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BMZA approves 52 townhomes at Reservoir Square parcel after lengthy public opposition; developer stresses grocery lease
Summary
After extensive public comment alleging broken promises on retail and tree removal, the BMZA approved conditional use and front‑yard setback variances to allow 52 townhomes at Parcel C (700 W. North Ave) of the Reservoir Square redevelopment; developer and MCB Real Estate said the team secured a lease with Street's Market for grocery space at nearby 600 W. North Ave.
Baltimore — The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals on Dec. 16 approved a contested plan to build 52 townhomes on Parcel C (700 West North Avenue), part of the multi‑phase Reservoir Square redevelopment, granting conditional‑use approval and front‑yard setback variances after hours of testimony.
Drew Tilden, attorney for the applicant, and Theresa Stegman of MCB Real Estate described the history: an earlier plan for a multifamily building funded with new markets tax credits became infeasible after median income changes in the census tract removed eligibility for that funding. Tilden said the development team expanded…
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