PUBLIC NOTICE

Stormwater Management Waiver GAS MAIN Contract No. 18500402
BGE Homeland Phase 2

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver

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: Baltimore Gas & Electric
1699 Leadenhall Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

BCNR #:  11215 

Watershed(s): Jones Falls

Project Locations:   Brehms Ln. & Kentucky Ave.

Project Description: This project includes the repair and replacement of gas main. The project has an approximate of 0.68 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 information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request, please email operationpipeline@bge.com or contact 443-470-7700.

Send information or comments about this waiver request to Mrs. Victoria Straus, Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Office of Compliance and Research, 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, [2/23/24]. Comments received after 4:30 PM, [2/23/24], 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 operationpipeline@bge.com or contact 410-470-7700.