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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING The Belfast City Council, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, which is located at 131 Church Street, shall conduct a public hearing regarding two proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Plan that the Council adopted at its meeting of October 13, 2009. The Future Land Use Plan is part of the Belfast Comprehensive Plan. All persons in Belfast are encouraged to attend the public hearing and to offer comment regarding either or both amendments. In addition, comment may be submitted in writing or via email. Written comment should be sent to: Roberta Fogg, City Clerk, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, Me, 04915. Email comment should be sent to: cityclerk@cityofbelfast.org. The proposed amendments involve the following: 1) In the Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use area, a salvage yard or junkyard, such as the one now operated by Maurice Pooler, would specifically be identified as a recommended permitted use. 2) In the Outside Rural area, for both Class 1 and Class 2 roads, the City specifically endorses the long-term continuing uses of all commercial properties whose existing use would otherwise be rendered nonconforming by the recommendations for these areas. The restaurant, convenience store and laundromat on Rt 137 and Belfast 52 Variety are cited as examples of such uses. It is specifically noted that the October 27th public hearing is limited to these proposed amendments. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday, at the City Clerk and Dept of Planning and Community Development offices in Belfast City Hall. A copy of the proposed amendments also can be found on the City website, cityofbelfast.org. Refer to the link at the bottom of the home page. Questions regarding the Plan can be directed to Wayne Marshall, Planning and Community Development Director at 338-1417 x 25, or at planner@cityofbelfast.org.
Posted: October 15, 2009, Belfast City Hall
CITY OF BELFAST MEETING AGENDA 1) Call to Order 2) Roll Call: Mayor Walter Ash, Jr., Councilors Marina DeLune, Roger Lee, Catherine Heberer, Jan Anderson and Lewis Baker, City Manager Joseph Slocum and City Clerk Roberta Fogg. 3) Adoption of Agenda 4) Introductory Comments: Mayor & Council comment regarding meeting & hearing 5) Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments: The Belfast City Council, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, which is located at 131 Church Street, shall conduct a public hearing regarding two proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Plan that the Council adopted at its meeting of October 13, 2009. The Future Land Use Plan is part of the Belfast Comprehensive Plan. All persons in Belfast are encouraged to attend the public hearing and to offer comment regarding either or both amendments. In addition, comment may be submitted in writing or via email. Written comment should be sent to: Roberta Fogg, City Clerk, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, Me, 04915. Email comment should be sent to: cityclerk@cityofbelfast.org. The proposed amendments involve the following: 1) In the Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use area, a salvage yard or junkyard, such as the one now operated by Maurice Pooler, would specifically be identified as a recommended permitted use. Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use area with revisions 2) In the Outside Rural area, for both Class 1 and Class 2 roads, the City specifically endorses the long-term continuing uses of all commercial properties whose existing use would otherwise be rendered nonconforming by the recommendations for these areas. The restaurant, convenience store and laundromat on Rt 137 and Belfast 52 Variety are cited as examples of such uses. Outside Rural Area with revisions It is specifically noted that the October 27th public hearing is limited to these proposed amendments. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday, at the City Clerk and Dept of Planning and Community Development offices in Belfast City Hall. A copy of the proposed amendments also can be found on the City website, cityofbelfast.org. Refer to the link at the bottom of the home page. Questions regarding the Plan can be directed to Wayne Marshall, Planning and Community Development Director at 338-1417 x 25, or at planner@cityofbelfast.org. 6) Council Discussion & Action on two Proposed Amendments to the Future Land Use Plan. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council is scheduled to discuss comments heard and may choose to adopt, amend, or reject the two amendments that are proposed to the Future Land Use Plan that the Council adopted at its meeting of October 13, 2009. 7) Other Business 8) Adjourn |
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