Description

Greenmount Park Phase 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:

Good News Contracting 1371 Brass Mill Road, Suite C Belcamp, MD 21017 443-790-2606 

BCNR #:

12072

Watershed(s):

Jones Falls

Project Location:

Address not assigned, Ward 10, Section 5, Block 1166, lots 1-40, Ward  10, Section 5, Block 1167, lots 1-40

Project Description:

This project is part of an approved master plan that proposes to disturb 3.65 acres [or 159,044 square feet] of land and decrease the amount of impervious area by 1.05 acres [or 45,738 square feet]. The project will consist of [constructing a retaining wall and a  grass football field]. To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management,  the project proposes to remove 1.05 acres [or 45,738 square feet] of impervious area.  

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. The Applicant has demonstrated that 1.05 acres [or 45,738 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.  

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this 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, June 22, 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.