HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-26 07-093 RESOLVEitem No. 07 093
Date: FeDmary 26, 2007
Item/Subject Resolve, Accepting City Engineers Report - Altering and Establishing the Main Sheet
Right -of -Way fmm Onmin R ee W Interstate 395 F' "
Responsible Department: Engineering
Council Order 07-081 passed Febmary 12, 2007 directed the City Engineer to take necessary steps as
provided by 23 M.R.S.A. 4 3022 m alter and establish the Main Street Right -of -Way line between I-395 and
Linin Street. Dudnq recent survey worlc in conjunction with the proposed Racirw project it was determined
that the Main Street Rightof-Way location in this vicinity was not clearly defined.
Acceptance of the attached Report of the City Engineer will clearly establish the Main Street Right -of -Way
location.
Department Head
Recommend approval. - / . /l/1 ?04
City Manager
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City Solicitor
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Referral
09/26/2007
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CITY OF BANGOR. .
(TITLE.) Order, Accepting City Engineer's Report -Altering and Establishing the Main Street
Right -of -Way from Lincoln Street to Interstate 395
Hy the Cb Cb 1of6e CRY ofBan .•
ORDERED,
THAT the attached repot of the City Engineer relative to altering and establishing
the Main Street Right -of -Way from Lincoln Street to Interstate I-395 be and
hereby is accepted; and be It further
Ordered that the Main Street Right -of -Way as defined in said Report is hereby
established as a public way and added to the Official City Map.
In CITY COUNCIL
February 26. 2007
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(TIME Accepting City Engineer's Report -
Altering and EatablfeMng the Nafn Street
Right -of -Way from Lincoln Street to
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CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
ALTERING AND ESTABLISHING THE MAIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY—
LINCOLN STREET TO INTERSTATE I-395
February 21, 2007
City of Bangor
TO the City Council:
Pursuant W Council Order 07-081, passed on February 12, 2007, directing the City Engineer W
alter and esta rlsh the Main Street RigM-of-Way between Lincoln Street and Interstate I-395
and in accordance with 23 M.R.S.A. 4 3022, Ne City Engineer reports:
Written NOOce (Copy Adacl ed) together with a copy of Council Order 07 -Ml was sent W the
following:
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Said notice was also posted on the public bulletin board at City Hall and on two utility poles In
the vicinity of the proposed action.
In accordance with the notification given, the Qty Engineer conducted a public hearing
February 20, 2007 at the specified time and place. The following also attended the public
hearing:
Michael Swartz
Bangor Gas Company
Jerry McKenny
Bangor Gas Company
Brian Gray
Bangor Hydro Electric Company
Joe Hunt
585 Main Street
The City Engineer explained that Main Street was originally laid out as a pubic way In the
1800's. However, based on recent field survey work and review of all pertinent historical
records, the City Engineer has determined that the exact location of the Main Street Right -of -
Way between Lincoln Street and Interstate [-395 Is not clearly defined. He also explained Nat
the way to resolve the issue is by formal action by me City Council to establish the Right -of -
Way as provided by ? M.RS.A. 3022, "Laying out of town ways and public easements". The
City Engineer then presented a plan titled "Plan of Main Street, Bangor, Main" dated November
7, 2006 prepared by Shyka, Sheppard & Garster land Surveyors depicting the recommended
location of the Main Street laght-of-Way. This location is based on field survey Information and
review of historical layout records. He noted that the proposed location does not Oka or
include any private property, based on existing property pins or markers. No one in attendance
objected to the proposed Main Street Right -of -Way deflniLon. Although not in attendance, Mike
Dyer representing Bass Park and Jon Johnson representing Bangor Historic Track had contacted
the City Engineer regarding the proposed action. Neither indicated any opposition.
The Gty Engineer makes the following moornmendations:
l.) The Main Streat Right -of -Way from Lincoln Street to Interstate I-395 shall be
established as a 100 foot wide public street as shown on a plan tided Van of Main
Street, Bangor, Maine" dated November 7, 2006 prepared by Shyka, Sheppard, Garster
Land Surveyors. Said plan is also Identified as plan no. R-899 on file in the City
Engineer's Office.
2.) No damages W be paid or benefits assessed as a result of this action
Respectfully Submitted,
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James D. Ring, P.E.
Director — IDS,
City Engineer
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February 15, 2007
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED ALTERING AND ESTABLISHING THE MAIN STREET RIGHT -OF -
WAV — LINCOLN STREET TO INTERSTATE 39S
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
The City of Bangor is considering altering and establishing the Main Street Right -of -Way
— Lincoln Street ro Interstate 395. Recent survey work performed in conjunction with
the proposed Radno Project on lower Main Street and review of this work and historical
records by City Staff have determined that the exact location of the Main Street right-
of-way between Lincoln Street and Interstate 395 is not clearly defined. A proposed
location to define the Main Street right-of-way has been determined. Most of the
property in this area Is owned by the City of Bangor and the proposed right-of-way
definition would have no adverse impact on any adjacent property.
Notice is hereby given that In pursuance of City Council Order No. 07-081 passed
February 12, 2007 directing the City Engineer to atter and establish the Main Street
fight -Of -way in this area in accordance with 23 M.R.S.A. §3022, "Laying out of town
ways and public easements". The City Engineer will hold a public hearing on February
20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. EDT in the Engineering Conference Room, City Hall, 73 Harlow
Street, Bangor, Maine to consider clearly establishing said right-of-way and determine
the damages or benefits, if any, sustained by any parry as a result of this action,
apportion same, if any, according to law, upon the lots or parcels of land damaged or
benefited by such.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the premises to appear at the time
and place of meeting, If they see just cause then and there to be heard upon the
subject.
James D. Ring, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Bangor, Maine
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