The City of Belfast City Council, at its meeting of Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 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 associated with the Second Reading of proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Zoning. The amendments would change the minimum amount of traditional neighborhood front setback required for two properties located on Northport Avenue that are in the Residential 3 zoning district. The changes are as follows: • Map 33, Lot 19, located at 102 Northport Avenue, front setback would change from currently required 40 feet to 30 feet. • Map 33, Lot 36, located at 75 Northport Avenue, front setback would change from currently required 60 feet to 30 feet. The proposed amendments apply to Chapter 102, Zoning, Article V, District Regulations, Division 31, Dimensional Table, and the accompanying map which illustrates the amount of the front setback requirement, all of which were adopted by the City Council in October 2014. Persons who may be affected by the proposed amendments are encouraged to attend the July 5 public hearing and to offer comment. Alternatively, comment can be submitted in writing to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, or by email to wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org. The language for the proposed Ordinance amendments can be viewed on the City website, cityofbelfast.org, reference Planning and Codes tab, and a copy is available for inspection at the Code and Planning Offices in City Hall during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions regarding the proposal should be directed to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, at 338-1417 x 25, or by email atwmarshall@cityofbelfast.org.
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 a six-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Sealed Tickets) for the Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Waldo County Republican's Meeting located at the Belfast Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast, ME on June 27, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private wedding located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 1, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. D. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Our Town Belfast for use of High Street and Church Street for the Annual Street Party on Monday, August 7, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. E. Request from the Fire Chief to confirm David Lindahl as a call in driver for the Belfast Ambulance Service.
Second Reading on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would change setback requirements for two properties in the Residential 3 Zone.
Request from the owner of the Crosby Center, Kiril Lozanov, to have use of six public parking spaces on Church Street on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Request from the Soup Kitchen to coordinate a 5K run on City streets on Saturday, September 9, 2017.
Request to consider an application for a grant to construct an electric vehicle charging station.
First Reading on an extension of the moratorium currently prohibiting the creation of marijuana facilities in Belfast.
Consideration of a proposal to increase our ambulance fees as recommended by our collection agent.
The City of Belfast City Council, at its meeting of Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 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 associated with the Second Reading of proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Zoning. The amendments would change the minimum amount of traditional neighborhood front setback required for two properties located on Northport Avenue that are in the Residential 3 zoning district. The changes are as follows: • Map 33, Lot 19, located at 102 Northport Avenue, front setback would change from currently required 40 feet to 30 feet. • Map 33, Lot 36, located at 75 Northport Avenue, front setback would change from currently required 60 feet to 30 feet. The proposed amendments apply to Chapter 102, Zoning, Article V, District Regulations, Division 31, Dimensional Table, and the accompanying map which illustrates the amount of the front setback requirement, all of which were adopted by the City Council in October 2014. Persons who may be affected by the proposed amendments are encouraged to attend the July 5 public hearing and to offer comment. Alternatively, comment can be submitted in writing to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, or by email to wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org. The language for the proposed Ordinance amendments can be viewed on the City website, cityofbelfast.org, reference Planning and Codes tab, and a copy is available for inspection at the Code and Planning Offices in City Hall during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions regarding the proposal should be directed to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, at 338-1417 x 25, or by email atwmarshall@cityofbelfast.org.
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 a six-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Sealed Tickets) for the Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Waldo County Republican's Meeting located at the Belfast Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast, ME on June 27, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private wedding located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 1, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. D. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Our Town Belfast for use of High Street and Church Street for the Annual Street Party on Monday, August 7, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. E. Request from the Fire Chief to confirm David Lindahl as a call in driver for the Belfast Ambulance Service.
Second Reading on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would change setback requirements for two properties in the Residential 3 Zone.
Request from the owner of the Crosby Center, Kiril Lozanov, to have use of six public parking spaces on Church Street on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Request from the Soup Kitchen to coordinate a 5K run on City streets on Saturday, September 9, 2017.
Request to consider an application for a grant to construct an electric vehicle charging station.
First Reading on an extension of the moratorium currently prohibiting the creation of marijuana facilities in Belfast.
Consideration of a proposal to increase our ambulance fees as recommended by our collection agent.