Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
August 18, 2009
Amended and approved September 15, 2009
In Attendance: Chair Mike Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Bob Solomon, David Buxton filling in for Richard Powers, Selectmen’s rep, and Dylan Smith, RPC Circuit Rider. Meeting called to order at 7:39 pm. Vice Chair Theresa Wojcukiewicz arrived at 7:55 pm.
Driveway permits – Discussion with Dick Welsh regarding intent of previously approved driveway permit. Mr. Welsh explained that the driveway is to his wooded lot. A plan of his property was reviewed and will be located 145’ from the siren pole. All members were in agreement that he has completed the driveway requirements of the Board.
Discussion of Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations - Conservation Commission participating. Chair Sydnee Goddard and Conservation Commission member Joan Skewes participated in the discussion. They presented a map showing the current conservation lands and trails. They added that Southeast Land Trust also has a map which they update regularly. Numerous ideas were discussed including:
· A municipal trail designation for the town which would allow owners to permit easements. A commission would need to be established.
· Great Meadows as a valuable wetland resource.
· Creating greenway corridors.
· Creating an aquifer protection district based on stratified drift aquifers.
· Creating a conservation overlay district.
· Creating a village district, but all agreed that this would be more viable with town water and sewer.
Dylan Smith suggested they look on the Rockingham Planning Commission website for more information and maps specific to Kensington. He added that the aquifer maps are USGS. Joan Whitney said she felt funds could be obtained to do studies. Both Conservation Commission members said they would be happy to attend future meetings to continue discussions.
Felch Gravel Pit – Status report – David Buxton reported that some cleaning has been done and progress made. He will continue to monitor and report to the Board. Upon questions from the chair, David Buxton confirmed no material has been removed off site.
Dylan Smith provided handouts regarding language for lot merging, accepted applications, and conditional approvals. Board members will review.
Due to the heat, M. Schwotzer asked to table any further agenda items. The next meeting will be September 15, 2009.
David Buxton moved to adjourn at 8:46 pm seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant