Town of Kensington

Planning Board Minutes

May 15, 2007

Approved July 17, 2007

In Attendance:  Chairman Michael Schwotzer, Steve Wilson, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, Peter Merrill, Jill Robinson, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider, and Richard Powers, Selectmen’s representative.  Meeting called to order at 7:36 pm. 

Election of Officers:  Chairman and Vice-Chairman – Following discussion, Steve Wilson moved to appoint Joan Whitney as Chair and M. Schwotzer as Vice-Chair, seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with all in favor.

Approval of March 20 and April 17, 2007 minutes – Peter Merrill moved to accept the amended March 20, 2007 minutes and accept the April 17, 2007 minutes as written, seconded by Steve Wilson with all in favor.

Consultation:  Tim Berry and Monique Waldron of 385 North Haverhill Road asked if they could discuss a proposal for clarification on how to properly proceed.  Board members agreed but Vice-Chair M. Schwotzer emphasized it would be advisory only with no decisions to be made.  Mr. Berry presented a drawing showing an existing 2nd lot and a proposed 2nd lot.  He explained that they would like to merge the existing 2nd lot with the homestead and move the 2nd lot to the other side of the property.  Based on what was presented, the members agreed that the existing lot 2 could be merged with the homestead property and the proposed 2nd lot could be done as an application for a minor subdivision.  A survey, test pits, etc. will be needed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Elderly Housing Ordinance – Paul Kimball attended and suggested an intent for the ordinance be included referencing use by Kensington residents.  Jill Robinson agreed to look into this.  Mr. Kimball also suggested reducing the size of the units, more like efficiency apartments, from 750 sq. feet to 1500 sq. feet.  Steve Wilson expressed concerns with inadequate infrastructure.  Incentives were reviewed and suggestions were to use percentages, such as 1% of affordable units and limit the number of units in any one project to an overall 5%. 

Any other business properly brought before the board.

Peter Merrill passed out copies of a “Proposed Zoning Ordinance to address Wind Energy Conversion Systems”, which he’d like to discuss at the next meeting. 

Steve Wilson expressed concerns regarding Unitil’s recent tree cutting and moved to have Patrick Aquilina of Unitil meet with the Board, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.

M. Schwotzer said he may not be able to attend next month’s meeting and Theresa Wojcukiewicz said she will definitely not be able to attend.

Peter Merrill moved to adjourn at 9:10 pm seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant