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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.
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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
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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.
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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.