Keene public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Keene City Council will consider several items, including amendments to permitted uses in downtown districts, a lease for an airport hangar, and a second reading of an ordinance on class allocation and salary schedules. They will also vote on resolutions to fund a classification and total compensation project, accept highway revenue, and fund a master plan update.

• Ordinance O-2023-16-A: Amendments to permitted uses in Downtown Core, Downtown Growth, and Commerce Districts
• Ordinance O-2023-17-A: Definition of Charitable Gaming Facility
• Execute lease for airport hangar
• Contract award for gear extractor and drying equipment
• Resolution R-2023-40: Appropriation of funds for Classification and Total Compensation Project

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider an allegation of fraud or misconduct in the municipal election, hear an explanation of the process for such allegations, and review several contracts, grants, and ordinances. Items include a contract for gear extractor and drying equipment, acceptance of a memorial grant, a lease renewal, consultant selection for the Master Plan update, and ordinances on life safety fees and salary schedules. The committee will also consider resolutions appropriating funds for a classification project, highway revenue, and the Master Plan update.

• Allegation of fraud or misconduct in municipal election (City Charter Section 5)
• Contract award for gear extractor and drying equipment (Fire Chief)
• Acceptance of Lieutenant Joseph DiBernardo Memorial Grant
• Lease renewal agreement for 12 Gilbo Ave - Suite C
• Ordinance O-2023-20 on life safety permit and inspection fees

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider amendments to permitted uses in downtown districts, a new definition for charitable gaming facilities, and a lease for an airport hangar. They will also review an airport brand strategy and a request to use city property for a food festival.

• Ordinance O-2023-16-A: amendments to permitted uses in Downtown Core, Downtown Growth, and Commerce Districts
• Ordinance O-2023-17-A: definition of charitable gaming facility in Land Development Code
• Execute lease for airport hangar
• Airport brand strategy and marketing plan presentation
• Keene Young Professionals Network request to use city property for 2024 Taste of Keene Food Festival

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Land Development Code to allow charitable gaming facilities (Ordinance O-2023-16), and will consider first readings of ordinances on salary schedules and life safety fees. The agenda also includes appointments, reports on projects like the Lower Winchester Street and Robin Hood Park, and resolutions to fund a classification study, accept highway revenue, and update the Master Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2023-16, amending Land Development Code for charitable gaming facilities
• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-19 on class allocation and salary schedules
• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-20 on life safety permit and inspection fees
• Resolution R-2023-40 to appropriate funds for classification and total compensation project
• Resolution R-2023-42 to appropriate funds for Master Plan update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two requests: a continued application to expand a nonconforming three-unit multifamily building at 706 Main St. by adding two units, and a variance for a carport at 28 Damon Ct. that would encroach on the required setback. The board will also review minutes from its November 6 meeting.

• Continued hearing ZBA 23-25: 706 Main St. Owner LP seeks to add two dwelling units to existing three-unit multifamily use at 706 Main St. (Tax Map #120-019-000), Low Density District.
• Hearing ZBA 23-28: Charles and April Weed request variance for 12' x 24' attached carport at 28 Damon Ct. (Tax Map #553-039-000), extending 1 foot into required 15-foot setback.
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023 meeting.

General

The Keene Planning Board will take a final vote on a second extension request for a 6-lot conservation residential subdivision at 0 Drummer Rd, and will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a group resource center at 24 Vernon St. The board will also review a boundary line adjustment merging parcels at 143 and 147 Main St with 0 Davis St, and approve minutes from the October 23 meeting.

• Second extension request for 6-lot subdivision and five multifamily buildings at 0 Drummer Rd (TMP# 515-015-000)
• Boundary line adjustment merging 0 Davis St, 143 Main St, and 147 Main St parcels with new curb cut on Main St
• Public hearing for congregate living conditional use permit at Keene Serenity Center, 24 Vernon St
• Final vote on conditional approvals from prior meeting

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will discuss a memorandum of understanding with Keene State College regarding locker rooms, hear about safety issues at 82 Court Street, and review conceptual plans for Robin Hood Park and the Lower Winchester Street project. The City Manager will also report on safety concerns on the east side of Keene and strategies to address homelessness.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Keene State College for locker rooms
• Safety issues and no parking request at 82 Court Street
• Robin Hood Park conceptual plan presentation
• Lower Winchester Street project presentation
• Report on east side safety concerns and homelessness strategies

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will conduct final votes on conditional approvals at this meeting. No new rezonings, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a police department social worker position, acceptance of a cybersecurity grant, and the sale of city property at 0 Off George Street. The agenda also includes a proposed purchasing ordinance, a resolution to fund safety improvements on Woodbury Street, a policy on releasing non-public council minutes, and a discussion of place of assembly permits.

• Keene Police Department Social Worker Position
• Acceptance of Cybersecurity Grant
• Sale of City Property - 0 Off George Street
• Ordinance O-2023-15 Relating to Purchasing
• Resolution R-2023-37 Appropriation of Funds for Safety Improvements on Woodbury Street

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance and nonconforming-use requests, then handle minutes and any new business. The most consequential item is a request to add two dwelling units to an existing three-unit building at 706 Main St. Other requests involve a front-setback variance, a gym use change, and a sign-size variance.

• ZBA 23-24: Variance for 41'5" front setback encroachment at 143 Jordan Rd. (Rural District)
• ZBA 23-25: Expand nonconforming 3-unit use to 5 units at 706 Main St. (Low Density District)
• ZBA 23-26: Change warehouse to health center/gym at 63 Carpenter St. (Medium Density District)
• ZBA 23-27: Variance for directional sign over 4 sq ft at 62 Maple Ave. (Industrial Park District)

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on using federal CDBG funds to acquire and renovate 40 Avon Street for a centralized behavioral health facility by Monadnock Family Services. The council will also consider several ordinances, including a zoning map amendment for 0 Ashuelot Street and a congregate living and social services license ordinance, plus a resolution appropriating funds for safety improvements on Woodbury Street. Other items include confirmations, nominations, and requests to use city property.

• Public hearing on CDBG-funded acquisition and renovation of 40 Avon Street for Monadnock Family Services behavioral health facility
• Ordinance O-2023-13: Zoning map amendment at 0 Ashuelot Street from High Density to Commerce (second reading)
• Ordinance O-2023-18: Congregate Living and Social Services License (second reading)
• Resolution R-2023-37: Appropriation of funds for safety improvements on Woodbury Street
• Acceptance of LWCF grants for Skatepark, Russell Park, and Robin Hood Park

Minor Project Review Committee

The Minor Project Review Committee will hold a final vote on a site plan for two duplexes at 661 Main St and adopt its 2024 meeting schedule. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the duplex proposal and updates on staff matters.

• Final vote on SPR-10-23 site plan for two duplexes (~2,070 sf each) at 661 Main St
• Public hearing for SPR-10-23 duplex proposal
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider accepting several grants and donations, including federal homeland security grants for hazmat equipment and Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for parks. They will also discuss a professional services agreement for preliminary design of the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction Project, and a recent charge by the Fire Department regarding place of assembly permits for Bender's Bar & Grill.

• Acceptance of donations for Holiday Family Sponsorship
• 2021 and 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program funds for hazmat and CBRNE equipment
• Professional Services Agreement for Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction Project preliminary design
• LWCF Grant Round 33 acceptance for Skatepark and Russell Park
• LWCF Grant Round 34 notice of intent for Robin Hood Park

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider several items, including a zoning map amendment for 0 Ashuelot Street, a congregate living and social services license ordinance, and requests to use city property. They will also discuss a call for action on drug abuse in public spaces and a request to allow snowmobiles along Krif Road.

• Zoning map amendment for 0 Ashuelot Street from High Density to Commerce (Ordinance O-2023-13)
• Congregate Living and Social Services License ordinance (O-2023-18)
• Kiwanis Club request to use city property for 2023 Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Keene Sno-Riders request to run snowmobiles in right-of-way along Krif Road from Ashuelot Rail Trail to Winchester Street
• Chuck Redfern call for action on drug abuse in public spaces

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a final vote on conditional approvals, consider extension requests for two housing developments, and conduct public hearings on a subdivision and a boundary line adjustment. The board will also provide advice on a potential affordable housing subdivision.

• Extension request for Whitcomb's Mill Estates, 19 Whitcomb's Mill Rd: 12.42-acre parcel into 9 lots (8 residential, 1 open space)
• Extension request for Roosevelt School Housing, 438 Washington St: 60-unit multi-family housing development
• Public hearing: Subdivision at 284 West Surry Rd: 9.19-acre parcel into 3 lots
• Public hearing: Boundary line adjustment between Aroma Joe's (348 West St) and Granite State Carwash (364 West St), transferring ~0.022 ac
• Advice and comment: Potential CRD subdivision at 0 Old Walpole Rd by Monadnock Habitat for Humanity

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The body will consider first readings of three ordinances, including amendments to downtown zoning and definitions for charitable gaming facilities. Several local groups have requested use of city property for upcoming events.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-16: amendments to permitted uses in Downtown Core and Downtown Growth and Commerce Districts
• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-17: amendments to Land Development Code, definition of Charitable Gaming Facility
• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-18: license for Congregate Living and Social Services
• Kiwanis Club request to use city property for 2023 Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Keene Young Professionals Network request to use city property for 2024 Taste of Keene Food Festival

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee is holding a public meeting to hear resident concerns about safety on the Eastside of Keene, including requests for increased police presence, and a councilor's discussion of homelessness in the city. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Safety concerns on the Eastside of Keene raised by multiple residents
• Request for increased police presence on the Eastside
• Councilor Filiault to discuss homelessness in Keene

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 0 Ashuelot Street, consider confirmations and nominations, and receive reports on sidewalk projects, airport taxiway reconstruction, and a roadway safety plan. The agenda also includes resolutions honoring retirees and accepting grant funds.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment O-2023-13 for 0 Ashuelot Street
• Update on Sidewalk Asset Management Program and Arch Street sidewalk installation
• Acceptance of FAA AIP grant for Airport Taxiway 'A' Reconstruction Project
• Resolution R-2023-36: Keene Roadway Safety Action Plan Project grant acceptance and consultant selection
• Resolutions R-2023-33 and R-2023-35 honoring retirees John Arthur Coons and Edward C. Sweeney

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss several items including the FY2023 audit engagement, acceptance of FAA grant funds for the Airport Taxiway 'A' Reconstruction Project, an engineering agreement for that project, and acceptance of a grant for the Keene Roadway Safety Action Plan. They will also hear an annual report from Alex Stradling of FACT TV and a more time item regarding place of assembly permits for Bender's Bar & Grill. The meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers B.

• FY2023 Audit Engagement - Waiver of Bid
• Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant for Airport Taxiway 'A' Reconstruction Project
• Engineering agreement for Taxiway 'A' Reconstruction Project
• Keene Roadway Safety Action Plan Project Grant Acceptance & Consultant Selection
• Place of Assembly Permits - Bender's Bar & Grill

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will hear updates on the Sidewalk Asset Management Program, consider a petition for a sidewalk on Arch Street, and receive presentations on the Lower Winchester Street project and NH Route 101 reconstruction. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Update on Sidewalk Asset Management Program
• Petition for sidewalk on Arch Street between Hurricane Road and Felt Road
• Presentation on Lower Winchester Street project
• Presentation on NH Route 101 reconstruction from Optical Avenue to Branch Road

General

The Keene Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a boundary line adjustment between two Court Street properties and two subdivisions at Park Avenue and Congress Street. They will also consider an extension request for a conditional use permit at Black Brook Road and review site modifications for Aroma Joe’s on West Street.

• Boundary line adjustment between 168 & 180 Court St
• Subdivision of 800 Park Ave into two lots (~2.64 ac & ~3.02 ac)
• Subdivision of 150 Congress St and waiver request for tunnel removal
• Extension request for Site Plan & Surface Water CUP at 0 Black Brook Rd (Patriot Holdings LLC)
• Input sought on Aroma Joe’s queuing layout modifications at 348 West St

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will hear four agenda items, including a resident's concerns about a cell tower in a residential neighborhood, a request to renew a lease for the Monadnock T Hangar Corporation, a request to place a sandwich board on a city sidewalk, and a request to use city property for a block party. The committee will also discuss an ordinance to rezone 0 Ashuelot Street from high density to commerce.

• Cell tower placement concerns in residential neighborhood
• Lease renewal request for Monadnock T Hangar Corporation
• Sandwich board placement on city sidewalk
• Block party use of city property
• Zoning map amendment for 0 Ashuelot Street (O-2023-13)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a petition to expand a residential drug/alcohol treatment facility from 16 to 28 beds at 106 Roxbury St in the Downtown Edge District. The expansion does not require external building or site changes.

• ZBA 23-23: Live Free Recovery, LLC requests expansion of 16-bed to 28-bed treatment facility at 106 Roxbury St, Tax Map #569-066-000

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on accepting a deed and layout for Brookfield Lane via resolutions R-2023-28 and R-2023-29. They will also review a feasibility study on a sludge dryer project presented by engineering firm Brown and Caldwell. Additionally, the council will consider nominations for the Heritage Commission and act on a resignation from Councilor Gladys Johnsen.

• Public Hearing - Acceptance of Deed and Return of Layout - Brookfield Lane - Resolutions R-2023-28 & R-2023-29
• Presentation - Sludge Dryer Feasibility Study - Brown and Caldwell
• Nominations - Heritage Commission
• Rules Suspension - Acceptance of Resignation - Councilor Gladys Johnsen
• Collective Bargaining - Keene Police Officers Association and Keene Police Supervisors

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee are holding a joint public workshop to discuss a proposed zone change for 0 Ashuelot St. The petition, filed by JRR Properties LLC and the Monadnock Conservancy, would rezone 3.53 acres from High Density to Commerce. No final decision is being made at this workshop; it is a discussion item.

• Public workshop on Ordinance O-2023-13, a zone change for 0 Ashuelot St (TMP #567-001-000) from High Density to Commerce, affecting 3.53 acres
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 10, 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four public hearings on zoning relief requests, including a drive-through use at 147 Main St. and setback variances for properties on West St. and Pearl St. The board will also review rules of procedure under new business.

• Continued hearing ZBA 23-16: Special Exception for drive-through use at 147 Main St., Downtown Core District
• ZBA 23-19: Variance for 1.5-foot side pavement setback at 348 West St., Commerce District
• ZBA 23-20: Variance for 2-foot side pavement setback at 364 West St. and 12 Pearl St., Commerce District
• ZBA 23-21: Variance for personal service establishment at 428 Main St., Low Density District
• ZBA 23-22: Special Exception for office use at 455 Winchester St., Industrial District

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including accepting several grants, approving airport land leases, a change order for a parking structure, and a contract for ambulance service with the Town of Sullivan. The agenda also includes requests for donations, community funding use, and a rules amendment.

• FY23 DOJ Justice Assistance Grant
• Donation for Dog Park
• CDFA Grant Acceptance for Brian A. Mattson Recreation Center Project
• Invest NH Grant Acceptance
• Airport Land Leases for Hangar Development

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold its June 26 meeting to conduct a final vote on conditional approvals, review regional development impacts, and continue a public hearing on a site plan modification. Two property-related items are scheduled for action: a tree replacement plan at Railroad Land Parking Lot and a boundary line adjustment between two residential lots.

• Final vote on SPR-967, Modification #7A – Site Plan for Railroad Land Parking Lot landscaping changes at 0 Cypress St
• Boundary line adjustment between 26 Prospect St and 361 Court St (S-04-23)

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Keene Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will consider a water abatement and fee waiver request for 251 Park Avenue, a 2023 warrant for unlicensed dogs, and acceptance of deeds and return of layout for Magnolia Way and the Matthews Road/Winchester Street intersection. These are the main agenda items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Water abatement and fee waiver request for 251 Park Avenue
• 2023 warrant for unlicensed dogs
• Acceptance of deeds and return of layout for Magnolia Way (Resolutions R-2023-22, R-2023-23, R-2023-24-A)
• Acceptance of deed and return of layout for Matthews Road and Winchester Street intersection (Resolutions R-2023-25, R-2023-26)

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will discuss the City of Keene Housing Needs Assessment and consider amendments to the Land Development Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (O-2023-06) and application procedures (O-2022-19-B). The committee will also review several requests to use city property for events and purposes, including the DeMar Marathon, Pumpkin Festival, outdoor dining, and a dumpster placement.

• City of Keene Housing Needs Assessment
• Request to use city property for DeMar Marathon on September 24, 2023
• Request to use city property for 2023 Pumpkin Festival on October 21, 2023
• Ordinance O-2023-06: Amendment to Land Development Code - Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance O-2022-19-B: Amendment to Land Development Code - Application Procedures

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will review four zoning petitions at this meeting. Three are continued hearings from prior sessions, and one is a new special exception request. The board will consider whether to grant variances or exceptions for uses not currently permitted under the city’s zoning regulations.

• Variance for self-storage units at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-03)
• Variance for vehicle fueling station at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-04)
• Special exception for drive-through use at 147 Main St. (ZBA 23-16)
• Variance for two independent dwelling units at 661 Main St. (ZBA 23-17)

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings on three resolutions: designating Magnolia Way as a public way, accepting a warranty deed and easement for tree maintenance, and approving the FY23/24 operating budget. They will also discuss intersection improvements at Matthews Road and Winchester Street, sidewalk cafe alcohol service requests, and downtown infrastructure projects including bike lanes and public restrooms.

• Public hearing on Magnolia Way public way designation and tree maintenance easement
• Public hearing on FY23/24 operating budget (Resolution R-2023-13)
• Public hearing on Matthews Road intersection improvements at Winchester Street
• Request to serve alcohol at Muse Restaurant’s sidewalk cafe
• Zoning map amendment for Old Walpole Road (Rural to Low Density) (Ordinance O-2023-12)

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider several items, including accepting a grant for groundwater engineering evaluation, approving a change order for appraisal services on the Winchester Street project, amending an agreement with Keene State College, and discussing a salary schedule ordinance. They will also review resolutions appropriating funds for road preservation, stormwater resiliency, and the Thompson Road stabilization project, as well as the FY 2023-2024 budget.

• Acceptance of Strategic Planning Grant for Engineering Evaluation of Groundwater
• Change Order for Appraisal Services - Winchester Street Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance O-2023-11-A relating to Class Allocation and Salary Schedules
• Resolution R-2023-14: Road Preservation and Rehabilitation Program funding
• Resolution R-2023-15: Stormwater Resiliency Program funding; R-2023-16: Thompson Road Stabilization Project funding

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a parking lot landscaping modification, a 9-lot conservation subdivision, and a 60-unit affordable housing project. They will also take a final vote on conditional approvals from a previous meeting. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and staff updates.

• SPR-967: Replace 7 trees with 34 shrubs at 0 Cypress St parking lot
• S-03-23: Subdivide 12.42 ac at 19 Whitcomb's Mill Rd into 9 lots (8 residential, 1 open space)
• SWP-CUP-02-23: Surface water protection permit for Whitcomb's Mill Rd subdivision
• SPR-06-23: Renovate and expand Roosevelt School into 60-unit housing at 438 Washington St
• Waiver requests for street access and parking screening

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to conduct public hearings on two land development code amendments: one regarding accessory dwelling units (O-2023-06) and another on application procedures (O-2022-19-B). The council will also consider several ordinances, resolutions, and requests, including funding appropriations for road and stormwater projects, a fire department budget adjustment, and various community requests.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2023-06: Accessory Dwelling Units amendment
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2022-19-B: Application Procedures amendment
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2023-02: Rural District Minimum Lot Size
• Resolutions R-2023-14/15/16: Appropriations for Road Preservation, Stormwater Resiliency, and Thompson Road Stabilization
• Resolution R-2023-27: FY 2023 Fire Department Personnel Budget appropriation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request to extend the deadline for rebuilding a nonconforming use at 193 South Lincoln St., damaged in May 2022. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and handle any other business.

• Public hearing on ZBA 23-15: extension request by Resolve Ventures, LLC for property at 193 South Lincoln St. (Tax Map #586-014-000-000-000)
• Property in Medium Density District, owned by Daniel S. Chabott Sr. and Jennifer L. Chabott
• Request cites Zoning Regulations Chapter 100, Articles 18.2.7 and 18.3.4

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider requests from Spectrum Cable to install an underground conduit, from Covenant Living of Keene for two private crosswalks on Wyman Road, and from the Keene Music Festival and Elm City Rotary Club to use city property. It will also hear petitions regarding small-cell wireless facilities and an ordinance to change minimum lot sizes in the rural zone. Several items are staff responses or ordinance amendments carried over from prior meetings.

• Spectrum Cable/Charter Communications: request to install underground communication conduit in right-of-way
• Covenant Living of Keene: license for two private crosswalks on public right-of-way, Wyman Road
• Petitions regarding small-cell wireless facilities (Peter Espiefs, Ann Savastano)
• Ordinance O-2023-02: amendments to rural district minimum lot size
• Ordinance O-2023-06: accessory dwelling units; Ordinance O-2022-19-B: zoning regulations and application procedures

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the FY 2023-2024 budget, a solid waste fund appropriation for transfer station renovations, and a fire department personnel budget appropriation. The agenda also includes public hearings on a Community Development Block Grant for Roosevelt School Apartments and a zoning amendment for minimum lot size in the Rural District, plus various communications and committee reports.

• Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant - Roosevelt School Apartments
• Public Hearing: Amendment to Land Development Code - Minimum Lot Size in Rural District
• Resolution R-2023-13: FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Resolution R-2023-20: Solid Waste Unallocated Fund Balance for Transfer Station Renovation
• Resolution R-2023-27: Appropriation for FY 2023 Fire Department Personnel Budget

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several variance requests, including continued cases for self-storage units and a vehicle fueling station at 32 Optical Ave., and two large-scale solar energy systems in the Rural District. One variance request for 8 Page St. has been withdrawn. The board will also consider a new variance for affordable housing at 438 Washington St. and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance for self-storage units at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-03)
• Variance for vehicle fueling station at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-04)
• Withdrawn variance for parking at 8 Page St. (ZBA 23-09)
• Variance for 30-acre solar array at 0 Gilsum Rd. (ZBA 23-11)
• Variance for 135-acre solar array at 0 Old Gilsum Rd. (ZBA 23-12)

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will consider extension requests for two previously approved developments: a 6-lot subdivision with 5 multi-family buildings at 0 Drummer Rd, and a site plan modification for Covenant Living of Keene at 95, 100, & 118 Wyman Rd. The board will also hold a final vote on conditional approvals and review a proposed boundary line adjustment between properties at 190 and 196 South Lincoln St. The meeting includes routine items like electing officers and approving minutes.

• Extension request for 6-lot CRD subdivision and site plan for 5 multi-family buildings at 0 Drummer Rd (13.1 acres, Low Density District)
• Extension request for site plan modification #10 for landscaping and pedestrian infrastructure at 95, 100, & 118 Wyman Rd (67 acres, Rural District)
• Boundary line adjustment transferring ~261 sq ft from 190 to 196 South Lincoln St (Medium Density District)
• Final vote on conditional approvals
• Election of chair, vice chair, and steering committee

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on a 79-E application for 310 Marlboro Street, receive presentations on the Water Supply Master Plan and Housing Needs Analysis, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. These include second readings on fireworks, subdivision regulations, and personnel matters, as well as resolutions on CDBG grant application, land acceptances, and fund appropriations for fire department staffing and transfer station renovations.

• Public hearing on 79-E application at 310 Marlboro Street
• Presentation on Water Supply Master Plan and Well Facilities Evaluation
• Presentation on City of Keene Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy
• Ordinance O-2023-07: Sale, possession and display of fireworks (second reading)
• Resolution R-2023-21: CDBG grant application for Roosevelt School Apartments

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will decide on grants for police search and rescue equipment, a K9 program, and youth diversion programming. It will also vote on a lease agreement for 11 Central Square, a community center investment program, and a change order for water supply planning. Two ordinances and a resolution regarding personnel systems and fire department staffing will be discussed.

• 2022 Homeland Security Grant for Search and Rescue Equipment
• Vested Interest in K9's grant for Keene Police Canine Program
• Lease Agreement for 11 Central Square
• Ordinance O-2023-09 on Class Allocation & Salary Schedule
• Ordinance O-2023-10 on Personnel Systems & Procedures

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Keene Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider several event permits, including alcohol sales at the farmers market, a road closure, fireworks, and the Pride Festival. The committee will also review two ordinances on fireworks regulation and subdivision regulations, plus continued discussion on lot size and accessory dwelling unit amendments.

• Cabana Falls Winery permission to offer samples and sell alcohol at Keene Farmer's Market
• Keene Family YMCA request for road closure on Summit Road for June 4, 2023
• Keene SwampBats request to discharge fireworks on July 3, 2023
• Ordinance O-2023-07 relating to sale, possession and display of fireworks
• Ordinance O-2023-08 relating to amendments to Planning Board Subdivision Regulations

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will hold a joint workshop to discuss proposed zoning amendments, including changes to congregate living and social service conditional use permits, and to accessory dwelling unit regulations. They will also review a housing needs assessment presentation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Ordinance O-2022-19-A: amendments to Land Development Code Articles 9, 11, 13, and new 'Conditional Use Permit Waiver' section
• Ordinance O-2023-06: amendments to ADU definitions, dimensional standards, and permitted areas
• Presentation and workshop on City of Keene Housing Needs Assessment
• Minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2023, with several items for discussion and decision. Key actions include a resolution to appropriate funds for Fire Department staffing, a request to close Summit Road for a YMCA event, and first readings of ordinances on subdivision regulations, salary schedules, and personnel systems. The agenda also includes appointments, confirmations, and reports on grants and infrastructure projects.

• Resolution R-2023-18: Appropriation of funds from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for Fire Department staffing
• Request from Keene Family YMCA to close Summit Road on June 4, 2023
• Ordinance O-2023-08: Amendments to Planning Board Subdivision Regulations (first reading)
• Ordinance O-2023-09: Class Allocation & Salary Schedule (first reading)
• 79E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Application for 310 Marlboro Street

Minor Project Review Committee

The Minor Project Review Committee will hold its final vote on a conditional approval for a site plan modification at 20 Manchester Street. The applicant, 560 Main Street LLC, proposes to lease part of the Froling site to Phil’s Tree Service, add an equipment yard, and expand a building by 3,750 square feet. Staff updates and new business will also be discussed.

• Final vote on SPR-06-19 modification for 20 Manchester St (Industrial District)
• Lease of portion of Froling site to Phil’s Tree Service for equipment storage
• Addition of ~3,750 sf to an existing 10,000 sf building at 20 Manchester St

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several variance and special exception requests, including two large solar projects, self-storage and fueling station uses at 32 Optical Ave., a parking variance on Page St., a light industrial use on Court St., and a parking setback variance on Park Ave. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance for self-storage units at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-03)
• Variance for vehicle fueling station at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-04)
• Variance for 30-acre solar at 0 Old Gilsum Rd. (ZBA 23-11)
• Variance for 135-acre solar at 0 Old Gilsum Rd. (ZBA 23-12)
• Special exception for light industrial use at 809 Court St. (ZBA 23-10)

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a final vote on a boundary line adjustment between four Thompson Road properties and a public hearing on a proposed modification to a gravel pit permit’s wetland buffer restoration requirement. The board will also review staff updates and upcoming meeting dates.

• Boundary line adjustment between 0, 59, 60 & 67 Thompson Rd (transferring .16 to .61 acres between lots)
• Waiver requested for survey requirements under Land Development Code Sec. 25.10.8.B.2
• Modification #1 to EXP-01-22 Earth Excavation Permit for G2 Holdings LLC gravel pit at 0 Route 9
• Change from wetland buffer restoration condition precedent to condition subsequent
• Properties located in Rural District

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold first readings on ordinances amending the Land Development Code regarding accessory dwelling units (O-2023-06) and regulating the sale, possession, and display of fireworks (O-2023-07). The council will also conduct second readings on amendments to the Land Development Code (O-2022-19-A) and the Library Board of Trustees ordinance (O-2023-05). Additionally, the agenda includes several communications, committee reports, and resolutions, including acceptance of unanticipated highway revenue and recognitions of retiring employees.

• First reading: Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance O-2023-06
• First reading: Fireworks sale/possession/display ordinance O-2023-07
• Second reading: Land Development Code amendments O-2022-19-A
• Second reading: Library Board of Trustees ordinance O-2023-05
• Resolution R-2023-10: Acceptance of unanticipated highway revenue

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee are meeting jointly to discuss a housing needs assessment and hold a public workshop on a proposed ordinance to reduce the minimum lot size in the Rural District from 5 acres to 2 acres. The ordinance, O-2023-02, is proposed by the City's Community Development Department. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and a virtual presentation, but the main action is the public workshop on the lot size change.

• Ordinance O-2023-02: amend Sec. 3.1.2 of Article 3, Chapter 100 (Land Development Code) to change Rural District minimum lot size from 5 ac to 2 ac
• Virtual presentation: City of Keene Housing Needs Assessment
• Public workshop on the lot size ordinance
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 9, 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on seven requests, including equitable waivers and variances for properties on Water St., Optical Ave., South Lincoln St., and Washington St. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and may enter non-public session if required.

• Equitable Waiver for roof overhang at 122 Water St. (ZBA 23-02)
• Variance for self-storage units at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-03)
• Variance for vehicle fueling station at 32 Optical Ave. (ZBA 23-04)
• Variance for smaller lot and setbacks at 190 South Lincoln St. (ZBA 23-05)
• Variances and special exception for multifamily housing at 438 Washington St. (ZBA 23-06, 23-07, 23-08)

Minor Project Review Committee

The Minor Project Review Committee will hold a public hearing and final vote on a site plan modification for 20 Manchester St. The applicant, 560 Main Street LLC, proposes to lease part of the Froling site to Phil's Tree Service for equipment and truck storage, add a second open yard rental space, construct a ~3,750 sq ft addition to an approved 10,000 sq ft building, and modify landscaping and parking. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings and note upcoming meeting dates.

• Public hearing on SPR-06-19 Modification #1 for 20 Manchester St (TMP #114-012-000)
• Proposed lease to Phil's Tree Service for equipment and truck storage
• Construction of ~3,750 sq ft addition to an approved 10,000 sq ft building
• Creation of a second open yard rental space
• Minor modifications to landscaping and parking on 9.88-acre Industrial District property

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan applications: a 2-bay car wash at 364 West St and 12 Pearl St, and two contractor rental buildings at 0 Black Brook Rd. The board will also vote on extension requests for a gravel pit and a subdivision, and continue a hearing on proposed amendments to subdivision regulations regarding tree and feature preservation.

• Public hearing: Granite State Car Wash, 364 West St & 12 Pearl St, 2-bay car wash, ~2,000 sf, waivers for lighting and drive-through lane requirements
• Public hearing: Contractor Bays, 0 Black Brook Rd, two buildings ~36,000 sf and ~25,200 sf, waivers for massing/scale and visual appearance
• Extension request: Earth Excavation Permit & Hillside Protection Conditional Use Permit, 0 Route 9, gravel pit, 84.71 acres
• Extension request: 2-lot subdivision, 284-288 Hurricane Rd, 13.04 acres
• Continued hearing: amendments to Subdivision Regulations (Article 19) on preservation of existing features, utilities, and tree canopy in perimeter setbacks

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss a Conservation Commission recommendation on Eversource's request to trim trees on several scenic roads, and consider a sole source construction administration contract for the Wells Street Parking Structure. The City Manager will also provide a verbal update on a HUD grant application.

• Eversource tree trimming on scenic roads: Peg Shop Road, Chapman Road, Whitcomb's Hill Road, Daniel's Hill Road, Hurricane Road, Langley Road, Felt Road, Stearns Road
• Sole source construction administration contract for Wells Street Parking Structure
• Verbal update on HUD grant application

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on ordinance O-2022-19-A, confirmations to city committees, and acceptance of donations and grants. They will also discuss a possible charter amendment regarding the municipal primary and consider ordinances and resolutions on personnel systems, revenue appropriation, and veterans' tax credits.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2022-19-A
• Confirmations to Energy and Climate Committee and Human Rights Committee
• Donations for Transportation Heritage Trail from Pathways for Keene and Monadnock Conservancy
• Donation from Keene Rotary Club for wayfinding for trails and parks
• Resolution R-2023-08 and R-2023-09 on veterans' tax credits

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will review and likely decide on several donations, grants, and resolutions. Items include donations for the Transportation Heritage Trail and Keene Rotary Club, acceptance of federal forfeiture monies and a local source water protection grant, and discussions on a city charter amendment and personnel ordinances.

• Donation for Transportation Heritage Trail
• Donation from Keene Rotary Club
• Acceptance of $X federal forfeiture monies (Keene Police)
• Acceptance of local source water protection grant (Public Works)
• Ordinance O-2023-03 on personnel systems & procedures

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a joint public hearing on tree-trimming rules for scenic roads, confirm new members to advisory committees, and consider ordinances that would change rural zoning, remove stop signs on Summit Road, and update parks regulations. The meeting also includes reports on snow parking rules, litter concerns, and solid-waste spending.

• Joint public hearing on tree-trimming rules for scenic roads
• Ordinance O-2023-02: amend rural district minimum lot size
• Ordinance O-2023-01: remove stop signs on Summit Road near Wyman Road
• Resolution R-2023-07: accept and appropriate unanticipated revenue
• Resolution R-2023-08 & R-2023-09: optional and all veterans' tax credits

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Keene Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will discuss several items, including a response to a no-parking request at 191 Washington Street, concerns about littering in East Keene, an update on the transfer station, a review of Chapter 58 regarding parks and city land, and an ordinance to remove stop signs on Summit Road near Wyman Road. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion items.

• No parking request at 191 Washington Street
• Littering concerns in East Keene
• Transfer station informational update
• Chapter 58 - Parks, Recreation and City Unimproved Land
• Ordinance O-2023-01 to remove stop signs on Summit Road near Wyman Road

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a final vote on a conditional approval for a 5,690-square-foot group home at 169 Church Street, and will hold public hearings on a site plan modification for a Summit Packaging addition and on proposed amendments to subdivision regulations. The board will also discuss the Master Plan update and receive staff updates on 2022 approvals.

• Final vote on SPR-04-20: 5,690-sf group home, 24 occupants, 169 Church St
• Public hearing: SPR-790 Modification #1 – 6,400-sf addition to Summit Packaging, 7 Krif Ct
• Public hearing: amendments to Subdivision Regulations (tree canopy, utilities, setbacks)
• Master Plan update discussion
• Staff update: overview of 2022 administrative and minor project approvals

City Council

The Keene City Council will conduct routine business including roll call, approval of prior minutes, and presentations honoring retiring staff. Appointments to multiple boards and commissions will be confirmed, and council communications will address littering concerns in East Keene.

• Presentation of retirement resolutions for Todd Lawrence, Tim Ballantine, and Michael Goodchild
• Confirmations for Bicycle Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee, Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Building Board of Appeals, Housing Standards Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Trustees of Trust Funds, and Cemetery Trustees
• Councilor Robert Williams raising concerns about littering in East Keene
• Ad Hoc Housing Stability Committee final report
• Ordinance O-2022-19-A: Amendments to the Land Development Code

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a Spectrum service update, a presentation from the Monadnock Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Coalition, acceptance of grants for police vests and Black history research, and a lead service line grant. They will also consider reallocating funds and a change order for the wastewater treatment plant roof project, plus a resolution appropriating funds for the Solid Waste Fund. A non-public session is scheduled.

• Spectrum Service Issues Update
• Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program 2022 - Police Chief
• Grant Acceptance - CLG Grant Award 2022 - Recovering Black History - City Planner
• Acceptance of Lead Service Line Inventory, Sampling Plan and Replacement Plan Grant
• Reallocation of Funds - Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Project

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will discuss a final report from the Ad hoc Housing Stability Committee, consider requests to use city property for two events, and review an ordinance amending the Land Development Code and zoning regulations. The agenda also includes a rules of order amendment on remote participation.

• Rules of Order Amendment – Remote Participation
• Request to Use City Property – Gathering of the Gourds – Let It Shine
• Request to Use City Property – Taste of Keene Food Festival – Keene Young Professionals
• Ad hoc Housing Stability Committee – Final Report
• Ordinance O-2022-19 – Amendments to Land Development Code and Zoning Regulations

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee are holding a joint public workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the city's Land Development Code, including zoning clarifications and a new conditional use permit waiver for congregate living and social services. They will also discuss the Housing Needs Analysis Project and rural district matters. The meeting is primarily a discussion and workshop, not a final vote.

• Ordinance O-2022-19: amendments to Land Development Code zoning regulations (Articles 9, 11, 13)
• New section 'Conditional Use Permit Waiver' in Article 15 (Congregate Living & Social Service)
• Modify Section 25.4.3 of Article 25 to change process for amending non-zoning LDC sections
• Housing Needs Analysis Project discussion
• Rural District discussion

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to consider several items, including recommendations from the Ad Hoc Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction Project Steering Committee and the Conservation Commission regarding the downtown reconstruction project. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to remove stop signs on Summit Road near Wyman Road, and vote on an appropriation for the Solid Waste Fund. Numerous board and committee appointments and confirmations are also on the agenda.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-01 to remove stop signs on Summit Road near Wyman Road
• Resolution R-2023-06 appropriating funds for the Solid Waste Fund
• Change order for SUR Construction, Airport Fuel Tank Replacement Project
• Acceptance of donation
• Confirmations and nominations for multiple boards and committees