Portland Planning Board approves 64 Pine Street amendment, reviews Complete Streets guide

The Portland Planning Board held a hybrid meeting on October 13, 2026, to review a draft Complete Streets design guide and approve a major site plan amendment for 64 Pine Street. The board unanimously approved the amendment, which increases residential units from nine to 12 and modifies parking provisions, while also granting a waiver for a narrower driveway. Staff presented the initial draft of the street design guide for preliminary feedback, noting that further workshops and technical manual updates will follow.

Key points

• The board unanimously approved a major site plan amendment for 64 Pine Street, increasing residential units from 9 to 12 and reducing parking spaces from 18 to 12.
• A waiver was granted to allow an 18-foot driveway width, which is below the standard 20-foot minimum, due to site constraints.
• Staff presented a draft Complete Streets design guide that categorizes streets into seven typologies to guide future infrastructure projects.
• Public comment on the 64 Pine Street project was mixed, with one resident criticizing the building's aesthetics and materials, while another supported the project for its retail space and reduced parking.
• Board members discussed the implementation timeline for the Complete Streets policy, noting that impact fees and paving projects will be aligned with the new design standards.

Next steps

• Staff will refine the Complete Streets design guide based on board feedback and hold additional workshops for public engagement.
• The city will update the technical manual to incorporate the new Complete Streets design standards and performance metrics.
• The planning board chair will sign the approval letter for the 64 Pine Street site plan amendment.

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