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1 BRUNSWICK TOWN COUNCIL Agenda January 24, 2019 Executive Session at end of meeting Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers Town Hall 85 Union Street Roll Call of Members Acknowledgement of Meeting Notice Pledge of Allegiance Adjustments to Agenda Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) Correspondence MANAGER S REPORT a) Financial update b) Dog Licenses Reminder c) Cook s Corner Mall PUBLIC HEARING 4. The Town Council will hear public comments on an application for a special amusement license, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) Special Amusement Odd Duck FSE D/B/A: Odd Duck FSE 11 Pleasant Street Rebecca Marcos HEARING/ACTION NEW BUSINESS 5. The Town Council will consider appointing Bryan Bachelder to the position of Local Sealer of Weights and Measures, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) ACTION 6. The Town Council will consider Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust s and Maine Coast Heritage Trust s request for a Town contribution of $150,000 from funds set aside for water 1

2 access purposes, toward the Woodward Point conservation effort, and will take any appropriate action. (Councilor Ankeles and Councilor Watkinson) ACTION 7. The Town Council will consider the annual request by the Brunswick Marine Resource Committee to open and close coastal waters with the Town for 2019, and will take any appropriate action. (Marine Resource Committee) ACTION 8. The Town Council will receive a report with recommendations for shelter definitions and zoning from the Planning Board, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) DISCUSSION 9. The Town Council will consider a process for appointing a Comprehensive Plan Update Committee by spring 2019, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) DISCUSSION 10. The Town Council will consider a Resolution Authorizing the Town Treasurer to Waive Foreclosure on Certain Real Estate Tax Lien Mortgages, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) ACTION 11. The Chair will make appointments of Council members to represent various boards and subcommittees, and will take any appropriate action. (Council Chair John Perreault) COMMITTEE REPORTS ACTION CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of the minutes of December 17, 2018 b) Approval of the minutes of January 7, 2019 Executive Session: Acquisition of real property per 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(C) and labor negotiations per 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(D) No action will occur after the executive session INDIVIDUALS NEEDING AUXILIARY AIDS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN MANAGER S OFFICE AT (TDD ) To Town Council: towncouncil@brunswickme.org 2

3 Brunswick Town Council Agenda January 24, 2019 Council Notes and Suggested Motions MANAGER S REPORT a) Financial update: Manager Eldridge will update the Council on the Town s financial picture halfway through the fiscal year. Copies of financial reports will be included in your packet. b) Dog Licenses Reminder: Dog licenses for 2019 are available at the Town Clerk s office and must be renewed by Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 6:00 pm to avoid a $25 late fee. Dogs may also be licensed by mail before the deadline. c) Cook s Corner Mall: Stan Glantz, representing Katz Properties, the owners of the Cook s Corner Mall, will make a brief presentation regarding plans for utilization of the Mall property. As you know, Hannaford recently announced plans to construct a 50,000 +/- grocery store in the area occupied by Staples and the former Bookland. Staples will be relocating within the Mall. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Notes: This is the required public hearing for a new special amusement license for Odd Duck, FSE, 11 Pleasant Street. They are soft jazz and dinner music downstairs in the bar area Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 10 pm, and bands, DJ s and pianists upstairs in the ballroom, with hours depending on the event. A copy of their application is included in your packet. Suggested Motion: Motion to approve an initial special amusement license for Odd Duck, FSE, 11 Pleasant Street. NEW BUSINESS 5. Notes: According to Maine Revised Statutes 2461, the municipal officers of a municipality may elect or appoint a sealer of weights and measures who is not necessarily a resident of that municipality. Weights and Measures inspections maintain uniformity where weighing and measuring forms the basis for payment in commercial transactions within the State of Maine, by testing and evaluating weighing and measuring devices, by investigating cases of fraud, and by providing training, supervision and calibration services to municipalities. The state sealer has final approval authority on this appointment, and the sealer may hold office until he or she is removed from duty if they are inefficient or has neglected his or her duties. A sealer of weights and measures in any municipality may be sealer for several municipalities, as long as it is approved by the state sealer, and must successfully complete certification by the National Conference on Weights and Measures. There is no cost to the Town because the businesses pay for this service. Brunswick has not had a sealer of weights and measures for several years. Mr. Bryan Bachelder is a former State Trooper and certified sealer, who works for Topsham, Lewiston and Auburn, among others. A copy of Mr. Bachelder s letter, the appropriate section of Maine Revised Statutes, and Mr. Bachelder s professional certifications are included in the packet. 3

4 Suggested Motion: Motion to appoint Mr. Bryan Bachelder to the position of Brunswick s Sealer of Weights and Measures. 6. Notes: The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) are working together to conserve the 89-acre Woodward Point property for public access. To date, $2.82 million of the $3.5 million needed has been raised, and the deadline is March 31, BTLT and MCHT are asking the Town Council for $150,000 from the funds set aside for water access from the sale of the 946 Mere Pt. Road property. The groups have presented information to both the Conservation Commission and the Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission, and have received positive feedback. MCHT will make payments in lieu of taxes to the Town, and both MCHT and BTLT are raising funds for the stewardship endowment that will pay for the ongoing care of the property. A copy of the letter of request from BTLT, letters of support from the Recreation Commission and the Conservation Commission, a Woodward Point Fact Sheet, an area map and photos are included in the packet. Suggested Motion: Motion to grant $150,000 (or other amount) from funds set aside from the sale of 946 Mere Point Road for public water access, to BTLT/MCHT for the purpose of conserving the Woodward Point property. 7. Notes: The Marine Resource Committee, under direction of the Brunswick Municipal Code, Chapter 11, Marine Activities Structures and Ways, Section , annually seeks the Town Council s permission to open and close local waters within the Town based on evidence provided to them by staff or the public to ensure sustainability, allow undersized shellfish to reach marketable size without being disturbed, or to protect recently reseeded areas. This alleviates the Town Council from public hearings concerning the closure of coastal waters, but does not prohibit the Town Council from reviewing and reversing decisions made by the Marine Resource Committee. A copy of a memo from Harbor Master Dan Devereaux is included in the packet. Suggested Motion: Motion to give to the Marine Resource Committee, under the Brunswick Municipal Code, permission for to open and close local waters within the Town in Notes: The Town Council will accept a draft of the proposed zoning amendments pertaining to homeless shelters as recommended by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019, and will consider setting a workshop for January 30, The amendments were based on the recommendations received from the Shelter Task Force in a memo dated October 1, A copy of a memo from the Planning Board and the Director of Planning & Development with the proposed amendments, the Shelter Task Force recommendations, the Planning Board Public Hearing memo, the summary of Shelter Task Force Recommendation Process, the Shelter Task Force Responsibilities, the Communities Inside and Outside of Maine Shelter Regulations Summary, and a map of the existing shelter facilities and essential services are included in the packet. 4

5 Suggested Motion: No suggested motion, but a discussion on possibly setting a date for a workshop. 9. Notes: The current State of Maine finding of consistency with the Growth Management Act (GMA) for the Town of Brunswick 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update, which has many advantages to a community, will expire on November 20, Since the creation of a new comprehensive plan generally takes at least one and a half years, staff is asking the Town Council to begin by discussing the preferred process desired for appointing a Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, and to appoint said committee by spring A copy of a memo from Matt Panfil, Director of Planning & Development, is included in the packet. Suggested Motion: No suggested motion. 10. Notes: Annually, Town staff requests authorization from the Town Council for the Town Treasurer to waive foreclosure on certain properties, including properties that might be a hazard to public health or welfare, have an easement that makes the property undesirable to own, is suspected of environmental problems, or have little to no market value. Every effort is made to collect outstanding taxes and fees, and any waivers of foreclosure will be filed just prior to the foreclosure date. A copy of a memo from Finance Director Julia Henze and the resolution are included in your packet. Suggested Motion: Move to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Town Treasurer to Waive Foreclosure on Certain Real Estate Tax Lien Mortgages. 11. Notes: The Town Council will appoint Council Representatives to the following: Appointments Sub-committee Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Brunswick Development Corporation Cable Television Committee Citizens Initiative Clarity Board Downtown and Outer Pleasant Street Master Plan Implementation Committee Finance Committee Fire Station Task Force Recycling and Sustainability Committee Rivers and Coastal Waters Commission Solid Waste Task Force Teen Center Advisory Board TIF MRRA Districts Committee Tree Committee Trust Fund Advisory Committee COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilors will provide brief updates of recent committee meetings. 5

6 CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of the Minutes of December 17, 2018: A copy of the minutes is included in your packet. b) Approval of the Minutes of January 7, 2019: A copy of the minutes is included in your packet. The Council has the option to remove any item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Executive Session: Acquisition of real property per 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(C) and labor negotiations 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(D) Suggested Motion: Motion to go into executive session to discuss acquisition of real property per 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(C) and labor negotiations per 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(D) No action will occur after the executive session Suggested motion: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Suggested Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting. 6

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8 01/01/ :58 Town of Brunswick P 1 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 EXPENDITURE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED 00 Fill General Fund Transfers Out 1,700,958 2,776,458 2,786, , , % TOTAL Fill 1,700,958 2,776,458 2,786, , , % 10 General Government Administration 656, , , , , % Finance Department 751, , , , , % Technology Services Dept 391, , , , , , % Municipal Officers 89,415 89,415 36, , , % Munic Bldg - 85 Union 177, ,899 72, , , , % Risk Management 490, , , , % Employee benefits , , , % Cable TV 86,555 86,555 36, , , % Assessing 297, , , , , , % Town Clerk & Elections 365, , , , , % Planning Department 570, , , , , , % Economic Development Dept 128, ,139 52, , , % TOTAL General Government 4,004,947 4,010,844 1,695, , , ,296, % 20 Public Safety Fire Department 3,450,611 3,450,611 1,586, , , ,826, % Central Fire Station 46,500 46,500 13, , , , % Emerson Fire Station 61,225 61,225 24, , , , % Police Department 4,077,318 4,077,318 1,888, , , ,187, % Police Special Detail , , , % Emergency Services Dispatch 848, , , , , % Police Station Building 112, ,098 47, , , , % Marine Resources 221, ,839 65, , , % Streetlights 220, ,000 98, , , % Traffic Signals 31,600 31,600 3, , % Hydrants 493, , , , % Civil Emergency Preparedness 2,000 2, , % TOTAL Public Safety 9,565,594 9,565,594 4,237, , , ,285, %

9 01/01/ :58 Town of Brunswick P 2 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 EXPENDITURE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 30 Public Works APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED 30 Public Works Public Works Administration 586, , , , , , % PW General Maintenance 1,839,369 1,839, , , , ,152, % Refuse Collection 658, , , , , , % Recycling 341, , , , , , % PW Central Garage 739, , , , , , % TOTAL Public Works 4,165,022 4,165,022 1,507, , , ,144, % 40 Human Services General Assistance 180, ,999 81, , , , % Health & Social Services 2,826 2,826 1, , % TOTAL Human Services 183, ,825 83, , , , % 45 Education School Department 38,132,210 38,132,210 14,294, ,834, ,837, % TOTAL Education 38,132,210 38,132,210 14,294, ,834, ,837, % 50 Recreation and Culture Recreation Administration 455, , , , , % Rec Buildings and Grounds 895, , , , , , % Rec Building , , , , , , % Teen Center 17,525 17,525 17, % People Plus 132, , , , % Curtis Memorial Library 1,484,360 1,484, , , % TOTAL Recreation and Culture 3,197,541 3,264,129 1,539, , , ,712, % 60 Intergovernmental

10 01/01/ :58 Town of Brunswick P 3 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 EXPENDITURE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 60 Intergovernmental APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED County tax 1,565,279 1,565,279 1,565, % TOTAL Intergovernmental 1,565,279 1,565,279 1,565, % 70 Unclassified Promotion and Development 284, , , , , % Additional School Assistance 10,000 10, , % Cemetery Care 3,000 3, , % Wage Adjustment Account 181, , , % TOTAL Unclassified 478, , , , , % 80 Debt Service CIP G/O Bonds 220, , , , % GO CIP Bonds 216, , , , % Police Station Bond 383, , , , % Elementary School Bond 0 0 1,280, ,280, % Sch Revolving Reno Fund Bond , , % CIP GO Bonds 172, , , , % TOTAL Debt Service 992, ,458 2,346, ,353, % GRAND TOTAL 63,986,336 65,135,180 30,325, ,273, , ,214, % ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Julie Henze **

11 01/01/ :50 Town of Brunswick P 1 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 REVENUE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL MTD REMAINING PCT ESTIM REV EST REV REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE COLL 10 Taxes Property Taxes 41,487,405 41,487,405 41,348, , %* Deferred Property Tax -200, , , % Tax Abatements -75,000-75,000-41, , , % Interest on Taxes 70,000 70,000 23, , , %* Tax Lien Costs Revenu 15,000 15,000 13, , %* Tax Lien Interest Rev 16,000 16,000 18, , %* Payment in Lieu of Ta 250, , , , , %* BETE reimbursement 543, , , , , %* Homestead exemption r 1,020,610 1,020, , , %* Miscellaneous tax adj 6,677 6, , %* Excise Tax - Auto 3,300,000 3,300,000 1,862, , ,437, %* Excise Tax Boat/ATV/S 25,000 25,000 5, , %* Excise Tax - Airplane 2,800 2, , %* TOTAL Taxes 46,461,532 46,461,532 44,950, ,095, ,510, % 20 Licenses & Fees TOTAL REVENUES 46,461,532 46,461,532 44,950, ,095, ,510, Passport Fees 16,000 16,000 12, , , %* Passport Picture Reve 6,000 6,000 3, , %* Building Permits 175, , , , , %* Electrical Permits 35,000 35,000 33, , , %* Plumbing Permits 25,000 25,000 20, , , %* Zoning Board Fees %* Hunting & Fishing Lic %* Dog License Fee 2,650 2,650 1, , %* Vital Statistics 48,000 48,000 24, , , %* General Licenses 31,435 31,435 7, , , %* Victulars/Innkeepers 23,135 23,135 6, , %* Shellfish Licenses 31,775 31,775 1, , %* Neutered/Spayed Dog L 4,670 4,670 3, , , %* Mooring fees 16,100 16, , %* Planning Board Appl F 28,000 28,000 15, , , %* Fire Permits 2,000 2, , %* Conc Weapons Permits %* Parking Permit fee %* Public Works Opening 21,000 21,000 19, , , %*

12 01/01/ :50 Town of Brunswick P 2 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 REVENUE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL MTD REMAINING PCT ESTIM REV EST REV REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE COLL TOTAL Licenses & Fees 467, , , , , % 30 Intergovernmental TOTAL REVENUES 467, , , , , Highway Grant Fund 200, , , , %* State General Assista 25,000 25,000 13, , , %* IFW-MerePoint Boat La 9,999 9,999 9, , %* State Tax Exemption R 45,000 45,000 29, , %* State Revenue Sharing 1,138,850 1,138, , , , %* Emergency Management , , , %* Snowmobile Receipts 1,200 1, , %* State Education Subsi 9,858,866 9,858,866 5,495, , ,363, %* TOTAL Intergovernmental 11,278,915 11,278,915 6,436, ,005, ,842, % 40 Charges for services TOTAL REVENUES 11,278,915 11,278,915 6,436, ,005, ,842, Agent Fee Auto Reg 50,000 50,000 25, , , %* Agent Fee Boat/ATV/Sn 1,500 1, %* Rental of Property 1,200 1, %* Advertising Fees 0 0 1, , %* Ambulance Service Fee 900, , , , , %* Special Detail - Fire 1,000 1,000 4, , %* Witness Fees 2,000 2, , %* Police Reports 3,500 3,500 2, , %* School Resource Offic 92,000 92,000 92, %* Special Detail - Poli 3,000 3,000 14, , , %* Dispatch Services fee 152, ,516 83, , , %* PW Labor & Materials 0 0 1, , %* Recycling Revenue 15,000 15,000 9, , %* School Tuition, etc 98,349 98,349 7, , %* Rental of Property 1,500 1,500 1, %* TOTAL Charges for services 1,321,565 1,321, , , , % 50 Fines & Penalties TOTAL REVENUES 1,321,565 1,321, , , , Gen License Late Pena %*

13 01/01/ :50 Town of Brunswick P 3 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 REVENUE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL MTD REMAINING PCT ESTIM REV EST REV REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE COLL Mooring Fee Late Pena %* Victualers Lic Late P %* Unlicensed Dog Fines 6,000 6, , %* False Alarm Fire 1,000 1, , %* Fire Code Violation F %* Ordinance Fines %* Parking Tickets 30,000 30,000 14, , , %* Leash Law Fines %* False Alarm Police %* TOTAL Fines & Penalties 39,495 39,495 16, , , % 60 Interest earned TOTAL REVENUES 39,495 39,495 16, , , Interest Earned 215, , , , , %* TOTAL Interest earned 215, , , , , % 70 Donations TOTAL REVENUES 215, , , , , BDC Contrib to Econ D 25,000 25, , %* TOTAL Donations 25,000 25, , % 80 Use of fund balance TOTAL REVENUES 25,000 25, , Unapprop General Fund 500,000 1,605, ,605, %* Bal of State Revenue 100, , , %* School Balance Forwar 2,611,364 2,611, ,611, %* TOTAL Use of fund balance 3,211,364 4,316, ,316, % 90 Other TOTAL REVENUES 3,211,364 4,316, ,316, Administration Miscel , , %*

14 01/01/ :50 Town of Brunswick P 4 jhenze DECEMBER 2018 REVENUE REPORT glytdbud FOR ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL MTD REMAINING PCT ESTIM REV EST REV REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE COLL Finance Miscellaneous 3,000 3,000 1, , %* Property & Casualty D 0 0 9, , %* W/C Proceeds 0 0 8, , %* Cable Television 275, ,000 70, , %* Gen Govt Asset Sales %* Codes Miscellaneous %* Town Clerk Miscellane 1,750 1,750 1, %* Planning Miscellaneou %* Fire Miscellaneous 1,000 1, %* Fire Vehicle Sales 0 0 5, , %* Police Miscellaneous %* Public Works Miscella 1,500 1,500 6, , , %* School Miscellaneous 83,000 83,000 25, , , %* Recreation Miscellane 1,000 1, , %* General Fund Transfer 600, , , , %* TOTAL Other 966, , , , , % TOTAL REVENUES 966, , , , , GRAND TOTAL 63,986,336 65,091,836 53,514, ,939, ,577, % ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Julie Henze **

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30 January 11, 2019 Brunswick Town Council c/o John Eldridge, Town Manager 85 Union Street Brunswick, ME Dear Town Councilors, The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are working together to conserve the 89-acre Woodward Point property which includes two miles of coastline to be made available for public recreation, water access, and ecological protection. It features large hayfields leading to the waters of the New Meadows River, as well as economically important shellfish areas. The property is visually stunning and a walk on it is a memorable experience. This remarkable property was kept intact by the previous owners, Andy Cook and Jaki Ellis, as well as John Colburn who owned it before them, who ran it as a cattle operation until the early 2000s. This is one of the last large coastal parcels available to conserve in the Town of Brunswick. Its conservation will provide residents and visitors with numerous benefits, and it will be owned and maintained by the Land Trusts thereby providing the Town with the public benefits of the conserved property without the Town incurring the management expenses. The conservation of this spectacular property will also help the Town meet a goal laid out in its 2002 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan to acquire more water access points. $3.5 million dollars is needed to conserve the Woodward Point property. To date, $2.82 million has been raised and a generous donor has pledged a dollar for dollar match for the remaining funds needed. So, to successfully conserve this property an additional $340,000 (to be matched by $340,000) is needed. The deadline for having these funds committed is March 31, Because we believe the Woodward Point property and the public access opportunities it will present to the community is a significant asset for the Town, the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust respectfully request that the Brunswick Town Council consider a contribution from the funds set aside for water access purposes from the sale of the 946 Mere Point Road property towards the Woodward Point conservation effort. A contribution on the scale of $150,000 would make a significant difference in our ability to reach the fundraising goal by the March 31 deadline. A contribution from the Town of $150,000 would be leveraged 20:1 by other public and private funds being raised. Over 80 individuals and organizations have contributed funds so far, but a Town contribution is critical to reaching our goal, since the list of potential funders remaining grows short as our deadline approaches. We have presented information about this project to the Recreation, Conservation and Rivers and Coastal Waters Commissions and have received overwhelmingly positive feedback. It is our belief that this project is a wonderful example of a public-private partnership that helps meet the needs of the Town and the community at large while preserving scarce municipal resources.

31 Features of the Woodward Point project include: Meets a Town need of increasing guaranteed public access to water. The property is surrounded on three sides by water and to visit it is to be near the water. The bluffs are steep in most places but there will be several spots where access to the water is possible or will be created via stairs, etc. The area is mostly tidal, however well-timed swimming and personal watercraft use (canoe, kayak, paddleboard) will be available. Provides other recreation. The property will be available for low-impact recreation including: walking, skiing, and snow shoeing. Provides income for harvesters. The Little Bullpen and Big Bullpen (Woodward Cove) are economically important shellfish harvesting areas. By protecting the waters flowing into these areas, this project will help keep the flats unpolluted and open for harvesters. The project will also provide walk-in access for harvesters. Payments will be made to the Town. Maine Coast Heritage Trust will make payments in lieu of taxes or will enroll the remaining land in the open space (as it has been traditionally), so there will be additional revenue for the Town beyond that provided by two existing waterfront house lots that were part of the property in the past, but are not being conserved so will remain on the tax roll. No ongoing cost to the Town. Once the property is acquired it will be owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust, in cooperation with Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, at no expense to the Town. MCHT and BTLT are raising funds for the stewardship endowment that will pay for ongoing care of the property by both professional staff and volunteers. The project is supported by neighbors and property abutters, many of whom have donated funds to the campaign. The property will be a resource for education. There will be field trips and other educational opportunities led by Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust. The two barns on the property have the potential to be rehabilitated for other uses, including potentially as an educational resource for students. Provides benefits for wildlife by maintaining grassland habitat, a declining habitat type, as well as mature woods and salt marsh. Grassland bird species such as the bobolink depend on such habitat. The Town will be invited to participate in management planning for the property. MCHT will own the property, and MCHT and BTLT will work together on the management plan. The Town, as well as other users and stakeholders, will be consulted when the long term management plan is developed in about two years. The funds needed for management are being raised up-front and placed in a pooled stewardship fund to pay for annual expenses. There will be facilities for the public. There will be a parking lot, a mowed trail, woods trails, and places to get down to the water. Good signage will be used to minimize impacts on abutters. Due to steep slopes in most places there will not be drive-in boat ramps facilities, but a hand carry boat launch is envisioned. The Town contribution will be highly leveraged by other sources. There are matching funds available as part of this campaign and every dollar the Town gives will be matched. Leverage of Town funds is very high, the total budget for this project is $3.5 million, and a Town contribution of $150,000 represents 1/20 of

32 this total -- yet is absolutely critical during these final few months of the fundraising effort. We have until March 31, 2019 to raise needed funds. Others have given generously. The first major donor was the landowners, Andy Cook and Jaki Ellis, who are selling far below market value to help make this project happen. Both the federal government and State of Maine have contributed through the Coastal Wetlands Grant Program ($570,000) and the Land for Maine s Future Program ($400,000). Private individuals have given amounts ranging from a few dollars to $150,000. Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (our local land trust) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (a statewide land trust) embarked on this project together because both organizations agree that this project is a high priority. For two years we have worked cooperatively to achieve a conservation outcome at Woodward Point, and we invite the Town to join us in this important effort. Please consider our request and help us acquire and steward this remarkable property. Yours truly, Angela Twitchell Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Keith Fletcher Maine Coast Heritage Trust

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35 Town of Brunswick, Maine CONSERVATION COMMISSION 85 UNION STREET BRUNSWICK, ME MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Town Council Conservation Commission DATE: December 7, 2018 SUBJECT: Woodward Point Dear Councilors, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) are currently raising funds to purchase an extensive waterfront property at Woodward Point valued at $3.5 million. The 80+ acre parcel would provide a new point of coastal water access in Brunswick as a public preserve. That this preserve would be managed by a combination of Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust offers an added benefit to the town. Both organizations are esteemed for their work, and the town would not have management responsibilities. The protected waters surrounding Woodward Point make for a diverse natural area with rich fishing grounds. The conservation values projected for this property include a mix of allowed passive recreational uses, access for commercial fishing, and the possibility of agrarian activities for all to enjoy. That this is anticipated to be one of the last, large parcels that provide public access to coastal waters in southern Maine makes the purchase and protection of Woodward Point an especially rare opportunity. It s no secret that many Brunswick citizens hope for improved water access in our town. Indeed, the Objectives and Related Actions listed under Key Objective #6 & Key Action #3 of Brunswick s 2008 Comprehensive Plan (p. 40) direct the town to: maintain existing public water access points and acquire new water access when feasible. As noted on the Implementation Strategy on Table A of the Comprehensive Plan (p. 91): the Conservation Commission is primarily responsible for the ongoing activity of maintaining and acquiring new public water access.

36 One need only revisit briefly the level of interest and contention brought on by the town s sale of 946 Mere Point Road in 2016 to recall the desire for public access to our coastal waters. That property s potential for providing public access to Maquoit Bay brought many citizens to your door. When the property was finally sold, the Town Council passed a resolution to direct funds realized from its sale to be used at some future date to help secure public access to the water front. Directing the remaining proceeds from its sale to help BTLT and MCHT purchase Woodward Point would go a long way toward fulfilled the Council s and town s goals of securing increased public access to coastal waters. We, Brunswick s Conservation Commission, urge you to make Brunswick a key contributor to this great public project. Sincerely, Sandy Stott, Chair Kurt Stinson, Vice Chair Amanda Bunker Steve Tibbetts Steve Cohen Tom Rumpf Sarah Giffen Carr Cc John Eldridge, Town Manager Matt Panfil, Director of Planning & Development Jared Woolston, Town Planner Tom Farrell, Parks and Recreation Department Dan Devereaux, Harbor Master, Marine Resource Officer Mark Worthing, Coastal Rivers and Waters Commission

37 Woodward Point This spectacular property covers most of Woodward Point in the upper reaches of Casco Bay and is one of the few remaining undeveloped waterfront parcels of this size in Southern Maine. The property covers more than 80 acres and has over two miles of shoreline along two peninsulas on the New Meadows River in Brunswick. The parcel features extensive open rolling meadowlands, pine and hardwood forest, a freshwater pond, and several good access points to the water. Kayakers often stop to rest along the ledge on the southeast peninsula. For many years, the current owners kept a small herd of cattle on this former saltwater farm. The diverse landscape offers excellent potential for outdoor recreation for all ages and interests, ranging from birdwatching and kayaking to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Conservation of the property will also protect its significant ecological value as shorebird feeding and roosting habitat, as well as the highly productive adjacent clam flats. Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Brunswick Topsham Land Trust have joined together to raise the significant sum of $3.5 million to protect this land with the goal of managing it as a public preserve. The parcel is under a two-year option to purchase. The goal must be met by spring The current owners are actively participating in the conservation effort with the hope that this beautiful piece of land will be preserved forever for the benefit of the Southern Maine community. Town/County: Project size: Project cost: Brunswick, Cumberland County 80+ acres $3.5 million Photo: Ken Woisard Maine Coast Heritage Trust 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201 Topsham, ME (207) Brunswick Topsham Land Trust 56 Main Street Brunswick, ME (207)

38 Woodward Point Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine CH LN ASE August 22, 2018 Wo o d w a r d The total Subject Property is approx. 89 acres and has approx. 10,150 feet of frontage AY TIDE WATER W PE RI 40 Cove 50 T RD WOOD WARD POIN W IN KL E LN r Rive New Mea dows N Æ Feet Legend 600 Subject Property Contours - 10' Intervals S:\PROJECTS\Cumberland_County\Brunswick\WoodwardPoint\MXD\WoodwardPoint_11x17_SiteWalk_ mxd 20 40

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41 Town of Brunswick, Maine INCORPORATED 1739 MARINE RESOURCES & HARBOR MANAGEMENT 85 PLEASANT STREET BRUNSWICK, MAINE TELEPHONE FAX Daniel R. Devereaux Harbormaster January 7, 2019 To: John Eldridge, Town Manager From: Daniel R. Devereaux HM CC: Fran Smith, Town Clerk, Brunswick Marine Resources Committee RE: Annual BMRC Authority to open and close coastal waters for shellfishing Dear Mr. Manager, The Brunswick Marine Resource Committee is respectfully seeking its annual authority from the Brunswick Town Council to open and close coastal waters within the Town of Brunswick jurisdiction. This request is under direction of the Brunswick Municipal Code Chapter 11, Marine Activities Structures and Ways Section Opening and Closing of Coastal Waters. See below: a) The marine resource committee, with the approval of the commissioner of marine resources, and the direct consent of the town council, and this consent to be given by the town council on an annual basis at their first regular meeting after the organization meeting, may open and close coastal waters. Except for emergency closures, or openings, the marine resource committee shall call a public hearing and shall send a copy of the notice to the Department of Marine Resources. At the hearing, the staff shall present evidence obtained from its survey and other sources, and members of the public may present evidence in support or refutation of the evidence presented by the staff. In the event of an emergency closure, or openings, the marine resource committee shall hold a public hearing as soon as practical, considering the need for adequate public notice and participation. The chair may determine that an opening or closing shall be placed on the agenda and shall direct staff to give notice of the hearing. Notice shall be posted at the town office, and published in a newspaper of general circulation no less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing. (b) After the hearing is closed, the marine resource committee shall make findings of fact on the relevant evidence presented. They shall then make a conclusion based on those findings of fact as to whether opening of coastal waters as requested is warranted by the recovery of the resource; or the freedom from predation, competition or other resource problem. If so, the marine resource committee with the concurrence of the department of marine resources shall order the coastal waters opening and shall set such time limitations and other harvesting conditions as are consistent with good conservation practices. If the request is to close the coastal waters, the marine resource committee shall make a conclusion based on their findings of fact as to whether closing the coastal waters is warranted by depletion of the shellfish, destruction of existing seed; or predation, competition or other resource problem. If so, the marine resource committee shall order the coastal waters closed until further request for opening by the staff. Any proposal for opening or closing of coastal waters shall be approved by the commissioner of marine resources prior to enactment.

42 (c) When the marine resource committee opens or closes the coastal waters, the committee's action may be reviewed at a regularly or specially scheduled town council meeting. The town council may uphold, reverse or amend the opening or closing decision of the marine resource committee. With this authority the Brunswick Marine Resource Committee is authorized to open and close shellfishing grounds for conservation based on evidence provided to them by staff or the public. It alleviates the Town Council from public hearings concerning the closure of coastal waters. It however does not prohibit the Town Council from reviewing and reversing decisions made by the Marine Resource Committee. The Marine Resource Committee on an occasional basis will open and close areas to ensure sustainability or allow undersized shellfish to reach marketable size without being disturbed. They also use this authority to close areas they have recently reseeded with juvenile shellfish. To conduct these types of closures the Town Council must with a majority approval give its permission. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. Respectfully Submitted, Daniel R. Devereaux

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44 Town of Brunswick, Maine DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Brunswick Town Council Brunswick Planning Board Matt Panfil, AICP CUD, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Planning & Development DATE: January 24, 2019 SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Homeless Shelters Attached is a final draft of the proposed zoning amendments pertaining to homeless shelters within the Town of Brunswick (Attachment A) as recommended by the Planning Board on January 8, The amendments were based on the recommendations received from the Shelter Task Force in a memo dated October 1, 2018 (Attachment B). The proposed amendments: Establish definitions for three (3) types of homeless shelter uses: 1. Homeless shelter, apartment-style; 2. Homeless shelter, non-apartment-style; and 3. Homeless shelter, resource center Establish the above referenced uses as allowed with a conditional use permit within various growth districts (see Attachment A Amendment 2) based on, but not limited to: 1. Intent of each Growth District as specified in Section 2.1, Growth Area Zoning Districts; 2. Comparison of similar permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses as established in Table 3.2: Permitted Use Table for Growth Area Zoning Districts; 3. Analysis of standards for each of the Growth Area Zoning Districts as established in Table 4.2.3: Dimensional and Density Standards for Growth Area Zoning Districts; 4. Proximity to essential services (throughout the process this criterion was gradually reduced in importance due to the realization that essential services are spread throughout the Town and that there is flexibility in transportation routes, etc.); 5. Homeless shelter regulations for other Maine municipalities; 6. Nationwide municipal homeless shelter regulations that have been recently (post- 2015) amended or established; and

45 7. Community input. Establish supplementary standards for the above referenced uses that limit the operation of said uses in the following: 1. Density 2. Parking 3. Application Requirements Note: The Planning Board recommends striking many of the application requirements recommended by the Shelter Task Force not because they were bad ideas, but that such requirements are foreign to a zoning ordinance and not in the normal purview of the Planning Board. It is the recommendation of the Planning Board that such requirements are more appropriate in the context of a licensing or other regulatory process. 4. Minimum Separation from Other Shelter Facilities Amend Section D, Parking Requirement Reductions, Brunswick Zoning Ordinance, to allow the Planning Board more discretion as to the necessity of parking demand studies when an applicant requests a parking requirement reduction pursuant to Section 4.9.4, Parking Alternatives. The Planning Board also provided a separate recommendation to the Town Council to consider the Growth Residential 1 (GR1) zoning district for its compatibility with homeless shelter, resource center as a conditional use. It is recommended that the Town Council move to set a public hearing for the final adoption of the zoning amendments. Please note that in addition to the attachments below, supplemental information regarding the homeless shelter zoning process is available at Attachments: A. Final Draft of Homeless Shelter Zoning Ordinance Amendments as recommended by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019 B. Shelter Task Force recommendations from October 1, C. Public Hearing Memorandum from staff to the Planning Board, dated January 8, 2019 D. Summary of Shelter Task Force Recommendation Process E. Shelter Task Force Responsibilities F. Communities Inside and Outside of Maine Shelter Regulations Summary Spreadsheet G. Existing Shelter Facilities and Essential Services Map 2

46 ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Amendment 1 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 1 - General Provisions Section Definitions and Rules of Construction Homeless Shelter, Apartment-Style: A facility of at least three (3) units, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary accommodations to homeless households, established prior to arrival at the facility, free of monetary charge or at nominal cost, in apartment-style units. Accommodations are provided on a temporary basis, meaning that the facility is intended to serve as a refuge and a bridge between homelessness and residency in a suitable fixed location. Each apartment provides housing to a single established housekeeping unit household and contains sleeping, cooking, and bathroom facilities. Such facility may also provide accessory support services such as food, hygiene, laundry, staff offices, and meeting rooms for counseling, job training, and referrals to other agencies. Homeless Shelter, Non-Apartment-Style: A facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary accommodations to homeless persons, free of monetary charge or at nominal cost, in either a dormitory-style or barracks-style arrangement. Accommodations are provided on a temporary basis, meaning that the facility is intended to serve as a refuge and a bridge between homelessness and residency in a suitable fixed location. Such facility may also provide, in addition, no more than two (2) apartment-style units intended for staff or guests with accessibility needs, accessory support services such as food, hygiene, laundry, staff offices, and meeting rooms for counseling, job training, and referrals to other agencies. Homeless Shelter, Resource Center: A facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary accommodations to homeless persons, free of monetary charge or at nominal cost, in apartments or dormitory-style or barracks-style arrangements, or any combination of such arrangements. Accommodations are provided on a temporary basis, meaning that the facility is intended to serve as a refuge and a bridge between homelessness and residency in a suitable fixed location. Such facility also provides, in addition to shelter, support services (such as food, hygiene, laundry, staff offices, and meeting rooms for counseling, job training, and referrals to other agencies) in excess of the maximum floor area percentage permitted as an accessory use.

47 ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Amendment 2 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 3 - Property Use Standards Section Growth Area Permitted Use Table Land Use Table 3.2: Permitted Use Table for Growth Area Zoning Districts P = Permitted C = Allowed Only with a Conditional Use Permit X = Prohibited A = Allowed Only as an Accessory Use CURRENT ZONE 1997 ZONING DISTRICT Principal Uses Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses Community, Cultural, and Educational Uses Club or lodge GR1 GR2 & 10 GR3 GR4 GR5 GR6 GR7 GR8 GR9 GM1 GM2 GM3 GM4 GM5 GM6 GM7 GM8 GC1 GC2 GC3 GC4 GC5 GA GI GO RR R1& 8 R2 R3, 4, 5, 6 R7 TR1 TR2 TR3 & 4 TR5 MU2 MU3 & 6 MU4, I1, I4 MU1, CC HC1 & 2 TC1, 2, 3 RCMU MUOZ CU1& 3 CU5 & 6 CU4 & 7 CU/TC CU2 R-AR I2, I3, RBTI R-R&OS X X X X X C X C C P C C C C P P P X X X X X X C X X GN BCN Supplemen tary Use Standards College X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X P X P C C P P X X X X D(2) Community Center A X X C C C X C C P P C P P P P P P X P P C X C X X Day care facility, small P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X Day care facility, large C C C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X Homeless shelter, apartment-style C X X C C C C C C C C C C C C C C X X X X X X C X X X Homeless shelter, non-apartment-style C X X X X C X X X C X C C C C C X X X X X X X C X X X Homeless shelter, resource center X X X X X X X X X C X C C C C C X X X X X X X C X X X Hospital X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X X X X X X X Library, museum, or art gallery X X X C C C X X C P C C P P P P C P P P P P X C X X D(2) Municipal facility P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X Park or conservation area P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Religious institution X X X C C P C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C X P X X School P X P C P P P P P P C P P P P P P P C P P P P P P X 2

48 ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Amendment 3 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 3 - Property Use Standards Section Supplementary Use Standards Homeless Shelters For the purposes of calculating density: Each single household unit within any homeless shelter, apartment-style; homeless shelter, non-apartment-style; and homeless shelter, resource center shall constitute one (1) dwelling unit; and Every four (4) individual residents, not housed within a separate single household unit, within a homeless shelter, non-apartment-style and homeless shelter, resource center shall be the equivalent of one (1) dwelling unit. The new construction of, or a change in use of an existing structure or portion thereof to a homeless shelter, apartment-style, homeless shelter, non-apartment-style, or homeless shelter, resource center shall require compliance with the maximum density of the underlying zoning district. Parking should be provided in accordance with the following: Homeless shelter, apartment-style: One-half (½) parking space for each unit. Homeless shelter, non-apartment-style: One (1) parking space for every three (3) individual residents. Homeless shelter, resource center: Parking demand shall be determined by individually calculating the demand for each separate use. Non-residential uses such as office space shall be calculated as established in Table A Minimum Number of Off-Street Vehicle Parking Spaces. Applicants may request a reduction in the number of parking spaces required, as established in Section D of the zoning ordinance. In such instances, a parking demand study may not be required of the applicant. Any applicant for a homeless shelter shall be required to submit the following: Communication Plan: A narrative describing the applicant s policy for how the shelter will communicate with adjacent properties and/or the Town of Brunswick municipal government, including the Police Department; 3

49 ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Emergency Response Plan: A narrative, created in consultation with local emergency services, describing the applicant s policies for addressing emergency situations; Exterior Lighting Plan: Identification of types and locations of all exterior lighting fixtures on the lot; Interior Floor Plans: Dimensioned with spaces labeled with the proposed used; Maintenance Plan: A narrative describing the applicant s policy for regular building and site maintenance, as well as a litter control program; Rules of Conduct and Registration Process: A narrative describing the applicant s procedures for the screening of registered sex offenders, their rules of conduct, and a policy for the separation of individual residents and households within a combined homeless shelter, apartment-style and homeless shelter, non-apartment-style, if applicable; Outdoor Space: A site plan identifying outdoor recreation space, if any. Transportation Plan: A narrative identifying how guests may access the site and/or any policies for facilitating guest access to the site, services, public transportation, or any other alternative means of transportation. Turn Away Policy: A narrative describing the applicant s procedures for denying access to the site based on the shelter being at maximum capacity or the determination that a person is unsuited for the facility. Any homeless shelter, non-apartment-style shall be dedicated for use by either unaccompanied minors under eighteen (18) years of age or adults, but not both. Separation Requirement Any new homeless shelter use, as defined in Section Definitions and regulated in Table 3.2: Growth Area Permitted Use Table, may not be located within 500 feet (measured at the property line) of any preexisting homeless shelter use. 4

50 ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Amendment 4 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 4 - Property Development Standards Section 4.9 Parking and Loading Parking Alternatives The Review Authority may approve alternatives to complying with the requirements in Subsection in accordance with the following standards. D. Parking Requirement Reductions The Review Authority may allow additional reductions of the minimum vehicle parking requirements in Subsection To support a request for an on finding that the additional reduction, is justified by the Review Authority may require a parking demand study showing reduce transportation and vehicle parking demand due to the location, characteristics, or committed operations of the particular use (e.g., type of development, proximity to transit, employee carpool/vanpool program, off-peak work schedules). 5

51 ATTACHMENT B - SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

52 ATTACHMENT B - SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Chapter 1 - General Provisions Section Definitions and Rules of Construction

53 ATTACHMENT B - SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Chapter 3 - Property Use Standards Section Growth Area Permitted Use Table

54 ATTACHMENT B - SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Chapter 3 - Property Use Standards Section Supplementary Use Standards

55 ATTACHMENT B - SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

56 ATTACHMENT B - SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

57 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO Town of Brunswick, Maine DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Planning Board Matt Panfil, AICP CUD, Director of Planning & Development DATE: January 8, 2019 SUBJECT: Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Homeless Shelters I. INTRODUCTION: The Planning Board held a series of three (3) workshops to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance text amendments for homeless shelters on November 13, November 27, and December 11, At their December 11, 2018 meeting, the Planning Board set a date for a public hearing on January 8, Pursuant to Section B of the Town of Brunswick Zoning Ordinance (see also Title 30-A M.R.S ) staff published a first notification in a local newspaper on December 26, 2018 (at least 12 days before the public hearing) and December 31, 2018 (at least 7 days before the public hearing). II. REQUESTED ACTIONS: Pursuant to the Brunswick Code of Ordinances in Section , the Planning Board shall be an advisory body to the Town Council and land use ordinances of the Town of Brunswick shall not be revised or amended until the Planning Board has made a recommendation on all proposed revisions or amendments. Section of the Brunswick Zoning Ordinance, states: The Planning Board shall prepare a written recommendation to the Town Council. In making its recommendation, the Board shall review whether the requested amendment is compatible with the Planning Area (as listed in Appendix A) in which the zoning district is located and the Brunswick 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The written recommendation shall include draft zoning/language and/or draft zoning map changes. III. SUMMARY OF PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS & TOPICS FOR FURTHER TOWN COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Based on the previous three (3) workshops, the Planning Board recommends the following changes to the Shelter Task Force recommendations and additional topics of discussion for the Town Council s consideration: Proposed Changes: 1. In the definitions, replace the term single housekeeping unit with household for consistency as household is an established definition in Section of the zoning ordinance.

58 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO 2. Allow homeless shelter, apartment-style as a conditional use within the Growth Residential 4 (GR4), Growth Residential 5 (GR5), and Growth Residential 9 (GR9) zoning districts. 3. Prohibit homeless shelter, resource center in the Growth Residential 6 (GR6) zoning district. 4. Add a new subsection c. to supplementary standard X.(1): The construction of a new homeless shelter, non-apartment-style, or a change in use of an existing structure or portion thereof to a homeless shelter, non-apartment-style shall require compliance with the maximum density of the underlying zoning district. 5. Change parking demand study requirements through the following: a. Amend proposed Section X.(2) as follows: Applicants may request a reduction in the number of parking spaces required, as established in Section D of this Ordinance. In such instances a parking demand study may not be required of the applicant. b. Amend Section D of the zoning ordinance as follows: The Review Authority may allow additional reductions of the minimum vehicle parking requirements in Subsection To support a request for an on finding that the additional reduction, is justified by the Review Authority may require a parking demand study showing reduce transportation and vehicle parking demand due to the location, characteristics, or committed operations of the particular use (e.g., type of development, proximity to transit, employee carpool/vanpool program, off-peak work schedules). 6. Delete subsections a., b., c., e., f., g., h., and i. from proposed Section X.(3) as they are found to be either not pertinent to the zoning ordinance or redundant to the existing conditional use permit submission requirements. Recommended for Town Council Consideration: 7. Recommend the Town Council consider the Growth Residential 1 (GR1) zoning district for its compatibility with homeless shelter, resource center as a conditional use; and 8. Recommend the Town Council consider the implementation of a separation requirement between homeless shelters. IV. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: Based on the proposed changes outlined in Section III above, the following text amendments to the zoning ordinance shall be required: 2

59 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO Amendment 1 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 1 - General Provisions Section Definitions and Rules of Construction Home Occupation: A lawful business, profession, occupation or trade, conducted within a dwelling unit or accessory structure by a resident of the dwelling unit, where the business, profession, occupation, or trade is incidental and subordinate to use of the dwelling for residential purposes. A home office, including for telecommuting purposes, which is carried on by only residents and does not involve any signs, public access, outdoor storage or displays is not considered a home occupation and is not regulated by this Ordinance. Homeless Shelter, Apartment-Style: A facility of at least three (3) units, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary accommodations to homeless households, established prior to arrival at the facility, free of monetary charge or at nominal cost, in apartment-style units. Accommodations are provided on a temporary basis, meaning that the facility is intended to serve as a refuge and a bridge between homelessness and residency in a suitable fixed location. Each apartment provides housing to a single established housekeeping unit household and contains sleeping, cooking, and bathroom facilities. Such facility may also provide accessory support services such as food, hygiene, laundry, staff offices, and meeting rooms for counseling, job training, and referrals to other agencies. Homeless Shelter, Non-Apartment-Style: A facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary accommodations to homeless persons, free of monetary charge or at nominal cost, in either a dormitory-style or barracks-style arrangement. Accommodations are provided on a temporary basis, meaning that the facility is intended to serve as a refuge and a bridge between homelessness and residency in a suitable fixed location. Such facility may also provide, in addition, no more than two (2) apartment-style units intended for staff or guests with accessibility needs, accessory support services such as food, hygiene, laundry, staff offices, and meeting rooms for counseling, job training, and referrals to other agencies. Homeless Shelter, Resource Center: A facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary accommodations to homeless persons, free of monetary charge or at nominal cost, in apartments or dormitory-style or barracks-style arrangements, or any combination of such arrangements. Accommodations are provided on a temporary basis, meaning that the facility is intended to serve as a refuge and a bridge between homelessness and residency in a suitable fixed location. Such facility also provides, in addition to shelter, support services (such as food, hygiene, laundry, staff offices, and meeting rooms for counseling, job training, and referrals to other agencies) in excess of the maximum floor area percentage permitted as an accessory use. Hotel: A facility that provides sleeping accommodations for compensation by transient guests, with or without a dining room or restaurant, including a Motel, but excluding Bed and Breakfast, Boarding House, and Residence Hall facilities. 3

60 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO Amendment 2 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 3 - Property Use Standards Section Growth Area Permitted Use Table Land Use Table 3.2: Permitted Use Table for Growth Area Zoning Districts P = Permitted C = Allowed Only with a Conditional Use Permit X = Prohibited A = Allowed Only as an Accessory Use CURRENT ZONE 1997 ZONING DISTRICT Principal Uses Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses Community, Cultural, and Educational Uses Club or lodge GR1 GR2 & 10 GR3 GR4 GR5 GR6 GR7 GR8 GR9 GM1 GM2 GM3 GM4 GM5 GM6 GM7 GM8 GC1 GC2 GC3 GC4 GC5 GA GI GO RR R1& 8 R2 R3, 4, 5, 6 R7 TR1 TR2 TR3 & 4 TR5 MU2 MU3 & 6 MU4, I1, I4 MU1, CC HC1 & 2 TC1, 2, 3 RCMU MUOZ CU1& 3 CU5 & 6 CU4 & 7 CU/TC CU2 R-AR I2, I3, RBTI R-R&OS X X X X X C X C C P C C C C P P P X X X X X X C X X GN BCN Supplemen tary Use Standards College X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X P X P C C P P X X X X D(2) Community Center A X X C C C X C C P P C P P P P P P X P P C X C X X Day care facility, small P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X Day care facility, large C C C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X Homeless shelter, apartment-style C X X C C C C C C C C C C C C C C X X X X X X C X X X Homeless shelter, non-apartment-style C X X X X C X X X C X C C C C C X X X X X X X C X X X Homeless shelter, resource center X X X X X X X X X C X C C C C C X X X X X X X C X X X Hospital X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X X X X X X X Library, museum, or art gallery X X X C C C X X C P C C P P P P C P P P P P X C X X D(2) Municipal facility P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X Park or conservation area P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Religious institution X X X C C P C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C X P X X School P X P C P P P P P P C P P P P P P P C P P P P P P X 4

61 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO Amendment 3 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 3 - Property Use Standards Section Supplementary Use Standards Homeless Shelters For the purposes of calculating density: Each single household unit within any homeless shelter, apartment-style; homeless shelter, non-apartment-style; and homeless shelter, resource center shall constitute one (1) dwelling unit; and Every four (4) individual residents, not housed within a separate single household unit, within a homeless shelter, non-apartment-style and homeless shelter, resource center shall be the equivalent of one (1) dwelling unit. The construction of a new homeless shelter, non-apartment-style, or a change in use of an existing structure or portion thereof to a homeless shelter, non-apartment-style shall require compliance with the maximum density of the underlying zoning district. Parking should be provided in accordance with the following: Homeless shelter, apartment-style: One-half (½) parking space for each unit. Homeless shelter, non-apartment-style: One (1) parking space for every three (3) individual residents. Homeless shelter, resource center: Parking demand shall be determined by individually calculating the demand for each separate use. Non-residential uses such as office space shall be calculated as established in Table A Minimum Number of Off-Street Vehicle Parking Spaces. Applicants may request a reduction in the number of parking spaces required, as established in Section D of the zoning ordinance. In such instances, a parking demand study may not be required of the applicant. Any applicant for a homeless shelter shall be required to submit the following: Communication Plan: A narrative describing the applicant s policy for how the shelter will communicate with adjacent properties and/or the Town of Brunswick municipal government, including the Police Department; Emergency Response Plan: A narrative, created in consultation with local emergency services, describing the applicant s policies for addressing emergency situations; 5

62 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO Exterior Lighting Plan: Identification of types and locations of all exterior lighting fixtures on the lot; Interior Floor Plans: Dimensioned with spaces labeled with the proposed used; Maintenance Plan: A narrative describing the applicant s policy for regular building and site maintenance, as well as a litter control program; Rules of Conduct and Registration Process: A narrative describing the applicant s procedures for the screening of registered sex offenders, their rules of conduct, and a policy for the separation of individual residents and households within a combined homeless shelter, apartment-style and homeless shelter, non-apartment-style, if applicable; Outdoor Space: A site plan identifying outdoor recreation space, if any. Transportation Plan: A narrative identifying how guests may access the site and/or any policies for facilitating guest access to the site, services, public transportation, or any other alternative means of transportation. Turn Away Policy: A narrative describing the applicant s procedures for denying access to the site based on the shelter being at maximum capacity or the determination that a person is unsuited for the facility. Any homeless shelter, non-apartment-style shall be dedicated for use by either unaccompanied minors under eighteen (18) years of age or adults, but not both. 6

63 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO Amendment 4 (Red Font: Planning Board Change of a Shelter Task Force Recommendation) New Text in Bold Underline Deleted Text in Strikethrough Chapter 4 - Property Development Standards Section 4.9 Parking and Loading Parking Alternatives The Review Authority may approve alternatives to complying with the requirements in Subsection in accordance with the following standards. D. Parking Requirement Reductions The Review Authority may allow additional reductions of the minimum vehicle parking requirements in Subsection To support a request for an on finding that the additional reduction, is justified by the Review Authority may require a parking demand study showing reduce transportation and vehicle parking demand due to the location, characteristics, or committed operations of the particular use (e.g., type of development, proximity to transit, employee carpool/vanpool program, off-peak work schedules). 7

64 ATTACHMENT C - PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEMO V. ATTACHMENTS: Attachments are the same as those included within the memorandum from staff for the October 25, 2018 joint workshop with the Town Council and the November 13, 27 and December 11 Planning Board workshops. Please contact staff if you would like to be re ed or need a new hard copy of the attachments. Attachment A: Attachment B: Attachment C: Attachment D: Attachment E: Attachment F: Attachment G: Attachment H: Shelter Task Force Responsibilities Summary of Recommendation Process Density Examples Maine Communities Shelter Regulations Communities Outside of Maine Recently Passed Shelter Regulations Individuals per Household Data Communities Inside and Outside of Maine Shelter Regulations Summary Spreadsheet Existing Shelter Facilities and Essential Services Map 8

65 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS Beginning on April 20, 2018 the Shelter Task Force, consisting of Town Councilors James Mason (Chair District 7), Alison Harris (At Large), and Kathy Wilson (At Large), met fifteen (15) times: thirteen (13) public meetings and two (2) site visits, to formulate recommendations to the Town Council in regards to amendments to the Town of Brunswick Zoning Ordinance that defines and regulates the use of homeless shelters. In support of the Shelter Task Force were John Eldridge, Town Manager, Ryan Leighton, Assistant Town Manager, Kristin Collins, Town Attorney, Jared Woolston, Interim Planning and Development Director / Town Planner, and Matt Panfil Planning and Development Director (as of June 27, 2018). A. Meetings 1. April 20, 2018 At this meeting, the Shelter Task Force developed a framework in which to operate, first by developing a working definition for a shelter and then analyzing specific zoning districts suitable for the use and any potential supplementary standards to be implemented with said use. In developing the working definition, the Shelter Task Force reviewed relevant federal, state, and regional municipalities statutes and regulations. The Shelter Task Force also discussed: A need to better understand the scope of services provided by shelters; Potential supplementary standards such as hours of operation, transportation to and from the shelter, size, and typology (apartment style and shared space among individuals); and Available information from professional organizations such as the American Planning Association (APA). 2. May 2, 2018 In order to better understand the operations and needs of shelters, the Shelter Task Force requested Craig Phillips, Executive Director of Tedford Housing, give a presentation about homelessness in the area and his organization s history, existing facilities, and future plans. 9

66 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS 3. May 9, 2018 The Shelter Task Force reviewed the proposed definitions for shelters: homeless shelter, apartment style and homeless shelter, non apartment style. Revisions occurred throughout the process with the final versions of each definition and a subsequently added definition regarding mixed use shelters: resource centers are located below in Section III.A. 4. May 16, 2018 Jared Woolston provided background information on the Town s various zoning districts, a summary as to how the 2008 Comprehensive Plan relates to said zoning districts, and the process for amending the zoning ordinance. Further discussion topics included: How to determine appropriate zoning districts for homeless shelters; and How to determine maximum occupancy / density standards. 5. May 30, 2018 Guest panelists were invited to share their technical expertise as to the potential impacts of shelters on the Town. Among the panelists were Jeff Emerson, Deputy Fire Chief and Health Officer, Charlie Frizzle, Planning Board Chair, Mark Waltz, Police Commander, and Margaret Wilson, former Comprehensive Plan Chair and former Planning Board member. The Shelter Task force discussed the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, specifically how Policy No. 5 states the need for affordable housing and an associated Action Item expresses a desire to reduce homelessness. Charlie Frizzle recommended that homeless shelters be limited to the Town s growth area because it provides access to services. Additional topics discussed included: Annual service calls (Police and Fire Departments) from existing shelters: approximately 50 calls per year for the individual resident shelter and approximately 25 calls per year at the apartment style, shelter; Affordable housing; and Scheduling a site visit to the Mid Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville. 10

67 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS 6. June 13, 2018 The Shelter Task Force provided a review of their site visit to the Mid Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville on June 6, Information gathered from the site visit relevant to the Town included: Importance of proximity to vital services; Bed density; On site security measures; Separation of individual residents and households; and Transportation options available to guests. The Shelter Task Force then reviewed potential supplementary standards to incorporate into zoning ordinance amendments: Size and density; How to account for combined apartment style and non apartment style homeless shelters mixed use or resource centers that may include nonresidential uses; and Other measures such as on site management, the submission of a management plan, hours of operation, minimum proximity to public transportation, a minimum separation between similar uses, and parking requirements. 7. June 27, 2018 At this meeting, staff prepared recommendations for suitable zoning districts in which to locate homeless shelter, apartment style and homeless shelter, nonapartment style. Staff s recommendations were based on the intent, purpose, character, and permitted density of each zoning district. Staff also reviewed the status of other uses such as multifamily dwellings, boarding houses, and hotels. Revised multiple times, the final recommended amendments to Table 3.2 Growth Area Permitted Use Table are located below in Section III.B. 8. July 18, 2018 The recommended changes to Table 3.2 Growth Area Permitted Use Table were discussed as well as the reasoning behind staff s recommendation that all homeless shelter uses require a conditional use permit. Staff had previously identified potential zoning districts in which some homeless shelter uses would be a Permitted 11

68 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS Use, P, in Table 3.2. The change in approach was the result of further discussion among staff in which it was determined that requiring a conditional use permit for any of the proposed shelter uses would have the benefit of transparency through the early notification to the surrounding neighborhood and would also allow for a thorough review to consider any impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Staff made it clear that in no way should the requirement of a conditional use permit be seen as a tool to deny or obstruct an application for any homeless shelter use. The Shelter Task Force gave considerable consideration to this proposal and ultimately agreed with the recommendations found in Table 3.2 Growth Area Permitted Use Table, as presented. In the words of Councilor Harris, the Shelter Task Force, recommends that homeless shelters be permitted conditionally, rather than by right, to increase transparency in the application process, to ensure applicants a public forum in which to make their case, to allow all interested parties to be heard on the record, and to avoid leaving the determination for siting to a single individual on the town staff. The Shelter Task Force also began the process of reviewing and providing recommendations for supplementary standards for homeless shelters: Size and Density: It was agreed that there should be some limiting factor for the size and density of homeless shelters, but there was not a consensus as how to calculate density for homeless shelter, non apartment style. It was agreed that each unit in a homeless shelter, apartment style shall constitute one (1) dwelling unit; Physical Separation: The Shelter Task Force agreed: a.) not to recommend that homeless shelter, apartment style and homeless shelter, non apartment style must be located in separate structures; but b.) to recommend a policy regarding the interior separation between individual residents and households be included in a management plan; and Management Plan: It was agreed that a management plan be required as part of an application for a conditional use permit. Staff recommended a management plan to include, but not be limited to: a communication plan, emergency response plan, maintenance plan, transportation plan, and a turn away policy. 9. July 25, 2018: This meeting was a continuation of the review of staff s recommendations pertaining to supplementary standards for homeless shelter, apartment style and homeless shelter, non apartment style. Topics included: 12

69 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS Hours of Operation: It was agreed that it may be onerous to require homeless shelters to operate 24 hours a day, but that at a minimum, potential guests be able to contact someone employed by the shelter 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. A narrative describing their ability to meet this requirement would be a component of a management plan; Location / Proximity: It was agreed that while it is logical to locate shelters in close proximity to public transportation and essential services, there are inherent difficulties in specifying a precise distance to such facilities. Difficulties include the fact public transportation routes and schedules are often altered to meet shifting demand, a close proximity to a service does not necessarily translate to easy walkability, and the widespread distribution of essential services throughout the Town. It was agreed that a transportation plan, outlining the proposed shelter s proximity to public transportation and essential services and available transportation services for potential guests be a required component of a management plan; and Minimum Separation from Similar Uses: It was agreed that staff s recommendation of a 1,000 foot (straight line) separation standard from similar facilities was not a necessary supplementary standard. 10. August 1, 2018 This meeting was a continuation of the review of staff s recommendations pertaining to supplementary standards. Topics included: On Site Facilities: It was agreed that a mixture of uses that does not exceed 40% of the total floor area are permitted as an accessory use, as defined by the zoning ordinance. Any proposed shelter with other uses such as office, retail, or classrooms that exceed 40% of the total floor area would be considered either a homeless shelter, apartment style (mixed use) or homeless shelter, non apartmentstyle (mixed use); Off Street Parking: It was agreed that homeless shelter, apartment style shall provide one half (½) parking space for each unit. Homeless shelter, nonapartment style shall provide one (1) parking space for every three (3) individual residents. Parking demand for mixed use homeless shelters, either apartment style or non apartment style, shall be determined by individually calculating the demand for each separate use. Non residential uses such as office space are to be calculated as established in Table A Minimum Number of Off Street Vehicle Parking Spaces. Furthermore, any applicant may request a reduction in the number of parking spaces required, as established in Section D of the zoning ordinance. In such instances, a parking demand study shall not be required of the applicant; 13

70 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS Size and Density: The Shelter Task Force agreed that based on staff s research on the subject, they are comfortable with staff making a final recommendation in regards to how many individual residents in a homeless shelter, non apartmentstyle shall constitute one (1) dwelling unit; Minimum Square Footage: Neither staff nor the Shelter Task Force recommended the implementation of a minimum square footage per individual resident or unit requirement; Minimum Plumbing Fixtures: Neither staff nor the Shelter Task Force recommended the implementation of such a requirement; Maximum Length of Occupancy: Neither staff nor the Shelter Task Force recommended the implementation of such a requirement; and Building / Site Design Standards: The Shelter Task Force recommended that an outdoor area for guest use as well as a separate designated smoking area, screened from or non adjacent to a residential use, be designated on a site plan submitted as a component of a management plan. 11. August 15, 2018 This meeting was the first meeting in which the Shelter Task Force prepared their final recommendations to the Town Council. As a result of this meeting: The working definitions of homeless shelter, apartment style and homeless shelter, non apartment style were edited; The working definitions of homeless shelter, apartment style (mixed use) and homeless shelter, non apartment style (mixed use) were deleted and replaced by one (1) new definition, homeless shelter, resource center; and Language to the Town Council regarding a lack of affordable housing as a major contributing factor in homelessness was added. As a result of the changes in definitions, homeless shelter, resource center is prohibited within the GM2 and GM8 zoning district whereas previously, homeless shelter, apartment style (mixed use) was a conditional use and homeless shelter, nonapartment style (mixed use) was a prohibited use. The working definitions prior to these changes are provided as Attachment C. 14

71 ATTACHMENT D - SUMMARY OF SHELTER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS 12. August 29, 2018 This meeting was the second meeting in which the Shelter Task Force prepared their final recommendations to the Town Council. As a result of this meeting: Minor modifications to each of the three (3) proposed definitions were made to clarify the meaning of an established single housekeeping unit; Established the number of apartment style units permitted within a homeless shelter, non apartment style; Added a fifth supplementary use standard that requires any of the shelters to be either dedicated for youth or adults/adults with juveniles as part of a housekeeping unit, but not both; and The Shelter Task Force recommended the Town Council extend the existing moratorium prior to its expiration. 13. September 12, 2018 This meeting was the third and final meeting in which the Shelter Task Force prepared their final recommendations to the Town Council. The changes proposed at this meeting have been incorporated into the above memo. 15

72 ATTACHMENT E SHELTER TASK FORCE RESPONSIBILITIES Town of Brunswick, Maine Shelter Housing Task Force Background. Recently, the Town, supported by an opinion from the Town Attorney, determined that the Brunswick Zoning Ordinance did not define shelter housing. In response to the inadequacies of the Zoning Ordinance, the Town Council adopted an emergency moratorium on the location of new shelters in Brunswick. A moratorium gives the Town time to craft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to define shelters, specify where shelters may be located and add any operating performance standards deemed appropriate for the shelter use. Task Force. In order to develop zoning and other regulations relating to the location and operation of emergency shelters, the Town Council establishes a task force of three (3) Councilors, to be appointed by the Chair: Task Force Responsibilities. The task force shall be responsible for the following: Review the Town s comprehensive plan, municipal zoning ordinances, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to: Develop definitions of shelter housing. Determine appropriate zones for the location of shelter housing. Develop performance standards and other appropriate regulations to govern the operation of shelters. In developing its recommendations, the task force shall consider: o o o o o o o Compliance with the Town s Comprehensive Plan. Impact on established neighborhoods. Appropriate size and scale of shelters and type of housing provided (i.e. single, family, etc.), and whether the shelter is a single use or mixed use facility. Total shelter beds available in Brunswick and number of clients that can be accommodated. Impact on public services (i.e. police, fire, rescue, schools, etc.). Proximity to existing services and the availability of public transportation. Any other items that come to the attention of the task force through the course of its activities. The task force is authorized to exercise its discretion in completing its assignment. To that end, it may: o o o o Enlist the services of the Town Attorney and others who provide contract services. Seek input from stakeholders and others it deems appropriate. Take other actions the task force deems appropriate. Consult with the Department of Planning and Development, and the Planning Board in the development of its recommendations. 7

73 ATTACHMENT E SHELTER TASK FORCE RESPONSIBILITIES Staff to Task Force. The task force shall be staffed by the Town Manager or his designee. Staff shall be responsible for providing for the administration of the affairs of the committee, including preparing agendas and minutes, posting public meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining all official records. Meeting Notice and Conduct. Notice of the meetings shall be provided, and the meetings conducted, in accordance with Maine law, 1 M.R.S.A. 401et seq. The task force may establish additional rules to govern the conduct of its meetings. Funding. The activities of the task force shall be funded from the operating budget of the department of Planning and Development. Proposed to Town Council: April 17, 2018 Adopted by Town Council: April 17,

74 ATTACHMENT F - COMMUNITIES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MAINE SHELTER REGULATIONS SUMMARY Term Maximum Size / Density Individual & Household Separation 1 Portland "Emergency Shelter" Maine Municipalities and Homeless Regulations On Site Management Hours of Operation Location / Proximity On Site Facilities Adequate space for security searches; Sight lines into sleeping areas; and Management Plan 1/4 Mile of Metro Line; or 1/2 Mile of Metro Line with access to day shelter and transit strategies. Min. Separation Distance Off Street Parking Required 2 Lewiston "Shelter" 3 Bangor "Emergency Shelter" 70 Residents 4 South Portland 5 Auburn 6 Biddeford 7 Sanford 8 Brunswick N/A 9 Scarborough 10 Saco 11 Westbrook 12 Augusta "Shelter" 1,000' 13 Windham 14 Gorham 15 Waterville "Homeless Shelter" 70 square foot minimum for 1 persons bedrooms, when 2 or more persons are in a bedroom, there is a minimum 50 SF per person requirement. Must provide, "sufficient and effective supervision." Encouraged within a 1/2 mile radius of downtown. Discouraged in areas that are mostly single family homes. 1 space for every 3 beds 16 York 17 Falmouth 18 Kennebunk 19 Orono 20 Wells Nationwide Municipalities and Homeless Regulations (Adopted Since 2015) 21 Bemidju, MN "Homeless Shelter" or "Shelter" Min. 500' separation from similar uses and also schools, libraries, parks, and trails.

75 ATTACHMENT F - COMMUNITIES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MAINE SHELTER REGULATIONS SUMMARY 22 Boulder, CO Maximum Capacity (Residential Zoning Districts): 6 persons = 1 DU / Maximum Capacity (Business Zoning Districts): 6 persons = 1 DU (adjacent to residential) / 8 persons = 1 DU (non adjacent to residential) / Maximum Capacity (Industrial "Emergency Shelter" Zoning Districts): 6 persons per and "Homeless Shelter" every 1,600 SF of lot area (adjacent to residential) / 8 persons per every 1,600 SF of lot area (non adjacent to residential) / All may be increased to up to 10 persons = 1 DU pursuant to a Use Review "Good Neighbor" / Management Plan No facility shall be open for use by clients unless there is staff on site Allowed as accessory uses. May receive up to 50% reduction from general standards. Dormitory type sleeping areas required 1 space per 20 occupants. 1 space for each apartment style unit. 23 Gainesville, FL "Residences for Destitute People" 35 Residents Resident must provide letter from Police Dept. proving they have no warrants. 24 Lawrence, KS "Temporary Shelter" Management Plan 25 Melbourne, FL "Shelter" Management Plan Must be at least 500' from a residential district or use and shall not be located on a minor local roadway. Allowed as accessory uses. Allowed as accessory uses (must be indoors). 26 Rochester, NY "Homeless Shelter" 50 square feet of open space per bed, and a minimum 3' separation between beds. Management Plan, On site Surveillance 1/4 mile 27 Roseville, CA "Emergency Shelter" 40 Residents On site security and on site staff at all times while residents are present. Minimal. 250' 1 space for every 10 beds 28 Shawnee, OK "Overnight Shelter" As determined by the City. Management Plan; On site security and on site staff at all times while residents are present. Some required. Minimum 1,000' separation from a any city park, school, or residential property 29 Springfield, MO "Overnight Shelter" 50 Residents Must be on a primary or secondary street frontage. 2,000' 1 space for every 3 beds 30 St. Petersburg, FL "Short term / Emergency Housing" Must meet density or FAR for the zoning district in which they are located. Resident manager and support services must be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shall be served by or easily accessible to mass transit. Allowed as accessory uses (up to 25%). 1,200' 2 spaces, plus 1 space for every 3 beds

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