Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingPortland, ME · April 2, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Todd Morse, Chair
Andrew Weaver, Secretary
Dan Black
Nancy English
Nathanial Ferguson
\\\\\\\\\\ Ryan Lizanecz
Graham Louis
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
DECISION FROM APRIL 2, 2026
To: City Clerk
From: Ann Machado, Zoning Administrator
Date: April 3, 2026
RE: Actions taken by the Zoning Board of Appeals on April 2, 2026 at a hybrid meeting
Attendance: Todd Morse (Chair), Andrew Weaver (Secretary), Nancy English, Dan Black,
Ryan Lizanecz, Nathaniel Ferguson and Graham Louis present.
1. New Business
A. Hardship Variance Appeal (ZBA-003518-2026)
30 Vaill ST, Andrew Johnson, Tax Map 433, Block D, Lot 012, RN-3
Neighborhood Residential and Shoreland Zones: The applicant is seeking
relief from the 25’ setback from the Highest Astronomical Tide in the
shoreland zone for a deck expansion [Section 11.6.2]. Representing the
owners is Andrew Johnson.The Board voted 7-0 to deny the varaince
2. Adjournment: The meeting started at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 7:05 pm.
cc: Danielle West, City Manager
Kevin Kraft, Director Planning & Urban Development
City Councilors
Planning Board Members
Agenda
CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Todd Morse, Chair
Andrew Weaver, Secretary
Nathaniel Ferguson
Graham Louis
Daniel Black
Nancy English
Ryan Lizanecz
APPEAL AGENDA
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00
p.m. in Room 24, at Portland City Hall.
This meeting will be held using hybrid methods/technology in accordance with the requirements of 1
M.R.S. section 403-B and the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Remote Participation Policy. To participate
remotely, allow your computer to install the free Zoom app to get the best meeting experience. If you
are not able to attend live, a recording will be available following the meeting.
For remote public comment during the meeting, you will need to use the "raise your hand" feature. To
raise your hand via the telephone, please hit *9. You will be unmuted by the host when it is time for
public comment.
To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email zoning@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions
must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the ZoningBoard of Appeals meeting to guarantee their
inclusion in the agenda packet. All submissions must include the commenter's name and legal address.
To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please include the name of the agenda
item (see below).
ZOOM MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: Apr 2, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: (Hybrid) Zoning Board of Appeals
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/81735307636
Phone one-tap:
+13092053325,,81735307636# US +13126266799,,81735307636# US (Chicago)
Join via audio:
+1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US
Webinar ID: 817 3530 7636
International numbers available: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/u/kcn4cApTXL
1. New Business
A. Hardship Variance Appeal (ZBA-003518-2026)
30 Vaill ST, Andrew Johnson, Tax Map 433, Block D, Lot 012, RN-3 Neighborhood
Residential and Shoreland Zones: The applicant is seeking relief from the 25’ setback
from the Highest Astronomical Tide in the shoreland zone for a deck expansion
[Section 11.6.2]. Representing the owners is Andrew Johnson.
2. Adjournment
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING APPEAL APPLICATIONS:
Please find the appeal documents by following these steps:
1. Go to the following website: https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
2. Click on “Search Public Records”
3. Choose Plan in Search Box pull down
4. Type in Plan Number from agenda (Ex: ZBA-009999-2020) and click the “Search” button.
5. Click on the blue Plan Number. This will open the record.
6. Select the “Attachments” tab and all available documents will appear and can be downloaded.
Packet
CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Todd Morse, Chair
Andrew Weaver, Secretary
Nathaniel Ferguson
Graham Louis
Daniel Black
Nancy English
Ryan Lizanecz
APPEAL AGENDA
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00
p.m. in Room 24, at Portland City Hall.
This meeting will be held using hybrid methods/technology in accordance with the requirements of 1
M.R.S. section 403-B and the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Remote Participation Policy. To participate
remotely, allow your computer to install the free Zoom app to get the best meeting experience. If you
are not able to attend live, a recording will be available following the meeting.
For remote public comment during the meeting, you will need to use the "raise your hand" feature. To
raise your hand via the telephone, please hit *9. You will be unmuted by the host when it is time for
public comment.
To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email zoning@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions
must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the ZoningBoard of Appeals meeting to guarantee their
inclusion in the agenda packet. All submissions must include the commenter's name and legal address.
To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please include the name of the agenda
item (see below).
ZOOM MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: Apr 2, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: (Hybrid) Zoning Board of Appeals
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/81735307636
Phone one-tap:
+13092053325,,81735307636# US +13126266799,,81735307636# US (Chicago)
Join via audio:
+1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US
Webinar ID: 817 3530 7636
International numbers available: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/u/kcn4cApTXL
1. New Business
A. Hardship Variance Appeal (ZBA-003518-2026)
30 Vaill ST, Andrew Johnson, Tax Map 433, Block D, Lot 012, RN-3 Neighborhood
Residential and Shoreland Zones: The applicant is seeking relief from the 25’ setback
from the Highest Astronomical Tide in the shoreland zone for a deck expansion
[Section 11.6.2]. Representing the owners is Andrew Johnson.
2. Adjournment
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING APPEAL APPLICATIONS:
Please find the appeal documents by following these steps:
1. Go to the following website: https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
2. Click on “Search Public Records”
3. Choose Plan in Search Box pull down
4. Type in Plan Number from agenda (Ex: ZBA-009999-2020) and click the “Search” button.
5. Click on the blue Plan Number. This will open the record.
6. Select the “Attachments” tab and all available documents will appear and can be downloaded.