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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 1 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. 2