HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-04 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes
Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission
May 4, 2007
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members:
Jacike Hewett Judy Markowski Tricia Quirk Jim Hinds
George Elliott Lucy Quimby Jim Parker Hope Borgunier
Cindy DeBeck Marion Rudnicki Tom Davis Shep Harris
Staff:
Ed Barrett Jim Ring David Gould
Others:
Jim Manzer Tom Dewitt Randy Rand Bobbi Hosmer
The Penjajawoc Marsh/Mall Commission met Thursday May 4, 2007 in the City Council Chambers. Chair Shep
Harris called the meeting to order shortly after 1:00 p.m. The April 5, 2007 meeting summary was reviewed
and approved. Jim Ring distributed a summary of the February 9, 2007 for review and action for the next
meeting.
Jacike Hewett provided an overview and explanation of the summary of the Management Plan environmental
values survey results.
There was discussion about making a distinction between habitat that holds threatened/endangered species
vs. habitat that potentially could hold them with different viewpoints regarding relative importance. Jackie
suggested perhaps a two part discussion on deciding what order of importance vs. what is important. There
was discussion of categories, add-ons, and additional voting on some added categories. Also discussion on
transient vs. non-transient use distinction; example: passive vs. ball fields, with the consensus it was not
applicable in that private landowners can do as they legally want. The Commission is rating uses for public
land/rights that would be agreeable to landowners. There was question regarding how to actually determine
where and what regarding endangered species, habitat, etc. Hope Borgunier mentioned that “Amy” at the
Public Agency meeting offered to assist. Tom requested clarification the direction this is going, which was
discussed and explained.
The Commission then reviewed the following proposed project:
1.) Global Rand-Grade and Fill Permit for 400 Stillwater Avenue.
Jim Parker recused himself from the discussion. Jim Manzer made a presentation on the Global Rand
project for a mini storage facility. He indicated there would be low impacts in terms of traffic,
environment, trash, etc. He also noted that this is a previously disturbed site. Hope asked about pervious
pavement. Mr. Manzer described several types of pervious pavements. There would be less than 10,000
s.f. impacts on wetlands and stormwater management was explained. Lucy asked about whether green
roof would work on this project, with Jim Manzer and Randy Rand indicating unsure but would ask the
architect to evaluate. The traffic impacts would be minimal with a peak of 20 vehicles per hour. Jim
Manzer provided a list of proposed species and discussed plantings with the emphasis on buffering to the
adjacent daycare & neighborhood. Lucy mentioned there is a good birding area behind the site and would
be a good opportunity for planting berry source species. Commission members suggested to forward
recommended planting species to David Gould, who then will forward to the applicant. Lucy asked if
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applicant would be agreeable to identify and remove Purple Loosestrife which was agreed to. Tom
motioned approval with Marion Rudnicki seconding with the clarification of the Commission’s suggestions.
The Commission unanimously approved.
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Lucy reported on and invited members to a meeting to be held on May 10 and 12 at Walden Parke.
Lucy then outlined the Trust for Public Land meeting took a twist with other towns expressing an interest
and mentioned another person who wanted to do a whole lower Penobscot. The Penjajawoc
Marsh/Bangor Mall Commission and Bangor Land Trust kind of got overshadowed. Ed commented on
interest and intent of City developing overall Citywide Open Space Plan with the distinction of two types
being public open space and private. Lucy then reported on the Caribou Bog Corridor Plan at the north
end in Orono which is very active and had identified a large parcel and interested in for $1.5 million in TPL
funds to acquire. Lucy also mentioned continued interest by Bangor Land Trust in pursuing acquisition of
40-50 acres of land located at the rear of the parcel, which currently is owned by Ocean Properties on
Essex Street, referencing a document provided to Marsh/Mall Colleagues. Application for the North
American Conservation Fund Grant must be submitted by July 1, 2007. Jim Hinds estimated a $40,000 to
$50,000 value and a one to one match, which would require a possible TIF match from TIF of $20,000 to
$40,000. Jackie Hewett proposed a motion to support this effort based on written draft language
submitted by Lucy with amendments. This was passed by a 7/5 vote.
George Elliott requested resuming discussion of developing a Management Plan. Also, an interest was
expressed in having a discussion about onsite visits at the next meeting on June 1, 2007.
Meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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