Kennebunk Planning Board Schedules Site Walks for Three Housing Proposals

The Kennebunk Planning Board reviewed three major subdivision proposals on September 28, 2026, scheduling site walks for each. A 23-unit townhouse project at Water Street drew scrutiny over a requested buffer reduction and its proximity to Scotsman's Brook, while a 54-lot subdivision off Alford Road and a 20-unit duplex project on Thompson Road raised questions about septic systems, wetlands, and traffic. The board also approved corrected minutes from its September 14 meeting.

Key points

• The board scheduled a site walk for the 23-unit Water Street townhouse project for October 10 at 8 a.m., after the applicant revised the plan to reduce the perimeter buffer from 50 feet to 20 feet on some sides.
• Board member Richard disputed the applicant's characterization of Scotsman's Brook as a man-made ditch, describing its course through town and stating it is a stream that must be protected.
• The board scheduled a site walk for the 54-lot Alford Road subdivision for October 3 at 8 a.m., with questions raised about engineered septic systems, open space, and traffic.
• The board scheduled a site walk for the 20-unit Thompson Road duplex project for October 10 at 9 a.m., with concerns about wetland impacts, septic systems, and cumulative traffic.
• Board members repeatedly raised concerns about cumulative traffic impacts on the Thompson Road and Alfred Road area from multiple proposed developments.
• The board approved the corrected minutes of its September 14, 2026 meeting.

Next steps

• Site walk for the Alford Road subdivision on Saturday, October 3 at 8 a.m.
• Site walk for the Water Street townhouse project on Saturday, October 10 at 8 a.m.
• Site walk for the Thompson Road duplex project on Saturday, October 10 at 9 a.m.
• The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

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