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PLANNING BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR CITY HALL
ALSO; ATTENDANCE VIA ZOOM
MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Reese Perkins
Vice Chair Ted Brush
Ken Huhn
Don Meagher
Michael Bazinet
Trish Hayes
Jonathan Boucher
Josh Saucier (Alternate Member)
City Staff Present: Anne Krieg, Planning Officer/Development Director
Anja Collette, Planning Analyst
Brittanie Thomas, Asst. City Solicitor
Chair Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Chair Perkins noted that since all regular Board Members were present, Alternate Member Josh Saucier
would not be voting, although he would be allowed to participate in discussions.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. Land Development Permit Application – Site Development Plan – 1425 Hammond Street
– Map-Lot R08-003 - Land Development Permit Application – Site Development Plan for
proposed 2,400 square foot (40 feet x 60 feet) single story building for a workshop, storage, and
office space, at property located at 1425 Hammond Street, Map-Lot R08-003, in the Urban
Industry District (UID). Applicant: Electrify Maine.
Randy Bragg, representative for the applicant presented to the podium and introduced the property owners.
Chris Brown, property owner, approached the podium and described the property and the purpose of the project.
Bragg presented the podium again to describe the project, including the stormwater treatment, use of on-site
septic, parking, and fencing in the rear yard.
Planning Officer and Development Director Anne Krieg summarized the staff review of the project, which focused
on the utilities, landscaping, need for dumpsters, and other items. The applicant addressed all of the items and
staff have no further concerns.
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Member Bazinet asked if any heavy equipment would be stored on site. Applicant Chris Brown stated they don’t
have a bucket truck, but they might need one; that’s the only thing.
Chair Perkins asked Bragg about the septic chamber insulation. Bragg said that was due to the septic needing
to be a certain distance from the USF’s. Perkins said he didn’t see the insulation mentioned on the HHE; would
like to have the HHE design be clearer so contractors can see that. Doesn’t need to make it a condition of
approval, just needs to be forwarded on to the Planning Office. Bragg stated he would send that clarification in.
Chair Perkins closed the public hearing.
Member Huhn moved to approve the Land Development Permit Application – Site Development Plan for
proposed 2,400 square foot (40 feet x 60 feet) single story building for a workshop, storage, and office space, at
property located at 1425 Hammond Street, Map-Lot R08-003, in the Urban Industry District (UID). Applicant:
Electrify Maine. Vice Chair Brush seconded. All voting members in favor, none opposed.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. Comprehensive Plan Check-in
Krieg described the implementation plan phase of the Comprehensive Plan, stated its importance, and
the need for more time for staff to review it. Planning to bring it to the February 21st Planning Board
meeting. Will be meeting with the B&ED Committee about it; they asked to have the draft a little earlier
so they would have time to review it. Will also send it to the Planning Board early.
3. Meeting Minutes - January 3, 2023
Member Bazinet moved to approve the January 3, 2023 meeting minutes. Member Huhn seconded. All voting
members in favor, none opposed.
4. Adjournment
Member Huhn moved to adjourn. Member Brush seconded. All in favor, none opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Anja Collette,
Planning Analyst
Planning Division