Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
June 20, 2006
Amended and approved July 18, 2006
In Attendance: Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Peter Merrill, Steve Wilson, Bob Solomon, Richard Powers – Selectmen Representative, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider.
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 explaining they revised the drainage following comments from Christian Smith and moved the pond slightly uphill. The bond amount has been approved by Beals Associates and Mr. Story will arrange that. Department Of Environmental Services approval has not been received yet and the amount of fill to be removed has not been determined at this time. Bob Solomon raised concerns regarding wetlands being filled. Steve Wilson read from the Sequence of Construction which should prevent this; however he cautioned that the plan needs to represent the final topography. A forester for the town will need to meet with the developers. It was agreed that they would discuss with Christian Smith at the pre-construction meeting where the dirt will be stored or stockpiled. The following conditions were discussed and agreed to:
1. Submit copy of tree removal calculations and plan after meeting with the town’s consultant and submit letter from town’s consultant approving the plan as meeting the requirements of the Tree Clearing Regulations, Art. 4.21.
2. Submit schedule for inspections by the town’s engineer before, during and after construction and annually for three years after per the provisions of subsection K.
3. Posting of a bond per the provisions of subsection L. Bond document to be approved by Planning Board. In addition, bond reductions to require approval by both the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen.
4. Submit copies of all documentation relating to the above also to the Conservation Commission.
5. Joint pre-construction meeting regarding disposal of earth from cuts.
6. NHDES Site Specific approval.
7. “As-built” plan required with Monumentation report and certification.
Peter Merrill moved to conditionally approve the Hudson Heights subdivision with seven conditions, seconded by Joan Whitney. Following discussion it was agreed that an eighth condition would be added: Planning Board strongly suggests Jones & Beach continue with the project. Peter Merrill moved to modify his motion to eight conditions and Joan Whitney agreed to modify her second. All members voted in favor.
243 Newton, LLC (formerly Johnson & Wood Wright) – application for an amended Site Plan Review in reference to a 2.2 acre property located at 243 Amesbury Road, Kensington, Map 3, Lot 16. The Board reviewed the Beals Associates report by Christian Smith dated 6/16/06 with eleven comments. Highlights include: A Certified Soil Scientist seal and signature needs to be added to the plan; applicants stated that there will be a maximum of 24 employees; Fire Department approval; details to be added to sheets 1, 2, 3, and 5; revised drainage analysis plans for the roof drain area including changing the depth to 4’ under the slab; and a test pit in the detention pond area as soon as possible. Bob Solomon moved to grant conditional approval to 243 Newton, LLC with compliance with the complete letter of Beals Associates 6/16/06, Job # NH-265, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
NEW PUBLIC HEARING
JJR Holding Co., LLC - application for Site Plan Review for property located in the commercial zone at 272 South Road, Map 3, Lot 24, owned by JJR Holding Company, LLC. The proposal is for operation of two auto repair shops, Rick’s Auto Werkes owned by Richard Minnis and JCL Performance owned by Christopher Simons, and one auto sales, Tri-State Auto Brokers owned by William Murphy. Applicants withdrew – no approval granted. Chair completed a form stating that the State of NH should deny the application for auto sales due to the above action.
NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
OTHER BUSINESS:
M. Schwotzer read the following letter regarding a potential new regulation:
Dear Mike et al:
We would like to pass on a potential new town regulation that would limit access to Kensington land for development when access requires road frontage in another town. We asked Theresa Walker of the Rockingham Planning Commission to work on this idea for us. We know of other towns that have these regulations. For the most part they are meant to avoid having developments that make emergency access difficult. Below is the suggested wording from Theresa Walker from the Rockingham Planning Commission.
Let us know what you think.
Thanks,
Sydnee Goddard, Chair Kensington Conservation Commission.
The members agreed that this would be beneficial. Steve Wilson moved to have Jill Robinson draft the language for the ordinance, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
CIP (Capital Improvement Project) – Review and discussion of draft – postponed until the July 18, 2006 meeting.
Any other business properly brought before the board.
Steve Wilson expressed frustration with the temporary signs placed around town. He said he would like to see more enforcement of the ordinance.
Peter Merrill said he’d like to see a water testing requirement as a condition of certificate of occupancy. Jill Robinson suggested the Board consider an aquifer protection ordinance.
M. Schwotzer moved to adjourn at 9:30 pm seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant