Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
February 20, 2007
Approved March 20, 2007
In Attendance: Vice-Chair, Joan Whitney, Bob Solomon, Peter Merrill, Steve Wilson, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider and Richard Powers, Selectmen’s rep.
NEW BUSINESS:
Boundary Plan for Kensington Leadership Trust – Receipt of the plan in compliance with State Statute RSA 676.18 IV for 165 South Road, Map 4, Lot 17 was acknowledged. The plan note read, “This plan is a retracement survey of Plan Reference #1, setting missing corners and showing existing conditions.”
OLD BUSINESS:
Elderly Housing Ordinance – Jill Robinson presented a 4th draft for a Kensington Affordable Senior Housing ordinance. Distance and limited mixed-use paragraphs were deleted from this draft. The base density was changed to the same as currently required by ordinance, with bonus density still undecided. All agreed that the developments should be separate projects and disbursed through out town. Jill will work on obtaining information to help with developing a formula to determine affordability.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Hudson Heights Letter of Credit – The Letter of Credit has been received but does not contain the wording as required in the Security Agreement: “…the [Letter of Credit]…will contain language that it shall not expire until the Planning Board certifies that all work and improvements covered by the bond have been completed according to the approved plan and that the Performance Guaranty is released.” Steve Wilson moved to ask that the language be added to the Letter of Credit, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
Richard Powers suggested that a requirement for having wells tested be instituted. Not all members agreed and the logistics of such a requirement were discussed, including part of the process for issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Peter Merrill concurred with Mr. Powers and said he felt the data would be valuable over time. There were no decisions made at this time.
Steve Wilson moved to adjourn at 9:47 pm seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant