Description

B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Frederick Douglass Tunnel Temporary Bridge and Utilities at Edmondson Avenue

Baltimore City, Maryland 

Application for Quantitative and 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 quantitative and qualitative control waiver for stormwater management.  

Applicant:

Suaydy Canales - Dir Capital Construction, Amtrak 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001Email: Suaydy.Canales@amtrak.com

BCNR #:

11703

Watershed(s):

Gwynns Falls

Project Location:

22235 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21223

Project Description:

This project proposes to disturb 0.66 acres of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.09 acres, which will increase the peak rates of stormwater runoff. The project will consist of construction of a temporary staging area, temporary pedestrian and utility bridge, and associated temporary utilities, to maintain pedestrian access and utility services during the future demolition and reconstruction of the Edmondson Avenue bridge.  The project proposes payment of fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management to meet the stormwater requirements associated with the temporary work.

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 any additional 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 0.09 ac 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 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. The Applicant has demonstrated that 0.33 acres 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. The Applicant has demonstrated that any additional on-site stormwater treatment is not practicable. The Applicant will satisfy the remaining qualitative control requirements for this project by payment of fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.48 acres of this project.    

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this quantitative and 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, June 12, 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.