Description

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. 

This project proposes to disturb 1.70 acres [or 73,122 square feet] of land and increase the amount of impervious area by -0.36 acres [or -15,750 square feet]. The project will consist of removal of existing buildings and installation of a new public park.  To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management,  the project proposes to remove  0.36 acres [or 15,750 square feet] and install 1 micro-bioretention facility.  

The Applicant has applied for a Qualitative Control Waiver, in accordance with City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2 . The existing (pre-demolition) conditions of the project meets the criteria for redevelopment.  So, the qualitative control requirements will be reduced and quantitative control will not be required.  Applicant has demonstrated that 0.02 acres [or 861 square feet] of the project’s disturbed area will be returned to existing runoff conditions; therefore, qualitative control is not required for this portion of the project. 

Applicant: 

Bart Harvey, Beatty Development Group
1300 Thames St, Suite 10, Baltimore, MD 21231
Email: bart.harvey@beatty.co

Project ID: 

BCNR-12244 

Watershed(s): 

Baltimore Harbor

Project Location:   

227 S Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21223

For More Information:

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, September 30, 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 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 Applicant Information section for applicant contact.