Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
December 1, 2005
Approved January 5, 2006
In Attendance: Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Steve Wilson, Bob Solomon, Richard Powers, Peter Merrill, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by the Chairman.
Driveway permits – Bill Grant presented two driveway permits: Portrait/Camarda, 12 Rose Petal Lane and DeBross Builders, 18 Rose Petal Lane. Richard Powers moved to approve both permits as presented, seconded by Steve Wilson with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Continued CP Lumber – A revised NHDES Site Specific Permit was received and outstanding items have been resolved. Peter Merrill moved to conditionally approve the amended site plan as presented provided a recordable mylar be presented to Chairman Schwotzer, authorized to sign for the Board, as soon as possible, seconded by Steve Wilson with all in favor.
Continued - Expedited subdivision – David Swift, 51 Moulton Ridge Road, 2 lots – All outstanding items having been met, Richard Powers moved to approve the submitted plans for the subdivision, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor. Steve Wilson moved to authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the Board, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
Continued - Expedited subdivision – Kenneth & Cynthia Steeves, 59 Amesbury Road, 2 lots – All outstanding items having been met, Peter Merrill moved to approve the plans as submitted, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor. Peter Merrill moved to authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the Board, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING
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. – Jill Robinson explained that Christian Smith had not had sufficient time to review the revised plans, but had discussed with her two major concerns: 1) modeling for drainage under frozen conditions post development would show run off to the road; and 2) bank run gravel depth would need to be 12 inches of crushed stone in order to provide sufficient stability. He had also commented to her that the applicant could request a waiver to the firewall requirements.
Dennis Quintal of Civil Construction Management, Inc. explained his revisions, including a 2 x 2 x 4 foot deep stone area and a note addressing the maintenance requirements. He said he feels the swales and holes in front of the property will contain stormwater runoff and that according to TR 55 he can’t use the methodology for frozen conditions. Mr. Quintal agreed that crushed gravel would pack better. With regard to the firewalls, the applicants have not decided on a building at this time. Steve Wilson commented that they could build up to a 12,200 sq. ft. building before needing sprinkling. Mr. Quintal said he did a plan for a cistern. In a letter dated Nov. 30, 2005 Chief Charles LeBlanc wrote, “…The requirements call for a fiberglass tank, but I will approve a concrete tank if it is guaranteed in writing not to leak. The approach apron must be completely paved with no gravel tapers. Attached you will find our cistern design criteria. I give my conditional approval at this time.”
Mr. Quintal presented MSDA sheets for the consumable supply gases the applicants plan to use as part of their commercial welding. Peter Merrill commented that he is not concerned with the current gases, but suggested that the Board require new future products to be approved by the Planning Board. Steve Wilson suggested an annual inventory could be filed with the Fire Department, with the Chief determining the scope and scale of permitted gases. Following lengthy analysis and review of items still outstanding, Bob Solomon moved to grant approval conditioned upon agreement of the Town’s Engineer on the detention pond and other items as listed:
1) 3 Stamps – SS,LS, Surveyor
2) Modifications to note 8 listing type of gases and if new type introduced, Fire Dept must be notified and approval received.
3) State approval for the septic system.
4) Type and elevation of the building to be approved by the PB.
5) Delete: 12” of crushed BANK RUN gravel. Replace with: 12” crushed stone specified at DOT item 304.3 or 304.4
6) Town Engineer’s concerns regarding drainage must be addressed to his satisfaction.
7) The certificate of occupancy will be contingent upon engineering review and approval of the AS-BUILT plans.
The motion was seconded by Peter Merrill with all members voting in favor.
Steve Wilson left at 9:10 pm.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Proposed amendment to Ch III, subdivision regulations, Art 4.3 re: cul-de-sacs – Jill Robinson presented a revised proposal, which the board members agreed to. She explained that since this is a regulation, not an ordinance, it can be adopted by the Board at a Public Hearing. One will be scheduled for the January 5, 2006 Planning Board meeting.
Maps from Rockingham Planning Commission to the Town were received and reviewed including the following: Soils, Land Use, Transportation, Stratified Drift Aquifers, Surface Water Resources, Conservation Map, Community Facilities and a 2003 Orthophoto Map.
Peter Merrill motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m., seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant