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Planning Division
PLANNING BOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
AND ON ZOOM WEBINAR MEETING FORMAT
MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:Ken Huhn, Chair
Don Meagher,Asst. Chair
Ted Brush
Ronda Hogan
Reese Perkins
Lisa Shaw
City Staff Present:
Melissa Bickford, Dev. Asst.
Anne Krieg, Planning Officer
Rich May, Stormwater Tech.
Josh Saucier, Asst. City Solicitor
John Theriault, City Engineer
Tracy Willette, Parks & Rec Dir.
Others in Attendance Via Zoom:Randy Bragg, Nathan Rice, Jim
Kiser, Gary Frost, Kevin Tesseo,
Chris Kilgour
Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
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MEETING MANAGEMENT
1.Public Participation
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS
2.Subdivision Modification -Kira Drive -Map-Lot 057-059 (352 Mt. Hope
Avenue), 057-062 (Kira Drive) and 057-063 (13 Vance Avenue) -Mark
Lausier -Land Development Permit approval requested for modification of
subdivision boundary lines for properties located at 352 Mt. Hope Avenue, Kira
Drive, and 13 Vance Avenue, (Map-Lot 057-059, 057-062 and 057-063) in an Urban
Residence 1 District (URD-1). Applicant, Mark Lausier.
Nathan Rice -RiceSurveying Services, presented the application. There were no
questions for applicant. There were no proponents or opponentspresent. Staff
provided report.
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Member Shaw moved forapproval, motion was seconded by Member Hogan. There was
no further discussion. A roll call votewas taken:Shaw, yes; Perkins, yes; Meagher,
yes; Hogan, yes; Huhn, yes. All were in favor.
3.Site Development Plan -Essex Street -Map-Lot R49-004 -City of Bangor
Engineering Department -Land Development Permit approval requested for
construction of 30 space gravel parking lot and two gravel trails to be accessed off
Essex Street, (Map-Lot R49-004) 2.8 acres, in an LDR (Low Density Residential)
District and RR&A (Rural Residential and Agricultural) District.Applicant, City of
Bangor Engineering Department.
John Theriault -City of Bangor Engineering, presented the project. The project is on an
11.3-acreparcel total, with access off Essex Street. There are two trails off parking
area. This project is part of the Davis Brook CSO Storage Tank Project on the Bangor
Waterfrontas the soil is proposed to be removed from the waterfront project. DEP
Beneficial Use Permitting is required. Soil from waterfront was tested for contamination.
A summary of testing by SW Cole was providedto the Board. Arsenic levels are high.
There are conditions in the DEP permit for capping area that is disturbed to make it
safe. Level of arsenic isn't higher than typically found in soils of Maine. Wetland permit
has been received from DEP. This will be an improved access to popular recreational
area. Final application to DEP pending additional tests, should be sent in this week.
Penjajawoc Mall/Marsh Commissionprovided positive recommendation for project.
Greg Edwards, Bangor Citizenand Green Drinks Memberopposes the project due to the
soil moving to the site from the Storage Tank Project on the waterfront.
Board Members discussed soil covering/gravel, and providing screening from parking lot
to abutters.
Member Meagher moved forapproval, dependent on beneficialuse permit from DEP,
vegetative buffering to be placed along access road from Essex Street, and screening
on both sides of the access road. The motion was seconded by Member Shaw. There
was nofurtherdiscussion. A roll call vote was taken:Shaw, yes; Perkins, yes;
Meagher, yes; Hogan, yes; Brush, yes; Huhn, yes. All were in favor.
4.Site Development Plan -1423 Ohio Street -Map-Lot R14-012 -City of
Bangor Engineering Department o/b/o Penobscot Christian School
Association -Land Development permit approval requested for construction of
stormwater improvements to benefit the Capehart Brook Watershed.City will
construct an underdrain soil filter and reshape existing ditch at property located at
1423 Ohio Street, (Map-Lot R14-012) in a General & Institutional Service District
(G&ISD) and Urban Residence One District (URD-1).Applicant, City of Bangor
Engineering Department o/b/o Penobscot Christian School
Association.
Rich May, City of Bangor Engineering, presented the project. The project is to make
improvements to water quality in the Capehart Brook watershed. This is funded by a
319 grant, matched funding. The work includes relocating astorm drain. Wetland
disturbance permitting has been applied forwith Maine DEP.
Member Meagher movedapproval, seconded by MemberShaw. No furtherdiscussion.
A roll call vote was taken: Shaw, yes, Perkins, yes, Meagher, yes, Hogan, yes, Brush,
yes, Huhn yes. All were in favor.
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5.Site Development Plan -1195 Ohio Street -Map-Lot R23-003 -The Rock
Church of Greater Bangor -Land Development permit approval requested for
proposed demolition of existing two story 4,980 s.f. brick building, and addition of
2,100 s.f. single story administration area at property located at 1195 Ohio Street,
(Map-Lot R23-003) in a Government and Institutional Service District
(G&ISD).Applicant, The Rock Church of Greater Bangor.
Randy Bragg, Carpenter Associates, presenting-Ed Marsh in audience.The application
proposes to demolish an aging brick building that also has ADA issues. Grass, loam and
seed will be installed as well as buffering plantings.Parkingcirculation has been
modified. There is noblasting anticipated.
The Board discussed abutter comments.
Member Meagher moved for approval, seconded by Member Shaw. No further
discussion. A Roll Call Vote was taken:Shaw, yes; Perkins, yes; Meagher, yes; Hogan,
yes; Brush, yes; Huhn yes. All were in favor of the motion.
6.Site Development Plan -58 Sylvan Road -Map-Lot R62-005-L-Darling’s
Used Vehicle Center -Land Development permit approval requested for proposed
900 s.f. addition to existing 1,725 s.f. used vehicle center at property located at 58
Sylvan Road, (Map-Lot R62-005-L), in a General Commercial and Service (GC&S)
District.Applicant, Darling’s Used Vehicle Center.
The application is extendingthe existing building out 30' for more interior space,
extending to parkinglot area. They areproposing to replant grass to the west side,
and will lose approx.8-9 parking spaces. One-wayparking signage discussed.
Member Shaw movedapproval, contingent on signage clarifying one-waytraffic. The
motion seconded by Member Hogan.No further discussion. A roll call vote was taken:
Shaw, yes; Perkins, yes; Meagher, yes; Hogan, yes; Brush,yes; Huhn, yes. All were in
favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.Zone Change -668 Stillwater Avenue -Map-Lot R61-021-A-Brady
Sullivan Properties, LLC -To amend the Land Development Code by changing of
a parcel of land located at 668 Stillwater Avenue (Map-Lot R61-021-A) from
Shopping & Personal Services (S&PS) District to General Commercial & Service
(GC&S) District. Said parcel of land containing approximately 3.02 acres.Applicant,
Brady Sullivan Properties, LLC.
Jim Kiser, Kiser & Kiser, presented the application. The property is a formerCircuitCity
property. They will be proposing a climate controlled self-storagefacility. There were
no proponents, and no opponents.
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Member Shawmovedto recommend to City Council to amend Land Development Code
by changing a parcel of land, from S&PS to GC&S, R61-021-A, seconded by Member
Brush. There was nofurther discussion. A roll call votewas taken:Perkins, yes;
Meagher, yes; Shaw, yes; Hogan,yes; Brush, yes; Huhn, yes. All were in favor of the
motion.
8.Zone Change -395 Griffin Road -Map-Lot 101-008-C&L Aerospace-To
amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land located at 395
Griffin Road (Map-Lot 101-008) from General Commercial & Service (GC&S) District
to Airport Development District (ADD). Said parcel of land containing approximately
3.97 acres.Applicant, C&L Aerospace.
Chris Kilgour, Owner, C&L Aerospace, presented the zoning application. He purchased
the building formerlyknown as Spectacular Events Center. He is using the building for
repairing small aircraft components, and needsinventory & storage space. He will be
providing 30 jobs to start, with up to 50 over next 2 years during expansion.
There were no proponents, and no opponents. Staff provided report.
Member Brush movedto recommend to City Council to amend Land Development Code
by changing a parcel of land, from GC&S to ADD. The motion was seconded by
Member Meagher. There was no further discussion.A roll call votewas taken: Perkins,
yes; Meagher, yes; Shaw, yes; Hogan, yes; Brush, yes; Huhn, yes. All were in favor of
the motion.
Zone Change -332 & 336 Broadway -Map-Lot 046-024-A, 046-
24-Penquis, C.A.P. -To amend the Land Development Code by changing parcels
of land located at 332 (Map-Lot 046-024-A) & 336 Broadway (Map-Lot 046-024)
from Urban Residence 1 District (URD-1) to Multifamily & Service District
(M&SD).Said parcels of land contains approximately .29 acres.
A motion to recommend to postponementindefinitely moved by Member Shaw for both
items #9 and #10, seconded by Member Brush. No further discussion; the
recommendation isin response to a request form the applicant to withdraw. A roll call
vote was taken. Perkins, yes; Meagher, yes; Shaw, yes; Hogan, yes; Brush, yes; Huhn
yes. All were in favor of the motion.
10.Zone Change -Broadway & Congress Street -Map-Lot 038-169, 046-
016, 046-017, 046-020, 046-021, 046-022, 046-023, and a portion of
038-135 -Penquis, C.A.P. -To amend the Land Development Code by
changing parcels of land located on Broadway and Congress Street (Map-Lot
038-169, 046-016, 046-020, 046-021, 046-022, 046-023 and portion of 038-135)
from Government & InstitutionalService District (G&ISD) to Multifamily & Service
District (M&SD), and Map-Lot 046-017 from Urban Residence 1 District (URD-1)
to Multifamily & Service District (M&SD).Saidparcels of land contain
approximately 1 acre.Applicant, Penquis C.A.P. o/b/o St. Joseph’s Hospital.
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11.Zone Change -Stillwater Avenue Corridor Project -Map-Lots Indicated
Below -City of Bangor -To Amend the Land Development Code to create a
new District called Commercial Corridor (CC), a district that includes minimum
and maximum setbacks, fenestration requirements, requirements for buffering,
other dimensional controls, parking setbacks, outdoor food and sales, allowed
uses, conditional uses and allowances for non-conforming situations; and, to
assign the district to the following Map-Lots.Applicant, City of Bangor.
R69-001-GR61-016R69-006R61-006-B
R61-022R61-010-AR61-016-AR55-013R62-001
R68-041R61-010-BR61-009-ER55-006R55-011
R68-035R69-011-AR61-017R61-007R55-011-A
R68-035-AR69-001-VR55-004-AR61-008R61-009-G
R68-003-BR69-013R69-011R61-005-JR62-006
R61-007-CR69-013-AR68-034-AR61-005R61-021
R61-007-BR69-003R69-001-MR61-005-HR61-021-D
R61-005-BR69-006-ER69-001-FR61-005-LR68-036
R61-005-DR69-004-FR69-001-NR61-005-GR68-037
R61-005-FR69-003-AR69-004-BR61-005-AR68-039
R61-005-MR69-006-CR55-004-BR61-004-AR62-009
R61-004-CR69-006-BR61-021-CR61-004R69-004-A
R55-005-AR69-006-FR54-004R61-003R55-012-D
R61-021-FR61-012R69-002R61-002R61-015-C
R61-021-ER61-011R69-004R61-021-BR62-009
R55-005R61-013R69-002-BR61-021-AR60-012-C
R55-015-AR61-009-BR69-001-CR61-001R61-005-F
R55-015-CR61-009-HR68-003R61-009-M
R55-015-DR61-009-JR68-031R61-009
R68-007R61-015R68-032R61-009-P
R68-006-BR61-015-BR68-034R55-009
R68-006-AR61-023R61-009-ER61-009-A
R69-001R61-020R61-014R61-009-C
R69-014R61-019R61-015-AR61-009-K
R69-001-ER61-019-AR62-008R61-015-C
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R69-001-LR61-018R60-012R61-006-A
R69-001-HR61-017-AR69-006-AR61-006
Anne Krieg, City of Bangor Planner, presented the zoning project.
Staff led effort to review area by Mall & I-95, looking at different uses, dimensional
controls, and see if there are improvements that can be madewith redevelopments in
the area. There were concerns about window/door openings, staff wants a bit more
timeto fine tune the language. She is requesting to come back with draft in August
with changes for board, requesting to postpone indefinitely.
Board discussed previous Planning Board decisionregarding zone change for
campground in same area, how zoning can make anarea more pedestrian and bicycle
friendly. They also discussed highdensity residential vs. industrialin the area. There
were no proponents, no opponents.
Randy Bragg,PE questioned thefenestration requirements closer to roadway, seems
like it's a building code issue, unsure if planning board wants to review this info, ifit's
an IBC code issue. Krieg responded that Bangor had not governed building style in the
past and this would be new to Bangor but many codes in Maine and throughout the US
have this type of requirement.
Member Shaw motioned for recommendation to postpone indefinitely for Stillwater
Avenue Corridor project, seconded by Member Meagher. There was no further
discussion.Aroll call vote was taken:Perkins, yes; Meagher, yes; Shaw, yes; Hogan,
yes; Brush, yes; Huhn, yes.
OTHER BUSINESS
10.Meeting Minutes -June 16, 2020 Meeting Minutes for Review –The minutes
tabled until next meeting.
11.Adjournment –8:25 P.M., meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Bickford
Development Assistant
Planning Department
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