Description

SOJOURNER PLACE AT THE FALLS

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:

The Falls General Partner Nine LLC 3986 Roland Avenue,  Baltimore, MD 21211 Attn: Daniel McCarthy,  Authorized Person  Email: Dan@episcopalhousing.org Tele:  410-366-6200

BCNR #:

12122

Watershed(s):

Baltimore Harbor, 02130903

Project Location:

221 North Gay Street,  Baltimore,  MD  21202

Project Description:

This project proposes to disturb 1.11 acres, or 48,150 square feet, of land and decrease the amount of impervious area by 0.13 acres, or 5,730 square feet. The project will consist of renovation of historic 7-story 221 N. Gay Street building and construction of new 4-story building addition for 117 multi-family residential 1-BR and 2-BR apartments.   To meet the minimum design requirements for stormwater management, the project proposes to remove  0.13 acres, or 5,730 square feet of existing impervious area, and pay a fee-in-lieu of on-site stormwater management for 0.32 acres, or 13,875 square feet.  

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 0.45 acres, or 19,605 square feet, of impervious area of this project.  The Applicant has demonstrated that 0.21 acres, or 8,940 square feet, of the project’s disturbed area will be returned to existing runoff conditions; therefore, the stormwater management requirements have been reduced for this portion of the 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 0.32 acres, or 13,875 square feet, this project.  

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request, please contact Mr. 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 21, 2026,  will not be considered. 

Any further notices about actions on this application will be posted on the DPW’s website. 

Public Notice 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 (redevelopment) 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(3).  

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.

How do I find out additional information about the project itself? 

To obtain specific information concerning this project, please email operationpipeline@bge.com, or contact 410-470-7700.