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Planning Board approves Acadia Federal Credit Union site plan for 725 Main Street
Summary
The Presque Isle Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a new 3,300 sq. ft. Acadia Federal Credit Union branch at 725 Main Street, replacing the former Bonanza Restaurant; the plan includes two drive-thru windows, underground utilities, expanded green space and stormwater measures.
Presque Isle — The Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan on Feb. 20 for Acadia Federal Credit Union to build a 3,300-square-foot branch at 725 Main Street, replacing the former Bonanza Restaurant.
David Woodward and Toby Michaud, representatives of project designer WBRC, told the board the proposal includes two drive-thru windows, 24 parking spaces, six 20-foot light poles, underground electrical and communications lines, and more green space than the current layout. Woodward said the plan will reduce impervious surface area compared with the existing site.
The project team said stormwater will be managed on site; when board member Jayne Farrin asked what a "Level Lip Spreader" was, Woodward and Michaud described it as a form of stormwater collection and dispersal designed to slow and direct runoff. Rachel Murchison asked whether the slope on the property would cause drainage problems; the project team said the prior property division shifted the steep slope onto the adjoining parcel, and they did not expect drainage impacts on the new bank parcel.
Board member Tim Vernon raised concerns about access to the adjoining parcel during construction, noting the existence of an easement/right-of-way. Tim St. Peter, deputy director, said he did not foresee problems but that any issues arising during construction would be addressed by staff.
Michaud told the board that because the redesigned site is expected to generate fewer traffic trips than the former restaurant use, the project does not require a traffic permit from the Maine Department of Transportation.
After questions, the board approved the site plan as presented (motion by Jayne Farrin; second by Rachel Murchison). The vote was recorded as unanimous among members present.
