Bangor Planning Board approves 41-unit housing project and code amendments

The Bangor Planning Board approved a 41-unit multifamily development on Milford Street Extension and a minor subdivision modification for 10 dwelling units on State Street. The board also recommended a land development code amendment to City Council to provide flexibility for manufactured home parks existing as of January 1, 2026.

Key points

• The board approved a major site development and minor subdivision for a 41-unit building for older Mainers at Milford Street Extension, with conditions for water district sign-off and pedestrian connections.
• A minor subdivision modification at 200 and 210 State Street was approved to increase residential units from eight to 10 and reduce commercial space from three to one.
• The board recommended that City Council pass an amendment to Section 165-121 of the land development code to add flexibility for manufactured home parks existing as of January 1, 2026.
• Public comment from Ronnie Pinkham raised concerns about the broad term "flexibility" and the need for precise lot line dimensions in site maps to prevent resident disputes.
• The board approved a planned group development for 557 Stillwater Avenue to allow a second pylon sign for a potential fourth building.
• Board members discussed the attendance of an associate member and agreed to circulate bylaws to clarify expectations for participation and conflict of interest coverage.

Next steps

• The code amendment for manufactured home parks will be sent to City Council for its next meeting.
• Staff will circulate the board bylaws to members for review regarding associate member attendance expectations.
• The applicant for the Milford Street Extension project must obtain final sign-off from the Bangor Water District prior to building permit issuance.
• The applicant for the State Street project must execute an affordable housing agreement with the city prior to certificate of occupancy issuance.

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