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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-02 Planning Board Minutes PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2016 MINUTES Board Members Present: John Kenney, Chairman Julie Williams Charles Boothby Wayne Mallar Pete Parizo Dora McCarthy Chuck LeBlanc, Alternate Member City Staff Present: David G. Gould Peter Witham John Theriault Chairman Kenney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In the absence of Member Hicks, Chair Kenney noted Member LeBlanc would be voting. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 1: Site Development Plan and Site Location of Development Modification to add a 1848 square foot Portable Classroom off Maine Avenue in an Airport Development District (AAD), Bangor School Department, applicant. Chairman Kenney asked the applicant to make a brief presentation of their proposal. Ms. Christina Babin indicated that she was the administrator of Bangor’s Regional Day Treatment Program. The program has had a great amount of growth since its establishment in Bangor and now is in need of additional classroom space. The portable space will have four classrooms as well as restrooms. Randy Bragg indicated the new building would be served by its own sewer water and electrical utilities. The Board reviewed the details of handicap accessibility and the access ramp to access the portable classroom. 2 Planning Officer Gould noted while this is a fairly simple project the site does include a portion of the Bangor International Airport Site Law jurisdiction as well as a portion of lot 14 in the Maine Business Enterprise Park which is a Site Law Approved subdivision, and therefore exempt from review. To allow the City the Most flexibility on the future use of Lot 14, this addition sought Site Law approval such that it could be removed from the Business Park and not have to obtain Site Law approval at that point. Member Boothby made a motion to approve the Site Development Plan and Site Location of Development Modification to add a portable classroom off Maine Avenue, Bangor School Department applicant. Member LeBlanc seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to approved the portable classroom and related site improvements. Item No. 2: Final Subdivision Plan off Forest Avenue for an 8-lot residential subdivision in an Urban Residence One District. Team Properties, LLC, applicant. Chairman Kenney asked for the applicant or their representative to present the item to the Board. Mr. Scott Braley, PE from Plymouth Engineering, indicated that he represented Team Properties in this 8-lot subdivision application. The plan is to build a private roadway off Forest Avenue to serve 8 lots in an Urban Residence One District. The plan will have a common open space which can be accessed through lot #8 by a 10 foot access easement. Chairman Kenney asked if there were any comments from the people in attendance. Mr. Matei Ilina indicated that he owned property at 24 Milford Street and his house is about four feet from the property line. He is concerned if the access is used as a roadway it would be very disruptive to the property. Ms. June Commeau of Essex Street indicated that her property backs down on the subdivision. She noted that she has lived there for 39 years. Her deed refers to a “bicycle path” adjacent to and abutting her property. Mr. Brian Baker of 392 Forest Avenue indicated he was concerned about whether his sewer service would be interrupted in the new construction. 3 Mr. Braley indicated while the plan calls for moving the stormwater lines they have no plans to touch the sewer mains. Ms. Crystal Jackins stated that the property is part of the historic Veazie Railroad. The property supports a good deal of wildlife and the streets are congested. She noted there is a good deal of ledge on the property and blasting likely will be required. Mr. Braley indicated some drainage work will need to occur in the existing storm drain system. There are no plans for a roadway as open space is intended to be green. Mr. Gould noted the general intent of open space is that it be passive or active recreation. It could be a trail but a paved roadway would not be consistent. Mr. Gould noted the Veazie Railroad was historic, but it is not listed as a historic element which would require review. While a lot of discussion has occurred concerning the portion of old rail bed adjacent to Stillwater Avenue the City has not pursued ownership interest in the last two decades. Mr. Ed Moore of 366 Forest Avenue was concerned that the new private roadway was very close to his lot. Mr. Braley indicated the right of way would abut his lot, but the 22 foot paved roadway would be 9 to 10 feet from his property line. City Engineer John Theriault addressed the Board. He indicated that any work involving the storm sewer would require it be seeded and stabilized. The subdivision would generate about 8 trips in the peak hour, much less than we would recommend any traffic study for. Member Williams moved to grant Final Plan approval. With the conditions that 1. The applicant will provide a cost estimate approved by the City Engineer to relocate the existing City stormwater system and provide a suitable form of improvement guarantee for undertaking and inspecting such work. 2. The Final Plat shall include a note that lot owners shall be subject to the Homeowners Association and Declaration of Covenants which shall be reviewed and approved by the Solicitors Office prior to being are executed and recorded. Mr. Boothby seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to grant Final Plan approval. 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No. 3: Planning Board Approval of Minutes. Member Boothby noted a typo in Ms. Sites name, and moved approval with that correction of the Minutes of July 19, 2016. Member Williams seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of July 19, 2016, as noted. There being no further items before the Board the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.