Zoning Board of Appeals — Portland, ME
Date: 2026-05-07
Time: 18:00

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, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
in Room 24, at Portland City Hall. gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

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 Zoning Board 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: May 7, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Zoning Board of Appeals

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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1. New Business

 A. Conditional Use Appeal (CU-003555-2026)
 69 Falmouth Street, Bakhita Saabino, owner, Tax Map 114, Block A, Lot 15, RN-4
 Residential Neighborhood Zone: The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use approval
 under Section 14-6.5 to operate a child care facility, small. Representing the appeal is
 the owner, Bakhita Saabino.

 B. Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003556-2026)
 100 Middle Street, Albany Road Portland LLC, Owner, Tax Map 029, Block E, Lot
 006, B-3 Mixed-Use Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance to add one additional
 sign above the limits established by the ordinance [Chapter 14, Table 19-G].
 Representing the appeal is Shane Moffett, Neokraft Signs.

 C. Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003569-2026)
 1048 Brighton Avenue, Portland Pinetree LLC, Owner, Tax Map 263A, Block A, Lot
 007, TOD-1, Transit Oriented Development Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance
 to add one additional sign above the limit established by the ordinance [Chapter 14,
 Table 19-G]. Representing the appeal is Sean Murphy.

 D. Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003570-2026)
 155 Riverside Street Suite D, H.J. Associates LTD, Owner, Tax Map 267, Block B,
 Lot 001, B-4 Mixed-Use Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance to replace a
 nonconforming electronic message sign [Chapter 14, 19.2.2]. Representing the appeal
 is Olivia True.

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.

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, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
in Room 24, at Portland City Hall. gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

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 Zoning Board 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: May 7, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Zoning Board of Appeals

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/85950239651
Phone one-tap:
+13052241968,,85950239651# US
+13092053325,,85950239651# US
Join via audio:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Webinar ID: 859 5023 9651
International numbers available: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/u/kc2vCx3cWE
1. New Business

 A. Conditional Use Appeal (CU-003555-2026)
 69 Falmouth Street, Bakhita Saabino, owner, Tax Map 114, Block A, Lot 15, RN-4
 Residential Neighborhood Zone: The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use approval
 under Section 14-6.5 to operate a child care facility, small. Representing the appeal is
 the owner, Bakhita Saabino.

 B. Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003556-2026)
 100 Middle Street, Albany Road Portland LLC, Owner, Tax Map 029, Block E, Lot
 006, B-3 Mixed-Use Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance to add one additional
 sign above the limits established by the ordinance [Chapter 14, Table 19-G].
 Representing the appeal is Shane Moffett, Neokraft Signs.

 C. Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003569-2026)
 1048 Brighton Avenue, Portland Pinetree LLC, Owner, Tax Map 263A, Block A, Lot
 007, TOD-1, Transit Oriented Development Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance
 to add one additional sign above the limit established by the ordinance [Chapter 14,
 Table 19-G]. Representing the appeal is Sean Murphy.

 D. Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003570-2026)
 155 Riverside Street Suite D, H.J. Associates LTD, Owner, Tax Map 267, Block B,
 Lot 001, B-4 Mixed-Use Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance to replace a
 nonconforming electronic message sign [Chapter 14, 19.2.2]. Representing the appeal
 is Olivia True.

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.

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 MAY 7, 2026

To: ​ City Clerk
From: ​Ann Machado, Zoning Administrator
Date: ​ May 8, 2026
RE: ​ Actions taken by the Zoning Board of Appeals on May 7, 2026 at a hybrid meeting

 Attendance: Todd Morse (Chair), Andrew Weaver (Secretary), Nancy English, Dan Black,
 Ryan Lizanecz, and Nathaniel Ferguson present. Dan Black and Graham Louis absent.

 1.​ New Business

 A.​ Conditional Use Appeal (CU-003555-2026)
 69 Falmouth Street, Bakhita Saabino, owner, Tax Map 114, Block A, Lot 15,
 RN-4 Residential Neighborhood Zone: The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use
 approval under Section 14-6.5 to operate a child care facility, small. Representing
 the appeal is the owner, Bakhita Saabino. The Board voted 5-0 to grant the
 conditional use appeal for a period of two years.

 B. ​ Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003556-2026)
 100 Middle Street, Albany Road Portland LLC, Owner, Tax Map 029, Block E
 Lot 006, B-3 Mixed-Use Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance to add one
 additional sign above the limits established by the ordinance [Chapter 14,
 Table19-G]. Representing the appeal is Shane Moffett, Neokraft Signs. The
 The board voted 4-0 (Lizanecz recused) to deny the appeal.
 C. ​ Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003569-2026)
 1048 Brighton Avenue, Portland Pinetree LLC, Owner, Tax Map
 263A, Block A, Lot 007, TOD-1, Transit Oriented Development Zone:
 The applicant is seeking a variance to add one additional sign above
 the limit established by the ordinance [Chapter 14, Table 19-G].
 Representing the appeal is Sean Murphy. The Board voted 5-0 to deny the
 appeal.


 D. ​ Miscellaneous Appeal (ZBA-003570-2026)
 155 Riverside Street Suite D, H.J. Associates LTD, Owner, Tax Map 267, Block
 B, Lot 001, B-4 Mixed-Use Zone: The applicant is seeking a variance to replace a
 nonconforming electronic message sign [Chapter 14, 19.2.2]. Representing the
 appeal is Olivia True. The Board unanimously voted to postpone the
 application until either this Board hears a hardship variance for this
 property or the zoning administrator notifies the board that this application
 has been withdrawn, whichever comes first.


 2. ​ ​ Adjournment: The meeting started at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 8:05 pm.


cc: ​ Danielle West, City Manager
 ​ Kevin Kraft, Director Planning & Urban Development
 ​ City Councilors
 Planning Board Members