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PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
Meeting of May 7, 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
Anne Krieg
John Theriault
Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Huhn opened the public meeting.
Zone Change –824 Odlin Road -To amend the Land Development Code by changing of a parcel
of land located at 824 Odlin Road, (Tax Map R10-010) from I&S (Industry & Service) District to S&PS
(Shopping &Personal Service) District. Said parcel of land containing approximately .76 acres of land
and being more particularly indicated on the map attached hereto and made part hereof. Philip Rush,
applicant.C.O. #19-158.
Applicant, Mr. Rush reviewed the project. The proposal is to have a hair salon on street level with
dwelling above; the site is served bywater and sewer. Member Bazinet inquired about dust and noise
from the quarry being a concern, as well as blasting.
PatriciaQuirk, resident of 81 Park Street, spoke in favor of applicant.
Member Bazinet stated that thesite is in anindustrial zoneand questioned if thisisout of placeand is
it best suitedfor the area. Itwas noted thatthe apartment that triggers the need for zoning change.
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Staff report from Mr. Gould advised mixed use, and it does stand out. He discussed spot zone, noting
thathomes are non-conforming.
Mrs. Rush discussed the salon, that she is bringing existing clients and will rent out chairsto other
stylists.
The board voted 5 to 2 on recommended zone change to City Council. Against; Members Brush and
Bazinet.
Conditional Use –Site Development Plan –194 French Street -Land Development Permit
Application for Conditional Use and Site Development Plan Subdivision Approval for property located at
194 French Street (Tax Map 049-008), for a six (6) unit bed & breakfast in existing house in a M&SD
(Multifamily & Service District). RSQ LLC, applicant.
City Engineer Theriault states that this zone changed recently, interior renovation of 4 bed and bath,
upgraded parking on vacant lot. Parking needs and provisions were reviewed.
Member Durgin questioned parking. Member Brush inquired if owner on site was a requirement.
Ms. Quirk spoke as a proponent to the project, and was not sureif owner needed to be on site.
Member Bazinet asked about on site staff and reported a general concern. An abutter spoke in favor
of the project, as a downtown bed and breakfast is necessaryto help the downtown.
Chair called for a vote to approve conditional use, site development plan. All members unanimous.
Meeting Minutes –Member Durgin moved approval of the meeting minutes from April 16, and April
23, 2019, and were seconded by Member Bazinet. All members approved.
Adjournment–Meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.