A proposal to redevelop the former Kmart Plaza on Western Avenue in Augusta took a step forward this week.
The Planning Board voted 8-0 Tuesday to send a recommendation to City Council that developer George Campbell be permitted to exceed height and density restrictions.
Campbell is proposing to work with others to build a hotel, apartments and retail space on the site that’s not far from the State House. He told the board once he has permission to build up to eight stories high, it will help him “attract the best developers.”…