReimagineRecandParks@baltimorecountymd.gov. 

MAY DAY FAERIE FESTIVAL

Join the Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with Spoutwood Farm Center, for this year’s May Day Faerie Festival on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at 10 a.m. at Rocky Point Park and Beach.

Upon entering the Festival grounds, you will be transported to the mystical faerie realm where mythical creatures and magical interactions can be found around every corner. With over 100 vendors and exhibitors, you are sure to find your next treasure amongst the Festival markets. While exploring the Festival, you can dine at one of the two food vendor areas—which contain vegan, vegetarian, and world-cuisine options—and listen to one of the many live music performances from bands such as Jamison, This Way to the EGRESS, The ShamRogues, and POEHEMIA. Come revel in the magic that awaits inside the May Day Faerie Festival at Rocky Point Park and Beach. Tickets are available at spoutwood.org and for purchase at the gate. 

BALTCO LITTER BLITZ CLEANUPS

From April through May, organizations, individuals and groups are invited to register to host BaltCo Litter Blitz cleanups. Visit the Litter Blitz interactive hub website to register and put your cleanup on the map. You will have the choice to show your cleanup as private, or provide your contact information for volunteers to join in. The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability is offering a small quantity of work gloves and trash bags (while supplies last), a social media outreach toolkit and tips for organizing a community cleanup.

We hope that your group will participate and help keep our neighborhoods and waterways free of litter. If you need further information, please email GreenTeam@baltimorecountymd.gov.

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 2023. This contract is 60 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 70 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 85 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.

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. Construction, which is about 97 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. Final submission of as-builts and operation and maintenance manuals are under review.

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 99 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 95 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 99 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 80 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. The contract is three percent complete. Residences will be notified via door hangers by the contractor if their sewer service is affected.

Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.

GEISE AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

Baltimore County is replacing the water main on Geise Avenue. The work consists of replacing 1,500 linear feet of eight-inch water main from Lincoln Avenue to the dead end. The project is scheduled to take five months to complete at a cost of $680,000. The project is 98 percent complete. Access to addresses on Geise Avenue will remain available during construction.

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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