Description

John Hopkins University Alumni Memorial Residence I (AMR 1) Housing and Dining Project

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:

Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate 3910 Keswick Road, North Building Suite 3100, Baltimore, MD 21211 thuggin@jhu.edu

BCNR #:

11875

Watershed(s):

Jones Falls  

Project Location:

3200 North Charles Street 

Project Description:

This project proposes to disturb 3.89 acres of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.64 acres. The project will consist of an enlarged residence hall and new dining facility that will replace the existing dormitory with approximately 400 beds for first-year students and 500 seats for dining. To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management,  the project proposes to install a rainwater harvesting system, stormfilter facility, and stormpod detention chambers. 

The Applicant has applied for a Qualitative Control Waiver, in accordance with City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2 . The existing 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 0.66 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. 

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this 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, May 29, 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.