Category: Planning & Development

Planning Update May 2024

Solar Project Map Credit: City of Sanford By Kendra Williams Townhouse Solar: At its May 15 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to table an application to amend plans for a solar power generation facility being developed by Townhouse Properties on Hanson Ridge Road and Angola Street. The plan now calls for a reduced footprint for the solar array. The board received and read into the record letters from three abutters who had objections to the project’s size and appearance.…

Public Invited to Help Revise Sanford Comprehensive Plan

Photo: City of Sanford The City of Sanford is looking for public participation as it starts revising its comprehensive plan, a framework guiding development, policy formation, conservation efforts, municipal services and more. Sanford’s current comprehensive plan, initially drafted in 2002 and amended in 2005, has been out of alignment with the State of Maine’s Growth Management Act for several years, according to City Planner Erin Moriarty. Ensuring alignment with state legislation is crucial for the community as it determines eligibility…

April Planning Update

A plan shows how 37 Cottage St. would be divided into nine apartments. Source: Sanford Planning Department By Kendra Williams Site Plan Review Committee Meeting April 2 37 Cottage St.: The application to convert a vacant commercial building at 37 Cottage St. to a nine-unit multi-family residence was reconsidered. It was originally tabled in February with requests for more information on identified issues and updated plans. All requests were addressed, resulting in unanimous approval to send the proposal to the…