Description

Edmondson High School – CTE Program Building Expansions

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:

Melissa Daniel Baltimore Public Schools  200 E. North Avenue,4th floor, Room 407, Baltimore MD 21202 443-931-6965 & mrdaniel@bcps.k12.md.us 

BCNR #:

12094

Watershed(s):

Gwynns Falls

Project Location:

501 N Athol Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229 

Project Description:

This project proposes to disturb 1.28 acres [or 55,658 square feet] of  land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.15 acres [or 6,554 ac], which will  increase the peak rates of stormwater runoff. The project will consist of constructing two  additions and a new rubber surface play area to the existing Edmondson High School building  with associated access upgrades. This will allow the school to accommodate the Career and  Technical Education (CTE) program within the high school building as opposed to students  having to leave the site to participate. To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater  management, the project proposes to install three (3) proprietary stormwater management filters  [two (2) Filterras and one (1) Jellyfish filter].  

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 has also applied for a qualitative control waiver for this project, in accordance with  City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2. The existing conditions of the project meet the criteria for  redevelopment. So, the stormwater management requirements have been reduced for 0.42  acres [or 18,136 square feet] of impervious area of this project. The Applicant has demonstrated  to the maximum extent practicable that any additional stormwater management cannot be  implemented on-site.  

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this quantitative and qualitative  control waiver request, please contact Norman Seldon, 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 3, 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.