HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-02 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes
Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission
October 2, 2009
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members:
George Elliott Lucy Quimby Bill Phillips Brad Medling
Cindy DeBeck Tricia Quirk Jackie Hewett Libby Norton in for
Hope Brogunier
Staff:
Ed Barrett Jim Ring David Gould Wendy Warren
Others:
The Commission met Friday, October 2, 2009 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was
called to order at 1:02 p.m.
The August 7, 2009 and September 10, 2009 minutes were motioned by George and seconded
by Bill for approval.
David Gould provided an update on the Shoreland Zoning Subcommittee. He indicated a full
meeting of all of the members at same time hadn’t occurred. He met with Bill and Cindy
together and George separately, but not with Tricia. He indicated that he thought the
Commission seemed comfortable with his approach, thus far. He was starting the process with
the Planning Board and noted that consensus from the Marsh/Mall Commission would be helpful
but would not preclude future change of position. Jackie questioned the prior discussion and
seeming agreement with maintaining overlay provisions. Subsequently, there was discussion
involving Jackie, Cindy, Bill, Jim Hinds, Lucy, David, and Jim Ring about the four “family lots”
not being subject to overlay setbacks, creating nonconformities, etc.
Approval of the August meeting minutes was revisited with subsequent vote to reword number
one and two. #1 should read, “Currently developed lots that would be placed into/under
proposed DEP guidelines. #2 should read, “The four family lots currently excluded from
setback requirements”. George again stated he felt that “current” was better than “proposed”
and current overlay provisions were okay and that he didn’t feel another Subcommittee meeting
was necessary, Bill Phillips agreed. Cindy also agreed and felt that current provisions per the
Marsh/Mall Commission overlay should be maintained. Lucy indicated that she would be more
comfortable if the entire group was better informed and had reviewed the specific implications.
Also to have entire Marsh/Mall Commission view materials that the Subcommittee had reviewed.
Some discussion about whether Subcommittee had been necessary. Jim Ring suggested
distributing material David previously provided to Subcommittee members to the entire
Marsh/Mall Commission.
Bill moved to accept the Activity Report for presentation to the Infrastructure Committee.
There was discussion about how to make this readily available to public etc. Cindy suggested
sending it to DEP to let them know what the Commission was doing. Tentatively the Report
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would go back to the Infrastructure Committee on October 20, 2009, which Jim Ring would
verify and notify the Commission.
Lucy provided an overview of the Bangor Land Trust Activities. She indicated that Maine
Conservation Corps was working to improve trails in the northeast Penjajawoc parcel. Also
noted Americorps help for the Maine Recreational Trails Grant Project to install bog bridges,
diversion bars, etc. Lucy mentioned the importance of the City and Bangor Trails support to get
the Grant and get the project done. She also noted that much work was done by hand versus
mechanized and was good “pilot project” for this type of approach. “Mobilize Maine” Meeting
held recently at Rangeley Hall by Fairpoint. Lucy noted an important consideration was
focusing on existing assets and resources to promote an area and its development.
George asked about present and future TF funds, report at the next meeting. Lucy and Jim
Hinds mentioned “mystery news” which will be reported to the City for distribution to the
Marsh/Mall Commission in the future.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:10
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