Land Use & Transportation Committee

Thursday, September 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2339 595 5030, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m391b79b29d24c3b0f3cf57f4222995c5

TL;DR

The Land Use & Transportation Committee held a meeting focused on zoning changes and property modifications across several Baltimore neighborhoods. Multiple ordinances were passed to allow conversion of single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings and to close or sell portions of city streets, primarily to support urban development and housing flexibility.

Key Decisions

  • Convert Single-Family Homes to Two-Unit Dwellings Passed
  • Close and Sell Portions of City Streets near Amtrak Land Passed
  • Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development Amendment Postponed
  • Banquet Hall Conversion at 1123 West Baltimore Street Passed
  • Building Code Change for Single Exit Residential Occupancy Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. 25-0062 Building Code – Single Exit from Residential Occupancy FOR the purpose of permitting certain residential buildings to have a single exit or access to a single exit, so long as certain conditions are met regarding the construction of the exit.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 25-0072 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 2 Dwelling Units Each in the R-8 Zoning District – 1703 and 1709 Edmondson Avenue 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 1703 Edmondson Avenue (Block 0121, Lot 017) and a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1709 Edmondson Avenue (Block 0121, Lot 020), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Bullock that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 25-0077 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 541 Lafayette Avenue 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 541 Lafayette Avenue (Block 0414, Lot 062), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 25-0078 City Streets – Closing – Portions of Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, and the Land of National Railroad Passenger Company (Amtrak) FOR the purpose of condemning and closing portions of certain streets and alleys bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, the former bed of Mosher Street and the Land of National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) as shown on a plat numbered 316 C 5 Series for Group A prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 25-0079 Sale of Property – Certain Streets Lying Within the Area Bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, West Lafayette Avenue and the Land of National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain parcels of land known as portions of certain streets lying within the area bounded by Riggs Avenue, N. Payson Street, West Lafayette Avenue and the land of National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) as shown on Plat 316 C 5 Group A, and filed with the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 25-0082 Planned Unit Development – Amendment – Under Armour Headquarters FOR the purpose of approving certain amendments to the Under Armour Headquarters Planned Unit Development; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Postponed Scheduled Voting Session

    This Ordinance was Postponed Scheduled Voting Session

  12. 25-0083 RPP Area 30 – Exception – 15 E West Street FOR the purpose of amending the Parking Management Plan Restatement for RPP Area 30 (South Baltimore East) to add an exception to the Plan’s general permit allotments for dwelling units.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Blanchard that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 25-0084 City Streets – Closing – A 6 Foot Portion of West Saratoga Street and an Alley 10.67 Feet Wide, Bounded By Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street, and North Greene Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 6 foot portion of West Saratoga Street and an alley 10.67 feet wide bounded by Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street and North Greene Street, as shown on a plat numbered 307 A 23A, prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 25-0085 Sale of Property – Section of West Saratoga Street Bounded by Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street, and North Greene Street FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property no longer needed for public use known as the former bed of a 6 foot portion of West Saratoga Street bounded by Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street, and North Greene Street; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 25-0086 City Streets – Closing – A Portion of North Chapel Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a portion of North Chapel Street extending northerly 305.2 feet more or less, from the north side of Jefferson Street bounded by McElderry Street, North Washington Street, Jefferson Street, and North Wolfe Street, as shown on a plat numbered 309 A 30A, prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Gray that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 25-0092 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion to a Banquet Hall in the C-2 Zoning District – Variance – 1123 West Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a banquet hall on the property known as 1123 West Baltimore Street (Block 0217, Lot 012) in the C-2 Zoning District, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: 2nd Reader Passed

    A motion was made by Bullock that this Ordinance be 2nd Reader. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. ADJOURNMENT
  18. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC