Bangor Planning Board approves flag lot, 26-unit development, and zoning change

The Bangor Planning Board held a public information session on state-mandated changes to the land development code, including increased density and parking flexibility. The board unanimously approved a flag lot creation at 141 Kittridge Road and a major site development for 26 rental units at 2645 Broadway. Additionally, the board recommended a zoning change for a property at 26 Walter Street to the City Council.

Key points

• Planning Officer Ana Colette presented state laws (LD-1829, LD-427, LD-997) requiring updates to density, parking, and residential use allowances in commercial zones.
• Public commenters raised concerns about design standards, infrastructure strain, and the necessity of increased density in Bangor.
• The board unanimously approved a land development permit for a flag lot at 141 Kittridge Road in the RRNA district.
• The board unanimously approved a major site development and preliminary subdivision for 13 duplexes (26 units) at 2645 Broadway.
• The board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a zoning change from USD to URD2 for a parcel at 26 Walter Street.

Next steps

• The zoning change recommendation for 26 Walter Street will be presented to the City Council at its next meeting.
• Staff will finalize the round one code amendments for state law compliance, with a draft for staff review anticipated by the end of the month.
• The applicant for the 2645 Broadway project must obtain final subdivision approval.

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