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 14.09 acres, or 613,956 square feet, of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.09 acres, or 3,700 square feet. The project will consist of a living shoreline and a stormwater management facility to intercept flow from the existing stormwater outfalls on the property. To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management, the project proposes to construct one Extended Detention Shallow Wetland. 

The Applicant is requesting a variance in accordance with Article 7, Division II, §23-4 of the City Code for approximately 0.27 acres of this project for recharge provisions. The Applicant has demonstrated that 14.09 acres of the project will have water quality and quantity control provided. The recharge volume cannot be provided due to high ground water.  Also, the classification of the site facility is an extended detention shallow wetland, which cannot provide recharge volume.

Applicant:

Greenvest LLC
4201 Northview Drive, Suite 202,
Bowie, MD 20716

Attn: Brian Cramer, Authorized Person
Telephone: 410-987-5500

Project ID:

BCNR-12082

Watershed:

Baltimore Harbor, 02130903

Project Location:

2913 Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230

Additional Information

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request, please contact Mr. 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 24,2026,  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, § 23-4. 

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. 

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.