Planning Board · November 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved definitive subdivision decisions for Rocky Hill Development (Elm Street area) and for 19 Prospect Street, accepted withdrawal without prejudice of the proposed cremation tree cemetery application at 131A Haverhill Road, and released two bonds per staff recommendation.
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Key decisions
Approved the definitive subdivision for 19 Prospect Street (divide existing lot into two lots) subject to the conditions of the previously approved historic preservation special permit plus additional subdivision conditions (standard covenant, historic preservation restriction or restrictive covenant prior to sale, and Planning Board review for any changes to building design/footprint).
Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of the site plan review and special permit application for the proposed cremation tree cemetery at 131A Haverhill Road (applicant to return when engineering, traffic, stormwater, and other materials are prepared).
Approved the definitive subdivision for Rocky Hill Development (finalizing subdivision decision including findings, waivers and conditions as revised to clarify the limits of Road A and correct a map/lot reference).
Released two bonds per staff memo: Murdoch Enterprises bond ($414.57) and a National Grid erosion-control bond (principal $20,000 with $483.50 interest) as recommended by staff.
Adopted the 2027 Planning Board meeting schedule as presented and removed the second meeting in December from the calendar.
Agenda
Minutes
10-5-26; 10-26-26
Approval of minutes for meetings of 10-5-26 and 10-26-26.
Continued Discussion
265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm Street (Rocky Hill Development)
Continued discussion of the Rocky Hill Development affecting multiple Elm Street parcels (265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm Street); Definitive Subdivision (previous hearing 9-22-25).
Continued Public Hearing
29 Lake Attitash Road - Request to Continue to 12-14-26
Special Permit review under XIV Water Resource Protection District. Applicant requests continuation of the hearing to 2026-12-14.
Continued Public Hearing
28 Haverhill Road – Request to Continue to 12-14-26
Site Plan review under XI.Q Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth District. Applicant requests continuation of the hearing to 2026-12-14.
New Public Hearing
131A Haverhill Road
Site Plan Review and Special Permit for proposed work at the site.
New Public Hearing
19 Prospect Street
Definitive Subdivision application for the property at this address.
Administrative
2027 Meeting Schedule
Review and adoption of the 2027 Planning Board meeting schedule.
Administrative
Endorsement of Plans
Endorsement of plans presented to the Board.
Administrative
Covenants and Bonds
Discussion and actions regarding covenants and bonds.
Administrative
Contracts, Bills, and Invoices
Review and approval of contracts, bills, and invoices.
Administrative
General Communications
General communications to/from the Board.