PUBLIC NOTICE and AGENDA for January 4, 2023
The regular meeting of the Ellsworth Planning Board will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B, the Planning Board has adopted a policy governing remote participation in its proceedings. In the event that public participation through remote methods (ZOOM) is permitted, additional information about accessing the meeting remotely will be posted at www.ellsworthmaine.gov and on the City Facebook page by noon on the day of the meeting. Persons requesting accommodations to access the meeting may reach the Planning Department at (207) 669-6615 or mwilliams@ellsworthmaine.gov.
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Minutes from the December 1, 2022 regular meeting.
3. Election of Officers
4. Review 2023 Planning Board Schedule
5. Proposed amendments to Chapter 56 Unified Development Ordinance, Article 3 Zoning Districts, Article 6 Site Development Review, Article 8 Performance Standards, and Article 14
Definitions. The proposed amendments refine existing permitted use categories, major use site plan development review applicability thresholds, performance standards, and/or definitions, primarily as they relate to stand-alone solar energy systems. The Board will continue its review of draft documents from December 1st meeting.
a. DISCUSSION of PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
b. PUBLIC HEARING
c. RECOMMENDATION to CITY COUNCIL
6. Comprehensive Plan Update- Review Timeline for Request For Proposals and Process for Selection of Steering Committee including Ethics Training
7. Staff Comments
8. Adjournment
