Description

201 HOMELAND AVENUE

Baltimore City, Maryland 

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver for Stormwater Management

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is accepting public review and comments on this project’s application for a qualitative control waiver for stormwater management.

Applicant:

Brightview Senior Living ATTN: Austin Koo 218 N Charles St, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21212 303-819-8162 | akoo@bvsl.net 

BCNR #:

11777

Watershed(s):

Jones Falls

Project Location:

Homeland Avenue 

Project Description:

This project proposes to disturb 3.85 acres [or 167,706 square feet] of  land and increase the amount of impervious area by 1.29 acres [or 56,289 square feet]. The  project will consist of [a senior living facility with associated access, parking, stormwater  management, and utilities]. To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater  management, the project proposes to install 2 [underground stormwater facilities].  

The Applicant has also applied for a qualitative control waiver for this project, in accordance with  City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2. The existing (pre-demolition) conditions of the project meet  the criteria for redevelopment. So, the stormwater management requirements have been reduced  for 1.54 acres [or 67,112 square feet] of impervious area of this project  

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request,  please contact [OREP Reviewer], DPW - Plans Review and Inspections Section at Room 227,  3001 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410-396-0732) or by e-mail to  dpw.plansreview@baltimorecity.gov. Comments received after 4:30 PM, July 10, 2026 will not  be considered.  

Any further notices about actions on this application will be posted on the DPW’s website.

Public Notice for Application for Qualitative Control Waiver for Stormwater Management Answers to Common Questions 

Why am I getting this notice?

The referenced construction project is proposed on a property next to your property. The DPW-  Plans Review and Inspections Section is required by law to notify you.

What is a qualitative control waiver?​

By law, land-disturbing construction activities require stormwater management, specifically qualitative control, which is a system of vegetative, structural, and nonstructural practices, natural areas, environmental site design practices, stormwater management measures, and any other structure that reduces or eliminates pollutants that might otherwise be carried by surface runoff.  These requirements may be waived based on the justifications provided in the public notice.  

Is this waiver legal?

Yes, under City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2.  

Does this have anything to do with the Maryland Stormwater Fee?

No. The fee that property owners have to pay is not related to the stormwater management rules that developers have to follow.

Will it affect my property?

The waiver, if approved, should not affect you or your property after the construction is completed.   

Will it cost me anything?

No. Any fees associated with this waiver will be paid by the Applicant listed on front page of this notice.

Do I have to do anything?

No action is required, but you can send comments or inquiries to the contacts listed on the front of this notice.  Please limit comments or inquiries to the subject of stormwater management. 

How do I find out additional information about the project itself?

The Applicant can provide additional information about the project, including estimated construction schedules or traffic impacts during construction.  See page 1 for the Applicant’s contact information.