Description

“BAKERS VIEW” Phase III, Section 2

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:

B&D Phase III, LLC By:  Ms. JohnDre Jennings, Member Druid Heights Community Development Corporation 2140 McCulloh Street,  Baltimore, MD  21217 Tele: 410-523-1350  Email:  jjennings@druidheights.com

BCNR #:

11884        

Watershed(s):

Jones Falls

Project Location:

2220 – 2222 Division Street & 555 – 565 Baker Street  

Project Description:

This project proposes to disturb 0.51 acres, or 22,094 square feet, of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.18 acres, or 7,645 square feet. The project will consist of construction of seven single-family townhomes with associated parking.  To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management, the project proposes to install one Microbioretention / Focalpoint ESD facility and pay a fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.04 acres, or 1,647 square feet of impervious area.  

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 and proposed conditions of the project meet the criteria for new development. The Applicant has demonstrated that 0.15 acres, or 6,328 square feet, of the project’s disturbed area for maintenance work will be returned to existing runoff conditions; therefore, qualitative control is not required for this portion of the project. The Applicant has demonstrated that 0.14 acres, or 5,998 square feet of the project’s disturbed area will be returned to existing runoff conditions with ESD facility, therefore, stormwater management requirements have been reduced for this portion of the project.  The Applicant has demonstrated to the maximum extent practicable that any additional stormwater management cannot be implemented on-site. The Applicant will satisfy the remaining qualitative control requirements for this project by payment of fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.04 acres, or 1,647 square feet of this project.  

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, July 21, 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.