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Caribou planning board advances 10-year comprehensive plan discussion focusing mixed-use growth near Route 1 and hospital
Summary
At a planning board meeting, members reviewed draft future land-use ideas for Route 1, the corridor to the Presque Isle line, the hospital area and industrial parcels; board members recommended mixed-use mapping while flagging state curb‑cut limits and a contaminated Birds Eye site that likely rules out housing.
Caribou Planning Board members discussed draft future land‑use directions aimed at guiding the city’s next 10‑year comprehensive plan, focusing discussion on growth corridors along Route 1 and land near the hospital.
The discussion centered on whether to designate the South Main/Route 1 corridor and the stretch toward the Presque Isle city line as mixed‑use growth areas that would accommodate housing and businesses. Board members emphasized that Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) rules on curb cuts and access could limit what is feasible along Route 1 and noted that any development there likely would require a parallel service road or negotiated access with MDOT.
Why it matters: the board framed the comp plan as a 10‑year guide to help City Council and staff prioritize projects, identify…
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