2017.02.15 Town Council Agenda - Special Meeting

Submitted on January 19, 2017 - 11:14am
Revised on January 30, 2017 - 4:32pm
Revised on January 30, 2017 - 4:33pm
Revised on February 8, 2017 - 11:55am
Revised on February 8, 2017 - 4:32pm
Revised on February 9, 2017 - 3:39pm
Revised on February 9, 2017 - 3:40pm
Revised on February 12, 2017 - 6:09pm
Revised on February 12, 2017 - 6:10pm
Revised on February 12, 2017 - 6:10pm
Revised on February 15, 2017 - 12:43pm
Revised on February 15, 2017 - 12:44pm
Revised on July 12, 2021 - 11:33am
Date: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call
Item 1

Order to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Laws of Maine to discuss and consider the acquisition of real estate rights, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C).

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 2

Public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance to amend minor site plan review thresholds.

A public comment period will be included with this item (5 minutes per person).

ACTION: Schedule order.
Item 3

Review of survey results regarding the Town-owned 260 Foreside Road property.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 4

An update from the Conservation Commission on Council work plan items CP 67 & 68, relating to a review of the Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance for wetlands protection.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 5

Introduction of amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, the Street Acceptance Ordinance and the Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance to address invasive terrestrial plants.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Item 6

Discussion and update on the Middle Road reconstruction project and inquiry into extending public water.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 7

Introduction of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to establish a licensing process for the permitting of farmers' markets.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Item 8

Introduction of an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance related to underground utilities in subdivisions.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Item 9

Introduction of an amendment to the Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance to clarify the minimum net residential area required per lot in the VMU District.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Item 10

Introduction of amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Coastal Waters Ordinance in order to decrease the number of dinghy permits.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Item 11

Update by staff on the West Falmouth Neighborhood Sketch Plan project.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 12

Order to authorize the Town Manager to execute an option agreement to purchase a fifty foot wide strip of land between Route One and Clearwater Drive for a future public road. 

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 13

Order to authorize the Town Manager to execute a purchase and sales agreement to purchase five acres of land between the School Campus and Community Park, such property to be used for future connectivity between the two publicly owned properties.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 14

Order to reschedule the April 10 special Council meeting to Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

A public comment period will be included (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Adjourn
Related Event: 
2017.02.15 Council Special Meeting

*UPDATE 2/15/17: the Council meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. There will be no executive session*

*UPDATE - Due to forecast blizzard conditions, the Town Council meeting has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, February 15, 2017.*

The Town Council will meet on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 6:00 pm at Town Hall.

*Please note: the Council meeting will begin at 6:00 pm to accommodate an executive session.  The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers.*

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