Citizen Initiated Waterfront Protection Ordinance

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Relevant Documents

On August 19, 2013, the City Council of the City of South Portland voted 1 to 5 (Smith) against adopting the Citizen Initiated Waterfront Protection Ordinance. A subsequent vote was passed 6 to 0 to send the Waterfront Protection Ordinance to be voted on by the electors of South Portland at the November 5, 2013 Election. A sample ballot will be ready for viewing after September 9, 2013.

1. Workshop and City Council Information
   • Planning Director Memo-Addendum to the Planning Board dated July 18, 2013 (PDF)
   • City Clerk's Position Paper to City Council dated August 5, 2013 (PDF)
   • Ground Rules for the July 23, 2013 Planning Board Hearing (PDF)
   • Corporation Counsel's email to the City Manager dated July 18, 2013 (PDF)
   • Corporation Counsel's Memo dated July 3, 2013 (PDF)
   • Proposed Citizen Initiated Ordinance as delivered to the City Council (PDF)
   • Actual Proposed Waterfront Ordinance from the Citizens Petition (PDF)
   • Map of Areas Potentially Affected by the Proposed Waterfront Ordinance (PDF)
   • Position Paper and 08-13-13 Planning Board Report for the 08-19-13 Council Meeting (PDF)
2. Concerned Citizens of South Portland and City's Staff Response
   • Letter from Natalie West to Tex Haeuser dated July 31, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter from Tex Haeuser to Natalie West dated August 5, 2013 (PDF)
   • Memo from Natalie West dated July 23, 2013 (PDF)
   • Memo from Natalie West dated June 20, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter from Patricia Doucette, Deputy Planning and Development Direct and Code Enforcement Director in response to the June 20 West Memo (PDF)
3. Letter from Perkins Thompson Attorneys representing Irving Oil Terminals (Buckeye and CITGO)
   • Letter dated July 18, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter dated July 22, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter dated August 7, 2013 (PDF)
4. Letter from Pierce Atwood Attorneys representing Portland Pipeline Corporation
   • Letter dated July 18, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter dated August 2, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letters dated August 8, 2013 (PDF)
5. Oil Terminal Operators and Businesses
   • Letter from Buckeye Partners dated August 7, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter from Irving dated August 7, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter from CITGO dated August 6, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter from American Petroleum Institute dated August 12, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter and Video from Portland Tugboat, LLC dated July 26, 2013 (PDF)
   • Letter from American Petroleum Institute dated December 3, 2013 (PDF)
6. Public Comments
   • Email from Dave Owen dated August 8, 2013 (PDF)
7. Evidence provided at the August 13th Planning Board Hearing
   • Written Testimony of Attorney David Lourie dated August 13, 2013 (PDF)
   • Written Testimony of Mr. Sousa dated August 13, 2013 (PDF)
8. Documents from the August 19th City Council Meeting
   • Position Paper, Proposed Ordinance and Planning Board Report (PDF)