New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

7:00 PM

 

The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to

State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-25 dated April 15, 2020.

 

Warden’s Report

 

1.   Receive and act on Resolution Honoring Block Island School Class of 2020 Graduates

 

2.   Receive Report of Town Manager

 

3.   Discuss timetable for budget work sessions

 

4.   Discuss the approach for public participation in budget work sessions and public hearing

 

5.   Discuss and act on adopting Emergency Order of the Town of New Shoreham Pertaining to Financial Matters

 

6.   Discuss and act on amendment to the “Amended Emergency Ordinance of the Town of New Shoreham April 15, 2020” including but not limited to changes to work activities

 

7.   Receive communication from Chris Warfel regarding solar projects and instruct Town Manager to investigate

 

8.   Discuss options for public participation in public hearing and set public hearing date for an application from 54 Dodge Street Block Island OpCo, LLC amend New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Section 202(A) by adding a new definition “Accessory Hotel Room,” amending Section 311 (E.) Old Harbor Commercial Zone Uses Allowed by Special Use Permit; and adding a new Section 407 (C.) Criteria for Special Use Permit, Hotels, “Standards in the Old Harbor Commercial District.”  The proposed amendment would provide additional special use standards and reduced dimensional requirements for hotels in the OHC Zone.  The proposal also creates Accessory Hotel Room as a new use allowed by Special Permit accessory to a hotel in the Old Harbor Commercial Zone. 

 

9.   Discuss options for public participation in public hearing and set public hearing date for an application from Block Island Land Trust, Block Island Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy to amend New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Section 202(A) definition of “Developable Land” to exclude land held under conservation easements.  The proposed language may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the hearing.   The proposed language follows, with language to be added underlined.

 

10. Discuss options for public participation in public hearing and set public hearing date for a proposed amendment of New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Section 202(A) definition of “Building Height,” requiring that within special Flood Hazard Areas building height be measured from Base Flood Elevation.  A local Zoning amendment to the definition of Building Height is required in order for the Town to be consistent with State law.  The proposed language may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the hearing.   The proposed language follows, with language to be added underlined. 

 

11. Discuss options for public participation in public hearing and set public hearing date for a proposed amendment of TNS Zoning Article 3 Zoning Districts and Regulations – “Dimensional Standards” and Amendments to TNS General Ordinances Chapter 11 Natural Resources Protection “Flood Ordinance.” Together, they would establish reduced maximum building heights for structures in Special Flood Hazard Areas. The proposed language may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the hearing.   The proposed language follows, with language to be added underlined.

 

Listen to the meeting by dialing in using the keypad on your smartphone or landline:

Dial by your location:  833 548 0276 US Toll-free  OR 833 548 0282 US Toll-free 

Meeting ID: 933 5371 6298;  Password: 209061; Please review detailed guidelines attached to this notice.

 

 

Please review detailed guidelines attached to this notice.

View and listen to the Zoom Meeting live stream on the Town of New Shoreham YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvoSBIQ0bsFRg1kxPgNVCA

 

 

Two ways to comment:

 

1.   Send your comments and questions before 2:00 Wednesday to townclerk@new-shoreham.com.  They will be printed out and distributed to the Town Council.  The Council will be able to take time to read them before the meeting.

2.   Email your comments and questions during the meeting to townclerk@new-shoreham.com.  Depending on the volume received, your comments will be summarized for the record.  Questions may be addressed during or after the meeting. 

 

 

Town of New Shoreham

Town Council Zoom Meetings – Listener / Viewer Guide

 

This virtual meeting format is new to Town Council members and other participants, so everyone’s patience is greatly appreciated.   The guidelines that follow will help ensure the best experience for all.

 

Listen to the Zoom Meeting

 

1.   Please dial in to the meeting less than two (2) minutes prior to the meeting start time.  If you dial in too early, your connection may time out.  If that happens, call back.  You may also dial in any time after the meeting begins and may leave at any time by hanging up.

 

2.   Use of the Zoom app is reserved for Town Council members and other speaking participants.  Please do not use the Zoom App to connect; if you use the Zoom app, you will not be granted access to the meeting.

 

3.   Dial in from a landline or cell phone, just as you would to make a normal phone call.  Use the Phone Number, Meeting ID and Password provided in the official meeting agenda.  When prompted after dialing, enter the Meeting ID and press #.  Then press # (there is no Participant ID).  Then enter the Password and press #.

 

4.   If you hear a message that you have been placed in the Waiting Room, then you have successfully joined the meeting.   Please MUTE your phone at this time.

 

5.   You will be admitted into the live meeting just prior to the meeting Call to Order.

 

6.   If you are disconnected from the meeting, try dialing in again.  If you are unable to join, please use the Public Comment instructions provided in the agenda to report this and someone will follow up either during or after the meeting.

 

View and Listen to the Zoom Meeting Live Stream on YouTube

 

1.   Town Council Zoom Meetings are live streamed on the Town of New Shoreham YouTube channel.

 

 

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing must call (401) 466-3200 forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting date. TTY: 711.