Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
March 16, 2010
Approved April 20, 2010
In Attendance: M. Schwotzer, Chairman, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, Vice Chair, Joan Whitney, Bob Solomon, and Dylan Smith, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider. Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm. The meeting was not taped.
NEW BUSINESS:
Driveway Permit – David Buxton presented a request for a driveway permit on Old Amesbury Road for Fairpoint. Following review it was determined that it would not impact PSNH’s easement, however, the Board questioned the ownership of the property and requested written permission from the owner and a statement that there would be no further expansion and limited liability to the town.
Hudson Heights – Bond reduction request – Chris Albert of Jones and Beach Engineering explained that he had met with the Selectmen on Mar. 8, 2010 and they had granted approval pending Planning Board approval. He reviewed Christian Smith’s recommendations for bond removal as the project is 100% completed. The 15% will be held for a period of two years. Bob Solomon moved to reduce the bond amount to $62,735.50 (15%), seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with all in favor.
Wiggin – permit extension – Arthur Wiggin, Jr., explained that there is approximately 500 yards of dirt in three piles at this time. He estimated finishing this in a month and a half. He said he hasn’t touched the other side yet. Bob Solomon moved to extend Mr. Wiggin’s permit for an additional two year period to March 16, 2012, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
Voluntary Lot Merger Form – Tonry, Lamprey Rd, Map 6, lots 50 & 56 – The lots were reviewed. There are no buildings on either lot at this time. Denise will notify Hampton Falls. Theresa Wojcukiewicz moved to accept the Tonry request for voluntary lot merger for lots 50 & 56 of Map 6, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
Board renewals – Joan Whitney said she would like to continue as a Board member. M. Schwotzer explained he had spoken with Steve Wilson who would prefer to come in for major issues only at this time or take an alternate position. Current alternate, Kate Mignone, will be asked if she would accept a full board membership.
OLD BUSINESS:
Master Plan – Continued discussion regarding updating the master plan. Items to focus on include:
· Conducting a survey
· Co-op to do a community profile workshop
· Aquifer protection
· Open space
· Steep slopes
Discussion of Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations – Developments of Regional impact – Joan Whitney will bring more information for the next meeting. RSA 36:54-58 provides a checklist. Also discussed was a conservation overlay district and amending the Site Plan Review conditional approval to limit compliance to one year for completion.
Next Meeting – April 20, 2010
Bob Solomon moved to adjourn at 8:51 pm seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant