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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-21 Planning Board Minutes PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR Meeting of May21, 2019 Meeting Minutes Board Members Present:Ken Huhn, Chair Nelson Durgin, Vice Chair Ted Brush Ronda Hogan John Kenney Donald Meagher Lisa Shaw Michael Bazinet, Assoc. Member City Staff Present:David Gould Anne Krieg Paul Nicklas John Theriault Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:00P.M. CONSENT AGENDA 1.Site Development Plan –35 Queen City Boulevard–Land Development Permit application for a three year extension to their quarry operation in an Urban Industry District (UID). Applicant, Queen City Mining, LLC. 2.Site Development Plan –300 Odlin Road–Land Development Permit application for a one story, 300 sq. ft. addition; with a 230 sq. ft. patio with fire pit, and replacement of entrance canopy at property in a General Commercial & Service (GC&S) District. Applicant, FNB, Inc. Chair introduced and asked for comment on consent agenda, no comments received. Member Durgin moved both Consent Agenda items as presented, seconded by Member Brush. Planning Board voted unanimouslyto pass the items. 73 HARLOW STREET, BANGOR, ME 04401 TELEPHONE: (207) 992-4280 FAX: (207) 945-4447 WWW.BANGORMAINE.GOV PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.Contract Zone Change –1613 Ohio Street -To amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land (Tax-Map Lot R13-018) from Rural Residence & Agriculture (RR&A) District to Contract Multifamily & Service (M&S) District; said parcel of land containing 3.29 acres. Applicant, Bangor Housing Development Corporation. Member Kenney disclosed that he had a possible conflict of interest, as he is employed by WBRC who represented the Applicant. Member Durgin moved that Member Kenney be excused as he had a conflict of interest. Member Brush seconded the motion and the Board voted to excuse Mr. Kenney. Member Kenney exited the Council Chambers. Chair Huhn asked Associate Member Bazinet to join the Board as a voting member. Paul Brody, WBRC representative of the applicant indicated they were seeking to amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land (Map R13 Lot 18) from Rural Residence & Agriculture (RR&A) District to Contract Multifamily & Service (M&S) District. Said parcel of land contains 5.1 acres. The potential development for this site includes 32 units of senior housing with a 40 space parking lot. Mr. Brody indicated he would be meeting with neighbors as part of the design development process to address any concerns early in the design phase. He noted that water and sewer service is available on the site. There were no other proponents. Martha Voorhees of 1595 Ohio Street indicated her home was adjacent to the property being changed. She was in hopes that the details of the building would be discussed as it would be viewed from her backyard. She noted she was not opposed to the project but wanted to be sure it would fit into the neighborhood. Planning Officer Gould indicate the requestwill go to City Council next Wednesday;if approved, then they’re able to apply for a site development plan.He added abutter will be notified of the Planning Board review of the site development plan. Member Durginmoved that the Planning Board recommend approval of Contract Zone Change request for1613 Ohio Street from RR&A to M&SD to the City Council.Member Brushseconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the requested Contract Zone Change. OTHER BUSINESS 4.Meeting Minutes –Meeting minutes for May 7, 2019 were reviewed and approved pending minor/pending no changes. 5.Adjournment–Meeting adjourned at 7:15P.M.