Health Department requires new utility showings and demolition safeguards for 1803 Harford Road plan

The Harford County Health Department reviewed the 1803 Harford Road site plan at the July 1 DAC meeting and required a new version that shows all existing and proposed public water and sewer for the parcel. "The site plan proposes to construct a 2,555 square feet, 10‑bed group home on a 20,000 square foot parcel," Julian Laude told the committee and listed follow‑up requirements.

Julian said any buildings to be razed will require a demolition permit through the Department of Inspections, Licenses, and Permitting, and that the demo review must address abandonment of wells or septic systems, asbestos and hazardous materials management, removal of underground storage tanks, and forwarding all demo documentation to the Health Department. He also noted that, "At the discretion of the Department of Public Works, Division of Water and Sewer, drainage and utility easements should be platted along appropriate tract boundaries to facilitate the connection of neighboring properties to public utilities." Laude added that stormwater management infiltrator devices must meet setbacks of 25 feet from waste disposal systems and 100 feet from any wells. Finally, he said if a snack bar or vending area is planned, the Health Department must review it.

Laude indicated that additional comments will be provided at the time of building permit or certificate of occupancy review and invited the applicant to contact the Health Department's Permits and Plan Review Division with questions.