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BMZA postpones 182‑room American Building conversion, asks for floor plans and management plan
Summary
The board declined to rule on a proposed conversion of the American Building into roughly 182 room‑by‑room rentals, offering a postponement so the applicant can submit final floor plans, a property‑management plan and funding details after extensive questioning about on‑site management and tenant profile.
The Baltimore City Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals on Jan. 6 declined to approve a proposed conversion of the American Building into a dormitory‑style rooming house with up to 182 individually rented rooms, instead offering a postponement so the applicant can return with more detailed operational information.
Planning staff recommended conditional‑use approval but urged the board to condition any approval on measures to prevent loitering and maintain safety near the property — concerns amplified…
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