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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-09 14-202 ORDINANCECOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 14-202 Date: June 9, 2014 Item/Subject Amending Land Development Code — Zone Change —15-17 Bower Street (Tax Maps 032-151 and 032-152) from an Urban Residence One District to an Urban Residence Two District. Responsible Department: Planning Division Commentary: Approval of this order will authorize a zone change for properties located at 15 and 17 Bower Street. The applicant, Richard P. VanSyckle III, is requesting a zone change for two parcels of land located at 15-17 Bower Street (Tax Maps 032-151 and 032-152) from a Urban Residence One District to an Urban Residence Two District. The URD2 zone will allow them to have more than one unit in the existing building. Manager's Comments: For Referral to Planning Board Meeting of .lune 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Dept. Head City Manager finance Director Ci 'Solicitor Introduced for Passage X First Reading Page 1 of 1 X Referral to Planning Board Meeting of June 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. 14-202 JUNE 9, 2014 h� Assigned to Councilor Durgin AR� Hyo m� tee, CI`T'Y OF BANGOR �R41E0'r (TITLE.) O r d i n a n C 2 r Amending Land Development Code — Zone Change —15-17 Bower Street (Tax Maps 032-151 and 032-152) from a Urban Residence One District to Urban Residence Two District. Be it ordained by the Oty Council of the Oty of Bangor, as follows: THAT the zoning boundary lines as established by the Zoning Map of the City of Bangor dated October 28, 1991, as amended, be hereby further amended as follows: By changing two parcels of land located at 15-17 Bower Street (Tax Map No. 32, Parcel No. 151 and Parcel No. 152) from an Urban Residence One District to an Urban Residence Two District. Said parcels of land containing approximately 13,060 sq. ft. and being more particularly indicated on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof. IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2014 FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2014 IN CITY COUNIL JUNE 23, 2014 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE MOTION DOUBTED VOTE: 8-1 COUNCILORS VOTING YES: BALDACCI, BLANCHETTE, CIVIELLO, DURGIN, GRAHAM, NEALLEY, PLOURDE, SPRAGUE COUNCILORS VOTING NO: GALLANT PASSED CITY CLERK CITY LERK IN CITY COUNIL JUNE 23, 2014 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE MOTION DOUBTED VOTE: 8-1 COUNCILORS VOTING YES: BALDACCI, BLANCHETTE, CIVIELLO, DURGIN, GRAHAM, NEALLEY, PLOURDE, SPRAGUE COUNCILORS VOTING NO: GALLANT PASSED CITY CLERK 14-202 JUNE 9, 2014 URDI to URD2 14-202 JUNE 9, 2014 MEMORANDUM DATE: June 18, 2014 TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: David G. Gould, Planning Officer SUBJECT: Amending Zoning Ordinance 15 and 17 Bower Street (Tax Map 032-151 and Tax Map 032-152) - From Urban Residence One District to Urban Residence Two District - Council Ordinance 14-202. Please be advised that the Planning Board at its meeting on June 17, 2014, held a Public Hearing on the above zone change request. Chairman Sturgeon opened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant or their representative to provide a brief overview of their request. Sandi Van Syckle, spouse of the applicant, indicated that the property which is across the street from their residence was on the market and they had a self interest in rehabilitating the structure and managing it in addition to other properties they owned. Ms. Van Syckle noted they were considering two or three units depending on the specific code requirements involved. Planning Officer Gould explained that the applicant was requesting a zone change for two properties located at 15 and 17 Bower Street (Tax Map 032 lots 151 and 152) from an Urban Residence One District to an Urban Residence Two District. The Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Policy Map indicates High Density Residential and the Zoning Policy indicates Urban Residence One District. Trying to sort out the conflicting policies is a bit of a judgment call. Given the nature of the neighborhood, the size of most parcels (nonconforming) and the less than definitive guidance of the Comprehensive Plan the Planning Staff felt that the Board should hear the applicant's proposal, hear any input from neighbors, and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Gould noted when combined, the two properties would be large enough to support a four -unit building. There were no proponents or opponents to the rezoning request. The Board asked whether the applicant had considered a contract rezoning. Mr. Gould noted it was discussed with the applicant as an option. The Board inquired if there had been any concerns raised to the Staff, given no neighbors were present. Mr. Gould noted he was not aware of any concerns raised by neighbors. Ms. Van Syckle noted that she had talked to several neighbors who were in support, one of which she thought was coming to the hearing. 14-202 JUNE 9, 2014 2 The Board discussed previous applications for rezoning such as on Walter Street, Pier Street and Sixth Street. Planning Officer noted that the Comprehensive Plan was a guidance document for the Board to consider within a public decison making process. Member Bolin moved to recommend approval of the zone change request from Urban Residence One District to Urban Residence Two District as contained in C.O. # 14-202. The Member Boothby motion seconded, and it passed unanimously.