Port Property’s Bayside Development Plan

Important links, media articles, and associated information will be posted on this page.
Fast facts may be found here.

4/15/2023

PLANNING BOARD MEETING FOR THE PORT PROPERTY
(AKA WEST BAYSIDE PARTNERS LLC) BAYSIDE MASTER PLAN

WHEN: Tuesday April 25

  • Site Walk – 3:00 pm – Meet at corner of Lancaster & Chestnut Streets
  • Workshop – 4:30 pm – Remote via Zoom – follow link for agenda & documents as well
  • Proposal uploaded to Self-Service Portal – latest documents uploaded 4/11

This workshop will allow the applicant to focus on design specifically, though members of the public and the board may comment on any aspect of the 10-year plan. Please share your thoughts and questions to help shape smart development in Portland!

Comment Submission Deadline – Noon the day before the Planning Board meeting to guarantee comments are posted in the agenda packet. Include your name, legal address, and the name of the agenda item:
Master Development Plan; 196 Lancaster Street (Bayside Master Development Plan)

3/15/2023

Portland’s Planning Board held an introductory workshop for Port Property’s Master Development Plan on 3/14/23. The applicant has also submitted a Major Site Plan for Phase 1b, the single building proposed to allow low-income residents to meet inclusionary zoning requirements for all 7 sites. [This section will be updated with a link once documents are uploaded to the Planning Department’s self-service portal.]

24 members of the public submitted written comment, and 12 spoke during the meeting, expressing concerns ranging from new mass in a small residential neighborhood, to a wish not to delay a plan that includes housing development. Board members discussed topics from green space to ratio of retail amenities to traffic flow.

Next steps: Port Property will continue to work with with Planning staff on recommendations such as mid-block permeability, and with various other departments to complete application requirements such as wastewater plan, tree canopy and redesign of public streets. The Board will schedule several topical workshops where the applicant will present in more detail on specific areas such as design or transportation.

Public comment may be submitted any time to planningboard@portlandmaine.gov to be included in future Planning Board agenda packets (reference plan number PL-002315-2022), and questions regarding city code or planning processes may be sent to Planner Zachary Powell at zpowell@portlandmaine.gov.

3/7/23

PLANNING BOARD MEETING FOR THE PORT PROPERTY
(AKA WEST BAYSIDE PARTNERS LLC)BAYSIDE MASTER PLAN

WHEN: Tuesday March 14, 4:30 PM
WHERE: Via Zoom, follow this link for meeting access, agenda and relevant documents.

Bayside and Beyond – What’s your vision for new housing in Portland? Share your thoughts and ask questions about Port Property’s Bayside Master Plan for redeveloping Bayside. This will be the biggest project the peninsula will see for many years to come – your voice matters.

Comment Submission Deadline – 12:00PM the day before the Planning Board meeting to guarantee comments are posted in the agenda packet. Include your name, legal address, and the name of the agenda item:
Master Development Plan; 196 Lancaster Street (West Bayside Master Development Plan)

2/21/2023

There was a great community turnout for tonight’s neighborhood meeting for Port Property’s Master Development Plan. Huge thanks to the broad range of community members who attended and asked so many good questions. We’ll be sharing the meeting minutes as soon as we receive them from the development team.

Thank you to Michael Barton and John Laliberte of Port Property, Will Savage of Acorn Engineering, and Jeff Sauser from Stantec for presenting the plan and fielding community questions.

The next step in the process is a planning board meeting on March 14 at 4:30 PM. Please make sure to send your thoughts and questions to the planner for this project, Zach Powell zpowell@portlandmaine.gov and written public comment to the Portland Planning Board at planningboard@portlandmaine.gov

2/14/2023

IMPORTANT MEETING ALERT – The neighborhood meeting for Port Property’s master development plan has been scheduled for next Tuesday February 21 at 5:30 PM, in person at 190 Lancaster St. (across from Two Fat Cats Bakery). Click here for more details.

Documents

Port Properties has submitted a Master Development Plan to the city. When documents are uploaded they will be available to view on the City’s Citizen Self Service Portal, found here. The plan number is PL-002315-2022.

Media Coverage

A document containing links to media coverage of Port Property’s development plans may be found here.

History: the Vision for Bayside in 2000

In 2000 the City adopted as an official part of its Comprehensive Plan A New Vision for Bayside, a roadmap for redeveloping Bayside. Take a look at Book 1: The Plan and Book 2: Implementation to see Bayside’s future as envisioned twenty-two years ago.