Town of Kensington

Planning Board Minutes

August 4, 2005

Approved September 1, 2005

In Attendance:  Michael Schwotzer, Chairman, Peter Merrill, Richard Powers, Michael Motherway, Selectmen’s Representative, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider. 

The Meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm by the Chairman.

Approval of July 7, 2005 minutes – Peter Merrill asked to amend the minutes by including that when he had questioned Attorney McNeill’s use of the word “concern”, it was to question “whose concern.”  Michael Motherway moved to accept the minutes of July 7, 2005 as amended, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor. 

PUBLIC HEARING

Site Plan Review for W. Grant and Donna Carter regarding a change in use from Mill Brook Pizza to office space, Tax Map 11, Lots 12 & 13, in accordance with Chapter IV, Site Plan Review Regulations, of the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations.

            Donna Carter presented the application explaining that they would like to change the use from Millbrook Pizza to office space.  Following a review of the current businesses and available parking, the Board determined that this change in use would not create a higher impact.  It was stressed, however, that approval was for a review of business within the structure only.  Any change in usage of any of the three businesses would require a new site plan review.  Michael Motherway moved to approve the Site Plan Review as presented and any further changes of use within said structure in the future will require additional Site Plan Review, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:

Proposed amendment to Ch. III, Art 4.3, Subdivision regulations, re: cul-de-sacs – Jill Robinson proposed the following amendment:  In order to encourage the development of a safe and efficient road network through the proper arrangement and coordination of streets within subdivisions in relation to other existing or planned streets per RSA 674:36 II (c), no new cul-de-sac is permitted to be connected to an existing or proposed cul-de-sac.  Jill explained that the idea is to prevent the construction of one cul-de-sac after another in a leap frog effect.  The main roads should be connected for safety reasons, etc.  The Board will continue review of a proposal.

Schedule work sessions – Elderly Housing Ordinance and CIP – It was agreed to hold a work session Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 7:00 pm for continued work on the CIP.

Letters of Credit review – M. Schwotzer recommended that future use of Letters of Credit include a paragraph making them self-calling.

Peter Merrill motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m., seconded by Mike Motherway with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant