2025_01_21 City Council Workshop

Belmont City Council · January 22, 2025

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Watershed protection ordinance review and motion to set public hearing

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City staff presented proposed revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance (WPO): clarify density calculations, set a 1993 benchmark so pre-1993 development is grandfathered, remove the separate Watershed Review Board (appeals to go to the board of adjustment), and confirm mapping of critical/protected areas. Staff said the state updated guidance in March 2023 and recommended aligning local language; council discussed possible loss of discretionary review if the board is removed. Council voted to set a public hearing on March 3, 2025. Speakers: city staff (presentation), Council members (Q

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Public works staff outlined proposed revisions to Belmont's watershed and stormwater rules and the council set public hearings for March 3, 2025; the Downtown Belmont Development Association presented a plan to convert the Ford/J. Paul Rec Center into a community arts center and council directed staff to pursue building assessments; designers reviewed options for renovating the old city hall.

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