Summary of NHLC's Application for Interstate Corridor Overlay District Zoning Ordinance Amendment 05Jan22

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The NHLC is proposing an amendment to the zoning ordinance for the town of Hampton to allow for a wider variety of uses along an interstate corridor. The amendment would also include a 50-foot buffer around blind native areas and sound barriers between properties. The NHLC is seeking feedback from the state on the proposed amendments.

00:00:00 The New Hampshire Liquor Commission is presenting zoning ordinance amendments for public hearing. One amendment would allow a liquor store on the highway near Hampton to continue operating until February 2nd, and the other would allow a private development to take over 465-467 Ocean Boulevard and 46 Ocean Boulevard.
00:05:00 The NHLC is proposing an ordinance amendment that would allow for a wider variety of uses along an interstate corridor, in an effort to level the playing field among the rfp invitees. The proposed district would be similar to the transportation corridor overlay district that is already part of the town's ordinance.
00:10:00 The speaker notes that there are no substantive differences between the agenda version of the ordinance and the version that was emailed to the town planner on the morning of Monday, 20 January. She also reminds the audience that this is a public hearing and that anyone can speak. Regina Barnes, 95 Presidential Circle, suggests that the town consider developing its own infrastructure rather than relying on the state to provide it. Finally, she reminds the audience that Barbara Kravitz, who is not present, had some notes for the speaker.
00:15:00 The speaker talks about how the town of Hampton has a lot of motels and how they are interested in seeing the project go through the planning board first. They also talk about how the town of Hooksett has a sewer commission and how the projected tax revenue could be very high.
00:20:00 The NHLC discusses its application for an interstate corridor overlay district zoning ordinance amendment with a local government representative. The organization prefers the Tom Planters' edited version, but believes the heavy lifting will come when the public submits proposals and data about local impacts is collected. Jerry Zanoy, 16th Presidential Circle, recommends the Jason version, but worries about the impact on local government resources when emergency services are unavailable.
00:25:00 The NHLC discusses the proposed Interstate Corridor Overlay District zoning ordinance amendment with concern for the negative impacts it could have on Hampton and its businesses. The group requests that the town work with everyone involved and come to a compromise.
00:30:00 The NHLC president discusses the impact of proposed zoning on James House Association neighbors. He agrees that zoning should be controlled in negotiations with the liquor commission and highway commission, and that the buffer should be retained to protect utilities.
00:35:00 The NHLC is applying for an amendment to the zoning ordinance for the Interstate Corridor Overlay District to allow for nighttime education events. The NHLC is concerned about noise and light pollution from development in the area, and believes the buffer zone would help preserve historical education opportunities. The NHLC also mentions that it will take 15-20 years to build the buffer zone, as the buildings currently in the buffer zone - including the duplexes approved recently - overlook the site. Additional lights coming into the sites at nighttime would diminish their values greatly.
00:40:00 The NHLC is proposing an amendment to the zoning ordinance for the town of Northfield in order to create an "overlay district" for development purposes. This zoning district would allow for more dense development in areas near businesses and transportation, while also taking into account issues such as sound and light pollution, water usage, and garbage disposal. The town will vote on the amendment at its next meeting, and if it is accepted, the NHLC will become a regular developer on the proposed stadium site.
00:45:00 The video discusses NHLC's application for interstate corridor overlay district zoning ordinance amendment 05Jan22. The board discusses that it is important that zoning be appropriate and well thought out, and that the amendment be passed in a way that is appropriate. The board agrees that Jason's amendment was a good faith effort to move forward and that next year it can be amended if motel and hotel development should not have been excluded.
00:50:00 The NHLC is proposing amendments to the zoning ordinance for the town of Hampton to include 50-foot buffers around blind native areas and sound barriers between properties. The NHLC is also proposing that any applicant be allowed to put forward uses they would like to see in the town, with the understanding that some will not be accepted. The NHLC is seeking feedback from the state on the proposed amendments.
00:55:00 The NHLC is sharing information about its application for an Interstate Corridor Overlay District zoning ordinance amendment with the public. The NHLC notes that the market is speaking, and that the goal is to get the most revenue possible from the sale of surplus property. The NHLC also notes that it doesn't know if asking developers to write the zoning ordinance is a good idea, as there are already many developers involved in a similar project.

01:00:00 - 01:30:00

The NHLC discusses its proposal to amend the town's zoning ordinance to include a 50-foot wide vegetative buffer zone around any municipally owned infrastructure, as well as a site plan review clause to take into account any demands on local governmentally owned infrastructure. The video also discusses the language for section 19.8.5, which would require local governmentally owned land be taken into account when reviewing development in the district.

01:00:00 The NHLC proposes amending the town zoning ordinance to include a 50-foot wide vegetative buffer zone around any municipally owned infrastructure, as well as a site plan review clause to take into account any demands on local governmentally owned infrastructure.
01:05:00 The video discusses NHLC's application for an interstate corridor overlay district zoning ordinance amendment. The developer proposes three uses for the zoning district, which are not included in the staff proposal. Jason suggests that the gaming use be stricken from the amendment, as it is not relevant to the purposes of the zoning district. Tracy agrees that the gaming use should be stricken, and suggests that other uses not included in the staff proposal be added to the amendment.
01:10:00 The video discusses NHLC's application for an interstate corridor overlay district zoning ordinance amendment, which would remove motels and hotels from the permitted uses in the district. It also discusses the language for section 19.8.5, which would require local governmentally owned land be taken into account when reviewing development in the district.
01:15:00 The speaker discusses NHLC's opposition to the zoning amendment for a proposed interstate corridor overlay district. They state that the hotels and motels are not characteristic of a media highway type of use, and that without infrastructure in place, they do not think these types of uses should be allowed in the district. They ask the Board to consider a slower, more cautious approach to zoning amendments, instead of allowing all proposed uses to be approved at once.
01:20:00 The NHLC is proposing to amend its zoning ordinance to allow for hotels and motels at the town's rest stops. However, the town's lack of available real estate has prevented previous attempts from succeeding. The NHLC is urging caution before bringing a hotel or motel to town, as it could diminish the attractiveness of the rest stop to tourists and local businesses.
01:25:00 The NHLC discusses zoning ordinances amendment 05Jan22 and explains that while they support some of the proposed uses, they are opposed to hotels being included in the zone. They propose holding a hearing vote on the amendment in the 19th to further discuss the proposed changes.
01:30:00 The NHLC is proposing to amend the zoning ordinance of a district containing wetlands to prohibit the use of motorized vehicles, aircraft, and other recreational vehicles in the wetlands.