Bangor Planning Board approves fire training facility, downtown subdivision

The Bangor Planning Board unanimously approved a land development permit for a new fire training facility at 201 Audlin Road and a minor subdivision for 14 residential units at 8-10 Harlow Street. The board also accepted the minutes from its previous meeting and discussed ongoing work to update the city's land development code.

Key points

• The board approved a major site development for a 24 by 66 foot modular fire training facility for the Bangor Fire Department, with a condition requiring Maine DEP approval for stormwater modifications.
• The board approved a minor subdivision for two commercial spaces and 14 dwelling units at 8-10 Harlow Street, with a condition requiring the applicant to coordinate with the engineering department on surface restoration.
• Fire Chief Eric Pelletier presented the fire training project, noting it was funded by grants from the Maine Fire Commission and the Maine Fire Service Institute.
• Applicant Zach Pike clarified that the 14 residential units at 8-10 Harlow Street are intended for long-term rentals rather than short-term stays.
• The board accepted the minutes from the August 18, 2026 meeting without modification.
• City Clerk Lisa Goodwin reported progress on updating the zoning map and noted that the board has scheduled additional meetings in September to review the text of the land development code.

Next steps

• The fire training facility project must receive stormwater modification approval from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection before building permits are issued.
• The applicant for 8-10 Harlow Street must coordinate with the engineering department on the surface restoration of sidewalks and roads.
• Board members are to sign the approved subdivision plan for 8-10 Harlow Street and re-sign the previously rejected Broadway Heights subdivision plan for Milford Street Extension.

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