2014.01.27 Council Agenda Item 07
Summary
Order to establish an ad-hoc committee with the charge to recommend to the Council a long range vision and plan for the Route 100 corridor between Mountain Road and the town line with the City of Portland. This area is classified in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan as a Commercial Growth Area.
A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).
ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Description
The Route 100 area near Maine Turnpike Exit 53 in Falmouth has seen a transformation since the 1870’s. It has since become a major regional traffic crossroads and mixed use employment hub, home to the Town's largest employer, TD Bank.
The Route 100 area was designated in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan as one of two "Commercial Growth Areas” of the town (the other being Route 1). The intent is to create a commercial/mixed use area that also allows residential uses. At this time, no vision or master plan exists for this area to help guide and coordinate future infrastructure investments and land use regulations. In accordance with the 2013/2014 Town Council work plan, staff recommends the formation of an ad-hoc committee to create such a plan for Town Council consideration so this 1.75-mile Route 100 corridor, from the Portland City line to Mountain Road, can become a well-planned growth area for the town.
A staff memo provides background to this area, as well as Comprehensive Plan and zoning excerpts, and a description of road construction considerations.
Attachments:
- Staff memo, dated January 23, 2014
- Draft Route 100 Order/Charge
