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Home My WebLink About2021-07-06 Planning Board Minutes PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021, 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Board Members Present: Ken Huhn, Chair Reese Perkins, Vice Chair Mike Bazinet Ted Brush Ronda Hogan John Kenney, Assoc. Member Don Meagher Lisa Shaw City Staff Present: Melissa Bickford, Development Asst. Anne Krieg, Planning Officer Josh Saucier, Asst. City Solicitor John Theriault, City Engineer Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. _______________________________________________________________________________ LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND MAP AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amending Chapter 165, Land Development Code, by modifying the definition of Auxiliary Public Utilities Structure to allow buildings greater than 300 sq. ft. and/or greater than 16' in height to be allowed only in the G&ISD, subject to review by the Planning Board under the process and requirements of a Land Development Permit. Planning OfficerKrieg presented the item. There were no questions from Board members or the audience. Member Shaw made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the Amendment to Chapter 165, Land Development Code, by modifying the definition of Auxiliary Public Utilities Structure to allow buildings greater than 300 sq. ft. and/or greater than 16’ in height to be allowed only in the G&ISD, subject to review by the Planning Board under the process and requirements of a Land Development Permit ought to pass. The motion was seconded by Member Meagher. There was no further discussion. All members were in favor. 73 HARLOW STREET, BANGOR, ME 04401 TELEPHONE: (207) 992-4280 FAX: (207) 945-4447 WWW.BANGORMAINE.GOV City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 2.Zone Change -24 Larkin Street -Map-Lot 025-063 from Neighborhood Service District (NSD) to Multifamily & Service District (M&SD); Applicant, A&L Webster, LLC, Agent, Kiser & Kiser - To Amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land located at 24 Larkin Street, Map-Lot 025-063, from Neighborhood Service District (NSD) to Multifamily & Service District (M&SD). Said parcel of land contains .55 acres. Applicant,A&L Webster, LLC, Agent, Kiser & Kiser. Jim Kiser presented the item on behalf of the applicant. There were no questions from Board members or the audience. Vice Chair Perkins made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the Amendment to the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land located at 24 Larkin Street, Map-Lot 025-063, from Neighborhood Service District (NSD) to Multifamily & Service District (M&SD), said parcel of land contains .55 acresought to pass. The motion was seconded by Member Hogan. There was no further discussion. All members were in favor. 3. Zone Change - 466 State Street - Map-Lot 059-012 from Urban Residence One District (URD-1) to Neighborhood Service District (NSD); Applicant, James Brochu - To amend the Land Development Code by modifying a parcel of land located at 466 State Street, Map-Lot 059-012, from Urban Residence 1 District (URD-1) to Neighborhood Service District (NSD). Said parcel of land contains approximately .59 acres. Applicant, James M. Brochu. James Brochu presented the item, attending the meeting via zoom Planning Board Members discussed parking. There were no proponents, no opponents. Member Shaw made a motion to recommendto City Council that theAmendment tothe Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land located at 466 State Street, Map-Lot 059-012, from Urban Residence 1 District (URD-1) to Neighborhood Service District (NSD), said parcel of land containing approximately .59 acresought to pass. The motion was seconded by Member Brush. There was no further discussion. All members were in favor. Page 2 | 6 City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 4. Site Development Plan - 489 State Street - Map-Lot 059-025-F - Government & Institutional Service (G&IS) District - Applicant, Verizon Wireless-Land Development Permit approval for proposed relocation of existing rooftop communications facility from one building on the Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Campus to another. Applicant, Verizon Wireless. John Weaver representing Verizon Wireless presented the item. There were no questions from Board members or the audience. Member Shaw made a motion to approve the Site Development Permit for proposed relocation of existing rooftop communications facility from one building on the Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Campus to another. The motion was seconded by Member Meagher. There was no further discussion. All members were in favor. 5. Minor Subdivision Modification -Reinzo Lane -Map-Lot R73-002-C, and R73-002-C - Rural Residence & Agricultural (RR&A) District - Applicant, Robert Leighton. Agent, Keith Blanchard, Plisga & Day -Land Development Permit Approval Minor Subdivision Modification at property located at Map-Lot R73-002-C, and R73-002-C (Reinzo Lane), in a Rural Residence & Agricultural (RR&A) District. Applicant, Robert Leighton. Agent, Keith Blanchard, Plisga & Day. Keith Blanchard with Plisga & Day presented the item on behalf of applicant. Subject property abutter Garrick Slate, residing at 46 Reinzo Lane had specific questions pertaining to a thru-way from Stillwater Avenue, this will not be the case, would serve as personal driveway for applicant – any changes or curb cuts would need to return for approval. There were no further questions from Board members or the audience. Vice Chair Perkins made a motion to approve the Minor Subdivision Modification for Reinzo Lane, Map- Lot R73-002-C, and R73-002, in the Rural Residence & Agricultural District (RR&A), seconded by Member Bazinet. There was no further discussion. All members were in favor. Page 3 | 6 City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 6.Site Development Plan -Conditional Use -570 Main Street -Map-Lot 026-046- A - Urban Service District (USD), Downtown Development District (DDD), and Shoreland Zoning (SZ), Applicant, TIMKA, Inc. Agent, Kiser & Kiser -Land Development Permit Application for Conditional Use - Site Development Plan for proposed brewery facility including building (6,720 sq. ft.), parking and traffic movement area at property located at 570 Main Street, Map-Lot 026-046-A, in an Urban Service District (USD), Downtown Development District (DDD) and the Shoreland Zone (SZ). Applicant, TIMKA, Inc. Agent, Kiser & Kiser. Jim Kiser presented the item on behalf of the applicant. Andy Geaghan representing Timka, Inc. d/b/a Geaghan’s, was also present. The Planning Board discussed the fill area, and stormwater permitting. City Engineer Theriault requested to have a condition put on the approval allowing the City of Bangor to maintain access to the Roundhouse Lot, and I-395 overpass. He added there is a Development Agreement pending signatures as well as aCouncil order proving right, title and interest. There were no further questions from Board members or the audience. Vice Chair Perkins Moved to approve the Site Development Plan – Conditional Use for proposed brewery facility including building (6,720 sq. ft.), parking and traffic movement area at property located at 570 Main Street, Map-Lot 026-046-A, in the Urban Service District (USD), Downtown Development District (DDD), and Shoreland Zoning (SZ) with the following conditions: 1) development standards and use conditions of the district in which the property in question is located have been complied with. Conditional uses which also require a variance of development or other standards shall not be granted, 2) The proposed use will not create unreasonable traffic congestion or hazardous conditions on contiguous or adjacent streets, 3) The proper operation of the conditional use will be ensured by providing and maintaining adequate and appropriate utilities, fire protection, drainage, parking and loading, and other necessary site improvements, and 4) the proposed use, although not appropriate for every site in the zone, is appropriate for the location for which it is sought because the proposed use will conform to the general character of the development in the immediate area as to architectural style, building bulk and extent and intensity of site use. Applicant must show that the proposed structure conforms to the exterior façade, rooflines, shape and materials used on buildings in the immediate area.As to building bulk, the applicant shall cause his/her proposed building to conform to the height and existing ratio of land area to building area for other properties in the Page 4 | 6 City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 immediate area. The motion was seconded by Member Bazinet. There was no further discussion. All members were in favor. 7. Site Development Plan - 2 Pleasant Street - Map-Lot 043-024 - Waterfront Development District (WDD); Applicant, JCWN, LLC c/o Robert Ervin-Land Development Permit approval for proposed retaining wall for sunken garden, garden area, improved parking and stair addition at property located at 2 Pleasant Street, Map-Lot 043-024, in the Waterfront Development District (WDD). Applicant, JCWN, LLC c/o Robert Ervin. Robert Ervin AIA, presented the application, noting he is looking at local tenants. Property Abutter Vern Leeman spoke about the project, noting the following: Supportive of the rehabilitation project overall Parking concerns Staircase concerns with transient population The Planning Board discussed the Waterfront Development District, parking availability, and sidewalks. There were no questions from Board members or the audience. Member Meagher made a motion to approve the Site Development Plan for proposed retaining wall for sunken garden, garden area, improved parking and stair addition at property located at 2 Pleasant Street, Map-Lot 043-024, in the Waterfront Development District. Applicant, JCWN, LLC c/o Robert Ervin. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Perkins. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. OTHER BUSINESS 8. Comprehensive Plan Updates – Planning Officer Krieg provided the following update: B&ED Meeting – approval received to create an Economic Development Strategy now, and have coordinated with the Comprehensive Plan Page 5 | 6 City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 We will have two consultants – one to facilitate the Economic Development Strategy, and the other for the Comprehensive Plan, both to work together and integrate both plans/strategies City Council wants to use plan to help create budget prioritiesand direct economic growth in the city 9. Meeting Minutes – Member Bazinet made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of June 15, 2021,seconded by Member Meagher. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Melissa L. Bickford Development Assistant Planning Department Amended July 26, 2021 Page 6 | 6