HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-24 14-120 ORDINANCECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 14-120
Date: March 24, 2014
Item/Subject: Ordinance Amending Chapter 165, Land Development, of the Code of the City of Bangor —
Section 165-95 — Airport Development District
Commentary: The proposed amendment would allow public nonprofit schools as a permitted use in the
Airport Development District. This amendment will facilitate the School Department's interest in reusing an
existing building off Maine Avenue in the Airport Development District.
/sl Tanya L. Emery
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
For referral to Planning Board Meeting of April 1, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
City Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
Passage
X First Reading Page 1 of 1
X Referral to Planning Board Meeting of April 1, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
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(TITLE.) Ordinance, Amending Chapter 165, Land Development, of the Code of the City of Bangor -
Section 165-95 - Airport Development District (ADD)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT,
Chapter 165 of the Code of the City of Bangor be amended as follows:
165-95 Airport Development District (ADD)
A Statement of purpose. The Airport Development District is established to
accommodate those uses which, because of locational requirements or operational
characteristics, are appropriate to locate at or in close proximity to an airport. This zone
is for aviation uses as well as certain manufacturing, retail and service uses which
generally would be considered compatible with an airport complex. The Airport District
is not designed to include those uses which would be seriously affected by adverse
noise and hazard factors inherent in an airport operation.
B. Basic requirements. Buildings or land used or occupied and buildings or structures
erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered, whether permitted
uses or conditional uses, shall comply with the requirements of this section, Articles II
through XII and the specific development standards of Article XIX of this chapter.
C. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in this district:
(1) thru (9) Unchanged.
(10) Public or nonprofit schools
(101) Cellular telecommunication towers, provided that:
(a) They do not exceed 195 feet in height, or the minimum height required
under federal law, whichever is greater.
(b) They are set back from property lines a minimum of 100% of the tower
height.
(c) They conform to the requirements of § 165-80.1.
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(14b Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to and
subordinate to the above uses.
D. Prohibited uses. Any use not specifically permitted in this section or in Articles
II through XII of this chapter is prohibited.
Deletions by strikeout additions by underlined.
IN CITY COUNCIL
March 24, 2014
First Reading and Referral to Planning
,Bold Meeting o April 1, 2014
CITY ERR
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 14, 2014
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote: 9-0
Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello,
Durgin,Gallant, Graham, Nealley, Plourde, Sprague
CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 2, 2014
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: David G. Gould, Planning Officer
SUBJECT: Amending Land Development Code Chapter 165-95 Airport
Development District, Council Ordinance 14-120
Please be advised that the Planning Board at its meeting on April 1, 2014, held a
Public Hearing on the above zoning amendment.
Planning Officer David Gould reviewed the history of the Airport Development
District and the reason for the proposed additional public school use. The District is
primarily intended for aviation uses and facilities that are related to the operation of the
airport. In addition, areas referred to as "peripheral lands" contain buildings and uses
that find economic value in being located near the airport. As such, the City owns
numerous properties and buildings which it looks to lease or sell for private
development.
The Bangor School Department approached the City about an existing building
for their use. The building is not currently occupied and the district would need to be
amended to allow for such a use.
There were no other proponents or opponents.
The Board discussed the pros and cons of having educational facilities in close
proximity to the airport and the potential for other adverse impacts. Board Members
noted that there were other educational facilities in close proximity to Maine Avenue
such as the Challenge Learning Center and Parkside Learning Center.
Planning Officer Gould noted that the school department had approached the
City with a desire to look into the use of the airport property for educational uses.
The Board voted unanimously to recommend the proposed text amendment to
the City Council - Land Development Code Chapter 165-95, as contained in Council
Ordinance #14-120.