Town Council Meeting August 9, 2021

Draft Motion ORDERED, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council approves a recommendation from the planning board to amend Chapter 19 Zoning Ordinance relating to the size of high tunnel/greenhouse agricultural buildings to increase the size from 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. in size.

Draft Motion ORDERED, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council sets to public hearing on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall consideration of approval of amending the current Town Center tax increment financing district (TIF), removing Map R-2 Lot 4-6-3 and Lot 4-6-4 from the town center TIF, and establish a new Town Center Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing District on Map R-2 Lot 4-6-3 and Lot 4-6-4. In the event the location of the meeting changes, the change will be announced on the town's website in advance of the meeting. A change could occur to allow for better social distancing.

During the April 27, 2021 finance committee meeting, the committee discussed council goals and the ongoing initiative to incorporate committee recommendations in council direction and decision making. Climate action goals and developing a "Don't Trash Cape" campaign were among suggested topics to obtain input from committees. The town council will consider referring these topics to town committees for review and report back.