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Kensington commission flags Moulton Ridge work, owner appeals land-use tax
Summary
Commission members found required foundation preservation at Moulton Ridge was not followed, noted wetlands and erosion controls, and recorded that the landowner is appealing the Land Use Change Tax to the State of New Hampshire; a payment is due May 4.
The Kensington Conservation Commission on April 14 said portions of the Moulton Ridge subdivision have erosion controls in place and wetlands are flagged, but that an old foundation required to be preserved under the subdivision plans has not been preserved. The commission discussed gaps in follow-through between Planning Board approvals and later building permits and site development, and assigned Courtney Preneta to check with town staff on enforcement and next steps.
Commission members also noted the landowner is contesting the Land Use Change Tax and has taken the matter to the State of New Hampshire land use tax appeals board; the minutes state the tax payment is due May 4. The commission did not record a formal vote on enforcement at the meeting but discussed the permit-to-permittee handoff and the need for clearer follow-up after Planning Board approvals.
Pam Holland, a commission member, and others emphasized the need to ensure that conditions required at subdivision approval are tracked through to construction. The commission recorded the outstanding administrative item for follow-up; Preneta will report back after contacting town officials.
