HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-15 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes
Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission
January 15, 2009
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members:
Tom Davis Cindy DeBeck George Elliott Tricia Quirk
Lucy Quimby Marion Rudnicki Jim Hinds Brad Medling
Jackie Hewitt Judy Kellogg Markowsky Tom Davis
Staff:
Edward Barrett Jim Ring David Gould
Others:
Libby Norton Robert Bangs-Mike Falvey – Family Steve Ribble – Ames
Windswept Gardens Tree Landscaping Corporation
Dan Sprague – Jill Gilman – Nature’s
Sprague’s Nursery Designs
The Commission met Thursday, January 15, 2009 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by
Chair Lucy Quimby. New business member Brad Medling was introduced and welcomed.
The November 7, 2009 meeting summary was reviewed. Jim Hinds noted a misspelling of his name. Judy
mentioned a species not listed in the invasive list, which will be discussed separately. Motion by George and
seconded by Jim.
The group deferred the site plan review item until later in the meeting in hopes that a representative for the project
would appear to make a presentation.
There was follow-up discussion regarding invasive plant species and planting prohibition. Several landscaping
experts were in attendance and offered helpful and instructive comments, which reflected general support of
controlling the planting of invasive species. Some additional specific comments were as follows:
Steve Ribble – Possible Ordinance requirement to incorporate as a site plan submission.
Jill Gilman – Raised the potential for importation via hauled in soil material or on contractor equipment.
Dan Sprague – Distinction between prevention and eradication. Would probably need to be a statewide
effort. Look at State/MDOT list. Policy should be Citywide.
Bob Bangs – Mentioned that new certification process for nurserymen, architects, etc. is in the works with
focus on non-natives, invasives. Prohibitions must be broad based and apply to all retailers,
particularly those catering to homeowners and gardeners. Education would be an important
component to success. Staff will obtain a copy of MDOT’s planting list.
The next item of business was the review of a site plan submitted by KJK Wireless/AT&T Mobility for installation of
an equipment building, utilities and mounted antenna within the existing secure Bangor Water District tank site at
739 Essex Street. In the absence of a project representative, Jim Ring presented an overview of the project. The
applicant had submitted plans and a project checklist. There was a question about antenna height, which was
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determined to be five feet. Tom asked about revenue, which was unknown. A motion to recommend approval
made by Cindy was seconded and subsequently approved. All members voted in favor except Tom Davis.
There was some follow-up discussion regarding land banking. Staff reported that letters had been sent to property
owners but no responses had been received. The group felt this issue should be revisited at a later date. Lucy
mentioned several points, including water quality and the Watershed Management Plan. Cindy, Ed, and Jim Ring
provided additional information about where that stood.
The next subject of discussion was the Management Plan, approved by the Commission in November 2007 and
further action steps. Included were further efforts regarding invasives, acquisition of open space, easements, etc.
Ed mentioned that Bangor Land Trust might be an appropriate negotiating entity and that TIF dollars might be used
to leverage broader funding programs such as Land for Maine’s Future. There was a general consensus that
leveraging outside funds was advantageous. A question arose regarding cluster provisions. This is now a general
subdivision Ordinance provision – Section 165-125C. The Bangor Trails Project was briefly discussed, including a
potential future trail on the west side of the marsh.
Items to consider for next meeting:
Control of Invasives/Next Steps
Revisit Offsite Open Space Issue
Water Quality from Tributary
Consultant Services
Meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:45 p.m.
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