City of Augusta Proposed VOA Oxford Street Housing Development Review Application 2025 - Map 36 Lot 41B
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- Primary Contact
- Stephen Bushey · (207) 772-2515
- Scope Location
- Augusta, ME
- Projected Sq Ft
- 19,017 sq ft
- Submission Address
- 16 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330
SUMMARY
Gorrill Palmer, on behalf of DC Bunkers LLC and Volunteers of America (VOA), has submitted an amendment application for Major Development and Major Subdivision Review for the Oxford Street Housing project in Augusta, Maine (Tax Map 36, Lot 41B). The project consists of a single 25-unit, three-story wood-framed residential building (19,017 SF total) for qualified supportive housing on a 0.8-acre site. Site improvements include a 20-space paved parking lot, a 6-foot screen fence, solid waste enclosure, and utility extensions for sewer and water. The applicant is requesting waivers for a traffic report, parking ratio (reduced to 0.8/unit), and driveway width (18 feet) to preserve existing deciduous trees. The application was submitted on September 8, 2025, for review by the City of Augusta Planning Board.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Neighborhood Compatibility, Plans and Policies, Traffic Pattern Flow and Volume, Public and Private Facilities, Resource Protection and Environment, Performance Standards, Financial and Technical Ability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Major Development Review Application, Major Subdivision Review Application, Written Project Narrative, Property Deed, Stormwater Report, Site Lighting Photometrics, Site Plans, Landscape Plan, Lighting Plan, Preliminary Floor Plan, Building Elevations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment E
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How do I respond to this RFP from City of Augusta?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 8, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 16 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330. For questions, contact Stephen Bushey.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Neighborhood Compatibility, Plans and Policies, Traffic Pattern Flow and Volume, Public and Private Facilities, Resource Protection and Environment, Performance Standards, Financial and Technical Abil..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Augusta, ME. The total projected area is 19017 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Major Development Review Application, Major Subdivision Review Application, Written Project Narrative, Property Deed, Stormwater Report, Site Lighting Photometrics, Site Plans, Landscape Plan, Lighting Plan, Preliminary Floor Plan, Building Elevations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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