Planning Board · August 10, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board signed off on the ADU design at 12 Oak St (subject to building-inspector review), asked staff to draft a decision for the Rocky Hill Development, and approved a minor modification rotating the house at 102 Kimball Rd. The board also approved paving at 7 Birch Ln and released Unit B and Unit C at 101 Market St from their covenant; several other hearings (29 Lake Attitash Rd, 3 Old Merrill St, 28 Haverhill Rd) were continued.
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Key decisions
Sign off on the design of the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 12 Oak Street and have staff draft a decision while the applicant works with the Building Inspector on the back wall/window details
Ask staff to draft a decision for the Rocky Hill Development
Approve a minor modification for 102 Kimball Road to change house design and orientation (rotate house 90°) and revise driveway shape, subject to DRC letter dated August 4, 2026; applicant to use pervious pavers and previously approved stormwater design
Determine the paving of the existing driveway at 7 Birch Lane is a minor modification and approve the proposal to pave the driveway
Release 101 Market Street Unit B and Unit C from the covenant
Agenda
Minutes
3-23-26
Approval of minutes for 3-23-26.
Continued Public Hearing
29 Lake Attitash Road
Special Permit application for 29 Lake Attitash Road; applicant requests continuance to 2026-08-24. (Public hearing opened 2025-11-03.)
Continued Public Hearing
12 Oak Street
Site plan and Special Permit (XI.K3) for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 12 Oak Street; public hearing opened 2026-06-22. Request to continue to 2026-09-14.
Continued Public Hearing
3 Old Merrill Street
Site plan (Section XI.C) and Special Permit (XI.K3) for 3 Old Merrill Street; public hearing opened 2026-07-13.
Continued Public Hearing
28 Haverhill Road
Site plan application for 28 Haverhill Road in the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth District (XI.Q); public hearing opened 2026-05-11. Request to continue to 2026-08-24.
Continued Public Hearing
265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm Street (Rocky Hill Development)
Site plan (Section XI.V) for the Rocky Hill Development at 265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm Street; public hearing opened 2025-09-22. Request to continue to 2026-08-24.
Administrative
102 Kimball Road Modification Request
Modification request for 102 Kimball Road.
Administrative
7 Birch Lane Modification Request
Modification request for 7 Birch Lane.
Administrative
Covenants and Bonds
Discussion or action regarding covenants and bonds.
Administrative
Endorsement of Plans
Endorsement of plans.
Administrative
Contracts, Bills, and Invoices
Contracts, bills, and invoices presented for action.
Administrative
General Communications
General communications.