Revision: May 21, 2024, 5:13 p.m.
Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24
May 1, 2024
2024-1730s
11/08
Amendment to HB 1215
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to development approvals and appeals, and allowing the town of Hampton to discontinue a particular highway in order to lease that property.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 4 with the following:
5 Power to Discontinue; Town of Hampton.
I. Notwithstanding RSA 231:43, I-III, prior to the next town meeting, the town of Hampton's select board may vote to discontinue the portion of D Street in the town of Hampton from the intersection of D Street and Ocean Boulevard (NH Rt. 1A) to the intersection of D Street and Ashworth Avenue for the purpose of entering into a long-term lease on such property. Prior to any vote to discontinue such highway, the select board shall:
(a) For the purpose of obtaining input regarding the discontinuance of the aforementioned portion of D Street for long-term leasing, hold at least one public meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A with:
(1) The commissioners of the Hampton Beach Village District;
(2) The commissioners of the Hampton Beach Area Commission; and
(3) The Town of Hampton Planning Board.
(b) After holding the meetings in subparagraph (a), hold 2 public hearings on the proposed discontinuance in accordance with RSA 91-A at least 10, but not more than 14 days apart. Any vote on the discontinuance shall happen no sooner than 7 days nor later than 14 days after the second public hearing. A majority vote by the board is required to authorize discontinuance;
(c) Notify each abutter to the portion of D Street in the town of Hampton from the intersection of D Street and Ocean Boulevard (NH Rt. 1A) to the intersection of D Street and Ashworth Avenue of the date, time, place and purpose of each hearing not less than 14 days prior to each hearing by verified mail as defined in RSA 21:53.
6 Authority to Rent Discontinued Highway; Town of Hampton
Notwithstanding RSA 41-11-a, the legislative body of the town of Hampton may, upon a majority vote of the select board to discontinue the portion of D Street in the town of Hampton from the intersection of D Street and Ocean Boulevard (NH Rt. 1A) to the intersection of D Street and Ashworth Avenue, authorize the board to lease the discontinued portion of the highway for up to 99 years without further vote or ratification. Such authority shall remain in place for the duration of the lease and shall not be subject to rescission.
7 Prospective Repeal; 2025. Sections 5 and 6 of this act are hereby repealed.
I. Sections 1-4 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2024.
II. Section 7 of this act shall take effect March 10, 2025.
III. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2024-1730s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill extends the existing 5-year exemption for subdivision plats to 10 years, and increases the preliminary step from 2 years to 5 years. The bill also changes the building code and fire code appeals process, limiting the jurisdiction of the local building code board of appeals to hearing decisions made under local amendments to those codes. The bill also allows the town of Hampton to discontinue a particular highway in order to lease that property.