Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
November 3, 2005
Approved December 1, 2005
In Attendance: Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Bob Solomon, Richard Powers, Peter Merrill, Michael Motherway, Selectmen’s Representative, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by the Chairman.
Continued CP Lumber – Request to move one building 50 feet – Barry Cynewski met with the Board and revisited Town Engineer Christian Smith’s letter of September 28th. A number of items appeared to remain outstanding. Mr. Cynewski explained that an as-built plan had been done. Denise will contact Christian Smith to determine the status of the plans. All agreed to continue the matter to the December 1, 2005 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Continued - Boston North Holdings, LLC – Site Plan Review of Map 16, Lot 4 for 23 detached single family residential housing units for the Rolling Ridge Active Adult Community – located off Powder Mill Road, Exeter, NH. - Chairman M. Schwotzer read the following letter from their Attorney dated October 20, 2005:
"Dear Chairman Schwotzer:
Please be advised that this office represents Boston North Holdings, LLC relative to its pending application for a proposed 23-unit active adult community condominium project, proposed to be located in Kensington, New Hampshire.
The purpose of this correspondence is to withdraw the pending application. As a result of this withdrawal, the applicant does not intend to appear at the hearing scheduled for November 3, 2005.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with this correspondence. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments."
Very truly yours,
Malcolm R. McNeill, Jr.
Peter Merrill moved to accept the withdrawal of Boston North Holdings, LLC for a proposed 23-unit active adult community condominium project and close the issue, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
Special Town Meeting results - Chairman Schwotzer commented that the voting results were 258 votes in favor and 30 opposed. He thanked all residents and board members for their participation and emphasized that they will now need to put effort into developing a new elderly housing ordinance.
Donald and Errick Johnson, LLC, Seabrook, NH, and Wood Wrights, Inc., Newton, NH for Site Plan Review for commercial use at 243 Amesbury Road, Map 3, Lot 16. – Dennis Quintal of Civil Construction Management, Inc., representing the applicants, reviewed comments from Jill Robinson dated October 26, 2005. Silt fencing placement and screening for the dumpster will be shown on the plans. With regard to fire suppression, Mr. Johnson said he had spoken with the Fire Chief and either a small 10,000 gallon cistern could be placed on the site or they could possibly tie in with CP Lumber. Dennis Quintal said he could add something to the plan. A waiver was submitted with regard to tree clearing.
Mr. Quintal then addressed several engineering
review comments provided by Christian Smith of Beals Associates dated November
1, 2005: 3) 24 employees and 21 parking stalls – Mr. Quintal explained that
there is a gravel section out back that can be used for parking and will add a
note to the plan. He will also add to the plan that there will only be four
acetylene tanks on site and no refilling will be done on site. 11) Firewall
location and type still outstanding; 14) lengthy discussion regarding whether
or not road specs are needed for a private driveway; parking on gravel was a
concern and it was suggested to add a note to the effect that best management
practices will be used in the maintenance of vehicles to reduce contamination
and allow visitation rights to the Planning Board; 18) the need for a
performance bond was not determined at this time; 24) the Wiggins stated they
are agreeable to the proposed screening/fencing; and 36) Mr. Quintal explained
that the state philosophy is now to keep water on the site and will work with
Christian Smith on this issue. Mr. Quintal agreed to add both the type and
size of gas tanks to the plans. Bob Solomon suggested a note for future Boards
might have the wording materials necessary for commercial business use. Peter
Merrill moved to continue this public hearing to the December 1, 2005 meeting,
seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Continued-Expedited review subdivision – David Swift, 51 Moulton Ridge Road, 2 lots – Jill Robinson explained that she had not received revised plans. Peter Merrill questioned the elevation listed as 116’, saying he thought it might be 216’. Mr. Swift will check on both. No comments were received from Christian Smith and Denise Gregson will check with him.
M. Schwotzer read the waiver requests submitted by Henry Boyd of Millennium Engineering on behalf of his clients: Article 4.12 for Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Stormwater Management Plan; and Article 4.21 Tree Clearing Regulations. Richard Powers moved to grant a waiver from Article 4.12, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor. Joan Whitney moved to grant a waiver from Article 4.21, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor. Jill Robinson commented that the HISS mapping when received will need to be added to the final plan and then verify that the remaining outstanding issues have been added. Richard Powers moved to continue the Swift expedited review to the next Planning Board meeting of December 1, 2005, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Expedited subdivision – Kenneth & Cynthia Steeves, 59 Amesbury Road, 2 lots – Jill Robinson presented review comments: 1) Monumentation will be needed every 200 feet on the new lot line and 5) Benchmark with reference to installing the septic system needs to be shown on the plan.
M. Schwotzer read the waiver requests submitted by Henry Boyd of Millennium Engineering on behalf of his clients: Article 4.12 for Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Stormwater Management Plan; and Article 4.21 Tree Clearing Regulations. Joan Whitney moved to grant both waivers, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor. Bob Solomon moved to continue the Steeves expedited review to the next Planning Board meeting of December 1, 2005, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Proposed amendment to Ch III, subdivision regulations, Art 4.3 re: cul-de-sacs – continued to the next meeting.
Elderly Housing Ordinance discussion – Jill Robinson presented pamphlets and information about Exeter and Stratham’s ordinances, as well as the New Hampshire Workforce Housing Council and a Primer for Local Officials prepared the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission. She recommended an outside agency regulate affordability. The members discussed a variety of issues, including affordability, age restriction vs. no age restrictions, and suitable locations. They will review soils maps at the next meeting.
CIP (Capital Improvement Project) discussion – Mike Schwotzer stated they had a very productive CIP work session on October 20th and he and Michael Motherway have scheduled another work session for Thursday, November 17th.
Peter Merrill motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m., seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant