Town of Kensington

Minutes for Zoning Board of Adjustment

August 7, 2001 Meeting

Approved September 4, 2001

 

In Attendance: Chairman Dan Chaisson, Joan Skewes, John Ronan, and Paul Kimball

 

The Meeting was called to order at 7:50 pm.

 

Todd and Renay Burnim – requesting a variance from provisions of the Wetland Conservation District, Article 7.5, Sections C & D for construction of a two car-garage.  Mr. & Mrs. Burnim were not in attendance and the Board moved on to the next case.

 

R. S. Sanderson Builders – requesting variances from provisions of the Wetland Conservation District, Article 7.5, Sections C & D, Specific Requirements of the Residential-Agricultural District, Article 8.2, III, B, and Septic Regulations 3.8.D, a., 6 and 3.c and d.  Attorney Pelech and Mr. Anderson met with the Board.  Attorney Pelech gave a history of the property, explaining that it was a buildable lot in 1986 with septic approval, but Mr. Reilly did not build at that time and the septic regulations have since changed.  Joan Skewes discussed the potential impact to the wetlands, and Attorney Pelech suggested deed restrictions that could limit the impact.  He agreed to send a copy of restrictive covenants for the Board to review.  Chairman Dan Chaisson stated he would like a review of the plan by the Town’s Engineer or John Krebs at the Rockingham Planning Commission, particularly protection of the wetlands.  Paul Kimball moved to continue R. S. Sanderson Builders to September 4, 2001, seconded by Joan Skewes with all in favor.

 

Preliminary Consultation – Lorraine Hale – building on non-conforming lots.  The Board reviewed the tax maps regarding the potential for buildable lots.  Joan Skewes explained that although they were lots of record, soil work would be needed as well as test pits and septic design to show that the lots would support an adequate septic system.  Ms. Hale will also need a variance from Article 8.2 II A&B and she will check with the Road Agent to determine driveways and or roads.

       

Modification of the variance worksheets – Board members reviewed additional information regarding the recent changes regarding determination of hardship.  Following discussion, the members agreed the work sheets currently allowed for the recent changes and no changes were needed at this time.

 

Approval of July 10, 2001 minutes – P. Kimball moved to accept the minutes of July 10, 2001, seconded by Dan Chaisson with three in favor.  Joan Skewes elected to abstain.

 

Since the Burnim’s were still not in attendance, Paul Kimball moved to continue their application to the next meeting, seconded by John Ronan with all in favor.

 

John Ronan moved to adjourn at 9:15 pm, seconded by P. Kimball with all in favor.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant