Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Community leaders say they welcome county regulations that will improve the commercials areas that are the gateways to both neighborhoods.
The Baltimore County Council Monday unanimously approved a bill that seeks to add a more formal review of redevelopment efforts in the Baynesville and Hillendale communities. The bill, sponsored by Councilman David Marks, revises the boundaries of the Loch Raven Commercial Revitalization District borders. The county Design Review Panel is required review nonresidential development plans in the Loch Raven-Baynesville and Loch Raven-Hillendale sections of the revitalization district. "It's a very important area to the county and I do think that over some time it has been neglected, said Bob Kemp, president of the Hillendale Park Community Association. Nick Linehan, a member of the Loch Raven Community Assocation board, said he welcomes the …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The legislation would also split the Loch Raven Commercial Revitalization District into three subareas.
County Councilman David Marks introduced legislation Tuesday night that would improve the design standards for new construction in the Loch Raven Commercial District, and break up the district into three sub-areas. "Community leaders have talked about reducing some of the visual clutter along Joppa Road and Loch Raven Boulevard for years, and now is the time to do it," Marks said in a statement. "When new construction occurs in these areas, it will be subject to tighter standards so we can hopefully have much more attractive buildings. We will have to live with new construction for 40 or 50 years, so let's make it look better." Under the proposed legislation, the district would be divided into Baynesville near Joppa Road and Loch Raven …
Friday, January 18, 2013
The councilman, who represents the area, met with community leaders Thursday night.
After conferring with community leaders Thursday night, Councilman David Marks announced plans to pursue legislation related to upping the design standards of the Loch Raven Commercial Revitalization District. "It mainly has to do with things like landscaping, signage and dumpster placement," Marks said. Barbara McAllister, a Hillendale resident who attended the meeting Marks hosted at Pleasant Plains Elementary School, called the area an eye sore. "I think it's a good idea to do this," she said. "We needed this years ago." McAllister added that the changes could intice community members to shop local and bring good businesses to the area. "[Locals] have to go outside the area to do the things they want," said McAllister, who noted that …
KG
3:41 pm on Monday, March 25, 2013
As a former planner for the County, and for this area specifically, I can tell you first hand that this is a welcome addition to the approval process. Citizens need to work closely with their local planning office to ensure proper site design guidance is put in place to govern how the DRP is to review each project. The devil is always in the details. Remember, being overly specific for the entire… more ›