Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
November 17, 2009
Approved March 16, 2010
In Attendance: Joan Whitney, Steve Wilson, alternates David Buxton and Kate Mignone, and Dylan Smith, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider. Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm. Joan Whitney chaired the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Felch Gravel Pit – Ongoing status report – Chris Batchelder, Kathy and Franklin Felch and David Buxton and Kate Mignone participated in the discussion. All agreed that the list of concerns issued by Christian Smith have all been addressed. It was noted that the Ricci gravel pit has been active and concerns were expressed that they may be digging below grade. Mr. Ricci will be asked to attend the next meeting.
Density Bonus – Instead of rewording, since all agreed it is written correctly, Dylan Smith prepared a paragraph which will explain to voters that adoption of this ordinance is to comply with the statutory requirement, RSA 674:58-61, and will assist the Board in avoiding unreasonable development. Dylan and Joan Whitney will edit the paragraph presented for presentation at a Public Hearing at the next meeting. Steve Wilson moved to hold a public hearing on the zoning changes at the next meeting, December 15, 2009, seconded by David Buxton with all in favor.
Lot Line Adjustments – amend to require a preliminary plan, article 5, showing well, septic and existing structures. This change, which does not need to be on the warrant, is designed to provide all parties with adequate information at the time of a lot line adjustment. Dylan will also edit the paragraph reviewed.
Waiver Procedure: Dylan Smith presented potential wording for this possible change as well.
OLD BUSINESS:
Master Plan – Potentially establishing districts, conservation overlay and future planning were all discussed. The Board would like to work with the Conservation Commission beginning next year on these topics and begin the process of updating the master plan.
Any other business properly brought before the board –
Paul Kimball asked if he can hook up a 38’ travel trailer just for occasional use such as watching TV. David Buxton said he thought it could be done provided it is not a permanent living structure. Mr. Kimball also discussed building a Yurt approximately 24’ round, which would roughly be 500 sq. ft. He would like to demonstrate that it can be lived in and would have septic but he wasn’t sure of running water. It would be an environmentally sensitive structure and although he plans to show it to the public, those times would be planned. Paul will look into it further and seek more information.
Steve Wilson moved to adjourn at 9:00 pm seconded by David Buxton with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant