Town of Kensington
Planning Board Minutes
July 20, 2010
Amended and Approved on September 21, 2010
In Attendance: Chairman M. Schwotzer, Joan Whitney, Bob
Solomon, Peter Merrill and Dylan Smith, Rockingham Planning Commission Circuit
Rider. Meeting called to order at 7:38 pm.
Driveway Permit – Bernier, Osgood Road – David Buxton presented the permit explaining it
will need a culvert since there is a ditch line. M. Schwotzer read the Department Of
Environmental Services attachment. Joan Whitney
moved to approve the driveway permit for Bernier, seconded by Bob Solomon with
all in favor.
Chairman Schwotzer
moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Unitil
– Scenic Road – Unitil
(Unitil Energy Systems, Inc.) in accordance with RSA 231:158 regulating Scenic
Roads, requesting written consent from the Planning Board to trim and cut trees
along Moulton Ridge Road. Serge LaPrise
presented the application explaining that a resident had called Unitil about a
tree affecting lines. Following review
of the road, they found about a dozen trees that were at higher risk to the
circuit, which they would like to trim or remove. The trees have been marked with ribbon and
they will trim the vegetation as well with resident permission. All of the locations are beyond Hilliard Road
and cards granting written permission will be provided to the residents. There was no resident or abutter input. Peter Merrill moved to approve removal and
trimming of the trees on Moulton Ridge Road by Unitil, seconded by Bob Solomon
with all in favor.
2. Conservation
Commission and South East Land Trust – Sargent property Lot Line Adjustment – plans were not ready for
submittal. Bob Solomon moved to continue
the Public Hearing for the Conservation Commission and South East Land Trust to
the next meeting on August 17, 2010, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in
favor.
3. Site Plan Review – 118 South Road, Kensington, NH, Map 4, Lot 38-4, for a Site Plan Review required as part of their Special Exception for Home Occupation for a baking business. Amy Mastronardi and Carl Neunaber presented the application. M. Schwotzer read condition #4 from the December 1, 2009 Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes: 4) Site Plan Review application to be filed/approved within six months of December 1, 2009 or special exception is null and void.
It was clarified that the application was filed within the time frame, although due to a scheduled vacation for the AA, there wasn’t enough time for legal notices to schedule for the Planning Board’s June 15th meeting, thus scheduled for the July meeting. The Board discussed the approval portion of the condition without reaching a consensus of the intent and agreed to review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. There were no abutters in attendance. Joan Whitney moved to continue the application for Site Plan Review for Mastronardi and Neunaber for acceptance, seconded by Bob Solomon with all voting in favor except Mr. Merrill who abstained.
It
was agreed by all to do a consult only at this time, which is not binding on the
Board. Dylan Smith stressed the importance of a
surveyed plan for the file. The drawings
submitted were reviewed as well as prior submissions to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, with agreement that a plan showing setbacks for the side lines, as
well as septic and well locations would be submitted by the applicants if the
Board accepts the application next month.
Joan Whitney moved to close the
Public Hearing, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Rockingham Planning Commission – Circuit Rider renewal – The renewal was reviewed and includes a 3.8% increase over last year for a total of $8,195. Members agreed that the assistance is very much needed. Joan Whitney moved to approve the circuit rider renewal, seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
Wiggin – Gravel
Pit update – Arthur Wiggin, accompanied by his son Adam, explained that the
assessment on the gravel pit has been high and he requested Avitar review. He said the gravel has been depleted and the
pit reclaimed but there are stockpiles.
He plans to put down more loam
M. Schwotzer explained that when he’s finish, let the Board know and
they’ll have the Town Engineer provide verification.
Discussion of Zoning
Ordinance and Land Use Regulations –
· Steep slope overlay district
· Do not disturb areas
Innovative planning – Development phasing
· Traffic discussion – Rte 150/107 – population growth and study data
· Letter of Credit requirement for each phase
OTHER BUSINESS: Joan Whitney said she’s found that traffic
counts have decreased primarily due to the decline in the economy, and she has
spoken with residents regarding the farming/agricultural aspects of the
community.
Next Meeting – August 17, 2010
M. Schwotzer moved
to adjourn at 8:57 pm seconded by Peter Merrill with all in favor.
Respectfully
submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative
Assistant