The committee monitors and coordinates efforts related to zoning issues, variances, special exceptions, and code enforcement issues and works directly with County officials. When material modifications to a residence require the Design Review Panel (DRP), the committee solicits neighborhood feedback and acts as a liaison between the residents, developers, builders, and the County’s DRP office. The committee continues to work on the goals and action items outlined in the 2020 Community Plan.
For more on Design Review, go to: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/boards-commissions/planning/design-review-panel
Committee Activity:
Below is a list of activities undertaken by this committee in the interests of the community:
In 2025, there were 11 Design Review proposals to review. Volunteers testified during the Hearings.
Design Review Panel (DRP), residential projects proposed:
- 8210 Bellona Ave – DRP plans withdrawn; owner to plan a smaller remodel project.
- 8214 Bellona Ave – DRP Review – Existing structure to be torn down, to build new home.
- 1738 Circle Rd (former 1919 Ruxton Rd) – DRP Review – New home to be built.
- 1800 Circle Rd – DRP Review – Remodel of existing home.
- 3 Hollins Ave – DRP Review – Existing structure to be torn down, to build new home.
- 1007 Rolandvue Rd – DRP Review – Remodel/add a third story on to an existing home.
- 1309 Ruxton Rd – DRP Review – Existing structure to be torn down, to build new home.
- 7801 Ruxwood Rd – DRP Review, plans withdrawn.
- 1300 Walnut Hill Lane – DRP Review – New home to be built on existing lot.
- 1310 Walnut Hill Lane – DRP Review – New home to be built on existing lot.
- 1312 Walnut Hill Lane – DRP Review – New home to be built on existing lot.
In addition, the committee was involved in these Zoning Issues/Development Projects:
- 7624 L’Hirondelle Club Rd – Historic Landmark Designation review – The historic 1005 designation petition was withdrawn by the applicant in 2024, then was resubmitted while the property was under contract in November 2025. County Councilman Patoka will make final recommendation on designating the property as a landmark.
- 6314 Falls Road – There was a Baltimore County Zoning Hearing for a project to build a public storage facility on the site of the former Falls Road Animal Hospital, at 6314 Falls Road. A storage business is a permitted use, but the developer requested variances to setback requirements on the sides, back, and front of the business. The variance request was denied.
- 8400 Bellona Lane: potential medical/dental building development.
- 6401 N. Charles Street/Villa Assumpta: monitoring potential development.
- 6100 block of Falls Road: monitoring potential development.
- Monitored numerous code enforcement complaints, vacant/neglected homes, and variance hearings.
- Greenspring Manor on Joppa Road and Lutherville Transit Oriented Development (TOD): While these two properties are not within the area boundaries of the Association, the projects have the potential to impact shared infrastructure; the Committee continues to monitor potential development.
Community Plan – Supported with the completion and submission of our Community Plan with the Planning Board and County Council and adoption into the County 10 year plan.
NCR / Jones Falls Trail – During several Budget Hearings, the Association asked that there be no further funding to survey or plan for the proposed alignment along Roland Run.
Crosswalks – Supported crosswalks/sidewalks at Charles Street and Stevenson Lane as part of the community plan & Budget Town Halls.
If you are aware of any projects we should be monitoring, please contact our office at office@rrlraia.org.
Zoning and Code Enforcement
Below is a list of activities undertaken by this committee in the interests of the community:
- 1400 LaBelle Avenue- DRP Review – Existing structure torn down, new home to be built.
- 1314 Walnut Hill – DRP Review – New homes to be built on existing lots.
- 1310 Hollins Lane – Sub-division and variance request. Project canceled. Property back on the market.
- 1919 Ruxton Road – Sale, subdivision, and potential connection road to Circle Road.
- 8400 Bellona Lane – Use variance for medical/dental building development. The Association negotiated a Restrictive Covenant on scope and future use.
- CZMP issue – Zoning change – 6119 Falls Road – Antique Store / Interior Design. The Association negotiated a Restrictive Covenant on the scope and future use.
- Pickleball use by Coppermine at the former Davey Tree site (6000 block of Falls Road). The Association was involved in bringing community and developer together. The Developer has recently abandoned the project. The next use of the property is unknown.
- 7624 L’Hirondelle Club Road – Historic Designation review – The historic designation petition was withdrawn by the applicant.
- 31 Woodbrook Lane – Zoning Hearing
- 7921 Ruxway Road – Lack of permit issue
- 1903 Eastland Road – Plan relative to access gate
- 6141 Barroll Road – Administrative Variance
- 6001 Overlook Place – Variance
- 6007 Lake Manor Drive – Variance
- 1303 Maywood Avenue – Code Enforcement Complaint
- 7810 Maple Avenue – Code Enforcement Complaint
- 1309 Malvern Avenue – Flood Plain Variance
- 7801 Ruxwood Road – Variance Request/Withdrawal
- 6088-6090-6092 Falls Road – Homeless/Squatter issues
- 6200 Gentry Lane – Zoning Variance for solar, encumbered with conservation easement.
- 7546 Bellona Avenue, Sunoco Station – Equipment yard-secondary business. Code Enforcement complaint.
- 1009 Cloverlea Road – Zoning Variance hearing
Community Plan – Supported with the completion and submission of our Community Plan with the Planning Board and County Council and adoption into the County 10 year plan
Crosswalks – Supported crosswalks at Charles Street and Stevenson Lane as part of the community plan & Budget Town Halls.
NCR / Jones Falls Trail – The Association opposed the current alignment along Roland Run and supported Meadowood Park Connection option.
Monitored:
- Torch Hill project on Seminary Road
- Greenspring Manor on Joppa Road
- Lutherville Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
- Falls Road/Old Pimlico Self Storage Conclusion
- Mixed-Use Zoning Legislation
- 7611 L’Hirondelle Club Road Pickleball Issues
If you are aware of any projects we should be monitoring, please contact our office at office@rrlraia.org.
2023 Zoning Activities:
- Special exception for veterinary use at 1423 Clarkview Road for relocation of Falls Road Animal Hospital
- Structure addition at 703 Abell Ridge Circle
- Development plan for 1400 Walnut Lane
- Stormwater management issue at 2010 Ridgecrest Court
- Construction concerns regarding 8315-8317 Bellona Avenue
- Subdivision of 1857 & 1861 Circle Road concerns
- 1310 Hollins Lane subdivision and variance request
- 1710 Ruxton Road Design Review Panel (DRP) review and meeting
- Development activity and land clearing on 2.7 acres on North Charles Street
- 1919 Ruxton Road sale, subdivision, and potential connection road to Circle Road
- Bellona Lane use variance for medical/dental building development
- Pickleball use at the former Davey Tree site by Coppermine
- CZMP issue – 6119 Falls Road – zoning change request
- W. Joppa Road Royal Farm temporary signage
- Advocating a crosswalk at N. Charles Street and Stevenson Lane as part of the community plan
- Moon Rise Festival noise complaint response
- State Highway Administration – Bellona Avenue repaving complaint
- Continued monitoring of plans for the proposed Brewpub continue
Monitored:
- Torch Hill on Seminary
- Greenspring Manor on Joppa Road
- Lutherville Transit Oriented Development
- Falls Road/Old Pimlico Self-Storage
- L’Hirondelle Club Pickleball
- Lake Avenue side-yard shed variance
- Falls Road water main replacement
- N. Charles Street water main replacement
- NCR-Jones Falls bike trail feasibility study
Other committee activities:
- Tree removal on Thornton Road
- Roland Run blockage clearing
- Gained unanimous County Council support for the adoption of our Community Plan 2020