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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-18 Planning Board Minutes �"� � PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1997 MINUTES Board Members Present: Moshe Myerowitz, Chairman George Burgoyne � Thomas Drummond Richard Fournier Scott Hail Carol Woodcock City Staff Present: Norman Heitmann John Lord Robert Osborne News Media Present: Bangor Daily News WLBZ-N WVII-N Chairman Myerowitz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and explained the . components of the agenda for the benefit of the audience. PUBLIC HEARINGS item No. 1: To amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land located on Outer Broadway from Rural Residence and Agricultural District and Low Density Residential District to Government and Institutional Service Distri�t. Said parcel containing approximately 18 acres. Abundant Life Church, applicant. C.O. # 97-110. Chairman Myerowitz opened the public hearing and asked for proponents. James Tower, of Engineering Dynamics, represented the applicant and spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. Robert Colangelo, a �esident of the Judson Heights subdivision, raised a question about sewer capacity in regard to future development of this area as he has experienced sewer problems. As no one else spoke, Chairman Myerowitz asked for comments from Staff. Planning Officer Lord told the Board that this section of Broadway was proposed for � high intensity uses. He noted that in regard to Mr. Colangelo's question about the sewer capacity, the City's Engineering Office has investigated the sewers in the Judson � Heights Subdivision and found that the problem is localized and not a capacity problem. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the proposed zone change as it was � consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the zoning policy for the area. Chairman Myerowitz closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Mrs. Woodcock moved to recommend to the City Council that the zone change request contained in C.O. # 97-110 be approved. Mr. Burgoyne seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 5 to 0. Item No. 2: To amend the Land Development Code by changing parcels of land located at 527 and 529 Hammond Street and 15 Webster Avenue North from Urban Residence 1 District and Urban Residence 2 District to Government and Institutional Service District. Said parcel containing approximately 10,250 sq. ft. Apostolic Lighthouse Church, applicant. C.O. # 97-111. The public hearing was opened by Chairman Myerowitz. Reverend Roger Ackerson, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed change. Jim Moran, Webster Avenue North, told the Board that the buildings on these parcels screen his home from Hammond Street. He told the Board that if Hammond Street were screened and there were no access onto Webster Avenue North that would address his concerns about this development. Rhonda McMullen, another Webster Avenue North resident, expressed concern . about future plans for development of this site. Beth Gage, 12 Webster Avenue North, agreed. Chairman Myerowitz then asked for comments from Staff. Planning Officer Lord indicated that a number of issues raised by residents dealt with redevelopment access, landscaping and screening (site plan issues). With respect to the zoning issue, Planning Officer Lord noted that the Comprehensive Plan encourages provision of adequate site for primary uses. This section of Hammond Street is proposed for commercial zoning, which would be comparable to the Government and Institutional Service District Zoning proposed. The land uses and zoning on the Hammond Street frontage is mixed. Staff felt for this reason that the proposed zone change was consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the zoning policy for this area. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Myerowitz closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Mr. Hall moved to recommend to the City Council that the zone change request contained in C.O. # 97-111 be approved. Mr. Drummond seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 to 0 in favor. � � APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No. 3: Planning Board Approval of Minutes of February 4, 1997 Meeting. The minutes of the February 4, 1997 Planning Board meeting were unanimously approved as printed. � MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ltem No. 4: Planning Board Review of Correspondence and Other Communications From the Planning Office. There being no items for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. . .