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PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2014
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Paul Bolin, Vice Chairman
Charles Boothby
John Miller
Julie Williams
Dora McCarthy, Alternate Member
Wayne Mallar
City Staff Present: David Gould
Vice Chairman Bolin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In the absence of
Chairman Sturgeon and Member Kenney, Alternate Member McCarthy was asked to
vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 1: Site Development Plan approval to create a flag lot off
Balsam Drive in a Low Density Residential District. Jane
Shubert, applicant.
Mr. Dennis Shubert indicated that he and his wife are planning to sell their house
off Balsam Road as a flag lot with access via the existing driveway connected to Balsam
Road.
Planning Officer Gould indicated that this application is linked to Item No 2. -
Subdivision Revision. Mr. Gould gave a brief chronology of events to explain where the
proposed applications fit in. In July of 1975 the Judson Heights Subdivision was
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approved. At that time, Packard Drive was proposed to connect to Balsam Drive with
two lots which only have frontage on that portion of the road. In 1981 the house was
constructed, but no through road was built. In 1997, the road existed only as a "paper
street" and the City Council acted to release any public interest in it. Today the
Shuberts wish to sell their house but maintain the two original lots on Heather Road
and Balsam Road. Now that the original frontage has been eliminated they need to
create a flag lot to maintain frontage for the lot. Item No. 2 on the Agenda shows how
the three lots will be adjusted from their original approval. Mr. Gould noted the flag lot
as proposed meets all the requirements of 165- 68B.
Ms. Williams asked if the plan meets the lot requirements of the District. Mr.
Gould indicated that it did.
Ms. Williams moved that the Board approve the Site Development Plan to create
a flag lot off Balsam Drive in a Low Density Residential District for Jane Shubert,
applicant. Mr. Boothby seconded the motion. The Board voted 6 to 0 in favor of the
motion.
Item No. 2: Final Subdivision Plan Revision approval to revise three
lots in the Judson Heights Subdivision in a Low Density
Residential District. Jane Shubert, applicant.
Mr. Dennis Shubert explained that this is a minor adjustment in the original
lotting layout to allow them to sell their existing house.
Mr. Miller asked if the approval should be conditioned upon DEP approval. Mr.
Gould noted that it did not but he did want everyone to be aware that due to the size of
Judson Heights it was under the jurisdiction of the DEP's Site Location of Development
Act which should also be amended. The City's notice to the DEP is still pending review
by the DEP Staff.
Ms Williams moved that the Board approve the Final Plan Revision of Judson
Heights to alter three lots in a Low Density Residential District for Jane Shubert,
applicant. Member Miller seconded the motion. The Board voted 6 to 0 in favor.
Item No. 3: Site Development Plan approval to construct a two-unit
building in the existing apartment complex at 33 Burleigh
Road in a High Density Residential District. JRG
Properties, applicant.
Mr. Fred Marshall, of Plymouth Engineering, explained the history of the site.
Since the applicant’s last approval in 2005 one, 4-unit building was not built and they
are now proposing to build a two-unit building instead.
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Planning Officer Gould noted that the application largely completes the work
started in 2005. The new two-unit building is largely an in-fill location on the site. The
memorandum noted some issues flagged by the Engineering Staff. Most all of those
have be addressed in the Plan. Mr. Gould did note that the engineers were concerned
that the stormwater pond may need maintenance. Mr. Gould noted that as is the case
with all stormwater systems they need to be maintained over time to function as
designed. Given the time span since construction it should be noted that all stormwater
systems will require ongoing inspection and maintenance which is not specifically
something the site plan can address.
Alternate Member McCarthy asked if the issue of decks in the setbacks had been
addressed. Mr. Gould noted that the original plan showed some decks which
encroached into the side yard setbacks. The decks were removed so the encroachment
issue went away.
Chair Bolin asked if this was a public hearing. Planning Officer Gould noted that
the two-unit building is a permitted use in the HDR District and no hearing was
required. Mr. Bolin called for a motion.
Mr. Miller moved to grant JRG Properties Site Development Plan approval to
construct a two-unit building at 33 Burleigh Road in a High Density Residential District.
Mr. Boothby seconded the motion and the Board voted 6-0 in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item No. 4: Planning Board Approval of Minutes.
Vice Chairman Bolin indicated that the Minutes of the February 18, 2014 meeting
were in order. Mr. Boothby moved to approve the Minutes of the February 18, 2014
Planning Board meeting, as printed. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
There being no further items for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18
p.m.