Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
May 16, 2006
Approved June 20, 2006
In Attendance: Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Peter Merrill, Steve Wilson, Bob Solomon, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider arrived at 7:45 pm.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
Davlynn Development, LLC - application for a nine lot subdivision of 36.11 acres, located at 213 Amesbury Road Jonathan Ring of Jones & Beach Engineering presented revised plans. Mr. Ring explained the changes: they revised the 30,000 gallon cistern; added a tree clearing and maintenance plan; and revised lots 3 and 4. There is one issue left with Christian Smith regarding drainage. He highlighted areas they plan to replant. Two waivers were requested: 1) grade of the driveway between STA 80 and 100 to be 3.47% as 2% would require reconfiguration and 2) a slope of 2:1 rather than 3:1 in an effort to preserve trees. Steve Wilson moved to approve the first waiver, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor. Peter Merrill moved to deny the second changing the side slopes, seconded by Steve Wilson with all in favor. Steve Wilson moved to continue the application to the next meeting, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor. Mr. Ring affirmed that the applicant would grant an extension. M. Schwotzer summarized from Christian Smith's report that the wetlands assessment has been received, the driveway permit is pending and the site specific permit has been filed; there is still an unresolved issue with drainage. Steve Wilson requested that Mr. Ring superimpose homes with well and septic on the CZ plan to show the buildable area. Jill Robinson commented that some septic areas appeared closer than 35 feet and Mr. Ring will check on this as well as confirm that the cistern is not concrete.
Commercial Site Plan Review for Todd and Lori Zuzel, 281 South Road, Map 3, Lot 22-1-2. The Zuzel's presented a plan for review. They explained that their business consists of sales and warehousing of electronic and houseware surplus. They agreed to provide appropriate screening of the dumpster from the road. Mr. Zuzel stated he had called the State and was told the existing driveway was of no concern. They will have a maximum of 12 full time employees including themselves. Following review of the plan, Peter Merrill moved to approve the Site Plan Review with three conditions: limited to 12 employees inclusive of homeowners; limited to electronic and housewares warehousing and distribution and that adequate screening of the dumpster be provided within 60 days. The applicants agreed to return to the Board if something radically changes.
243 Newton, LLC (formerly Johnson & Wood Wright) application
for an amended Site Plan Review in
reference to a 2.2 acre property located at 237 243 Amesbury Road,
Kensington, Map 3, Lot 16. Applicants are requesting approval to build an 80
x 200 building instead of the 100 x 100 that was approved January 5, 2006. The
applicants explained that they needed to increase the size as the cost per
square foot is high and there were financing concerns. They have a potential
for two tenants that want 10,000 square feet. Steve Wilson expressed concerns
regarding the number of units planned and inadequate parking and septic
design. They will need to show plans that agree. The septic design is limited
to 24. Steve Wilson moved that they accept the plan as complete, seconded by
Peter Merrill with all in favor. They will submit a copy of the plan to
Christian Smith and Jill Robinson and the public hearing will continue to next
month.
NEW BUSINESS:
Elderly and Workforce Housing Ordinance M. Schwotzer explained that he had spoken with Mark Lopez who was unable to attend this evening but will be able to attend the following month.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CIP (Capital Improvement Project) Jill Robinson presented a copy of a draft Capital Improvement Plan for Board review. They will prepare a final draft at the next meeting and then schedule a public hearing.
Planning Assistance Grant Funds through the RPC Jill Robinson will submit a request for a grant of up to $3,000 in matching funds for preparation of the elderly and workforce housing ordinance.
Any other business properly brought before the board.
Steve Wilson explained that he does not feel the drainage is working at Rose Petal Estates and will meet with the Selectmen at their next meeting for discussion.
Bob James, owner of the truck property at the corner of Rte 107 and Rte 150 had questioned the Administrative Assistant regarding the need for Site Plan Review. The current proposal would have two businesses doing auto repair and used car sales. Following review of the 8/19/93, 6/20/21 and 6/6/91 Planning Board minutes as well as a letter dated December 30, 1992 by the Chairman, the Board determined that Mr. James would require a Site Plan Review.
Peter Merrill moved to adjourn at 10:10 pm seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant