Description

Petroleum Management Water Treatment Facility

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:

Hop Brothers LLC c/o Scott Alexander 1030 East Patapsco Avenue Baltimore MD 21225 410-354-0200 

BCNR #:

12137

Watershed(s):

Baltimore Harbor

Project Location:

5218 Curtis Ave Baltimore MD 21226

Project Description:

TThis project proposes to disturb 0.13 acres / 5,472 square feet of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0.00 acres / 0 square feet. The project will  consist of the construction of a building and shed as well as restorative concrete paving. To  meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management, the project proposes to pay a fee in lieu of installing stormwater management devices.  

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 meet  the criteria for redevelopment. So, the stormwater management requirements have been reduced  for 0.05 acres 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.  The Applicant will satisfy the remaining qualitative control requirements for this project by payment  of fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.05 this 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 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.