Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver
4800 Park Heights Redevelopment
– Public Infrastructure and Senior Housing

The City of Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) is accepting public review and comments on this project’s application for a stormwater management waiver related to qualitative control. 

Applicant:      NHP Foundation, 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20005

BCNR #:        BCNR-10305                           

Watershed(s): Gwynns Falls Watershed (02-13-09-05)

Project Locations: West side of Park Heights Avenue; Ease side of Homer Avenue; South side of Woodland Avenue; North side of a public alley.

Project Description:    This project includes the installation of water service connections and sanitary house connections.  The project has an approximate of 1.05 acres of disturbance.

The Applicant is requesting a qualitative control waiver for stormwater management in accordance with Article 7, Division II, §23-2 of the City Code. The Applicant has demonstrated that the  project will return the disturbed area to the current  runoff condition, therefore the applicant has met the criteria for this type of waiver.

To obtain specific information concerning this project, please email Ning.Zhou@stvinc.com  or contact Ning Zhou at 410-281-2949.

Send information or comments about this waiver request to Kimberly Grove, Baltimore City Department of Public Work, Office of Compliance and Research at Room 228, 3001 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410-396-0732) or by e-mail to DPW.Plansreview@baltimorecity.gov by 4:30 PM, September 27,2022. Comments received after 4:30 PM, September 27, 2022,  will not be considered.

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

See the back of this notice for “Answers to Common Questions.”

Public Notice for Stormwater Management

Answers to Common Questions

Why am I getting this notice?

The referenced construction project is proposed in the street or alley next to your property. The City of Baltimore is required by law to notify you.

What is a qualitative control waiver?​

By law, land-disturbing construction projects  require improvements to the quality of stormwater runoff.  However, some projects (like utility projects) may be granted a waiver because the disturbance is unavoidable and the ground surface will be returned to existing conditions. 

Is that legal?

Yes, under Article 7, Division II, §23-2 of the City Code.

Does this have anything to do with the Maryland Stormwater Fee?

No. The fee that property owners have to pay is different from the stormwater management rules that developers have to follow.

How will it affect me?

The waiver application should not affect you or your property. 

Will it cost me anything?

No. All 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 Ning.Zhou@stvinc.com or contact Ning Zhou at 410-281-2949.