Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Joseph Zamboni, Chair Kelsey Robertson, Vice Chair Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eric Din Room 24 (Basement Level of City Hall) Nicholas Messina David Silk and Zoom Austin Smith Beverly Uhlenhake The Planning Board will conduct this meeting in a hybrid format via Zoom pursuant to the Remote Meeting Policy adopted by the Planning Board. Allow your computer to install the free Zoom app to get the best meeting experience. If you are not able to attend live either in person or via Zoom, a recording will be available in the Agenda Center following the meeting. For more information on how to use zoom, please go here: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/18148b5d-f26e-472f-8d2c-245db97e5c27. For public comment via Zoom, you will need to use the “raise your hand” feature. To raise your hand via the telephone, please hit *9. You will be un-muted by the host when it is time for public comment. Please note that the placement of items on this agenda are subject to change – please check the agenda center prior to the meeting for the item start time. Please click the link below to join the webinar Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/83805505597 Phone one-tap: +19292056099,,83805505597# US (New York) +13017158592,,83805505597# US (Washington DC) Join via audio: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US Webinar ID: 838 0550 5597 International numbers available: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/u/kbX59jcHUq PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION: To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email planningboard@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the Planning Board meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the 1 agenda packet. All submissions must include the commenter's name and legal address. To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please include the name of the agenda item (see below). AGENDA: WORKSHOP - 4:30 PM i. Major Site Plan; 1871 Forest Avenue; Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Applicant. The Planning Board will hold a hybrid workshop to consider an application for the construction of a four- story, approximately 28,000 square-foot multifamily building at 1871 Forest Avenue in the B-2 Community Business Zone. The proposed development includes 33 dwelling units, 100% of which would be affordable, and eight parking spaces. A project and plan summary are available for viewing on the city’s CSS Portal (https://css.portlandmaine.gov/) by referencing Plan Number PL-003538-2026 PUBLIC HEARING - 5:00 PM 1. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM 2. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS 3. REPORT OF ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING HELD ON 4-28-2026 Public Hearing 97 Warren Avenue: Din, Messina, Robertson, Silk, Smith, Uhlenhake and Zamboni present. 4. REPORTS OF DECISIONS AT THE MEETING HELD ON 4-28-2026 i. 97 Warren Avenue; Peachtree Acquisitions, LLC., Applicant. Robertson motioned and Smith seconded a motion to approve the site plan application. Vote 7-1. Robertson motioned and Smith seconded a motion to adopt the findings contained in the April 28, 2026 Staff Report, the draft approval letter, and to authorize the Board Chair to sign the approval letter as drafted. Vote 7-0. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS i. Major Site Plan; 221 Congress Street; GreenMars Real Estate Services, Applicant. This item was tabled from the April 28, 2026 Planning Board meeting. The Planning Board will hold a hybrid public hearing to consider an application to facilitate the construction of a seven-story mixed-use building with 87 residential units and ground floor retail space at 221 Congress Street within the B-2b Community Business zone. A project and plan summary is available for viewing on the city's CSS Portal (https://css.portlandmaine.gov/) by referencing Plan Number PL-003525-2026. 6. NEW BUSINESS i. Major Site Plan; 9 Cedar Street; Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine, Applicant. The Planning Board will hold a hybrid public hearing to consider an application for the construction of a two-story, approximately 13,000 square foot building addition at 9 Cedar Street within the B-3 and RN-4 zones. The proposed development includes new educational programming space for the Boys & Girls Club, along with a new outdoor play area. A project and plan summary are available for viewing on the city’s CSS Portal (https://css.portlandmaine.gov/) by referencing Plan Number PL-003520-2026 2