Description

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

Applicant

Jordan Koebler, CityScape Engineering, LLC
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 214
410-601-3290, jordan@baltimorecityscape.com

Project ID

BCNR-12158

Watershed(s)

Jones Falls (02-13-09-04)

Project Location

3550 – 3600 Ash Street

Project Description

This project proposes to disturb 0.29 acres of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.14 acres, which will increase the peak rates of stormwater runoff. The project will consist of the construction of five residential units, including sidewalk and utility improvements. To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management, the project proposes a fee-in-lieu.

The Applicant has applied for a quantitative control waiver for this project, in accordance with City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-1. The Applicant has demonstrated to the maximum extent practicable that stormwater management cannot be implemented on-site. Furthermore, the Applicant has demonstrated that increased stormwater runoff the project will directly discharge to a public storm sewer system that can accommodate the anticipated stormwater flows without downstream flooding or stream-bank erosion. The Applicant will satisfy the quantitative control requirements for this project by payment of fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.14 acres of this project.

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 Applicant has demonstrated to the maximum extent practicable that stormwater management cannot be implemented on-site. The Applicant will satisfy the qualitative control requirements for this project payment of fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.14 acres of this project.

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this quantitative and qualitative control waiver request, please contact Office of Research and Environmental Protection, 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 by August 6, 2026. Comments received after 4:30 PM, August 6, 2026 will not be considered.

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

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 quantities and qualitative control waiver?

By law, land-disturbing construction activities require stormwater management, which means a system of vegetative, structural, and nonstructural practices, natural areas, environmental site design practices, stormwater management measures, and any other structure that controls the increased volume and rate of surface runoff caused by man-made changes to the land (quantitative control) and / or reduces pollutants that might otherwise be carried by surface runoff (qualitative control). 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?

No. 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 and flooding.

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 (or above) for the Applicant’s contact information.