7409 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard Redevelopment
On May 13, 2025, Anne Arundel County and AAEDC announced the selection of Sawmill Partners LLC to redevelop the site into a transit-oriented community. Chosen for their extensive redevelopment experience, Sawmill Partners will deliver a plan that includes attainable housing, green space, and strong pedestrian and transit connectivity, aligned with the County’s vision.
Anne Arundel County’s Vision
Anne Arundel County’s vision for 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard is to transform this underutilized, county-owned property into a vibrant, transit-oriented community that strengthens the surrounding neighborhood, serving as a catalyst for the economic revitalization of the broader Glen Burnie Town Center and Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Areas.
The redevelopment will prioritize:
- Improved mobility, with enhanced pedestrian, bike, and transit connections between Cromwell Station, the Glen Burnie Town Center, and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Environmental stewardship, through the protection of wetlands and natural areas, and the integration of recreational spaces and trail networks.
- Context-sensitive design, with building scale and massing that maintains the character of surrounding communities.
- Affordable housing, with a mix of rental and for-sale units, and incentives for deeper affordability.
- Alignment with Plan2040, the County’s General Development Plan (GDP), which calls for reinvestment in underserved communities, preservation of green space, and greater access to housing, transit, and public amenities. The GDP also places the site in the Transit-Oriented Development Policy Area, which calls for compact and pedestrian-oriented development patterns near transit stations.
Overview of the Project
- The Villages at Sawmill Creek is the proposed redevelopment of 13 acres of Anne Arundel County-owned land in Glen Burnie, Maryland, at 7409 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard.
- The proposed redevelopment includes a mix of five (5) four-story buildings containing a total of approximately 120 “for-sale” multi-family condominiums, 90 for-sale two-over-two condominiums, and 36 rental townhomes, for a total of 246 units. Final numbers may adjust with project engineering.
- Bordered by Sawmill Creek and within ¼ mile of a light rail transit station, the proposed redevelopment will also feature recreational amenities, pedestrian connections, landscaping, and significant environmental remediation.
- Click here to view a three-dimensional map of The Property.
Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs)
- In accordance with County Council Bill 72-24 (Housing Attainability Act), which will be effective on July 1, 2025:
- At least 10% of for-sale units must be MPDUs, priced for households earning 80% of the area median income (AMI).
- At least 15% of rental units must be leased at rates affordable to households earning 75% of AMI.
- The Villages at Sawmill Creek project will exceed these requirements, offering:
- 20% of for-sale multifamily condos for households at 80% AMI.
- 15% of two-over-two condos for households at 80% AMI.
- 20% of rental townhomes for households at 75% AMI.
Environmental Remediation
- Over the years, the property has been the site of various county-related uses including office, light industrial, a fuel facility, and a maintenance garage.
- Sawmill Creek, a perennial stream running through the property, is a valuable environmental and recreational asset with potential for enhanced public benefit.
- Planned environmental enhancements include:
- Planted stream buffers
- Improved stormwater management
- Reforestation
- Expanded green space and woodland habitat
- The property is a brownfield, requiring environmental remediation prior to redevelopment.
- Cleanup will occur under the oversight of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), involving:
- Costs and timelines for remediation are currently unknown and will depend on findings from ongoing environmental investigations.
- Sawmill Partners LLC has prior experience remediating and redeveloping former industrial sites in coordination with MDE.
- The project represents a long-term benefit to the community by transforming a contaminated site into a healthier, more environmentally responsible space.
Developer Information
The team of Sawmill Partners includes Koch Development Group, Reliable Real Estate Services, Chaney Development, LLC, and Whitehall Development, LLC. The team consists of local real estate professionals that are familiar with the County’s development regulations. Each of the members of this partnership has played an integral role in shaping Anne Arundel County for many decades. They have provided tens of thousands of jobs, built much of our County’s infrastructure, and designed and built many of the places where our County residents live, work, and play. As lifelong residents of Anne Arundel County, the principals of this partnership have a vested interest in the revitalization of Glen Burnie and the future of our County.
Timeline
- May 2024: Issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) by AAEDC.
- July – December 2024: Development Selection Process
- January 2025 – Present: Land Disposition and Development Agreement Negotiations
- May 2025: Announcement of Sawmill Partners LLC as Selected Developer and Community Open House to introduce the project and meet the development team.
- June 2025 : County Council process to approve surplus sale of the property.
- Execution of the Land Disposition and Development Agreement
- Begin Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Process
Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Process
- The Villages at Sawmill Creek will follow the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area subdivision process, as outlined in County Code.
- Under Section 17-7-303, the developer must first submit a Concept Plan to the Office of Planning & Zoning.
- Two community meetings will follow – one to present the proposed concept plan and another to present the final approved plan.
Click here for more information on the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Process.
Click here to view Section 17-7-302 of the code provisions.
Community Open House on May 20, 2025
In partnership with Anne Arundel County and Sawmill Partners LLC, AAEDC is hosting an Open House at on Tuesday, May 20, from 4:00-7:00PM at 7409-A Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
The informal, drop-in event will provide the public with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Anne Arundel County, AAEDC, and the Development Team, walk through a series of concept boards that illustrate the exciting transformation planned for the site, and ask questions.
Please Note: This is an outdoor event on-site. In the event of high winds or rain it will be moved to the Glen Burnie Improvement Association, located at 19 Crain Highway South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
Click here to view or download the event flyer.
Project Updates & Resources
- Following the May 20 Open House, graphics, renderings, presentation materials, and future community meeting dates will be posted here.
Questions?
- All media inquiries about the project should be directed via email to [email protected].
- All other inquiries about the project should be directed via email to [email protected].