Stephanie Kehm presented her request for a Special
Exception for commercial use to operate an equine business, including boarders
and teaching lessons. She explained
that she would be continuing the existing business at 22 Lamprey Road with no increase
in size. Abutter, Donna Pikul, said
traffic is not an issue as the Colby’s have run the business for quite a while
and expressed full support as did abutter Anthony Papoulias. Joan Skewes read from the Zoning Ordinance
and Land Use Regulations, Article 8.3, Specific Requirements of the
Residential-Agricultural District, A5 – “All agricultural use is permitted in
this zone except as restricted below:…”, neither of which applied. She then read RSA 21:34a Farm, Agriculture,
Farming. Section II, “The words
“agriculture” and “farming” mean all operations of a farm, including (a)(5) The
breeding, boarding, raising, training, riding instruction, and selling of
equines. Since the Kehm application
falls within these guidelines, a special exception is not required. A Site Plan Review will be required,
however. Richard Parker moved to make
the determination that the use falls under agricultural and does not need a
special exception, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Application of James Rosencrantz, d/b/a Rosencrantz & Sons,
South Road, Kensington, NH for a Special Exception for commercial use in
accordance with Article 8.4.A & B of the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use
Regulations. The applicant is
requesting to erect a building for use in the applicants’ business, and other
improvements, and to use the parcel of land for outside parking and
demonstration of equipment. – A letter
had been received by Attorney Scott LaPointe, requesting their application be
continued and rescheduled for the November 4, 2003 meeting due to the inability
of the surveyor to attend. Richard
Parker moved to grant the request for continuance to November 4, 2003, seconded
by Eric Peterson with all in favor.
Application of Barbara Gebauer and Alan Hutchins for a Special
Exception to have a home office for use as a bonded automobile licensee. Mr. Hutchins explained that the office would
be for paperwork only and is required for State licensing. He stated that no vehicles will be displayed
or parked on the property, but sold only on E-Bay and at auctions. He does have a lot in Brentwood where he
keeps cars. He stated there would be no
traffic, no customers, no product at the site and no sign unless required by
the State. The following conditions
were agreed upon:
1.
Bonded
automobile licensee.
2.
Cars
will not be displayed or parked on the property.
3.
Cars
sold only on E-Bay and at auctions.
4.
No
customer traffic.
5.
Site
Plan Review by the Planning Board.
6.
No
sign unless required by State permit.
Richard Parker moved to approve the request for
special exception including the six conditions as discussed, seconded by
Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Approval of September 16, 2003 minutes – Michael Motherway asked to
clarify a sentence in the second paragraph of the “Continuation of the
application of Gary Densen”, by changing the wording to read, “conditioned upon
‘one or more’ members of the original ordinance being able to
attend…” Michael Motherway moved to
accept the September 16, 2003 minutes with the specified change, seconded by
Richard Parker with all in favor.
Board business – Member status and potential
changes. Joan Skewes explained that
she would like to step down as Chair.
Richard Parker said he would be willing to take the position provided
someone could provide assistance with the written paperwork. Mr. Parker would also be recommended to the
Selectmen to be appointed as a full board member. Joan Skewes moved that Richard Parker be appointed as a full
board member, seconded by John Ronan with all in favor.
Adjournment
Dick Parker moved to adjourn
at 8:35 pm, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Respectfully
submitted,
Denise
Gregson
Administrative
Assistant