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Home My WebLink About2025-10-07 Planning Board Minutes �� . ��i� � �; �� '� � �'�a"�Q��'� �� __T _ .. �a � o I��V.EL,��E1`�T . � CITY �� BANGCaR. PT.,hNtluI1�IC DIVIS[C�V�I PLANNING BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 73 HARLOW STREET MEETING MINUTES Board Members Present: Chair Reese Perkins Vice Chair Jonathan Boucher Michael Bazinet Ted Brush Justin Cartier Trish Hayes Ken Huhn Janet Sanborn Jonas Citv Staff Present: Matthew Altiero, Planning Analyst Grace Innis, Assistant Solicitor Anne Krieg, Development Director Chair Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS 1. Meeting Minutes — September 16, 2025 Member Huhn moved to approve the minutes of September 16, 2025, seconded by Member Bazinet. All voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. 2. Adoption of Notices of Decision for 666 Finson Road, 438 Finson Road, and 315 Main Street Member Brush moved that the Board adopt the Notice of Decision for 666 Finson Road, 438 Finson Road, and 315 Main Street. Seconded by Vice Chair Boucher. Roll call vote conducted — all voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 3. Minor Site Plan Revision — 35 Milford Street Extension — Map-Lot 045-009-E — Minor Site Plan Revision Application — Minor Site Plan Revision for subdivision permit extension, at 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, October�, 2025 property located at 35 Milford Street Extension, Map-Lot 045-009-E, in the Multifamily & Service District (M&SD). Applicant/Owner: Penquis CAP, Inc. Chair Perkins introduced the agenda item and asked the Board for any potential conflicts of interest — there were none. Member Brush asked for clarification regarding the permit extension period—Development Director Anne Krieg confirmed that the requested extension period is two years. Member Brush moved that the Board find that the application was deemed complete on October 7, 2025, the applicant paid all applicable fees, and the proposed project is a Minor Site Plan Revision. Seconded by Vice Chair Boucher. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. The applicant presented to the Board and gave an overview of the application. Chair Perkins asked the Board for any questions or comments. Member Bazinet asked if project funding is now in place—the applicant confirmed that it is. Member Brush ask for additional clarification regarding the permit extension period — the applicant confirmed that 2028 is the anticipated completion date. Chair Perkins asked staff for any comments—Development Director Krieg provided clarification regarding why this permit extension needs to be approved by the Board and not by staff. Member Jonas asked if the traffic pattern and its potential impacts on the adjacent school had been revisited in the years since the project's original approval. Applicant Agent Randy Bragg, Carpenter Associates, presented to the podium and confirmed that it has been and provided additional clarification. Jonas asked about traffic calming measures — Bragg responded and clarified. Member Huhn provided additional details about the discussion surrounding traffic issues from the time of the project's original approval. Chair Perkins asked to confirm if construction has begun — Applicant Agent Bragg responded and confirmed that it has. Chair Perkins asked for additional clarification regarding the approval standards for this permit extension — Development Director Krieg responded and clarified. Chair Perkins opened the public comments —there were none. Public comments closed. Member Brush moved that the Board find that, based on Exhibits 3-5, the applicant satisfied § 165- 113.E(2) of the Land Development Code regarding minor revisions for the extension of a land development permit expiration date, and therefore the Board grants the Land Development Permit (Subdivision) extension request on the completion date for the proposed Project (to now be completed Page 2 �3 City of Bangor Planning Division Planning Board Meeting Minutes —Tuesday, October�, 2025 by April 2028). Seconded by Member Jonas. Roll call vote conducted—all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS 4. Follow-Up Thoughts on Land Use Plan Implementation Chair Perkins brought up some concerns regarding the Broadway corridor and asked for staff input. Development Director Anne Krieg responded and discussed with Board members. Member Bazinet asked when the ability to turn right on a red light was discontinued at a specific intersection in this area— Development Director Krieg responded and confirmed that this was due to pedestrian safety concerns and noted that it was discontinued during improvements made when the Starbuck's was constructed. Alternate Member Cartier brought up additional details about the "right on red" light, and Member Jonas mentioned another one of these signs on Hogan Road. Member Huhn suggested widening a section of Broadway— discussed at length with Board members. Chair Perkins brought up project coordination between the City's Engineering Department and MDOT. Member Brush noted that the next Planning Board meeting is scheduled on Election Day—discussed rescheduling with Development Director Krieg and brought up November 12th as a potential date. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Maquillan, Development Assistant Planning Division Page 3� 3