Which choice renovation or new construction fits in with Keene s Community Goals, Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance?
The current school complies with the zone in which it is located. The new construction is proposed in Keene s rural zone. A school construction project conflicts with the uses permitted in the rural zone, which is for single family homes on 5 acre lots. Keene s Community Goals call for development to take place where infrastructure already exists, preservation of open space and for continuing to have a mix of uses, including education, to promote vibrancy in the downtown area.
