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WORKSHOP AGENDA - 3:30 P.M. (times indicated for each item is an estimate) |
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| i | USM Commons; Major Site Plan Review; Vicinity of Winslow and Bedford Streets; University of Southern Maine, Applicant. (3:30 – 4:15 p.m.) |
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| ii | Sheridan Heights Subdivision; Site Plan and Subdivision Review; Vicinity of 135 Sheridan Street; Sheridan Street, LLC., Applicant. (4:15 – 5:00 p.m.) |
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| iii | B-3 Surface Parking and Minimum Building Height Amendments; Portland Planning Division, Applicat. (5:00 – 5:45 p.m.) |
| Workshop meetings are informational - no vote or final action is taken – public comments will be taken at this meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA - 6:30 P.M. (times indicated for each item is an estimate) |
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ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM |
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COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS |
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REPORT OF ATTENDANCE AT THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS HELD ON:
November 14th, 2006 Workshop: Beal, Patterson, Hall, Lowry, Odokara, Silk and Tevanian present.
November 14th, 2006 Public Hearing: Beal, Patterson, Hall, Lowry, Odokara, Silk and Tevanian present. |
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECISIONS AT THE PREVIOUS MEETING, HELD ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2006.
| Peninsula Traffic Plan - Recommendation for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan
The Portland Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the plan policies (Chapters #1, #2, and #3 and to further recommend the Deering Oaks portion of the Plan (Chapter #9, alternatives S-2 as supplemented by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission comments) as part of the Comprehensive Plan. This recommendation incorporates the Transportation Committee comments on Franklin Arterial regarding pedestrian and streetscape enhancements.
By a separate motion, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the entire PTP to the City Council as having great value as an implementation plan to guide traffic planning and implementation of discrete Master Plans.
Bayside Village Student Housing; Site Plan and Conditional Use; Vicinity of 120 Marginal Way; So. Maine Student Housing, Applicant.
The Portland Planning Board voted 5-2 (Silk and Tevanian opposed) to approve the site plan subject to nine (9) conditions of approval.
B-1/B-1b Zoning Text Amendments; Text change to prohibit high traffic businesses; City of Portland, Applicant.
The Portland Planning Board voted 2-4 (Tevanian, Odokara, Beal and Patterson opposed; Hall absent) on a motion to recommend the amendment to the City Council; therefore the motion failed. The Board voted 4-2 (Silk and Lowry opposed; Hall absent) to communicate that the Board supports limiting the number of trips generated by uses in the B-1 zone but required more information.
Inclusionary Zoning Program; Recommendation for a voluntary program to encourage inclusion of affordable housing units in residential developments; City of Portland, Applicant.
The Portland Planning Board voted 6-0 (Hall absent) to recommend this amendment to the City Council, subject to a 5 year sunset evaluation provision.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
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| i | Subdivision Amendment (Lot Split); Vicinity of 34 Garsoe Drive; Philip and Charlene Jordan, Applicants.(6:30 – 7:15 p.m.)
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| The Portland Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal by Philip and Charlene Jordan to divide a lot at 34 Garsoe Drive (Lot 29). |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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| i | Becky’s Diner Building Expansion; Conditional Use, Shoreland Zone and Site Plan Review; Vicinity of 390 Commercial Street; Rebecca Rand, Applicant. (7:15 – 8:00 p.m.)
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| The Portland Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal by Rebecca Rand for a 2,900 sq. ft. expansion of an existing diner use. |
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| ii | Caravan Beads Building Addition; Vicinity of 915 Forest Avenue; BJFC, LLC., Applicant.
(8:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
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| The Portland Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal by BJFC, LLC. The applicant is proposing an expansion to the existing Caravan Beads building at 915 Forest Avenue. The proposed addition will be located adjacent to the 3 sides of the existing building (the front, south side and rear of the building.) |
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ADJOURNMENT | NOTE: It is possible that the Board will not reach all of the items prior to adjournment. Any items not reached will be rescheduled to appear on the subsequent agenda with items appearing early on the agenda as unfinished business.
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