Category: Planning & Development

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…

Schumacher to Leave Planning Agency after 28 Years

Photo: Southern Maine Regional Planning and Development Commission From a press release The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission plans to advertise nationwide to find a replacement for long-time leader, Paul Schumacher, who plans to step down this summer. Schumacher grew the agency substantially during his 28-year tenure, including the EPA Brownfields program that has funded much of the cleanup of Sanford’s former textile mill buildings and the CGA site. Schumacher says the nonprofit is thriving and he feels confident…