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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-09 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission February 9, 2007 ATTENDANCE Commission Members: Shep Harris George Elliott Hope Brogunier Jackie Hewett Marion Rudnicki Jim Parker Cindy DeBeck Jim Hinds Lucy Quimby Tom Davis Staff: Ed Barrett Jim Ring David Gould Others: Mr. & Mrs. Brown Mo Fer Libby Norton Bobbi Hosmer The Penjajawoc Marsh/Mall Commission met Friday, February 9, 2007 in the City Council Chambers. Chair Shep Harris called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Cecila Brown presented a request to the Commission regarding commercial rezoning for a three acre property she has owned and raised her family on for years. Mr. & Mrs. Brown hoped commercial rezoning for this property could occur to help them for retirement, and also mentioned two adjacent cross parcels were outsales by other family members back along. Marion had no concerns for impacts to his property. Shep, Jim Parker, and Jim Ring outlined the background and how the commercial boundary was delineated in the Task Force Report. There were questions and discussion from members regarding the usefulness as residential and Hope suggested the need to establish a specific commercial boundary. Tom motioned to include the Brown property, Cindy seconded to include specifically that property only. Jim Ring outlined possible 2/3 rezoning scenario to equalize opportunity within the three former Brown family parcels. Subsequent discussion did not support the concept. Original motion stands with six in favor, four opposed. Shep informed the Commission of the meeting with the Firearms Commission on Thursday, March 8, 2007 in which there will be discussion regarding possible firearms zone change/shotgun only and expected there would be further discussion at the next Commission meeting on March 2, 2007. Jim Parker provided correspondence from DEP that may be a useful format or guidance regarding future project reviews. Jim Ring outlined changes to the project review checklist, which included changes to project review #3 & #12 and the addition of #13. Motion was made by Jim Parker and seconded by Jackie Hewett to adopt the revised checklist with a unanimous vote by the Commission. There was discussion of item #4 of Jackie’s checklist in the overall Marsh Area Management Plan. Shep raised a question regarding distinction about species that exists or known versus potential. There was discussion of Commission involvement in zone change requests and the consensus was to make the Commission aware of requests, probably invite applicants and provide comments. Trust for Public Land Opportunities 1) Lucy provided information about a recent discussion with Wolfe Tone who is with Trust for Public Lands. 2) She asked the Commission whether it would like to have the Trust for Public Land assist in development of the Marsh Mall Management Plan and planning process. 3) TPL could help develop a map reflecting vision trails, open space and budget for trails, open space, conservation in the planning process. 4) TPL could also provide fund raising assistance for implementation. Tom inquired about what project was being referenced with Lucy responding a plan balancing conservation interests vs. owner’s rights. Ed clarified objectives. Future Agenda items to include ranking from Management Plan priorities, hunting zone change, project reviews, 20 minutes to discuss working with the Trust for Public Land. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m. 1 2