Town of Kensington

Planning Board Minutes

July 18, 2006

Approved September 19, 2006

 

In Attendance:  Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Peter Merrill, Steve Wilson, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, Michael Motherway as Selectmen Representative, and Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider.

 

Approval of June 20, 2006 minutes – M. Schwotzer requested the following five additions:  1) Under Davlynn Development, LLC in the first sentence after “…moved the pond slightly”, adding the word “uphill”; 2) Under Davlynn Development, LLC condition #2 read, “Submit schedule for inspections by the town’s engineer” rather than consultant; 3) Under 243 Newton, LLC highlights include, at the end of revised drainage analysis plans for the roof drain area, add “including changing depth to 4 feet under the slab”; 4) Under JJR Holding Co., add “Chair completed form stating that State of NH should deny application for auto sales due to above action” at the end of the paragraph; and 5) Under CIP, add “until July 18, 2006 meeting” to the end of the sentence.  Steve Wilson moved to accept the minutes as amended, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED

Bodwell –Subdividing out one lot at 63 Stumpfield Road in accordance with Art. 3H- Expedited Review – Dennis Quintal of Civil Construction Management, Inc. presented the proposal to subdivide one lot from a parcel of approximately 68 acres.  Mr. Quintal explained that the existing wells would be closed and the cistern removed.  Monumentation for the rear of the lot will be recessed in order that the rear of the lot can be maintained as a field – this will be noted on the final plan.  The check list was reviewed, septic approval is pending and a certificate of monumentation will need to be submitted.  Steve Wilson moved to grant conditional approval subject to receipt of a certificate of monumentation, Soil Scientist stamp and state subdivision approval number being added to the mylar, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.  Steve Wilson moved to authorize the Chair to sign the final plans when conditions are met, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

 

James/JJR Holding Co – 272 South Road, discussion regarding Site Plan Review requirement(s) – Robert James and his engineer, Stanley Bornstein, P.E., met with the Board.  M. Schwotzer explained that the Board had reviewed the older 1991 Site Plan information and felt a Site Plan Review was warranted due to regulatory and zoning regulation changes since that time.  Mr. James agreed to pick up the paperwork tomorrow and submit an application.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

243 Newton, LLC (formerly Johnson & Wood Wright) – All conditions have been met and Steve Wilson authorized the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

 

Davlynn Development, LLC – Jill Robinson explained that the Town’s Forester, Charles Moreno, reviewed the tree plan and found that it was not done by a certified forester.  He is willing to work with the developer’s planner.  She spoke with Jonathan Ring who said he wanted to make it clear that the forester is not working for them.  Board members agreed that this might be the best way to handle it at this time.  Jill Robinson suggested they amend the regulations that the tree plan needs to be done by a certified forester.  Steve Wilson moved that Jill Robinson draw up an amendment to the tree regulations, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

M. Schwotzer explained the results of a site inspection at Somerset Realty Trust citing Beals Associates letter from Christian Smith dated June 28, 2006.  Mr. Smith had reviewed the drainage problems and found that the temporary erosion control structures that remained were the cause of some of the drainage problems noted during the heavy rains.  Establishment of vegetation as planned and general clean up throughout the site is expected to resolve the drainage issue.  Steve Wilson reiterated that he doesn’t feel the drainage and the fire tank have been finished adequately and suggested the Fire Department run a test with the town’s equipment and look at the storage tank.  He emphasized that there should be certification provided that both of these systems are adequate.  Theresa Wojcukiewicz moved the developer provide a letter of certification from a registered Fire Protection Engineer in accordance with the applicable NFPA requirement, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.  Steve Wilson moved to require that the original design engineer for the project provide similar certification that the drainage, grades and general construction are according to the original plan and note the differentiations, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

 

CIP (Capital Improvement Project) – Michael Motherway expressed concerns with the six year proposal.  He felt there should be a shift allotment of money with more emphasis on the roads and the Conservation Commission.  The fact that the CIP is advisory and should be reviewed and updated yearly was discussed, but all agreed they’d like to make the initial Capital Improvement Plan reflect what is perceived now as the most critical items to focus on.  Peter Merrill moved to agree to the numbers adjusted and review and accept the CIP at the August 15, 2006 meeting, seconded by Steve Wilson with all in favor.

 

Circuit Rider Planner assistance approval – approved and signed.

 

Any other business properly brought before the board.

 

Steve Wilson moved to adjourn at 9:26 pm seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant