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Home My WebLink About1995-06-07 Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes . w � COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOFMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 7, 1995 C� 5 : 00 PM � MINUTE� C(JUNCILORS PRESENT: Cauncilor Chri� Papper, Chair Councilor Gerard Baldacci Council.or Wm. Cahen Coun.cilor Jame� Tyler � Councilor Timo�.hy Woodcock Councilor pon Soucy Councilor Patricia Blanch�tte Counci2or Charles �ullivan STAFF PRESENT: Edward Barrett, City Manager Kenneth Gibb, Director of Communi�y & Economic Dev. T.J. Martzial, C.D. Hausin.g Resaurces Coordinator Dan Wel.lington, Code Enforcement Director John Lord, Plan.ning afficer �im Ring, City Engineer Erik Stump�el, City Solici�ar OTHERS : Frank F'arringtan, President of BCMC Jim TimminS, SCMC Board Member � Brian F'1ynn, Secretary/Treasurer of BCMC Barbara Bourne, Bangor Reside�t LuAnn Williams, Bangor Residen.t The meeting was called �.o order at 5 : 00 PM by Councilor Chris Papper. AGENDA ITEM ##1 - 1995-96 Bangor Cen�er Managemez�t Corporation. Budget/Work Program Ken Gibb introduced ta the Cammi�tee the proposed Bangor Center Managemen�, Corporation 1995-96 Wc�rk Program and Budget as well as the 1994-95 Report . The�e i�.ems will be going befare �.he City Council on Ju.ne 13, 1995 for final review and approva]. alcang with �he pertinent Cauncil 4rderS which d.ea1 with reins�ating the downtown district and its assessing implementation as well as �.he I cantract renewal between the City and BCMC. , Frank Farringtan, BCMC President, brie�'ly reviewed and sumct�arized the ahave items for the Committee as well a� proposed new activitie� during the upcoming program year. The valua�.ion of the downtown develapment district has increa�ed onl�r �lightly. The funds generated from the development district levy will be the same as la�t year' s and the propo�ed levy wil1. remain. the same at $ . 53 per $5, 400 valua�ian. Th2s levy ineludes a $ . 02 overlay. � ,� 3� This latest rewrite states that the existing ordinance with respect to the downtown area signs will remain as is . A provision has been added for 2 specific zoning districts which are for shopping/personal service and general commercial areas which are used in the developing areas (not in the built-up areas) . The minimum setback will be 20 feet directly in front of the business premise in these specific zones. Councilor Tyler stated that the original intent of allowing sidewalk signs in the downtown district was to accommodate merchants due to the lack of available structural/road frontage (and historical building restrictions) for proper signage . He does not support changing the current ordinance in order to allow for these signs in the Bangor Mall area as the visual landscape accommodates structural and free standing signage for businesses located there . Councilor Blanchette stated that even though she understands the merchants situation, that the safety/clutter issues have to be taken seriously. Councilor Sullivan also reiterated the above feelings and followed up with saying that he would not vote for the proposed • amendments to the current sign ordinance . Discussion also focused on the issue of whether or not annual fees and enforcement fees should be charged. For the purposes of further action on this item, a motion was made and seconded to refer this item to the City Council . So voted. � AGENDA ITEM #4 - Cruise Boat Proposal . Jim Ring, City Engineer, presented a proposal for cruise boat service at the�. Bangor pocks . Captain Noah Barnes of Rockland has approached the City with a proposal to operate his vessel, Pauline, from the City docks this summer. Jim has sent the various forms to Mr. Barnes for his completion (i.e . standard agreement, insurance requirements) as well as explaining the procedural approval by the Committee . Mr. Barnes has indicated that he would like to try a a week at a time for several weeks in Bangor, i .e. a week during June 18th-24th with 2 cruises whereby he' ll provide meals (a lunch and a dinner) ; 2 weeks in August and perhaps some fall foliage excursions . Jim reminded the Committee that currently there is another cruise boat (Balmy Days) operating from the Bangor pocks on Fridays and Saturdays . • A motion was made and seconded to approve Mr. Barnes proposal upon agreement of the proper f�es and receipt of insurance coverage thereby authorizing City Staff ta proceed. So voted. . _� • 4/ AGENDA ITEM #5 - 118 Pearl Street - 2 Family T.J. Martzial, C.D. Housing Resources Coordinator, presented this combination loan and deferred loan request to the Committee . A motion was made and seconded to approve this request as presented. Seconded. So voted. • t With no further business at hand, the meeting was adjourned at 6 : 30 PM. • rp