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Home My WebLink About2025-03-18 Planning Board Minutes ffi W M e �'1 f� ` I �� .�.�� "" �� ./ � �1. F 1.�.� //; .q w '' I�EV'�� L��1"�T � M� .� CIT� �F BAI�T+G+C�R. PLANV�IC�ICr QIWI51ClN PLANNING BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, 7:00 P.M. PENOBSCOT ROOM, LOWER FLOOR OF PENQUIS CAP 262 HARLOW STREET MEETING MINUTES Board Members Present: Chair Reese Perkins Vice Chair Jonathan Boucher Michael Bazinet Ted Brush Trish Hayes Ken Huhn Janet Sanborn Jonas City Staff Present: Anja Collette, Planning Officer Grace Innis, Assistant Solicitor Brian Scannell, Planning Analyst Chair Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS 1. Meeting Minutes — March 4, 2025 Member Huhn moved to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, seconded by Member Brush. Roll call vote conducted —all voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. CHAIR INTRODUCTION Chair Perkins made his introduction. NEW BUSINESS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS 2. Zone Chanqe — 44 Center Street— Map-Lot 041-100 - Urban Residence 2 District (URD-2) to Downtown Development District (DDD) - To amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land, located at 44 Center Street, Map-Lot 041-100, from Urban Residence 2 District (URD-2) to Downtown Development District (DDD). Said area of land contains approximately 0.18 acre total and is more particularly indicated on the map attached 73 HARLOW STREET,BANGOR,ME 04401 TELEPHONE: (207)992-4280 FAX: (207) 945-4447 WWW.BANGORMAINE.GOV City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes —Tuesday,March i8, 2025 hereto and made part hereof. Applicant: William King. Owner: Sandra K. Noble. Chair Perkins introduced the agenda item. Applicant William King confirmed that he closed on the sale of the subject property last week and is now the owner of the property. Applicant King presented to the podium and gave an overview of the application, stating that the property had long been used as an office, out of conformity with the current zoning, and discussed his reading of the Comprehensive Plan, which shows this property being in a downtown district. King stated his desire to align the property with the Comprehensive Plan. Member Hayes asked for clarification regarding the dates on some of the application submissions—Applicant King responded that these were typing errors. Member Jonas expressed support for the proposed amendment since it brought the property into alignment with the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Perkins asked for clarification as to why Downtown Development District was chosen as the proposed zoning district. The applicant stated that this appeared to align with the direction given in the Comprehensive Plan and was also suggested by staff. Planning Officer Collette stated that staff suggested this since, during the downtown realignment project, staff were looking at potentially requesting this and the parcel to the north to be changed to DDD eventually anyway, and that it was designated in the future land use plan as being in the downtown land use area. Perkins expressed concern regarding the application, as he felt the subject property did not fit in with the rest of the Downtown Development District— King responded and provided additional information regarding his desired use of the property as office space. Perkins expressed additional concerns regarding the setback and dimensional requirements for the Downtown Development District, stating that he felt uncomfortable with the potential changes that could occur to the building located there given the proximity of the location to a neighborhood and the difference in architecture at this location versus other parts of downtown. Perkins asked if the Urban Service District may be a more appropriate zoning district for this property and asked for confirmation on whether USD was as flexible as DDD. Planning Officer Collette stated there were some more limitations with USD, particularly for mixed commercial residential uses, which are commonly sought after in the more urban areas. Collette also stated that USD is more characteristic of the corridor transitional areas, such as along Main Street and State Street, and also pointed out several buildings near this one that were more reminiscent of downtown buildings, yet were in USD despite that zone maybe not being most appropriate for them. King and Perkins discussed at length. Member Huhn expressed support for the proposed amendment, stating that he felt comfortable with the potential uses in DDD for this lot. Collette reiterated that one of the most important factors for the Board to consider should be whether this change aligns with the Comprehensive Plan. Page 2�3 City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes —Tuesday,March i8, 2025 Chair Perkins opened the public comments—there were none. Chair Perkins closed the public comments. Member Huhn moved that the Board recommend to City Council that the proposal to amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land, located at 44 Center Street, Map-Lot 041-100, from Urban Residence 2 District to Downtown Development District ought to pass. Seconded by Member Bazinet. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Maquillan, Development Assistant Planning Division Page 3 �3