This meeting will be conducted in-person. We are working to include a remote video conference option in a “hybrid” meeting format for future meetings, though it is not available for this meeting. Please check the Planning Commission agenda webpage frequently for updates and participation instructions: https://pc.baltimorecity.gov/2023-agendas

You may submit written testimony to eric.tiso@baltimorecity.gov not later than 4pm on May 16, 2023.

1:00 PM

1. ROLL CALL

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 27, 2023

CONSENT AGENDA

3. CIP TRANSFERS

4. MINOR CHANGE AND REVISED FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL/ CROSS KEYS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) #2 AND REVISED FINAL SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT PLANS (Sixth District)

5. REVISED FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL/ MARKETPLACE AT FELLS POINT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) #137 – BLADE SIGNS  (First District)

6. FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL/ YARD 56 – PHASE 2 SIGNAGE MASTER PLAN (PUD) #157 (First District)

7. MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLANS/ 3905 BANK STREET (Second District)

8. MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLANS/ 1100 BLOCK GREENMOUNT AVENUE (Twelfth District)

REGULAR AGENDA

9. LARRY REICH AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Given annually to an individual whose volunteer and professional work exemplifies a special commitment to community-based planning and design in Baltimore City.

11. CITY COUNCIL BILL #23-0356/ ZONING – MODIFICATIONS TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY USE (Citywide)

For the purpose of amending the definition of research and development establishment; creating use standards for research and development establishments; amending certain Tables of Uses to reflect revised use provisions for research and development establishments in certain Zoning Districts.  (The Council President for Baltimore Development Corporation)

1:30 PM

12. CITY COUNCIL BILL #23-0361/ ZONING – CONDITIONAL USE CONVERSION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT TO 2 DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-8 ZONING DISTRICT – VARIANCES – 1613 EDMONDSON AVENUE  (Ninth District)

For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1613 Edmondson Avenue (Block 122, Lot 025), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.  (Councilmember Bullock)

13. CITY COUNCIL BILL #22-0320/ ZONING – CONDITIONAL USE CONVERSION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT TO 2 DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-7 ZONING DISTRICT – VARIANCES – 427 GUSRYAN STREET  (First District)

For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-7 Zoning District on the property known as 427 Gusryan Street (Block 6345, Lot 037), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and granting variances from certain bulk regulations (lot area size).  (Councilmember Cohen)

14. MINOR CHANGE AND FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL/ SINAI HOSPITAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) #72 – CANCER CENTER  (Sixth District) 

2:00 PM

15. CITY COUNCIL BILL #22-0285/ ABUNDANT HOUSING ACT (Citywide)

For the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Baltimore City Zoning Code to promote increased development of low-density multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts; establishing standards for the conversion of single-family dwellings into low-density multi-family dwellings; establishing opportunities to increase density if a low-density multi-family dwelling is a certain distance from certain City amenities; amending certain permitted and conditional uses; amending certain bulk and yard standards; eliminating certain required off-street parking requirements; and defining certain terms.  (Councilmember Dorsey)

This agenda was prepared on the assumption that all necessary materials have been made available in sufficient time for consideration by the Planning Commission at this meeting. There are occasionally changes in this agenda when relevant materials have not been delivered to the Department of Planning as required.

For any item marked (**), please call the Department of Planning at 410-396-8358 for the most current information. The meeting will be held in the Phoebe B. Stanton Boardroom of the Department of Planning, located on the 8th floor of 417 East Fayette Street.