Town of Kensington

Planning Board Minutes

March 21, 2006

Amended and approved April 18, 2006

In Attendance:  Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Steve Wilson, Bob Solomon, Peter Merrill, Richard Powers, Selectmen’s representative,

                        and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider.

The Meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm. 

Election of Officers:  Chairman and Vice-Chairman – Board members agreed to postpone until next month’s meeting since the current appointment terms are valid through April.  Bob Solomon accepted the nomination for reappointment for another term.  Since Rich Powers was elected as Selectman, Theresa Wojcukiewicz was nominated to fill this full board vacancy.  Three alternate positions for terms of 1, 2, or 3 years remain open.  All residents interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to submit a letter for nomination or contact the town hall.

Approval of February 21, 2006 minutes - Peter Merrill moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

Davlynn Development, LLC - application for a nine lot subdivision of 36.11 acres, located at 213 Amesbury Rd., Kensington, NH, M 6, L 1, in accordance with Chapter III of the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations.  Joe Coronati of Jones & Beach Engineering presented the proposed details for the Hudson Heights subdivision.  They have not submitted a request for a driveway permit to the Department of Transportation yet and anticipate they may need a deceleration lane.  He acknowledged they had received reports from Christian Smith and Jill Robinson regarding numerous changes and additions needed for the plan.  The primary focus of tonight’s review was drainage, with several abutters expressing concerns.  Peter Stackhouse of 252 Amesbury Road, across the road, said with the current design it appeared there would be increased flow to the 12 to 15” drain pipe under the road which would result in flooding problems at his property.  Bill Quimby, 207 Amesbury Road, said when the water is high the pond floods his driveway and garage and he doesn’t want it to get worse.  Joe Coronati explained that they plan to use a multi-stage discharge system, which will release the water slower, but increase the water height of the pond.  This type of system will need maintenance and the Board requested a maintenance plan.  Jill Robinson asked if they have considered an open space subdivision, and Bob Solomon asked for an opinion of the slope.  Mr. Coronati, who said he was filling in for Jon Ring and has not seen the site, was not able to answer these questions.

      Bob Wadleigh of 197 Amesbury Road spoke of a wood road, depicted on the plan, to his land.  M. Schwotzer agreed the Board would make sure that there is an easement across lot 6.

      Bob Solomon moved to accept the application as complete, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.  Peter Merrill moved to continue this Public Hearing to Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 7:30 pm, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.

Commercial Site Plan Review for Todd and Lori Zuzel, 281 South Road, Map 3, Lot 22-1-2.  Mr. & Mrs. Zuzel explained that they operate an electronics/computer parts wholesale business including overruns and outdated stock, storing items at their property and then selling them on E-bay.  Board members said they felt the plan submitted with their application was not adequate and the Zuzel’s agreed to hire a professional to prepare a drawing in accordance with Site Plan Review requirements.  Peter Merrill moved to continue this Site Plan Review to the April 18th meeting, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lot Line Merger – Welsh Living Trust 1998, 13 North Road – Merge Map 11, Lot 8 into Map 11, Lot 30 – Steve Wilson moved to approve the Voluntary Lot Line Merger, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor.

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED

Proposed Cul-de-sac changes - to the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations, Chapter III, Subdivision Regulations regarding Cul-de-sacs:  Article 2, Definitions – adding definitions for cul-de-sacs and loop roads; and Article 4.3, deleting “the maximum length shall not exceed 1,000 feet, etc…” and adding the above definitions as well as a paragraph defining purpose.  Following discussion regarding measurements, Steve Wilson moved to approve the amendment as proposed and move it forward to the regulations, seconded by Peter Merrill with 4 in favor and 2 opposed. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Elderly and Workforce Housing Ordinance – Postponed to the April 18, 2006 meeting. 

OTHER BUSINESS:

CIP (Capital Improvement Project) – Jill Robinson said she is working on the CIP and has looked through the Master Plan regarding capital needs.  She feels she will be able to finish it soon.  Continued to the April 18, 2006 meeting.

Steve Wilson moved to adjourn at 10:02 pm, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant