Town of Kensington

Zoning Board or Adjustment Minutes

December 2, 2003 Public Hearing/Meeting

Approved April 6, 2004

 

Roll call: Joan Skewes, Eric Peterson, John Ronan, Richard Parker, and alternates John Andreasse for Dan Chaisson and Mike Motherway

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

Application of Cheryl Rocha, 142 South Road, Kensington, NH, Map 4, Lot 33-16, for a Special Exception for Home Occupation in accordance with Article 8.4.A.2 to operate a mediation service.  Timothy Rocha presented the application as Ms. Rocha was unable to attend.  He explained that she is licensed to do divorce mediation including parent/child agreements and/or custody agreements, which are set up by appointment and usually involve only one meeting as the agreements are then taken to the attorneys or court.  The parties would be coming to the home.  The remainder of the work involves the use of the computer.  The basic hours would be 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, with occasional evening appointments of 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  The office is 15' x 14' and there would be no excessive deliveries.  There were no abutters present and no written objections were submitted to the Board. 

        Eric Peterson moved to approve the application for Special Exception with the following conditions:

1)       The number of consultations does not exceed six (6) on a day, excluding Sunday;

2)       No consultations after 8:00 pm on any day;

3)       Any change from the marital mediation process would required a re-application; and

4)       Site Plan Review.

        The motion was seconded by Joan Skewes with all in favor.

 

Application of Marianne McCusker, 44 Muddy Pond Road, Kensington, NH, Map 4, Lot 21, for a Special Exception in accordance with Article 8.4.A.5 for an In-Law Apartment.  Marianne McCusker and Kevin Bilodeau presented the application.  The in-law apartment would be 28' x 28', 764 square feet, of a total square footage of 3,124.  There will be a three car garage under with an additional two spaces for parking.  The septic is approved for four bedrooms and one of the existing bedrooms currently in the home will be eliminated.  Before a certificate of occupancy can be issued, a copy of a Letter of Authorization in accordance with the zoning requirements must be recorded with the Rockingham county Registry of Deeds.  There were no abutters present and no written objections were submitted to the Board. 

        Joan Skewes moved to approve the application for an in-law apartment for McCusker, 44 Muddy Pond Road, with the following conditions:

1)       Fourth bedroom in the existing house is eliminated;

2)       All applicable permits are obtained; and

3)       Recording of Letter of Authorization at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.

The motion was seconded by Eric Peterson with all in favor.

 

Board Business – Letter of Authorization – Joan Skewes motioned to use the Letter of Authorization as drafted and revised as the standard for recording In-Law Apartment approvals, seconded by John Andreasse with all in favor.  John Andreasse moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the Letter of Authorization for recording, seconded by Joan Skewes with all in favor.

        Joan Skewes requested to resign as Chairman and moved to nominate Richard Parker as Chairman.  Her resignation was accepted and John Ronan seconded the nomination with all members voting in favor.

 

Approval of November 4, 2003 minutes – Eric Peterson moved to approve the November 4, 2003 minutes, seconded by John Andreasse with all in favor.

 

John Ronan moved to adjourn at 8:50 pm, seconded by John Andreasse with all in favor.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant