Land Use & Transportation Committee

Thursday, November 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2344 479 7102, Password: Public Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mee8132da5cdbfb174ba8410ace813f0d

TL;DR

The Land Use & Transportation Committee discussed several zoning proposals aimed at increasing housing density in Baltimore, including converting single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings. Two ordinances were recommended favorably, which could potentially create more housing options in residential neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Conversion of 15 East West Street from 1 to 2 dwelling units Passed
  • Conversion of 1425 West Fayette Street from 1 to 4 dwelling units Passed
  • Proposed changes to zoning code for multi-family housing development Discussed
  • Potential parking lot developments at 701 and 702 Mura Street Under review
  • Proposed banquet hall at 1100 Wicomico Street Under review
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. 25-0055 Zoning – Conditional Use – Parking Lot (Principal Use) – Variances 701 Mura Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a principal use parking lot on the property known as 701 Mura Street (Block 1155, Lot 70), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting certain variances from minimum lot area, minimum interior side yard, and minimum rear yard requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  7. 25-0056 Zoning – Conditional Use – Parking Lot (Principal Use) – Variances 702 Mura Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a principal use parking lot on the property known as 702 Mura Street (Block 1155, Lot 101), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting certain variances from minimum lot area, minimum interior side yard, and minimum rear yard requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  8. 25-0071 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 15 East West Street 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 15 East West Street (Block 0965, Lot 046), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 25-0073 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion to a Banquet Hall in the IMU-1 Zoning District – Variances – 1100 Wicomico Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a banquet hall on the property known as 1100 Wicomico Street (Block 0811, Lot 060), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  10. 25-0090 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District – Variance – 220 North Culver Street 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 220 North Culver Street (Block 2275A, Lot 135), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  11. 25-0091 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling to 4 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variance – 1425 West Fayette Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 4 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1425 West Fayette Street (Block 0197, Lot 013), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably Passed

    A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 25-0066 Zoning – Housing Options and Opportunity 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; striking residential conversion standards for single-family dwellings into multi-family dwellings; amending certain permitted and conditional uses; amending certain bulk and yard standards; and defining certain terms.
    Ordinance
  13. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC