Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
May 18, 2010
Approved June 15, 2010
In Attendance: Joan Whitney, Acting Chair, Kate Mignone, Peter Merrill and Dylan Smith, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit Rider. Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm and an informational review of Seabrook Water Plans was begun. Stefanie Johnstone, Selectmen’s Representative Meeting joined the Board at 7:50 pm for a quorum.
Seabrook Water Plans – Curtis Slayton and Robert Bell of AECOM Engineering provided information regarding the plan. Mr. Bell explained that this route of 12” diameter piping resulted in the least environmental impact. They will have two new wells and the surrounding wells will be directed to the treatment plant and then redistributed. Mr. Slayton explained that well five was damaged resulting in a decreased pumping capacity. Overall pumping is limited to an average. Mr. Clayton commented that usage has declined over the last few years and the town is working on conservation and education.
Driveway Permit – David Buxton presented the Fairpoint request for a driveway. At the March 16th meeting, the Board had questioned the ownership of the property. Mr. Buxton explained that Fairpoint had an easement. The Board had also requested written permission from the owner and a statement that there would be no further expansion of the driveway and limited liability to the town. Mr. Buxton presented a letter signed by Jane Floyd, Manager of the Right-of-Way, to comply with this requirement. Peter Merrill moved to approve the driveway permit for Fairpoint as presented, seconded by Kate Mignone with all in favor.
Lot Line Adjustment – William Buxton, and Dorothy and Gary Milbury presented the plan for lot line adjustment for Map 12 between lots 45B-5, Mr. Buxton and 45C, Gary and Mary Milbury. The acreage being exchanged is similar. Christian Smith’s report recommended the applicant clarify if the “Special Flood Hazard Area” is the 100-year flood zone, and if so add the flood reference line to the final recordable Mylar. Landry Survey did revise the plans to include this. Dylan Smith’s report requested ensuring either letters of authorization for this lot line adjustment from the property owners, easement holders or signatures on the application as well as the having the FEMA SFHA (Note 2) delineated on the plan. The applicants complied with this requirement as well. Stefanie Johnstone moved to accept the plan as complete, seconded by Kate Mignone with all in favor. Stefanie Johnstone moved to approve the plan, seconded by Kate Mignone with all in favor. Stefanie Johnstone moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the mylar, seconded by Kate Mignone with all in favor.
Michele Gagne – To explain how the cooperative extension might be able to help with visioning and surveying for the master plan update. Dylan Smith explained that by law the town needs to update the Master Plan every ten years and a vision chapter is required. Michele detailed that there are different degrees of assistance available at various costs. The community profile has eleven components, including forming a steering committee of 8 to 15 people to manage the details of the public participation process and methods. The goal would be to have input from all residents regarding their ‘vision’ of the community in future years. This includes land development, conservation, aquifer protection, recreational uses, etc. She explained the fees are minimal, just to cover the basic costs and services are provided for one year. An application will need to be submitted by August 15, 2010 and the members agreed to decide at their next meeting.
Discussion of Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations – To discuss at the next meeting:
· Steep slope overlay district
· Do not disturb areas
· Seabrook pipeline
Innovative planning – Development phasing
Tabled
OTHER BUSINESS:
Next Meeting – June 15, 2010
Peter Merrill moved to adjourn at 9:27 pm seconded by Kate Mignone with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant