Hearing Examiner
About
The Hearing Examiner, appointed by the County Council, may hear any cases falling within the authority of the Board of Appeal. The Hearing Examiners hears and decides variances, conditional uses, nonconforming uses, and appeals of departmental administrative decisions. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner may be appealed to the Board of Appeals.
In 2021, the County Council passed CB 77, which allowed the Hearing Examiner to served in a fact-finding capacity for Zoning Board cases. The Hearing Examiner will begin serving its fact-finding role in the summer of 2023.
Board Administrator Information
Kel Berg
Board Administrator
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
(410) 313- 2395
**Please note if you wish to testify (in Opposition, in Support, or Undecided) there will be sheets at the entrance of the Banneker Room to provide your information. If you wish to testify (in Opposition, in Support, or Undecide) and are only attending virtually via Webex Webinar, you will be called upon at the hearing. You must be logged in to the webex via the link on the case page of the website for your attendance to be recognized.
Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or send an EMAIL
For any clarification or questions please call the Board Administrator.
Hearing Examiners
- Katherine Taylor, Esq.
- Joyce Nichols, Esq.
Upcoming Hearings
BA 813-D - Aidan and Sara Morrell, et al.
BA 25-004S Michael Amaranto (Creative Edge Signs)
BA 27-021C KDC Solar Walnut Creek LLC
BA 25-002C Bloomingdale Estates, LLC
Hearing Examiner Cases
Click on the Case Number to review a specific case.
Case Number | Year Filed | Petitioner | Location | Status |
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BA 813-D | 2024 | Aidan and Sara Morrell | 7500 Grace Drive | CONTINUED 4/29/2025 |
BA 25-004S | 2025 | Michael Amaranto (Creative Edge Signs) |
8654 Baltimore National Pike | SCHEDULED 5/21/2025 |
BA 24-021C | 2024 | KDC Solar Walnut Creek LLC | 12320 Autumn Tree Lane | SCHEDULED 6/3/2025 |
BA 25-002C | 2025 | Bloomingdale Estates, LLC | 8434 Old Frederick Road | SCHEDULED 6/4/2025 |
BA 815-D | 2025 |
Corridor Square, LLC |
6724 W. & 6728 Dorsey Road, and 6718 Binder Lane | SCHEDULED 7/23/2025 |
BA 24-014C | 2024 | Calvin Vanbik | 1134 Long Corner Road | DECISION AND ORDER PENDING |
BA 24-025C | 2024 | Peter Price | 899 The Old Station Court | DECISION AND ORDER PENDING |
BA 24-004V | 2024 | Arthur Sorak | 10226 Shirley Meadow Ct | DECISION AND ORDER PENDING |
BA 24-022C | 2024 | Charles Siperko | 6717 Mink Hollow Road | DISMISSED |
BA 807-D | 2024 | Edgar Courtemanch & Sean Carr | 6925 Linden Ave | DISMISSED |
BA 803-D | 2023 | Michelle & Bradley Kline, et al. | 5819 Lawyers Hill Rd |
DISMISSED |
BA 24-009C | 2024 | DMR Cedar Overlook, LLC | 6547 Cedar Lane | UNSCHEDULED DOCKET |