Kensington Conservation Commission

Minutes of meeting of March 3, 2005

Members in attendance: John and Joan Skewes, Rob Garneau, Harry Bodwell, Sydnee Goddard

1. Deferred approval of minutes until end of meeting

2. Peter Dow and Jonathon Ring from Jones and Beech Engineers (Stratham) shared site plan for proposed Rolling Ridge development off Powder Mill Road. Are proposing an age restricted, 23 unit detached condo unit development on a 40+ acre lot. Asked whether conservation commission would be in favor of either

a. lot line adjustment which would keep 19 acres with development and give 21.55 acres to town of Kensington for conservation.

or

b. keep 21.55 acres with development and put it in a conservation easment.

After discussion of pros and cons of each option, Sydnee made following motion which was seconded and approved unanimously:

"If age restricted 23 unit detached condo development on lot 9 in proposed Rolling Ridge development is approved by the Kensington Planning Board and there is choice of the 21 acres at back of the lot staying in ownership of the development with a conservation easement or being gifted to the town with an conservation easement held by another entity, the KCC supports the gifting to the town."

3. Barbara Boudreau read letter outlining why she thinks the town should purchase development rights only on her property. She is not interested in any septic system for KES going on her land in the future. The letter states her proposal that the KCC purchase the property of 24+ acres for the development value of $260,000. Rob suggested that Barbara could alternatively sell the 2 acres beside her home and then sell remaining 22 acres to town for conservation, which cost the conservation fund considerably less.

4. Money will be coming from logging at Hodges Conservation Area. Need to have check made out to Town of Kensington High Fields Farms Trust. Hodges logging should be completed tomorrow.

5. Received notice that a loading dock had been built at the town's new salt shed at 211 South Road. In addition the area outside the shed was paved with a incline directing water away from shed. John and Joan visited to shed to confirm these reports. John sent e-mail to Mike Motherway regarding these alteration to the salt shed that will likely have negative environmental impacts. This paving and loading dock goes against agreed upon plan.

Mike Motherway in response to e-mail requested member of KCC to be at next selectmen's meeting.

6. Agree to accept gift of $2,098.25 from Friends of Kensington to be put into the conservation fund for purchase of future easement. KCC members are very grateful for this generous contribution to the town.

7. Minutes approved.

8. Adjourn 9:13 pm

respectfully submitted by, Sydnee Goddard