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PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
Meeting of April 16, 2019
MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:Ken Huhn, Chair
Nelson Durgin,Vice Chair
Ted Brush
Ronda Hogan
Donald Meagher
Lisa Shaw,
Michael Bazinet, Assoc. Member
City Staff Present:David Gould
Sean Gambrel
Paul Nicklas
John Theriault
Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:00P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Site Development Plan Approval -53 Water Street –Demolish existing bank building and
canopy; remove parking lot and access to Kenduskeag Stream Parking lot, and construct a 38-
space tenant parking lot with a footprint of approximately 11,300 S.F. in a Downtown
Development District (DDD). 53 Water LLC, applicant.
The board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
2.Final Subdivision Plan Revision -1964Broadway–Final subdivision plan revision at property
located at 1964 Broadway (Map-Lot R20-11-F, andR20-11-G), transferring .42 acres of land
from Lot-1 to Lot-2 in an RR&A (Rural Residence & Agriculture) District , RP (Resource
Protection) District, and Shoreland District. Applicant George Russak & Lynn Ann Cyr.
The board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.Text Amendment –To Amend Chapter 165, Land Development Code, Section 165-80, by
Removing the One-Acre Minimum Requirement for Lots with Septic Systems. C.O. #19-142.
David Gould introduced application to the board. Thisrequirement has been in place since the
1974 Zoning Ordinance. In RR&A, minimum lot size is larger than 1 acre, some other zones it’s
smaller. State law has a minimum lot size of 20,000 SF.The intent is to allow pre-existing lots to
beredeveloped.
Member Bazinet spoke in favor of this change, to remove requirements from property owners.
Member Huhn agreed. Planning Officer noted this a balance between Land Use Policy to direct
development to the serviced portions of the City with the property owner’s reasonable use of their
property.
Member Durginmoved Text Amendment item, seconded by MemberBrush. The board voted
unanimously in favor to recommend the motion to City Council.
4.Text Amendment –To Amend Chapter 165, Land Development Code, to Allow Indoor Firearm
Ranges in the General Commercial and Service District. C.O. #19-138.
Sean Gambrel and Paul Nicklas presented. Questions received from Members Brush and Bazinet.
No public comment.
Member Shaw moved Text Amendment item, secondedby Member Durgin. The board voted
unanimously in favor to recommend the motion to City Council.
NEW BUSINESS
5.Final Plan Approval –Davis Road –Map-Lot R14-002 –Davis Road -4 Lot subdivision on in
the Rural Residence and Agricultural District. Moyse Properties, LLC, applicant.
Dave Moyse presented application. Three new lots on Davis Road for a total of four lots, intended
for single family homes. Served by onsite well and septicsystem.
Member Durgin inquired if Moyse intends to divide rear lot further. Mr. Moyse advised no, lack
adequatefrontage and doesn’t wish to build a road.
Mr. Gould provided the staff report. This is the latest phase of amulti-step development on site
meets all requirements of RR&A Zone.
Member Durginmoved New Business agenda item, seconded by Member Brush. The board voted
unanimously in favor of the motion.
OTHER BUSINESS
6.Meeting Minutes –April 2, 2019Meeting Minutes for Review–Meeting minutes from April 2,
2019 were unanimously approved.
7.Adjournment–Meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.