HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-20 Community and Economic Development Committee MinutesCOMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
OF MEETING HELD ON 2/20/90
Members present: Mary Sullivan, Councilor, Committee Chair
William Cohen, Councilor
Gerard Baldacci, councilor
William England, Councilor
Jane Saxl, Councilor
others: Jeffrey _eosnaud, Councilor
Edward EarretQ City Manager
Kenneth R. Gibb, Director, Community S Economic
Development
John Lord, Planning Officer
Donald C. Buffington, Economic Development
Officer
Tom Small, Code Enforcement Director
Nancy San Antonio, Zoning Officer
Nicholas Brountas
Arthur Brountas
Ned Porter. BUN
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Mary Sullivan,
Chairperson.
item 1, Ordinance Amen Lon of the Main Street
Historic District:
Nancy San Antonio explained to the Committee the reasons why the
Historic Preservation Commission Was requesting approval from
the Council for the creation of additional buildings and sites
to the Historic District in the Main Street area. She briefed
the Committee on the 2 meetings that were held regarding this,
stating the proponents and opponents comments. Various comments
and questions were posed by the Committee. Nicholas Brountas
addressed the Committee andrequested that they not recommend
approval of this to the full Council as he felt that there were
not enough proponents to this action and it was merely a request
of one person, Rick Gilbert. His suggestion was that if an
individual wished to make their. property into a historic
landmark they de so on an individual basis and not include all
the surrounding buildings, etc. He felt that the acceptance of
this would put too many prohibitive restrictions onto an owner
should they wish to make renovations to their property. After
discussion, Jane sail moved that committee send this ordinance
Amendment 590-30 to the full Council with no recommendation and
hear from all sides at that time. Gerard Baldacci seconded the
motion. It was brought to Committee's attention that a public
hearing was
already scheduled for Monday's, February 26th,
meeting on this matter. Jane Saxl amended her motion to include
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the fact that she would like to have notification of this public
hearing be brought to tenants, owners, abutters and Historical
Commission members prior to February 26th's meeting so as all
interested parties will have the opportunity to attend and state
their position at that time. The amendment was agreeable to
all, duly seconded and so voted.
Item di dment Creation the
Webster Third
Hiatgr cal Landmark:
Nancy San Antonio briefed the committee on the background of
this request, made by the owner
r Colin Martindale and the
Historical Commission. Afterdiscussion, William Cohen moved
that we send to the full Council for approval Ordinance
Amendment #90-74. William England seconded the motion. Sc
voted.
Item No. 3 AuthurigatiAll Qf TQm Small and Nancygli Antonio to
Prosecute d use violations in District Co
Tom Small explained to the Committee the. reasons for the request
and the fact that both he and Nancy had passed the required
tests and were certified to represent the City in District
Court. This had been discussed with Bob Miller, City Solicitor
and it is with his knowledge and consent and he will so indicate
on the order if it is approved by council. William England
moved to recommend the authorization of Tom Small and Nancy San
Antonio toprosecute land use violations in District Court to
the full Council. Jane Saxl seconded the motion. Discussion:
It should be noted that each individual needs to be authorised
individually to do so by the council and not a blanket
authorization. so voted.
RuthoriZation to Submit Coastalnt
Applications:
Hen Gibb briefed the committee on the regulations regarding the
grant and referred to a letter dated January 12, 1990 sent by
him to Ms. precedes Rudoff of the State Department of Community
and Economic Development wherein he outlined 5 projects that the
City might like to Pursue doing with the grant monies. Based on
their response and the regulations regarding timing of
completion, Staff recommended to Committee that approval be
granted to present items No. 3 and 4 for a grant. They are:
Provide a sewage Pump -out Station on the Municipal Float and
construct a Public access at the Waterworks. After discussion,
William England moved to recommend to the full Council
acceptance of a grant application for Items No. 3 and 4. Jane
Saxl seconded the motion. Sc voted. Gerard Baldacci abstained
due tos conflict of interest in that his brother 1s a involved
party in the Waterworks project.
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5 - Conunenta on erovneM wu�l ands Revulatio
Ren Gibb discussed with the Committee the draft of a letter to
the Board of environmental Protection with comments regarding
the proposed wetland protection rules. It was agreed that Mary
Sullivan, as Chair of this committee, should sign this letter
and the motion was made by William Cohen to accept the letter
draft Provided that it be reviewed one more time by Staff a
regards technical issues. Jane saxl seconded the motion. so
voted. It was also requested that a special letter be attached
and it be sent to the area legislators in Augusta.
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John cord explained to the committee the recertification under
the new legislative changes and requested that the Committee
authorize the staff to submit the proper papers for
certification. William Cohen moved to authorize the city
Staff to prepare the necessary documents for recertification.
William England seconded the motion. So voted•
Ken Gibb presented to Committee a memo regarding the Vicar
Building RFPs. This was to inform the committee staff's
recommendations and feelings regarding the non -submission of
proposals to the Viner Building REP. Further update will be
given to Council.
Motion was made, seconded and voted to adjourn the meeting at
6:15 p.m.
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