Description

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

Applicant 

Timothy Wolfe
DPW - Office Engineering and Construction
200 North Holiday St., Baltimore, MD  21202

Project ID      

BCNR-11684  

Watershed(s): 

Jones Falls

Project Location:        

Saint Paul Street between the intersections of E. North Ave and E. 25th St

N. Calvert Street between the intersections of E. 25th St. and E. 20th St.

Guilford Ave. between the intersections of E.25th St. and 20th St.

Barclay St.. between the intersections of E.25th St. and E. North Ave.

Greenmount Ave. between the intersections of E.25th St. and 20th St.

E. 21th St. between the intersections of Saint Paul St. and Greenmount Ave.

E. 22th St. between the intersections of Saint Paul St. and Greenmount Ave.

E. 23th St. between the intersections of Saint Paul St. and Greenmount Ave.

E. 24th St. between the intersections of Saint Paul St. and Brentwood Ave.

E. 25th St. between the intersections of Saint Paul St. and Greenmount Ave.

Homestead Street between the intersections of Independence St. and Loch Raven Blvd.

Falls Road west of the intersection with E. North Ave.

Project Description

The project will consist of replacement of the existing 4, 6, 8, 12 and 20-inch water mains and appurtenances. To obtain specific information concerning this project, please contact Gbenga Babalola, DPW Project Manager at 410-396-3310 or gbenga.babalola@baltimorecity.gov

The Applicant is requesting a qualitative control waiver for stormwater management in accordance with City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2. The Applicant has demonstrated that the project will return the disturbed area to the current stormwater runoff condition, therefore the Applicant has met the criteria for this type of waiver. 

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request, please contact Michael Savage, 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, August 20, 2026, will not be considered. 

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 quantative 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 Applicant Information section for the Applicant’s contact information.  Contact:  Gbenga Babalola, DPW Project Manager, Email:  gbenga.babalola@baltimorecity.gov, Phone: (410)-396-3310