Assembly approves first reading of ordinance rezoning proposed lease parcel for American Cruise Lines project at Dock Street

American Cruise Line's long-discussed cruise ship dock project in Petersburg took another step forward last week when the borough assembly approved the first reading of an ordinance rezoning a 22,500-square-foot parcel at the end of Dock Street to accommodate ACL's proposed facility.

The ordinance, which must pass two additional readings before final adoption, changes the parcel from un-zoned to Industrial with Marine Industrial Overlay. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the rezone at its January 13 meeting, with Harbormaster Glorianne Wollen speaking in support of the change.

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