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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-12 165-W ORDER( 165-W Introduged by Councilor D'EYrico, May 12, 1969 a N_` CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Mrbrr.... . M I a i St set 11 Imp 11 rov11 ements __ __ ........ By Me Cit CoauQ of Ma CHu ofBaeoor: ORDERED, THAT, WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is contemplating the reconstruction of the Main Street sidewalks between Hawnond Street and Union Street during the coming summer as a part of the Kenduskeag Stream Urban Renewal Project, Project Me. R-9, and, WHEREAS, it has been recommended by previous planning studies, and as a part of the Urban Renewal plan, that parking be removed from Main Street so as to improve the flow of traffic, and, WHEREAS, some of the property owners and tenants on Main Street have expressed concern regarding removal of parking, now therefore, be it ORDERED, that the proposed reconstruction plan for Main Street be established as follows: (1) The existing sidewalks on the west side from Hammond Street to Union Street, and on the east side from Broad Street to Union Street shall be widened by approximately 2 feet so as to maintain four -lane, 48 foot wide travel way. (2) Decorative planters, benches, or other street furni- ture, shall be incorporated along the widened sidewalks to the extent that the axisting Urban Renewal construction budget will allow, and to the extent that it will not infringe upon the effective clear width of the present sidewalk. (3) Parking shall be prohibited on both sides of Main Street within the above-mentioned limits between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. M. except on Sundays and holidays. Said parking restriction shall also apply on occasions that the majority of the stores a open for business beyond the above-mentioned time limits, and on holidays, until scheduled parades have been concluded. (4) The above-mentioned parking restriction will not be enforced until temporary off-street parking facilities a provided on the City Hall lot, and in the so-called "flatiron" block on Broad Street. (5) The parking removal on Main Street shall be con- sidered as permanent for a period of at least one year. At that time, consideration may be given to the reestablishment of parking o side only, with the understanding that the roadway width will never permit the reestablishment of parking on both sides. (6) The curbside lane may be used for temporary stopping for the purpose of discharging or taking on passengers, delivery of mail, freight, or parcels, or emergency stops. Unattended vehicles shall be considered to be in violation. IN CITY COUNCIL May 12, 1969 Motion to indefinitely postpone lost by the following yes and no vote: Councilors voting yes: Harry, Cox, Worries. C sandilors voting n : Hulled, Houston, Palley, Porter. MCXay excused and Minsky absent. PASSED by the following yes add no vote: Councilors voting yes: Sallow, Houston, Mealley, Porter. Councilors voting no: Harry, Cox, D'Erricc. McKay excused and Minsky absent. 165-W ORDER Title, , Main Street Improvevents ...................................... ��nt�Introduced se (na�nd/f�iled by Councilmen