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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 1 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. thth 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. 2