Baltimore County Board of Appeals: Keith and Sharia Roles 25 215 A

This was a public hearing held by the Baltimore County Board of Appeals on April 30, 2026, concerning a variance request by Keith and Sharia Roles for their property at 12923 Falls Road. The board reviewed requests for relief from specific Baltimore County zoning regulations related to open projection and rear yard requirements. The petitioners presented testimony and expert evidence demonstrating unique site constraints, including septic field requirements, which justified the variance under the practical difficulty standard. The board members agreed that the petitioners met the burden of proof for the variance, noting prior similar relief granted to previous owners. While concerns about tree removal and buffering were raised by protestants, the board indicated that such issues were beyond their jurisdiction. The board planned to issue a formal opinion summarizing their deliberations. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this meeting.