HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16 Planning Board Minutes
COMMUNITY&ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING BOARD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 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
Michael Bazinet
Ted Brush
Reese Perkins
Lisa Shaw
City Staff Present: Anne Krieg, Planning Officer
Joshua Saucier, Asst. City Solicitor
John Theriault, City Engineer
Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:00
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MEETING MANAGEMENT
1.Public Participation
The Chair was present in the Council chambers with Krieg, Saucier and Theriault. He
introduced Board members present at the meeting. Asst. City Solicitor advised that the public
participation remains the same.
OLD BUSINESS
2.Reconsideration of a Previous Denial for a Conditional Use -Site
Plan/Subdivision Plan -759 Ohio Street -County Properties, LLC-Reconsideration
of a previous Planning Board action denying the placement of 14 units of attached
residential with 4 buildings in the Low Density Residential and Resource Protection
District on property located at 759 Ohio Street (Map-Lot R34-001-A). Applicant, County
Properties, LLC. Please note the applicant has requested a continuance of the
application to August, 2020, subject to Bangor Planning Board approval.
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The request for continuance on this application has been received. Asst. Chair Meagher
moved to continue application to August 4, 2020. The motion was seconded by Member
Shaw. There was nofurther discussion on item. A roll call votewas taken: Meagher, yes;
Brush, yes; Shaw, yes; Perkins, yes; Bazinet, yes, Huhn; yes.
Jim Kiser, Project Engineer, thanked the board, adding they're working diligently on the
conditional use request, had a good meeting with the neighbors last week. He closed by
saying he will be looking forward to presenting in August.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS
3.Site Development Plan -Milford Street Extension -Map-Lot 045-009-E-Penquis,
C.A.P.-Land Development Permit application approval requested for new construction
of six multi-family housing units, comprised of a single story, and 2-story; 1, 2, and 3-
bedroomapartments for a total of 40 units, with 65 parking spaces at property located at
Map-Lot 045-009-E, in a Contract Multifamily & Service (M&SD) District.Applicant,
Penquis, C.A.P.
Applicant Jason Bird representing Penquis C.A.Pwas present, and Randy Bragg with
Carpenter Associates presented the application.
Mr. Bragg indicated they will extend waterline into the site, as well as gravitysewer. There will
be a raised side walk on Milford Street Extension. There will be a sidewalk around perimeter
for safety anda beacon for sidewalk crossing at Essex Street, location to be determined with
assistancefrom City engineer. The stormwater was presented to DEP and Army Corps for
wetlands.
Bragg collaborated with Gorrill Palmer for traffic review. The traffic report was presented to
John Theriault for his review.
Member Brush discussed the wetlands permitting with the applicant, as well as the traffic
study.
Randy Dutton, representing Gorrill Palmer Consulting Engineers, discussed the traffic report
studyincludingmethodology. The trip generation was less than 20 vehicles in a peak hour.
There are no high crash locations in the area. Site distances met all of the standards. Capacity
analysis, levels of service were acceptableas was the queue analysis.
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Chair Huhn discussed letter from abutter Angela Landon who lives at Essex Street and Milford
Street Ext. Jason Bird and Randy Bragg have seen the correspondence. Huhn asked about
her concerns with construction vehicles. Construction scheduling and the school schedule
were discussed. Parking of construction vehicles and construction site maintenance were also
discussed.
City Engineer Theriault asked about construction schedule and ability to have utility work
completed during thesummer. Bird said that they couldn't begin until next Spring 2021 at the
earliest. Bird indicated he won't submit finance application until September 2020 and won't
hear back until around Thanksgiving 2020. He agreed they shouldschedule this work when
school isn't in session. Bird stated that if there was any blasting or loud disruptive work, could
be saved for different times if concern about students in school.
Member Shaw inquired about disruption for water and sewer for residents. Bragg doesn’tthink
that they'll be affected, those services connect at Essex St.
Member Perkins continued discussion on the utilities asone abutter concerned with lack of
water and sewer directly to the site. Bragg said it's typical to have utilities blocking roadways
and driveways, and he would meet with neighbors to find out preference. They can also
coordinate access during paving.
Brett Landon, abutter spoke, stating his wife Angela provideda letter, of442 Essex Street, at
the corner of Extension. He is also representing elderly mother who residesat 18 Milford
Street Extension. There is an easement provided for her water and sewer through his yard. His
mother is concernedabout the noise. Ambulance access is a concern. Their biggest issue is
traffic concerns.
Landon inquired if this study was completed on a school day, when the school was in session,
and that adding 40 units, and 65 spaces right in front of Mary Snow School is problematic.
Landon stated that the traffic backs up in front of his house, and to the bend on Milford Street
Extension. At 1500 hrs. when school is out for 40 minutes, traffic is still backed up. He is also
concerned with light pollution, construction vehicles and general parking on the roadway.
Member Shaw confirming that the traffic study was done in late May. Dunton advised yes,
May 27th. Member Shaw stated, to Landon's point, there couldn't have been during school, as
schools have been physically closeddue to COVID-19.Dunton responded that the study is
conservative and it was assumed traffic on Essex Street to mid-summer conditions which is
the peak. He also included the school peak within that traffic. The two won't overlap, but they
overlapped them to come up with a conservative approach.
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Putting residential next to a school is a good planning approach -kids can walk to school
versus taking a bus or being dropped off. Lower income housing is even a lower trip generator
than a typical stand-alone house. He agreed thatthere are peak 20-minutetime periods when
school lets out, and the busses line up; that's standard for anyschool. School doesn't let out
during peak times
Member Bazinet asked the City Engineer Theriault if a traffic lightcould be installed and
activated during peak traffic times. Theriaultresponded that thetraffic volumes on Essex
Street and Milford Street Extension likely donot warrant a traffic signal. The city needsto
meet warrants on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Member Bazinet statedthat abutters are
indicating that at certain times they're unable to access their properties at will, and wondering
how we can help address those issues.
Theriault is familiar with the characteristics of local roadway networks adjacent to schools, and
familiar with traffic patterns at schools at 0900 hrs. and 1430 hrs. There's not much that we can
do except encourage bus riding to reduce traffic volumes at schools. During school hours, it's
busy and agrees that it's usually a 20-minutepeak seen at those schools. He expressed
concern oflimitingdevelopment because of a 20 minute time frame of traffic that isassociated
with every school in every city. Residential use, he added, is not a high trip generator.
Chair Huhn is curious if applicant considered trying to get an easement to access property
from the Essex Street side. It was noted that there was no other available access to Essex
Street.
Member Shaw continued discussions on traffic issues. Theriault indicated that all traffic
engineers relay on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, which is
a1200-pagemanual of common land uses and trip generation rates for those land uses.
Theriault believe that Dunton used the number of students, as that's what was obtained from
the Bangor School Department. If we weren't in a pandemic,Theriault indicated we would
have them count actual traffic. Dunton was asked to generate from school using the manual.
In Theriault's experience, the manual is for everywhere in the country. Historical DOT data was
used for Essex Street and Milford Street Extension to determine delays at the intersection. He
added that the commuter peak hour in the morningis not the same as the school peak. The
peak that they're analyzing is probably 0745 hrs.-0845 hrs.when you'll see the highest traffic.
Member Shaw had two concerns -intensity and density of project, along with the fact that we
weren't able to do a traffic study taking current conditions into account. If there is an uptick in
COVID-19, busses won't be running much and school may shut down. She can also imagine a
scenario ofmore vehicles dropping off students versus busses.
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If we have a traffic study that isn't taking Bangor as itsoperating at that time, we might be
operating on faulty data.
Theriault respondedthat we're required to use this. 40 residential units willgenerate 15-20
vehicle trips over a 1-hourperiod. He feels this will not have a significant impact on the
operation of this intersection.
Jason Bird wanted to speak to the lighting concern. Bird indicated they will have a well-lit
property to avoid any concerns of vandalism or other nefarious activity. Bird doesn't like light
pollution either, and they're striving to avoid and possibly eliminateit on site. There are
provisions in the Bangor Code for this. The lights will be downlit, as well as designing and
selecting of fixtures that don't contribute to light pollution. Randy Bragg advised that the lights
selected preliminarily are a few short pole lights, LED vipers, dark sky compliant, all downlit to
safely light sidewalks. Building lights are not sconced, they're a canned-style lighting direct
downlit lighting over the doors.
City Engineer Theriault wanted to say that he's pleased that they're going to put in a raised
crosswalk on Milford Street Extension, that should help with speeds. This will operate like a
speed hump. He added the pedestrian activatedflashing beacon on Essex St and Milford
Street extension will be an importantand good feature of this project.
Mr. Landon discussed traffic concerns further. Anecdotally, Essex Street's busiest times are
not during the summer. He states that it's easier to get out onto Essex Street from Milford
Street Extensionin the Summertime. It's harder to do when school is in session, when traffic is
markedly different duringschool weeks. Theriault stated that typically, 14 trips are not
considered unreasonable trip generation. You usually don't do a traffic study until over 100
vehicles are through within anhour. They're talking about 14 trips.
Bird indicated that when the zone change was submitted in late winter, he had visited the site
numerous times prior. Cars did beginto queue up, but otherwise they were gone within 30
minutes. This will be workforce housing, families that will live here will need to be working to
afford to reside there. As a result, they'll have jobs and occupations taking them out of the
house by 0800 hrs. to get to work, and arriving home after school hours. Even if there is
generated traffic during those hours that coincide with drop off/pick up, it'll be minimal, Bird
expects.
Matthew Willette, Bangor resident, advised that his daughter used to attend Mary Snow School
and he's sat in line over 10 minutes in one spot. With functions happening, it's even worse, he
added. It's congested and you can't find a parking space for functions. Often people have to
park on the road.
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Planning Officer Krieg discussed project timing requirements.
Krieg inquired with Theriault if it made sense to have a pre-construction meeting with staff to
review, to make sure things are planned out and phased in with the right schedule. Theriault
advised that yes, the board could require that if the project was approved tonight. Additionally,
Krieg stated, if the board were to approve tonight, prior to any building permit issuance both
stormwater and wetland permits were to be obtained. Prior to occupancy, the flashing light on
Essex Street be coordinated with the City Engineer, as well as the raised walkway prior to
occupancy.
Asst. Chair Meagher moved approval with conditions to include a rectangular rapid flash
beacon at Essex Street intersection, coordinated with the City Engineering Department be
installed and operational prior to issuance of occupancy permit. Prior to construction
commencing, applicant should have pre-construction meeting with City Staff to reduce
neighborhood impact. Permits for stormwater and wetlands need to be issued prior to start of
construction. The motion was seconded by Member Shaw. Member Shaw asked that
everyone involved be mindful that traffic was measured at an odd time and to please take that
into account as the project moves forward.
A roll call votewas taken: Meagher, yes; Brush, yes; Bazinet, yes; Shaw, yes; Perkins, yes,
and Huhn, yes.
4.Site Development Plan -Stillwater Avenue -Map-Lot R68-006-A & R68-006-
B-Rock Steady, LLC -Land Development Permit approval requested for construction
of a new 1-story building, with mezzanine for marijuana sales.Site improvements
include circulation, parking and utility improvements. The new building will have a 2,240
s.f. footprint, and an 18-spaceparking lot at property located at Map-Lot R68-006-A &
R68-006-B, in a General Commercial and Service (GC&S) District.Applicant, Rock
Steady, LLC.
Applicant Keith Chretien presented the application.
Member Brush inquired about the combinationof lots and asked Chretien if he was in
possession of a combined deed. Chretien indicated that yes, and deeds list all additional
partners.
Member Bazinet asked if packaging is considered manufacturing. Chretien advised that it was
more of a storeroom, breakroom. Member Bazinet asked if the product comes in ready to go.
Chretien indicated that it is supposed to come that way with recreational marijuana. The
medical side would have a place to weigh the flower versusedibles.
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They would be properly stored until point of sale. Asst. City Solicitor indicated that this is not
considered manufacturing.
Staff requests that prior to the issuance of the building permit, evidence is shownreporting the
3 combined lots.
Member Shaw realizes that current ordinances indicate no drive-thru’s and no curb-side
pickup, yet we've had to do that a lot lately. Member Shaw wanted to be sure that they won't
be excluded from this due to the verbiage, or asks if we need to look at rewording this. Asst.
City Solicitor Saucier stated that currently there is a State of Emergency, so overriding
ordinances is typically done in those situations via emergencypowers with the City Manager.
Saucier added that we did address this exact scenario with an emergency regulation allowing
temporarily at medical marijuana facilities. They can’tdo drive thru's as State of Maine doesn't
allow them through thMarijuanaEnforcement Division, and most likely they never will. Member
Shaw stated that the contingency plan that the City already has for this doesn't discriminate
against this particular business, and that's good.
Member Perkins understands that following this application, Penquis CAP has another which
conflictwith this current one, and that it would become non-conforming if bothprojects were
approved. Planning Officer Krieg advised that if housing were to be developed next door, yes,
the business would become non-conforming. Chair Huhn stated that there's another retail
facility on Longview Drive, and asked if it was a processing facility. Planning Officer Krieg
advised that it was currently a retail medical marijuana facility. Chair Huhn asked if it was close
enough to the proposed housing development to make that non-conforming as well. Asst. City
Solicitor advised that residential was 300 feet. Member Perkins confused as to which
application was received first. Asst. City Solicitor advised that it's 300 feet from residential
buildings -building to building, and currently there's no residence within 300 feet of this
application. It could become a problem later if they wanted to expandand a housing
development was next door.
Chair Huhn advised that we arecurrently dealing with this project, not the public hearing on the
next item. Member Perkins expressed concerns on hearing both of these cases in conflict with
each other. Planning OfficerKrieg indicates that the Board must review the application before
them on its own.
Member Shaw agreed with Member Perkins’ concerns. Member Bazinet asked the applicant,
Chretien if he was to expand, was this conversation applicable to him with the 300-footbuffer,
or would he have to go in a different direction on the lot. Chretien stated that they purchased
the lot with an understanding that it was in the correct zone, and it would affectfuture plans
and his investment.
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Jason Bird apologized to Chretien for the unfortunate situation, and the proposals were
submitted around the same time, not knowing about the other project. With that said, Bird's
timing isfurtherout and less clear. The lot isn't owned by them, they only have an option on
the lot. Financing and approval would come much later, much similar time frame as the Milford
Street Extension project. If they were to build, it would make Chretien non-conforming. At the
same time, it's not something that Bird feels would jeopardize the safety of their property, value
or quality of life for the residents.
Asst. Chair Meagher made a motion to approve theLand Development Permit, with the
condition that the City be provided with verification that the 3 lots have been joined into one lot.
The motion was seconded by Member Shaw. There was no other discussion. A roll call vote
was taken: Meagher, yes; Brush, yes; Shaw, yes; Bazinet; yes, Perkins, no; Huhn, yes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.Zone Change -199 Ohio Street -Matthew Willette -To amend the Land
Development Code by changing of a parcel of land located at 199 Ohio Street (Map-Lot
031-052) from Urban Residence 2 District (URD-2) to Neighborhood Service District
(NSD).Said parcel of land containing approximately .23 acres.Applicant, Matthew
Willette.
Public hearing opened by Chair Huhn. Applicant Matthew Willette presented the application.
There were no proponents or opponents.
Planning Officer Krieg provided staff comment; this is a great district, allows for the classic
neighborhood store, small commercial in residential areas. This is a uniquepart of Bangor
that's still alivewith mixed use.She requested the Board include in theirrecommendation to
city council to changethe order that it's 199 Ohio Street, not 100 Ohio Street.
Member Shaw moves to recommend to the City Council for Zone Change for 199 Ohio Street,
Map-Lot 031-052 from URD-2 to NSD, said parcel containing approximately .23 acres. The
motion was seconded by Member Brush.A rollcall votewas taken:Meagher, yes; Brush, yes;
Shaw, yes; Bazinet, yes; Perkins, yes, Huhn, yes.
6.Zone Change -Stillwater Avenue -Map-Lot R68-007 -Penquis, C.A.P. -To amend
the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land, Map-Lot R68-007 from
General Commercial & Service (GC&S) to Multifamily and Service District (M&SD). Said
parcel of vacant land contains 8.19 acres.Penquis CAP Inc., applicant.
Applicant, Jason Bird representing Penquis CAP presented application.
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Previous applicantKeith Chretien wanted to rephrase what he stated before, having a
residential neighborhood next to his store will limit his further ability to expand development on
a 2+ acre parcel of land that he purchased.
Member Shaw inquired if there was City water and sewer serving the parcel. Bird stated that
there was not at this time, andthey have identified current location of water and sewer. As the
developer, they would take on the cost to extend the service to the project.
Member Shaw asked about the bus line and proximity. Bird stated that the bus line was within
1/2 mile of the property.
Chretien stated that when they looked into hooking up to City water and sewer, the closest was
Longview Drive, and was told that they'd need aneasement through Natural Living Center and
Black Bear Medical, and did that mean Penquis wouldneed an easement though his property
to obtain those services? Bird indicated that their intent is to bring the extension along
Stillwater Avenue along the right of way. Chretien was told that was not possible for him to do
that.
City Engineer Theriault stated that water and sewer is at Longview Drive and Stillwater Avenue
and that they were looking for the main to be extended up Stillwater Avenue north to the parcel
that Bird was referencing.
Chretien indicated that this would concretely negatively impact his possible expansion in the
future.
Chair Huhn closed the public meeting and Planning Officer Krieg provided the Staff Report.
Member Shaw inquired if any of our internet service providershave cable or fiber out that way.
Bird assumes that the eye center at Stillwater Avenue and Ridgewood would have adequate
fiber optics.
Chair Huhn advised that applicant doesn't own property, and that they've been asked to
recommend a zone change for property the applicant doesn't own, and that this could
potentiallydodamageto another applicantwith approval to build a business. Itdoesn't make
sense to him.
Asst. Chair Meagher mentioned previous vote for 199 Ohio Street, issue of non-conformity
didn't factor into his vote, because he felt he needed to apply zoning districts as they are today.
Zone change has not occurred, and had to apply ordinance and districts as they are when the
Board is actingon the application. He understands that non-conformities do occur in
Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances, but to directly create a non-conformity, he does
not agree with. The ordinance language clearly disfavors this. However, for the purpose of the
proposal here and Penquis CAP, the solution is simple.
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It would be a Contract Zone Change in whichany residential development didn't come closer
than 300 feet from the property line of Chretien's property.
Bird states that 300 feet from property line would be a considerable amount of property not
usable for their purposes. Bird states that we're in a recession now, and we will see itseffects
for years to come. What else would this property be? Could be a transition from more intense
use with retail, and other trip generating traffic. What will happen to this parcel? Will it remain
vacant for years to come? Dozens of families would have safe and affordable housing.
Chair Huhn indicated that staff pointed out thatthe current zoning is the most versatilethat you
can have. Bird indicated that yes, but it hasn't been developed.
Chretien indicated that Bird's zone change would make Chretien's whole lot unusable and non-
conforming for expansion, and that Bird would be changing and altering his entire lot. Bird
stated, that as it's written, they could place housing within 300 feet of Chretien's establishment
with no impact on the permitting, and that it would not be the other way around, only for
Chretien's expansion. Bird's understanding, if zoned properly they could come forward with a
site plan application, building permit which placed their residential units within 300 feet of an
existing marijuana business.
Member Bazinet stated that the same could be said for Chretien's property in the future, and
agrees with Asst. Chair Meagher that it's irresponsibleto move forwardcreating a problem for
someone that purchased property based on today's guidelines and standards. He doesn't see
that it's fair.
Member Shaw looked at the same information that Asst. Chair Meagher did regarding what
was brought before them, and as a board, they should not be putting a business into non-
conformity. Member Shaw is concerned about the zoning, with no water and sewer. She does
appreciate that this would be included, but Article 12, 165-80-B is clear, there needs to be
water and sewer to these places. Given that as Planning Officer Krieg indicated from the
Comprehensive Plan, this zoning varies a bit from this area. It really is a deviation from
developmental part of the zoning map. Member Shaw thinks that the board needs to review
this going forward with the ComprehensivePlan and reword things that might not be working.
As it's standing now, she doesn't think that the Board has a lot ofgood cause to move forward
with the Zone Change.
Asst. Chair Meagher provided additional clarification on the 300' buffer.
Bird stated that with the building envelope and other considerations, it would be about 20 feet
from the property line. In lightof hearing these concerns of negative implications on Mr.
Chretien, he understands and apologizes for the timing. Bird would be receptive to Conditional
Use 300-footbuffer, and can alter the plans to make something work.
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Member Perkins thinks that both applications and comments heard, that the Planning Board is
missing the point of what the City has been striving for, better and more housing. We are not
accomplishing that. He's disturbed by this, and doesn't know if the problem is process, timing,
or the applications themselves. Member Perkins is against the way the Planning Board is
going about this. Housing is vital and important to the City. Somehow, the Planning Board has
found a way to discourage Penquis from developing this project and he doesn't like that.
Member Bazinet indicated that Birdwas willing to make an accommodation.
Planning OfficerKrieg advised that Bird did not askfor a contract zone, and that the process
would have to restart.
Bird requests to rescind the current application and return to the Planning Board at a later date
with a different plan and request.
Member Shaw motioned accept the withdrawal without prejudice, seconded by Member Brush.
Member Shaw wanted to respond to Member Perkins, agrees that housing must be a priority.
Her personal feeling is the Planning Board needs to look at the Comprehensive Plan, as so
much has changed. As a Board, there are a few places where they're restricted on things.
Member Shaw is on the Board of the Homeless Shelter and a proponent formore housing.
Roll call vote; Meagher, yes; Brush, yes; Shaw, yes; Bazinet, yes; Perkins, yes; Huhn, yes.
Planning OfficerKrieg asked a procedural question to the Asst. City Solicitor Saucier regarding
a need for a motion where there is no recommendation, or if it's just a withdrawalof the
application. Asst. City Solicitor advised that it's already been to Council for first reading, and
with the application withdrawn, it should be indicated that it will come off the Council's agenda.
Randy Bragg, project engineer, stated as the City of Bangor looks at the Comprehensive Plan
and applies these setbacks, remember that these setbacks establishes are affectingother land
owners as well. As Chretien indicated, it would affect himin the future.
Chair Huhn stated that existing zoning, and Chretien came with a project that fit current zoning.
The other project wanted to change zoning. Mr. Bragg understandsand thanked the Chair.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.Land Use Policy Projects
Planning Officer Krieg wanted to update the Board on projects. As part of the affordable
housing work group, recommendation was to create some policyfor short term rentals. She is
working on that. One approach she's taking is not allowing them in apartments or in the DDD,
so someone doesn't buy up an apartment and it becomes an apartment hotel. Looking at still
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allowing single family residences. There is clearly a marketfor it. Bangor is in agood position
to decide on a policy, unlike many coastal communities. A policy can be created before the
gate is open and it becomes uncontrollable.
The other project is Stillwater Avenue. There's a lot of development interest in Stillwater
Avenue and a lot of underutilized lots. Retail changed dramatically, even before pandemic and
more sonow. The city needsto look at these properties and see what types of uses and
practices the City wants to see here. Member Shaw talked earlier about the Comprehensive
Plan and in 2012, so much has changed from then until now -how things get developed and
retail. Looking at this and analyzing, seeing what the trends are to make a recommendation.
At the next meeting, we alreadyhave another Zone Change on Stillwater to go to General
Commercial. Hoping to be proactive, but switching gears to be reactive. It's important, we
receive calls at Staff Level about development and redevelopment in this area.
Lastly, application processingis also being looked at by staff. Subdivision requires "x" days,
Conditional Uses requires "x" days. We are looking for more consistency. This willalso help
applicants and staff in making sure that there is adequate review time, and also for applicant to
know when they can expect to be on the agenda.
Member Brush asked about the meaning of a "workshop discussion”.Planning OfficerKrieg
stated that when you see zoning, you see it as a public hearing, required by the state statute.
She would like to come in with a draft that hasn't started first reading or gone through a formal
process and discuss the language with the Board to obtain feedback, so when the formal
process does start, there's a better understanding of community wants for that use.
-Meeting minutes of June 2, 2020 were approved, with nochanges.
8.Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Member Shaw, seconded by Member Bazinet. No further discussion. Roll call
vote; Meagher, yes; Brush, yes; Shaw, yes; Bazinet, yes; Perkins, yes; Huhn, yes.
9.Adjournment -Meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Bickford
Development Assistant
Planning Department
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