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Meeting notes from our October meeting

Here’s the notes from our latest meeting.

I- Call to Order

II- Mayor’s Cleanup- November 21st

The WCA is participating in the Mayor’s Fall cleanup. We will start gathering at 9:30 am and start the cleanup around 10 am. The Cleanup will run until about 12 pm. This is a good opportunity for students to get community service hours. Please bring your own gloves if desired.

III-Blue Moon Too Cafe moving to Meadow Mill

Blue Moon Too is moving to Meadow Mill! Their Fed Hill landlord didn’t renew their lease, so they are moving here! This was supposed to be their third location, but instead their second location will be here. We will keep you posted. It will be opening in April 2027

IV-2051 Druid Park Dr

2051 Druid Park Drive had a CHAP hearing today. This renovation would include all interior renovations, and a removal of the rear addition, with a new addition with decks and patio on the rear. This was placed on the Consent Agenda. We will update the community once we hear if it passed

V- Bike Repair Station

The bike repair station should arrive this week! It will be installed shortly after. We will inform the community when it is live!

VI- Open Business

Composting by Baltimore Compost Collective– New resident Kira Remy wants to run a composting workshop. Wants to partner with Baltimore Compost Collective. The composters there outside the farm are part of the Rockrose Food Justice project. This would be a presentation on where the food would go.

Update on possibly vacant commercial properties– Residents asked about the status of the Shiloh Church and Network Deli. Shiloh Church is still owned by the church, although it’s unclear on whether they still meet. Network Deli is now owned by Art of Living & Design LLC. The association will reach out to the owners to see what is planned for these properties.

Gutierrez Walk– The annual Gutierrez walk is on Saturday, October 24th. There is music, food and drinks, plus a silent auction. There is a walk as well. Nether and Hiro’s mural was funded by this, so they may be there. Cost is $60 Event is 10 am to 3 or 4 pm

 

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Plans for 2051 Druid Park Drive

2051 Druid Park Drive has been of interest to our community for a while. Located at the gateway to Woodberry, it’s a building that makes a big first impression. Here’s the plans on what steps the new owners want to take.

The scope of work includes:

  • Demo of the interior space and existing rear addition
  • Construction of a new rear 3-story addition with ground level patios and 2nd/3rd story decks
  • Full interior renovation to create 10 residential units
  • New framing, drywall, doors, flooring, windows, fixtures, paint and trim

Links to the plans can be found below:

The hearing for this project with CHAP is on 10/13 and it’s on the consent agenda.

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Maryland Attorney General and MD Dept of the Environment secure a $2.2 Million Settlement regarding lead paint

Big news for the Woodberry Community! On April 9th, the Maryland Attorney General (AG) and Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) have secured a $2.2 million dollar settlement after lead paint from the candelabra tower fell into surrounding communities.

There was a press conference in Rockrose Park regarding this. You can read more in the Baltimore Banner about this here: Banner link

Read the Baltimore Banner for free, using your Enoch Pratt library card- click here

Here’s a link to the press release: Maryland AG/MDE Lead Paint Settlement

 

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February 2026 Northern District Police Report

Hello all! Here’s the latest from our Police Liasion Larry from the Northern District:

ND police meeting report

1-Police are working with stores to try to intervene early to prevent shoplifting. They are trying to especially protect pharmacies and other essential stores.
2-The Honda CRV has a sensor on the front grill that has been a significant source of theft. The Major reports that there are covers and transfer resistance screws and brackets that can be put in place to prevent their removal.
3-GVRS (gun violence reduction services)- A representative from the Mayor‘s office said that there is going to be two new sites in the Northern District.
4-A reminder to lock your car and to keep valuables out of sight in your car if possible. Consider getting motion detectors and lights in the front and rear of your home. Encourage mutual neighbor cooperation for packages and if you’re going to be away for a period of time.

Stay safe and be kind
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New restaurant proposed at the old Network Deli space

If you haven’t heard, there’s a restaurant being proposed at the former Network Deli building at 3600 Malden Ave. Mark Bernal is a Medfield resident, President of the Medfield Community Association, and long-time restaurant worker who has a contract on the building. The restaurant would need a zoning variance and is going to the BMZA for a hearing next Tuesday at 1 pm. Residents are welcome to participate (more details below)

What’s the proposal?

Mark is under contract to buy 3600 Malden Ave and hopes to close on the building on May 27th. He will be building the restaurant with an SBA loan to transform it into a neighborhood restaurant. The restaurant’s name will be Millie’s, named after his grandmother MIlly. The restaurant will have a service-oriented model, focusing on hosting and old-fashioned service. The restaurant will have a wood fired oven and grill. Mark plans for the restaurant to be a neighborhood restaurant with a wood fired grill in the center. They will have pizza, along with other dishes and drinks. The restaurant will offer New American cuisine, informed by his grandmother’s appreciation of local seafood. Beverages would be farm to glass ingredients, low intervention wines, and natural ingredients. He does not want delivery service or food app pickup service. The restaurant would have seating for up to 76 people. There would be some outdoor seating in the rear of the property. The floor plans are available here.

The restaurant would operate 5 days a week, from 5 pm- 10 pm. Mark wants to be involved at the restaurant and be there most of the time. He is looking to have 5 FT employees with salary and benefits. Mark wants to be cognizant of traffic and cars. He does not want this to be a destination restaurant, but wants it to be a local spot. Millie’s is not looking to do app delivery service, doesn’t like it in his neighborhood, and wants to not do this here.

The price point of the restaurant would be on average $25-$30 per person. This could change, as costs change.

The architectural team is led by Henry Johnson, currently working on Clifton Mansion. Myers Green is the architectural firm. Mark will work with CHAP and apply for historic tax credits. The blue brick isn’t original and may need to be removed. Looking to make a historic window bay. It was a pharmacy at one point, then a carry-out/deli.

BMZA Zoning Variance

The proposal goes to the BMZA next Tuesday May 20th at 1 pm. Individuals can email their approval or opposition to the BMZA directly. Emails need to be received 24 hours before the hearing and can be sent to bmza@baltimorecity.gov. People can also attend in person. The docket for the hearing is available here.

What’s next?

If the restaurant gets a zoning variance, Mark will close on the property at the end of May, likely on May 27th. He will also apply for a Class B new restaurant license, which requires an investment of $250-$300k, and 75 seats in the restaurant. Mark will also be applying for an SBA loan to do renovations and open the restaurant.

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TTI cleanup work completed and the map for 7/10/23 to 7/14/23

A&I Inc cleaned these properties and public areas (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
Streets, Gutters, Sidewalks:
Collected chips on Hooper Ave in front of Itineris and Scribbles properties
Clipper Avenue collected chips from Jones Falls Trail to Druid Park Drive
Hooper Avenue collected chips from WBAL to Druid Park Drive
Girard Avenue collected chips from Hooper Ave to Malden Ave
Collected chips on Girard Ave across from Parkdale alley garages
Collected chips on Girard at Keystone alley
Keystone Avenue collected chips from Druid Park Drive to Rockrose Ave
Collected chips from alley at Rockrose Ave and Clipper Ave
Malden Avenue collected chips from WJZ to Druid Park Drive
Hooper Avenue collected chips from WBAL to Druid Park Drive
Collected chips from corner of clipper and Druid park
Clipper Avenue collected chips from Jones Falls Trail to Clipper Park Drive
Clipper Park Drive collected chips from Clipper Ave to Parkdale Ave
Parkdale Avenue collected chips from Druid Park Drive to Rockrose Ave
Residences, Commercial and Public Properties:
Collected chips on Itineris and Scribbles playground & parking lot (daily)
Cleaned chips in Rockrose Park grassy areas, playground and pathways  (daily)
Collected chips from Rockrose City Garden
Hooper Avenue collected chips from 3600 rear yard and 3604
Girard Avenue collected chips from 2002 front yard and around 2004 & 2006
Clipper Avenue collected chips from 3700 front and rear yard (per resident’s request)
Clipper Avenue collected chips from around 3508, 3540, 3604, 3605, 3638, 3640
Collected chips on Clipper Park Drive across from 2002, 2010
Union Avenue collected chips in front of warehouses
Jones Falls Trail collected chips from City Garden to Frozen Puddle area
Collected chips on Keystone Ave at 3624, 3626
Collected chips on Rockrose Ave across from 2095
Collected chips around and in the fenced area of Rockrose City Garden
Collected chips around and in Woodbury Park on Druid Park Drive
Collected chips on Rockrose Park Trail (reported by a resident)
Advanced Air Analysis Inc inspections:  (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
A walkthrough inspection and cleaning of the neighborhood was performed by AAA Inc and A&I Inc on Tuesday, 7/11/23

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TTI cleanup summary and map for work completed Mon 7/3 to Fri 7/7/2023

A&I Inc cleaned these properties and public areas (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
Streets, Gutters, Sidewalks:
Collected chips on Hooper Ave from WBAL to Druid Park Drive
Collected chips on Hooper Ave in front of Itineris and Scribbles properties
Collected chips on driveway at Rockrose Park (rockrose houses alley)
Collected chips at corner of Malden and Druid park
Collected chips at Keystone and Malden alley
Collected chips at Girard Ave and Rockrose Ave alleyResidences, Commercial and Public Properties:
Collected chips on Itineris and Scribbles playground & parking lot (daily)
Cleaned chips in Rockrose Park grassy areas, playground and pathways  (daily)
Collected chips at Rockrose City Farm
Cleaned chips under the TTI tower
Collected chips on Clipper Ave at 3614, 3622, 3638, 3640, 3652
Collected chips on Druid Park Drive at 2009, 2122, 2130, 2138, 2069
Collected chips on Keystone Ave at 3635
Collected chips on Parkdale Ave at 3612
Collected chips on  Girard Ave at 2001, 2002, 2004
Collected chips on alley behind 3600 and 3602 Hooper Ave
Collected chips on walkway at 2054 Druid Park Drive
Collected chips on Rockrose Ave at 2060, 2095
Collected chips on 2080 rockrose parking lot

Advanced Air Analysis Inc inspections:  (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
A walkthrough inspection and cleaning of the neighborhood was performed by AAA Inc and A&I Inc on Monday, 7/3/23

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TTI cleanup summary and map for 6/26/23 to 6/30/23

A&I Inc cleaned these properties and public areas (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
Streets, Gutters, Sidewalks:
Collected chips on Hooper Ave in front of Itineris and Scribbles
Cleaned chips on Girard Ave from Hooper Ave to Malden Ave
Cleaned chips on Clipper Ave from Jones Falls Trail to Druid Park Drive
Cleaned chips on Malden Ave from Druid Park Drive to WJZ gate
Cleaned chips on Keystone Ave from Druid Park Drive to Rockrose Ave
Cleaned chips on Rockrose Ave from Malden Ave to Hooper Ave
Cleaned chips on corner of Rockrose and Parkdale alley
Cleaned chips in the Druid Park Alley from behind church to 41st St
Parkdale Avenue collected chips from Zen Garden to Rockrose Avenue
Union Avenue collected chips in front of warehouses
Clipper Alley collected chips in the alley behind Clipper Avenue

Residences, Commercial and Public Properties:
Collected chips on  Itineris and Scribbles playground & parking lot (daily)
Cleaned chips in Rockrose Park grassy areas, playground and pathways  (daily)
Cleaned chips under the TTI tower
Collect chips on Hooper Ave by 3604
Cleaned chips at 3600 Hooper Ave and alley behind property (per resident’s request)
Collect chips on the Jones Falls Trail
Collect chips on the Hooper side of 2055 Rockrose Ave
Cleaned chips on Rockrose side of 3632 Parkdale Ave
Cleaned chips on Rockrose side of 3635 Keystone Ave
Collect chips on Girard Ave at 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009
Cleaned chips on Druid Park Drive at 2122, 2128, 2130, 2144, 2158
Cleaned chips on Malden Ave at 3700, 3701
Cleaned chips on Clipper Ave at 3604, 3624, 3636, 3640 and under bridge at 3638 clipper

Advanced Air Analysis Inc inspections:  (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
A walkthrough inspection and cleaning of the neighborhood by AAA Inc and A&I Inc was performed on Tuesday 6/27.

Additional Information:
A&I inspected the signs in Rockrose Park and reset them as necessary.
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TTI Cleanup Summary and map for the WCA for 6/19/23 to 6/23/23 M-F

A&I Inc cleaned these properties and public areas (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
Streets, Gutters, Sidewalks:
Collected chips on Hooper Ave in front of Itineris and Scribbles
Rockrose Avenue collected chips from Clipper to Malden
Parkdale Ave collected chips from Rockrose Ave to Druid Park Drive
Collected chips on Hooper Ave at alley between Girard Ave and Rockrose Ave
Druid Park Drive collected chips from Clipper Ave to Malden Ave
Collected chips on Hooper Ave at Fox 45
Keystone Avenue collected chips from Druid Park to Rockrose
Parkdale Avenue collected chips  from Druid Park to Rockrose
Malden Avenue collected chips  from Druid Park to Rockrose
Girard Avenue collected chips  from Malden to Hooper
Collected chips on Clipper Ave from Jones Falls Trail to Druid Park Drive
Collected chips under 41st st bridge
Collected chips on corner of Clipper Ave and Rockrose Ave
Collected chips on Girard AVe
Residences, Commercial and Public Properties:
Collected chips on  Itineris and Scribbles playground & parking lot (daily)
Cleaned chips in Rockrose Park grassy areas, playground and pathways  (daily)
Collected chips in Woodbury Park
Collected chips by 2055 Rockrose Ave (Hooper side)
Collected chips by 2000 Girard Ave (Hooper side)
Cleaned chips in alley behind 3600 Hooper Aveooper
Collected chips by 3600, 3602 Keystone Ave
Collect chips by rear of garage at 3600 Hooper Avenue
Collected chips by parking pad at 2122 Druid Park Drive
Cleaned chips in alley behind 2072 Druid Park Drive
Collected chips by 2023, 2025, 2126, 2140 Druid Park Drive
Collected chips by 2074 Rockrose Ave
Collected chips by 3614, 3624 Clipper Ave
Collected chips by gate to Jones Falls Trail
Collect chips on Jones Falls Trail from Rockrose Park to frozen puddle
Advanced Air Analysis Inc inspections:  (entire property or publicly accessible areas):
A walkthrough inspection and cleaning of the neighborhood was performed by AAA Inc and A&I Inc on Tuesday 6/20/2023.
Additional Information:
A&I inspected the signs in Rockrose Park and reset them as necessary.
Rain limited some cleanup activities later in the week.