The Belfast City Council, at its meeting of Tuesday, September 20, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, which is located at 131 Church Street, shall conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Phoenix Row Investments, LLC, to subdivide an existing building and property (Phoenix Row Building) located at 159 High Street, Map 11, Lot 89, into 3 properties. Property is in the Downtown Commercial zoning district. Request requires City Council review and approval of a contract rezoning agreement pursuant to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Zoning, Article V, District Regulations, Downtown Commercial zoning district, and Article X, Contract Rezoning, Division 5, Downtown Commercial zoning district. The September 20 meeting is the Council's Second Reading of the proposal, which is considered an amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance for the applicant property. The Belfast Planning Board, at its meeting of August 10, 2016, conducted its review of the subdivision application and contract rezoning agreement and is recommending Council approval of the agreement. Persons who may be affected by this proposal are encouraged to attend the September 20 public hearing and to offer comment. Comment also may be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to: City of Belfast, Code and Planning Department, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME 04915. Email comment should be sent to: wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org. The Department has a copy of the application available for public inspection at its offices in City Hall during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, 338-1417 x 25, or via email at wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior).
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Walter Ash, Jr.; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and John Arrison, City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior). C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for American Legion Frank D. Hazeltine Post #43 for the Patient Airlift Services (P.A.L.S.) Fund Raiser event located at the American Legion Hall (Main Function Hall) 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine on September 24, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. D. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Belfast Rotary Club for use of City streets for the 23rd Annual Pancake 5k Run/Walk event starting at the Belfast Area High School on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. E. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County Y for use of City streets for the Annual Child Shall Lead Race/Walk on Sunday, October 9, 2016 beginning at 8:00 a.m. from the Belfast Area High School.
Request from the Belfast Maskers to place a temporary hanging banner over a downtown street to advertise for their upcoming show Blithe Spirit.
Request for engagement of the City Auditor for the annual audit and authorization to sign the Auditor's management letter.
Request by Economic Development Director to have the City Council appoint members to an ad hoc committee charged with recommending a qualified environmental professional to carry out environmental assessment work under the City's EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant.
Second Reading on a proposed Contract Rezoning Agreement for Phoenix Row Investments, LLC located at 157, 159 and 161 High Street, Map 11, Lot 89.
Discussion on State Revisions to Sign Standards for Political Signs and the City's Sign Ordinance.
Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1M.R.S.A.405(6)C.
10 O) Signing of Council Orders 11) Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1M.R.S.A.405(6)C.
The Belfast City Council, at its meeting of Tuesday, September 20, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, which is located at 131 Church Street, shall conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Phoenix Row Investments, LLC, to subdivide an existing building and property (Phoenix Row Building) located at 159 High Street, Map 11, Lot 89, into 3 properties. Property is in the Downtown Commercial zoning district. Request requires City Council review and approval of a contract rezoning agreement pursuant to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Zoning, Article V, District Regulations, Downtown Commercial zoning district, and Article X, Contract Rezoning, Division 5, Downtown Commercial zoning district. The September 20 meeting is the Council's Second Reading of the proposal, which is considered an amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance for the applicant property. The Belfast Planning Board, at its meeting of August 10, 2016, conducted its review of the subdivision application and contract rezoning agreement and is recommending Council approval of the agreement. Persons who may be affected by this proposal are encouraged to attend the September 20 public hearing and to offer comment. Comment also may be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to: City of Belfast, Code and Planning Department, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME 04915. Email comment should be sent to: wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org. The Department has a copy of the application available for public inspection at its offices in City Hall during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, 338-1417 x 25, or via email at wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior).
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Walter Ash, Jr.; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and John Arrison, City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior). C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for American Legion Frank D. Hazeltine Post #43 for the Patient Airlift Services (P.A.L.S.) Fund Raiser event located at the American Legion Hall (Main Function Hall) 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine on September 24, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. D. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Belfast Rotary Club for use of City streets for the 23rd Annual Pancake 5k Run/Walk event starting at the Belfast Area High School on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. E. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County Y for use of City streets for the Annual Child Shall Lead Race/Walk on Sunday, October 9, 2016 beginning at 8:00 a.m. from the Belfast Area High School.
Request from the Belfast Maskers to place a temporary hanging banner over a downtown street to advertise for their upcoming show Blithe Spirit.
Request for engagement of the City Auditor for the annual audit and authorization to sign the Auditor's management letter.
Request by Economic Development Director to have the City Council appoint members to an ad hoc committee charged with recommending a qualified environmental professional to carry out environmental assessment work under the City's EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant.
Second Reading on a proposed Contract Rezoning Agreement for Phoenix Row Investments, LLC located at 157, 159 and 161 High Street, Map 11, Lot 89.
Discussion on State Revisions to Sign Standards for Political Signs and the City's Sign Ordinance.
Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1M.R.S.A.405(6)C.
10 O) Signing of Council Orders 11) Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1M.R.S.A.405(6)C.