EASTPORT MUNICIPAL PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006, 6:00 P.M.
SHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
PUBLIC HEARING:
Purpose of Hearing:
Is to consider an application for a zoning ordinance amendment requested by The Eastport Historic Review Board.
The request amendment to Section 6.28 is as follows: “Public Artwork”.
The City Council may appoint a committee to assist with the selection of public artwork. In issuing a request for proposals, the committee will provide a prospectus detailing requirements for the artwork. The process for selecting public artwork shall include review, as appropriate, by the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Historic Review Board. The City Council shall make final approval. “Guidelines for the selection of artwork shall include the following criteria: artwork shall reflect the history, spirit and character of the community; artwork shall be related in terms of scale, material, form and content to adjacent buildings and landscaping so that it compliments the site and surrounding environment and artwork shall be durable relative to the elements, theft and vandalism, with consideration given
to short term and long term maintenance.”
The reason for the proposed amendment are as follows:
This Zoning Ordinance amendment is necessary to ensure that a consistent process is followed by the City in permitting any public artwork. It specifies that the process will allow for comment from appropriate municipal boards and the public. It provides general guidelines to be used in the selection process to ensure that the artwork will be appropriate for its location.
Public input is encouraged at the hearing.
1. Call to order
2. Adjustments to Agenda
3. Action on Public Hearing
4. Review of Minutes
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Open Forum
8. Set next Agenda
9. Adjourn
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