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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-15 Planning Board Minutes PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2013 MINUTES Board Members Present: Doug Damon, Vice Chairman Paul Bolin Charles Boothby John Kenney Wayne Mallar, Alternate Member John Miller Julie Williams City Staff Present: David Gould Jen Boothroyd The meeting was called to order by Planning Officer David Gould at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gould welcomed newly appointed Alternate Member Wayne Mallar to the Board. Item No. 1: Election of Officers for 2013. Planning Officer Gould asked for nominations for Chairman of the Planning Board for 2013. Mr. Kenney nominated Mr. Damon as Chairman. Mr. Boothby nominated Mr. Sturgeon as Chairman. Nominations ceased. Planning Officer Gould asked for a vote. The Board voted two in favor and five opposed to elect Mr. Damon. The Board then voted five in favor and two opposed to elect Mr. Sturgeon as Chairman of the Planning Board for 2013. Planning Officer Gould then asked for nominations for Vice Chairman of the Planning Board for 2013. Mr. Boothby moved to nominate Mr. Damon as Vice Chairman. Nominations ceased. The Board voted 7 in favor and 0 opposed to elect Mr. Damon as Vice Chairman for 2013. Planning Officer Gould handed the meeting over to Vice Chairman Damon who also welcomed Mr. Mallar to the Board. 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Item No. 2: Conditional Use/ Site Development Plan approvals to add a gasoline pump and construct a 3,135 sq. ft. building for use as a convenience store (Chapter 165-102D(2)) located at 633 Hogan Road in a General Commercial and Service District. Irving Oil Marketing, Inc., applicant. Vice Chairman Damon opened the Public Hearing. Jim Katsaficas, an attorney representing the applicant, Tammy Fisk with Irving Oil Marketing, Inc., Franklin Montiero with MHF Design Consultants, and Traffic Engineering Heather Monticup were present in support of this application. Mr. Katsaficas indicated that the applicant is applying for Conditional Use/Site Development Plan and Planned Group Development approvals in order to construct a 3,135 sq. ft. building for use as a convenience store and add a gasoline pump at their present site at 633 Hogan Road. Mr. Katsafiacas discussed the conditional use criteria of the Land Development Code as well as the General Commercial and Service District indicating that this project meets those standards. Frank Montiero with MHF Design Consultants, discussed the Site Development Plan outlining existing on-site conditions and their proposed site development. He said that he felt that the applicant had met the standards for both approvals. They plan to remove the existing kiosk and replace it with a gasoline pump, and construct a 3,135 sq. ft. building for use as a convenience store. He also discussed the proposed landscaping, utilities, lighting, parking and drainage. Mr. Boothby asked which direction the wastewater from the car wash was directed. Mr. Montero indicated that it runs across the back of the property into an existing line. Ms. Williams asked about the exit from the car wash and if this is also going to be used by those exiting the gas station. Mr. Montiero indicated that it will be used by both. Mr. Katsiaficas indicated that they are also requesting an amendment to the approved Planned Group Development. The proposed improvements are mostly on the Irving property site. He noted that two light lamps are moved from other areas within the PGD onto the Irving site as well as a drainage easement for the stormwater outflow. Vice Chairman Damon asked for proponents. As there were no proponents or opponents the Public Hearing was closed and Vice Chairman Damon asked for Staff comments. Planning Officer Gould indicated that this is a request for three different 3 approvals; Site Development Plan, Conditional Use, and Planned Group Development. This application is a conditional use largely because the applicant is proposing to add a new gasoline pump on the site. The convenience store is a permitted use. This site was originally approved in 1986 and at that time there was no impervious surface area standard. The buffer standards in place were much smaller. The applicant has agreed to go back to the original design for landscaping to include what was originally approved. Planning Officer Gould discussed the conditional use standards regarding traffic, provision of utilities, and architectural compatibility with other buildings in the area within 500 feet of the site. He noted that the Board needs to determine whether the proposed building meets the architectural standards of other buildings within 500 feet of the area in which it is sought. The applicant submitted revised plans to remove a trash receptacle which was originally placed over a sewer easement which addressed concerns of the City Engineer’s office. This area of Hogan Road is in a nonattainment water shed. Because of the limited new activity, the applicant will not have much to do to comply. They have added amenities on the site such as a tree boxes, etc. which will help to mitigate effects. Vice Chairman Damon asked if the swale between this property and McDonalds goes to the Penjajawoc Stream. Mr. Gould indicated that it does. Mr. Damon asked if any spills would be clean before the runoff reaches the stream. Mr. Montiero indicated that it is their intent with their new design to control and contain any potential spill. He said that there will be a mat under the canopy that will slow the runoff of any spill, and then it will go through several catch basins with hooded outlets. As there was no further discussion, Vice Chairman Damon asked for a motion. Mr. Bolin moved to grant Conditional Use and Site Development Plan approvals to add a gasoline pump and construct a 3,135 sq. ft. building for use as a convenience store (Chapter 165-102D(2)) located at 633 Hogan Road in a General Commercial and Service District, Irving Oil Marketing, Inc., applicant. The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously. Mr. Kenney moved to amend the motion to grant the request for Planned Group Development approval for the same project. Mr. Bolin seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Item No. 3: To amend the Land Development Code by changing part of a parcel of land located on Godfrey Boulevard and Maine Avenue from Industry and Service District and Government and Institutional Service District to Shopping and Personal Service District. City of Bangor, applicant. 4 Planning Officer Gould indicated that the applicant requested that this item be withdrawn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No. 4: Planning Board Approval of Minutes. Vice Chairman Damon indicated that the Minutes of the January 2, 2013 Meeting were in order for approval. Mr. Boothby moved to approve the Minutes of the January 2, 2013 with an amendment on Page 2, Paragraph 2, line 5, to add “Mr. Rebar.” The motion was seconded by Ms. Williams and the motion passed unanimously. As a point of business, Mr. Gould asked the Board Members to indicate to staff whether or not they wished to give staff permission to use their e-mail addresses and make that information available to the general public. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.