Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
March 20, 2007
Amended and approved May 17, 2007
In Attendance: Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Vice-Chair, Joan Whitney, Steve Wilson, Greg Swanton, Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider and Stefanie Johnstone, Selectmen’s representative. Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm. Bob Solomon joined the Board at 7:38 pm.
Driveway Permits – Bill Grant presented five permits: 1) 1 French’s Lane for Dover RT; 2) 64 Cottage Road for Mello; 3) 6 Rose Petal Lane for Finn; 4) 18 French’s Lane for Debco RT; and 5) 6 Weare Road for Giroux. Bob Solomon moved to accept and approve all five driveway permits, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
Planning Board
reappointments - M. Schwotzer
addressed Planning Board reappointments, stating that Steve Wilson and Joan
Whitney’s terms are up. Both were willing to serve another three year term.
M. Schwotzer said he will send a letter requesting the Selectmen to reappoint
them for three year terms. He also explained that a walk of the Wiggin
property to show it’s been reclaimed has been scheduled for Feb. April 1st
and all members are welcome to join.
PUBLIC HEARING
Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. – requesting permission to trim trees on two scenic roads: Hilliard and Stumpfield. Patrick Aquilina explained that the proposal affects approximately 375 feet along Hilliard Road as they’ll be replacing poles for a more reliable energy service and summer energy needs. He said that he had signatures from the two residents affected. They’ll be doing the same along Stumpfield Road along the town land. Resident Richard Welsh suggested that it would be helpful to trim trees in the right of way. Joan Whitney moved to accept trimming plan 23X1/27X1by Unitil, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor.
Application of CP Building Supply, Inc. for an amended Commercial Site Plan Review in accordance with Chapter IV of the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations. The property is located at 268 Amesbury Road, Kensington, NH, Tax Map 3, Lot 15. The objective is to add 16,680 square feet of additional pavement to the rear of the property for extension of the stock yard of building materials. Dennis Quintal of Civil Construction Management, Inc. explained that Barry Cynewski couldn’t make the hearing and had asked him to present the plan which is to expand the parking 16, 000 sq. ft. by the south building. Abutter, David Conti, said that trees were planted but spaced too far apart. Mr. Quintal said that the owners are willing to add trees, and suggested a staggered, double row.
Town Engineer, Christian Smith’ report said he is comfortable with the design as long as it is built to specifications. Upon his review of the detention pond, it was found not to be built to specs and there were some failures. Mr. Smith had not been notified to inspect as required. The current swale needs to be widened and deepened. The total impervious surface for the site will be 41%; 60% is allowed. M. Schwotzer explained to abutter Robyn Royer that the drainage deficiencies will be corrected. David and Kathy Conti expressed concerns that this expansion will remove a lot of the deciduous trees and have a profound effect on the value of their home. Several suggestions were made including installation of a wooden fence and creating a berm from the excavated drainage material. M. Schwotzer explained that the plan meets the requirements, but they would ask CP Lumber to consider staying 10’ back with the paving, increase the number of trees and consider installing a fence.
With regard to requested waivers, Steve Wilson moved to accept the waiver from Article 4.11 Storm Drainage Section E of the subdivision regulations and allow an 8” corrugated plastic pipe to be used as the outlet structure for the Detention Basin 2P, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor. Steve Wilson moved to grant the waiver request regarding Increase Peak Stormwater Runoff reducing 5” down to 1”, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor. Joan Whitney moved to continue the public hearing to April 17, 2007, 7:30 pm, and require the modification to stay within the 50 foot buffer to the satisfaction of the neighbor, seconded by Steve Wilson with all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Voluntary Lot Merger – Welsh Living Trust 1998 – merge M11, L6 with M11, L30 – following review, the merger was approved and signed by the Chairman.
Voluntary Lot Merger – Kensington Leadership Center Trust – merge lots 1-6, 17 and 15 of Map 6 - following review, the merger was approved and signed by the Chairman.
Preliminary Consultation – Paul Nichols - Proposed open space subdivision – no one attended.
OLD BUSINESS:
Elderly Housing Ordinance – Jill Robinson explained that Diane Hartley will be helping with the calculations.
Conservation Commission proposals – Environmental impact assessments and subdivision access – Jill Robinson reported that Theresa Walker is working on developing checklists but hasn’t found a suitable environmental regulation yet.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Rockingham Planning Commission representatives needed – Joan Whitney said she would be willing to take the position. Chairman Schwotzer will forward a recommendation to the Selectmen.
Steve Wilson suggested creating a regulation under Site Plan Review requiring an as-built plan. Jill Robinson agreed to work on this.
Circuit rider plan signed.
Steve Wilson moved to adjourn at 9:20 pm seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant