Councilman Marks endorses ‘open space’ at 12 acres for unbuilt Walther Boulevard property

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that he will endorse open space zoning for 12 acres of land originally purchased by Baltimore County for the extension of Walther Boulevard. The land is currently undeveloped, but still carries a development potential that would allow for single-family homes or townhomes. It is north of Joppa Road between Scotts Haven Drive and […]

Councilman Marks recommends zoning 61 acres of land near Rossville Boulevard as open-space

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday afternoon that he would support downzoning 61 acres of land near Perry Hall and Rossville Boulevards in the White Marsh area. The three zoning issues – 5-147, 5-148, and 5-149 – currently include a blend of residential and commercial zoning. Councilman Marks will recommend that 53 acres be designated as Neighborhood Commons, […]

Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning 54 acres along Silver Spring Road corridor

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that he will recommend downzoning a large area of southern Perry Hall to preserve open space and lighten the impact of future development on school overcrowding. Issue 5-144 includes 59 acres of land stretching from the Southfield community west to Hallfield Manor Court and north to Blakeley Avenue. Presently zoned for single-family homes […]

Councilman Marks acts to preserve open space near BJ’s Wholesale Club

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he would recommend downzoning the publicly-owned property south of White Marsh Boulevard and Belair Road to Neighborhood Commons, blocking any development at the wooded site. The property includes 12 acres. Purchased by the Maryland State Highway Administration as part of the White Marsh Boulevard project in the early 1990s, the undeveloped […]

Councilman Marks to recommend open-space zoning for eight acres in Seven Courts corridor

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will recommend zoning four undeveloped properties in the densely-populated Seven Courts Drive area to open space, blocking any development. The zoning issues are 5-068, 5-069, 5-070, 5-071. The undeveloped properties are located between Parkhurst Way and Bellhall Drive; east and west of Oak Park Drive; and at Oak Park Drive and Gunfalls Garth. The four […]

Councilman Marks supports open-space zoning along Slater Avenue

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will recommend restricting development along 2.6 acres between Slater Avenue and Mispillion Road in the densely-populated area of southwestern Perry Hall. The land, currently used as a common area, is presently zoned for single-family homes or townhouses. Neighborhood Commons zoning will be recommended for this property, blocking any development whatsoever in case it is ever […]

Councilman Marks acts to preserve 113 acres along and near White Marsh Boulevard

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will recommend blocking development along 113 acres east of White Marsh Boulevard, one of the largest down-zoning decisions announced as part of the 2016 rezoning cycle. The property stretches along White Marsh and Walther Boulevards, with a section that extends north to the Orbitan Road area. If adopted by the Baltimore County Council on August […]