Councilors said the church presented a proposal that does not reflect the compromise the city and church officials had discussed at a meeting Jan. 8 and thus they would not vote to refer the matter to the Planning Board.
The First Church of Waterville wants to demolish two former apartment buildings, expand its parking lot off Park Street and build a handicapped accessible entrance at the back of the church.
The First Church of Waterville on Park Street is asking the council to rezone 3 and 5 Park St. so it can expand its parking and add a handicapped accessible ramp at the church, as the current zoning does not allow for a parking lot.