Owner told to return with full plans after commission declines to approve Sudbrook Road accessory building

Baltimore County’s Landmarks Preservation Commission declined to approve a proposed prefabricated accessory structure at 607 Sudbrook Road and asked the property owner to return with complete architectural plans, materials information and a site/foundation plan.

Staff had recommended denial on the grounds that the application did not include sufficient details — elevations, fixed dimensions, foundation and utilities — needed to determine whether the 20x30 structure would be compatible with the contributing resource and adjacent properties. Staff also recommended the owner check with the county zoning office about water, sewer and electrical connections for a structure of the proposed size.

Owner Joseph (Yossi) Green told the commission he intends to use the proposed structure as a workshop and hobby space (not for vehicle storage), that the gravel pad (21x32) was already installed, and that initial zoning guidance he received indicated no permit would be required for siting the prefabricated unit but that separate permits might be needed for utilities. He said manufacturers would not finalize product details without a deposit, which complicated his ability to immediately provide the exhaustive documentation staff requested.

Commissioners, led by a motion from Ed Hoard and seconded by Lily Munroff, concluded the application was incomplete and voted (8–1) not to issue a certificate of appropriateness or notice to proceed. Several commissioners suggested the owner work with staff and an architect or other professional to produce elevations, material callouts and a foundation/site plan; staff offered to meet with the owner to guide the resubmission process so the applicant would not have to wait until the commission’s next full meeting.

Next steps: staff will advise the owner on the required documentation and the application may be resubmitted once the full package is prepared.