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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR CITY HALL
ALSO ATTENDANCEVIA ZOOM
MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present: Ken Huhn, Chair
Michael Bazinet
Ted Brush
Alison Coladarci
Don Meagher
Lisa Shaw
City Staff Present: Anja Collette, Planning Analyst
Anne Krieg, City Planner
John Theriault, City Engineer
Chair Huhn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. Land Development Permit Application for Site Location Permit Modification, Conditional Use and
Site Development Plan – Stillwater Avenue – Map-Lot R61-009-G – Shammy’s - Land Development
Permit Application for Conditional Use and a Site Location Permit Modification for development of an
undeveloped parcel of land on Stillwater Avenue, at the corner of Bangor Mall Boulevard, Map-Lot R61-
009-G; for construction of an approximate 5,200 sq. ft. single-story tunnel style car wash. Proposed
project will develop 1.30 acres with 0.744 acres of impervious cover, and the remainder as grass areas
and shallow underdrain soil filters, in the Shopping & Personal Services (S&PS) District. Applicant;
Shammy's Unlimited, LLC. Agent; Carpenter Associates.
Jon Young, of Dallas, TX; representing Shammy’s Unlimited, LLC; provided the following in part and in
substance:
Proposing tunnel-style car wash at Bangor Mall outparcel, across from Joanne Fabrics
135’ tunnel, stay in vehicle
3 queuing lanes with 3 pay stations
Self-serve vacuum canopies
Subscription membership-based business model
o 4 packages, unlimited use for monthly fee
Board Members discussed conditions of approval for Buffer Yards A and C
o Planning Officer Krieg advised that it would be along the lot facing Pizzeria Uno
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Additional buffer between Shammy’s and Uno’s, open to whichever buffering is
requested, believe it’s Type C
Conditions discussed
o Shorten the one-way exit driveway from 30’ to 20’
o Applicant to provide gate at Stillwater Avenue entrance to eliminate traffic from backing up
onto Stillwater Avenue
o Applicant to work with mall owner and City to remove channelization islands interior road
o Reduce width of intersection for confusion, applicant to bear responsibility for cost
o Landscape buffer along Pizzeria Uno’s parcel
Planning Officer Krieg reviewed the application permitting requirements
o Subdivision; creating a lot in subdivision that was created for the original Bangor Mall
o Land Development Permit Application, Site Development Plan
o Conditional Use Permit for both drive thru business and use itself (retail auto service)
o Modification to Site Location Permit (SLODA) – any changes to parcel require this permitting
Documents that came in today are required for Site Location, sign off by State agencies
Planning Board had the following questions:
Sewer Discharge, pg. 30
o Will be going underground
Owners of Joanne Fabric across street, abutter concern – driveways align up – rationale behind this?
o City Engineer advised that driveways are pretty much aligned
Joanne 25’ wide, this entrance 15’; generally, in the same vicinity, based on traffic
work, this should be fine
Same neighbor suggested Japanese Lilac trees
o Documentation received that we prioritize native trees – these are not native, but they’re not
invasive
o Planning Officer Krieg advised that this tree isn’t that hardy, would be good if the board
allowed to staff to work with applicant to meet requirements for buffering/plant lists native to
this area
Private access road to get out of the car wash and what happens if the increased traffic from car wash
creates potholes – roads don’t seem well maintained as they’re private – applicant prepared to make
improvements on road.
o City Engineer advised that the private roads are owned by the mall entity. City is not
responsible for fixing potholes on private ways. Mall is responsible, would be a discussion
between applicant and mall to provide sufficient roadway for customers to utilize.
Applicant agreed to make intersection improvements at Bangor Mall Boulevard and
Stillwater Avenue, as well as off-site improvements by applicant.
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Member Shaw made a motion to approve theLand Development Permit Application for Conditional Use
and a Site Location Permit Modification for development of an undeveloped parcel of land on Stillwater
Avenue, at the corner of Bangor Mall Boulevard, Map-Lot R61-009-G; for construction of an approximate
5,200 sq. ft. single-story tunnel style car wash. Proposed project will develop 1.30 acres with 0.744 acres
of impervious cover, and the remainder as grass areas and shallow underdrain soil filters, in the Shopping
& Personal Services (S&PS) District. Applicant; Shammy's Unlimited, LLC. Agent; Carpenter Associates,
with the conditions that the applicant ensure that vegetated Buffer Yard Types A & C are maintained;
reduction of one-way exit driveway from 30’ to 20’; applicant provide gate at Stillwater Avenue entrance
to be determined by the City in future if necessary to eliminate entering traffic from backing up on
Stillwater Avenue; removal channelization islands at mall interior road, working with mall owner(s) and
the city; reduce intersection width to reduce confusion, at the expense of the applicant. The motion was
seconded by Member Bazinet. No further discussion. All members in agreement. Roll call vote not taken.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. Comprehensive Plan Check-in - Consultants working on data chapters, should be completed
by end of March. More outreach this Spring. Lecture series ends at the end of March, Parking
Reform lecture (South Bend, Indiana) added.
A. Lecture Series – February 2, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom, on Affordable Housing Discussion
3. Meeting Minutes – January 18, 2022 meeting minutes were approved pending no changes; Member
Brush moved approval, seconded by Member Meagher. All members in agreement. Roll call vote note
taken.
4. Adjournment - 7:34 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa L. Bickford
Development Assistant
Planning Department
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