Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
April 18, 2006
Amended and approved May 16, 2006
In Attendance: Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Peter Merrill, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, Richard Powers, Selectmen’s representative, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider. Bob Solomon joined the Board at 7:45 pm
The Meeting was called to order at 7:34 pm.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
CP Lumber – Continued Site Plan Review - review and approval of signage. Barry Cynewski and Michael Picard presented their plan for a sign. It will be V shaped with two posts and one spot light and comprise approximately 22 to 24 square feet, with plantings underneath. The owners explained they had really put a lot of effort and money into an aesthetically pleasing sign. Peter Merrill moved to approve the sign as presented for CP Lumber, seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with all in favor.
Davlynn Development, LLC - application for a nine lot subdivision of 36.11 acres, located at 213 Amesbury Road – Jonathan Ring and Josh Lilly of Jones & Beach Engineering presented revised plans based on comments from the previous meeting. Mr. Ring explained that two detention ponds have been added, one on lot 1 and one on lot 9. He said there will be no increase in run off and they will not be using the existing pond. Meridian Land Services, Inc. has done a HISS (High Intensity Soils Survey) report and map. The lot line for Lots 3 & 4 has been modified and will be presented at the next hearing. Jill Robinson’s review comments #2, wetland provisions, will be added to the plan, #3, fire protection, will be revised and #5, tree clearing regulations, will be addressed.
Joan Whitney asked about the maintenance issues regarding drainage discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Ring explained that the notations are required during construction, but once stabilized and vegetated maintenance is not needed on a regular basis. The outlet pipes from the ponds will drain to riprap and post inspection is generally not needed; however, the town is responsible for maintaining culverts in the right-of-way and easements.
Mr. Ring also queried the Board regarding a possible waiver by considering less of a wider cut and doing 2 to 1 sloping. They would use fabric and tack down for stabilization. Chairman Schwotzer requested written correspondence regarding this. Peter Merrill expressed concerns with siltage blocking the long pipe due to an insufficient pitch. John Ring replied they will review to see if they can increase the pitch.
Sydney Goddard, Chair of the Conservation Commission, asked where the natural pond gets water. Mr. Ring explained that there is a water shed that drains into it, plus it is deep and into the ground water. Sydney also asked about the part of the proposed road that goes through the wooded area in relation to the tree regulations. Mr. Ring will evaluate.
Abutter Bill Quimby agreed there was sufficient area for drainage and asked if they could request a speed limit sign just before the hill headed south.
Bob Solomon asked that the plan be sent to Police Chief Sheehan for evaluation and comment. Peter Merrill expressed concerns regarding the existing structures, wells and septic systems. Mr. Ring explained that the exiting leach fields will be removed in accordance with state regulations and the existing wells will be decommissioned and sealed in accordance with state regulations.
It was clarified that
the wood road access easement to Mr. Wadleigh’s property will be thirty
feet wide. Mr. Ring will prepare a cost estimate regarding fill to be
removed. Jill Robinson will confirm if the developer is planning to build the
homes and if so, the square footage.
Mr. Ring stated they were agreeable to continuing the Public Hearing. Theresa Wojcukiewicz moved to continue the Public Hearing to May 16, 2006, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
Commercial Site Plan Review for Todd and Lori Zuzel, 281 South Road, Map 3, Lot 22-1-2. They were not in attendance, but Bob Solomon confirmed he had observed surveyors at the property. Peter Merrill moved to continue the Public Hearing to May 16, 2006, seconded by Bob Solomon. Denise will notify them by mail and also ask them to contact the State regarding their driveway and the proposed commercial use.
End of Public Hearings.
NEW BUSINESS:
Town Center Enhancement Project – Discuss access to/from Osgood Road – Town Center Enhancement Project Committee members, Joanne Ivarson and Harold Bragg, Selectman Michael Motherway, and Tobin Farwell, Farwell Engineering, presented the proposal. Joanne Ivarson explained the archeological study and findings which restricted them from digging down as deeply as originally planned, thus the amendment to the grade. Water will drain into the existing culvert. Mr. Farwell highlighted the treatment swale with stone check dams to be used during construction. Board members agreed with the modifications and thanked the committee for all their hard work.
OLD BUSINESS:
Elderly and Workforce Housing Ordinance – Postponed to the May 16, 2006 meeting. Mark Lopez will be invited to attend and discuss with the Board.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) – Jill Robinson said the CIP has been completed and is in final review. She will forward a copy for department heads and the budget committee to review. She reminded the Board that this guide should be updated annually.
Fee Schedules – Following discussion about newspaper advertising which has increased significantly over the last few years with the average cost approximately $100, Richard Powers moved to set the advertising fee to $100, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
Peter Merrill asked the Board if they should consider regulations relative to the recently passed warrant articles for solar, wind and wood burning, such as usual and customary tower height, size of furnace and restricting power produced to no greater than 25 kw. The members agreed to take it under advisement.
Peter Merrill moved to adjourn at 9:07 pm, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant