Administrative Review Board
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · April 7, 2022
Agenda
A G E N D A
Administrative Review Board
City Council Chambers
800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, NM
April 7, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 3, 2022
4. Petition No. ARB 22-13 – A request from Jason Little for a variance to the
300-foot distance requirement from a religious institution for a Cannabis
Retail Facility. Located at 7101 E. Main St.
5. Petition No. ARB 22-16 – A request from Charles Bisland for a variance to
the required minimum lot area in the RE-2, Residential District. The
petitioner is requesting a variance to allow for the existing lot to be split
into two lots with one lot to be less than 2 acres. The property is located
at 8655 Foothills Drive (R0055005). One lot will be the required 2 acres;
the second lot will be 1.954 acres. Located at 8655 Foothills Dr.
6. Business from:
Floor:
Chairman:
Members:
Staff:
7. Adjournment
ALL DECISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD ARE FINAL
UNLESS APPEALED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK‘S OFFICE WITHIN 15 DAYS.
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Minutes
Administrative Review Board
March 3, 2022
The Administrative Review Board met in regular session on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Executive Conference Room, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico.
Members Present: Chair James Dennis
Vice Chair Brian Erickson
Carl Winters
Members Absent: Shorty Rogers
Staff Present: Mike Safrany
Tami Spencer
Andrea Jones
Others Addressing the Board: Matthew Kopelman – Telephonically
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair James Dennis and there being a quorum
present the following proceedings were duly had and taken.
Approval of the Agenda
Vice Chair Erickson made a motion to approve the Agenda, Board Member Winters seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
Approval of the Minutes from the January 6, 2022 Regular Meetings
Board Member Winters made a motion to approve the minutes, with noted correction, of the
February 3, 2022 regular meeting. Vice Chair Erickson seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
Swearing in of Witnesses
Tami Spencer, Administrative Assistant swore in all parties that wished to speak.
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Petition ARB 22-05 – 3150 E. Main St. Ste. A20
Mike Safrany, Associate Planner, presented the following:
Variance Request
• The petitioner is Matthew Kopelman, potential tenant
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• Location: 3150 E Main St. Suite A20
• Request: Waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement from a retail cannabis
establishment to a religious establishment, a private or public school, and a retail
cannabis establishment.
Applicable Code
• City of Farmington Unified Development Code Section 2.4.41
Recreational cannabis sales:
Retailers of recreational cannabis shall be licensed by the New Mexico Cannabis Control
Division.
Retail sales are permitted in the CB: Central Business, GC: General Commercial and I:
Industrial Zoning Districts only.
Such uses shall not be permitted within 300 feet of any school (public and private), religious
institution, registered daycare center or from another dispensary. Distance is measured by a
straight line from the closest property line of the retail business to the closest property line of
a religious institution, school, registered daycare or dispensary. (NMSA Chapter 60-6b-10)
Aerial View
Zoning Map
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Staff Analysis
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist, which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building involved and are not applicable to other lands, structures or
buildings in the same district; and, furthermore, that they are not self-imposed, self-
created or otherwise the result of actions by the applicant.
All three physical buildings are over 700 ft. away from the subject property with retail
businesses in between, including several major retail businesses. Also, the buildings are
facing different directions and use different parking lots and street entrances. Despite the
actual distance, the property lines are considered within 300 ft. from each other.
This criterion IS met.
2. That a literal interpretation of the provisions of the Code would deprive the applicant
of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms
of the Code.
A literal interpretation of the code would prohibit a retail cannabis facility from being
located at 3150 E Main St.
This criterion IS met.
3. The applicant demonstrates that the request is a minimum easing of the Code
requirements, making possible the reasonable use of the land, building or structure.
Considering the realities of the distances, the retail buffers plus the 80-foot right-of-way
provided by 20th Street and the location of all three institutions being over 700 feet from
the subject property, this request is a minimum easing of the Unified Development Code
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and would allow the property owner to have a retail cannabis sales store on the subject
property.
This criterion IS met.
4. That the granting of the variance is in harmony with the general interest, the general
purpose and intent of the Code, and is not injurious to the neighborhood or
otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
The proposed variance is not injurious to the neighborhood. The location is surrounded
by commercial businesses and is on one of Farmington’s main commercial corridors.
This criterion IS met.
5. That the proposed variance will not permit a use not otherwise allowed in the
underlying district.
Granting of this variance would not permit a use not otherwise allowed in the GC: General
Commercial Zoning District.
This criterion IS met.
6. That no nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in the
same district and no permitted use of lands, structures or buildings in other districts
has been or shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance.
No nonconforming uses, structures or buildings in the same district have been
considered as grounds for this variance request.
This criterion IS met.
7. That the applicant would suffer an unnecessary hardship if the variance requested
were denied.
The applicant would be prevented from opening a retail cannabis facility at the location
of the subject property. The property owner would lose a potential tenant.
This criterion IS met.
Public Notice
• Letters were sent to 4 surrounding property owners. At the time of this report, no public
input has been received.
Staff Recommendation
The Community Works Department recommends approval of Petition ARB 22-05 from
Matthew Kopelman for a variance from Section 2.4.41 of the City of Farmington Unified
Development Code to allow for a waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement from a
retail cannabis facility to a religious institution, a school and an adjacent retail cannabis
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facility.
Discussion
Chair Dennis stated that the board was familiar with the issues that were presented for
this variance. If the distance is measured from the property lines, it is not compliant, but
in reality, it meets the intent of the 300 feet distance requirement.
Vice Chair Erickson asked Associate Planner Safrany if the school or the religious
institution had been notified. Associate Planner Safrany replied the notification letters
only go out to the property owners, and he is unaware if the property owner had
informed their tenants about this meeting. Mr. Safrany also mentioned that a sign had
been posted on the property letting the public know that the petition had been applied for
with the dates for this meeting. Mr. Safrany also stated there is a property line that goes
down the middle of the parking lot, which is where the 300 feet measurement for the
school and religious institute would be measured.
Board Member Winters inquired about the residences behind Staples, shouldn’t they be
notified. Associate Planner Safrany stated that measurement would start from the
property line in the middle of the parking lot and the residences were not within the 100
feet, so they would not receive a letter. Chair Dennis added there is not anything in the
code that stipulates a distance to a residence. Mr. Safrany agreed with this statement.
Chair Dennis requested petitioner, Matthew Kopelman be sworn in. Administrative
Assistant Tami Spencer swore in Matthew Kopelman.
Mr. Kopelman stated that the Charter Institute is a for-profit college and that children will
not be attending that school.
Chair Dennis closed the public portion of this meeting, and asked the Board if they had
anything other comments. Board Member Winters wanted clarification of the property
line that goes down the middle of the parking lot. Associate Planner Safrany reiterated
where the property line was located. Board Member Winters replied that he was
concerned if some of the property owners were not notified on an action that had been
taken that evening, could be contested on that basis. Mr. Safrany assured that the
property owners with 100 feet had been notified.
Chair Dennis called for a motion.
Motion
Vice Chair Erickson made a motion to approve petition ARB 22-05 as recommended by
staff. Board Member Winters seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.
AYE: Chair Dennis, Vice Chair Erickson, and Board Member Winters
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED 3-0
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Business from the Floor: There was no business from the Floor.
Business from the Chair: There was no business from the Chair.
Business from the Members: There was no business from the Board Members.
Business from Staff: There was no business from Staff.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Vice Chair Erickson to adjourn the March 3, 2022 meeting
of the Administrative Review Board; Board Member Winters seconded the motion. The meeting
of March 3, 2022 was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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James Dennis Tami Spencer
Chair Administrative Assistant
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
PETITION ARB 22-13
Variance to Section 2.4.41 of the City of Farmington Unified Development Code to waive
the 300-foot distance requirement from a retail cannabis facility to a religious institution.
DESCRIPTION OF PETITION
Property owner is asking for a variance from Section 2.4.41 of the Unified Development Code
requiring a 300-foot distance from a religious institution to a cannabis retail facility. This distance
is measured property line to property line exclusive of right-of-way.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel ID – R0035530
Otherwise located at 7101 E. Main St.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant Jason Little, potential tenant
Property Owner Nexstar 1 LLC
Location of Property 7101 E Main Street
Nature of Petition The petitioner is requesting a variance to the required distance of
300 feet for a retail cannabis sales operation to a religious
institution.
Applicable Regulations City of Farmington Unified Development Code Section 2.4.41
Recreational cannabis sales:
A. Retailers of recreational cannabis shall be licensed by the New Mexico Cannabis
Control Division.
B. Retail sales are permitted in the CB: Central Business, GC: General Commercial
and I: Industrial Zoning Districts only.
C. Such uses shall not be permitted within 300 feet of any school (public and private),
religious institution, registered daycare center from another dispensary. Distance
is measured by a straight line from the closest property line of the retail business
to the closest property line of a religious institution, school, registered daycare or
dispensary. (NMSA Chapter 60-6b-10)
Zoning GC: General Commercial
Existing Use Existing 6,300 square foot commercial building with additional gas
pumping stations covered by a canopy
Surrounding Zoning/ Land Use
North: RA: Rural Agriculture – Well site
GC: General Commercial – Rosenbaum Construction Company
South: No Zoning/SJ County: – Cave Enterprises Pipe Supplier,
Residences
East: No Zoning/SJ County: – Vacant Wood Shop
West: No Zoning/SJ County: Calvary Chapel
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Public Notice Publication of Notice of this petition appeared in the Daily Times on
Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Property owners within 100 feet were
sent notice by certified mail on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. A sign
was posted on the property on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Staff Michael Safrany, Senior Planner
BACKGROUND
The property owner is requesting a variance to the 300-foot distance requirement from a retail
cannabis facility to a religious institution. The new cannabis ordinance, No. 2021-1329, requires
this 300-foot distance. The distance requirement is based on the current liquor license
regulations for New Mexico. Measurement is property line to property line exclusive of right-of
way.
The subject property line at 7101 E Main St, is slightly offset by 200 feet to the property line for
the Cavalry Chapel of Farmington at 6925 E Main St.
The distance from the subject building to the building of the religious institution is approximately
724 feet.
On March 22nd, 2022 City Council unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for an integrated
cannabis facility including cultivation, production and manufacturing for this site.
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ZONING MAP
PROPOSED RETAIL LOCATION
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Aerial View
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STAFF ANALYSIS
Variance Criteria – Section 8.12.4, UDC
A variance may be granted only where a literal enforcement of the Code provisions would result
in unnecessary hardship for a particular property. In order to grant a variance, the Administrative
Review Board (ARB) must make a positive finding of fact concerning each of the following or, if
a positive finding of fact cannot be made that the ARB specifically describes the circumstance
that would outweigh the strict requirement for a positive finding of fact and determine that the
variance will not be a public detriment:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist, which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building involved and are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings
in the same district; and, furthermore, that they are not self-imposed, self-created or
otherwise the result of actions by the applicant.
The physical buildings are approximately 725 ft. away from each other with the old Aztec
Hwy and natural landscape separating the two buildings. Despite the actual distance, the
property lines are considered within 300 ft. from each other. The southern and western
boundaries of the subject property are heavily vegetated, providing a natural buffer.
This criterion IS met.
2. That a literal interpretation of the provisions of the Code would deprive the applicant of
rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the
Code.
A literal interpretation of the code would prohibit a retail cannabis facility from being located
at 7101 E Main St. despite the property being zoned General Commercial. The subject
property is located on Farmington’s main commercial corridor.
This criterion IS met.
3. The applicant demonstrates that the request is a minimum easing of the Code
requirements, making possible the reasonable use of the land, building or structure.
Considering the realities of the distances, plus the right-of-way provided by Old Aztec Hwy.
and the location of the religious institution being over 725 feet from the subject property,
this request is a minimum easing of the Unified Development Code and would allow the
property owner to have a retail cannabis sales store on the subject property.
This criterion IS met.
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4. That the granting of the variance is in harmony with the general interest, the general
purpose and intent of the Code, and is not injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise
detrimental to the public welfare.
The proposed variance is not injurious to the neighborhood. The location is on a
commercial corridor along with other commercial businesses.
This criterion IS met.
5. That the proposed variance will not permit a use not otherwise allowed in the underlying
district.
Granting of this variance would not permit a use not otherwise allowed in the GC: General
Commercial Zoning District.
This criterion IS met.
6. That no nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in the same
district and no permitted use of lands, structures or buildings in other districts has
been or shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance.
No nonconforming uses, structures or buildings in the same district have been considered as
grounds for this variance request.
This criterion IS met.
7. That the applicant would suffer an unnecessary hardship if the variance requested were
denied.
The applicant would be prevented from opening a retail cannabis facility at the location of
the subject property.
This criterion IS met.
CONCLUSION
The Community Works Department concludes that approval of ARB 22-13 is a minimum easing
of the code, meets the intent of the code and is a property that has characteristics unique
enough to allow for waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Works Department recommends approval of Petition ARB 22-13 from Jason
Little for a variance from Section 2.4.41 of the City of Farmington Unified Development Code to
allow for a waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement from a retail cannabis facility to a religious
institution.
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PETITIONER’S JUSTIFICATION FOR A VARIANCE
The 300 ft. restriction between property lines is preventing 7101 E Main from utilizing the
property in a manner consistent with other similarly zoned properties in the area.
REVIEWING AGENCIES COMMENTS
No comments received
INPUT FROM NEIGHBORS:
Letters were sent out to eight property owners within 100 feet.
NOTIFICATION LETTERS
Cave Jack and Lee O PO Box 79 Flora Vista, NM 87415
Jaquez Ernie R and Rosemarie PO Box 610 Flora Vista, NM 87415
Nexstar1 LLC, Clifton Horace 4300 E Main St. Farmington, NM 87402
Smith James and Jolene 7075 Old Aztec Hwy Farmington, NM 87402
Toy Barn LLC 3906 N Buena Vista Ave. Farmington, NM 87401
Rosenbaum Development LLC PO Box 2308 Farmington, NM 87499
Montoya Anthony and Linda 1611 NM 170 La Plata, NM 87418
Calvary Chapel 6925 E Main St. Farmington, NM 87402
One phone call was received by staff in support of the variance. No other comments have been
received from the neighbors at the time of this report.
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PLANNING MEMO COMMENTS SUMMARY
ARB 22-13
DEADLINE: March 4, 2022
City of Farmington Departments
CW Planning Manager – B. Escobar
CW Addressing – Planning Division
CW Chief Building Official – D. Childers No Comment
CW Long Range Planner
CW MPO – P. Koeppel
CW Oil & Gas Inspector
CITY City Manager’s Office – J. Baird No Comment
ELEC Customer Care Manager – L. Richardson
"No Comment" on this request. If additional
ELEC Electrical Engineering –Roberto Ga loads are to be installed, they will have to
apply for service upgrade.
ELEC T&D – Field Op – L. Lugenbeel
FIRE Fire Captain – K. Rix
FIRE Fire Marshall – B. Vega No Comment
LEGAL City Attorney – J. Breakell
LEGAL Deputy City Attorney – R. Frost No Comment
POLICE Code Compliance – M. Romero No Comment
POLICE Sergeant – J. Jensen
PRCA Parks - R. Crosby
PRCA ORII – W. Unsicker
CW City Engineer – I. BlueEyes
CW Engineering – T. Sitta No Comment
CW Streets Superintendent – C. Fuller
CW Traffic Engineer – M. Hathcock No Comment
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CW Water/Waste Water – D. Dalton
Other Entities
New Mexico Gas Company – R. Castillo No Comment
CenturyLink – D. Willato
Enterprise Field Services – M. Waszut No Comment
Comcast Cable – M. Johnson
JACOBS CH2MHILL OMI
Surface Land Negotiator for BP – M. Venzara
Farmington School District – C. Lyons
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
Petition ARB 22-16
Variance to the minimum lot size requirement in the RE-2, Residential District
8655 Foothills Drive
April 7, 2022
DESCRIPTION OF PETITION
Petition No. ARB 22-16 is a request from Charles Bisland for a variance to the required
minimum lot area for property located at 8655 Foothills Drive in the RE-2, Residential
District. Pursuant to Section 2.8, Density and Dimensional Standards, of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) the minimum lot size requirement in the RE-2 District is two
(2) acres (87,120 sf). The property is legally described as:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel ID – R0055005
Otherwise located at 8655 Foothills Drive
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant .......................... Charles Bisland
Property Owner ............... Charles Bisland and Cathy Greaney
Location of Property ....... 8655 Foothills Drive (R0055005)
Nature of Petition ............ The applicant requests a variance to the required minimum
lot area in the RE-2, Residential District. Applicant wishes to
subdivide the property through the summary plat process
and create one additional lot. One lot will be smaller than the
required 2 acre minimum.
Applicable Regulations... City of Farmington Unified Development Code (UDC):
Pursuant to Section 2.8. Density and Dimensional Standards
the required minimum lot area is 2 acres in the RE-2,
Residential District.
Zoning .............................. RE-2, Residential District
Existing Use ..................... Vacant
Surrounding Zoning/ ….. North: RE-2, Residential
Land Use South: RE-2, Residential
East: RE-2, Residential
West: RE-2, Residential
Public Notice……………. Publication of Notice of this petition appeared in the Daily
Times on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Property owners
within 100 feet were sent notice by certified mail on
Wednesday March 16, 2022. A sign was posted on the
property on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Staff Mike Safrany, Senior Planner
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BACKGROUND
The applicant wishes to subdivide his 3.95-acre property. Mr. Bisland is requesting a
variance to the minimum lot area in the RE-2, Residential District to allow for the
minimum lot size of one lot to be less than 2 acres. Proposed Lot at south end with the
existing residential structure will be approximately 1.95 acres, and the proposed second
Lot at the north end will be 2.0 acres. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce
the minimum lot area for the purpose of developing a single-family dwelling on the
subject property located at 8655 Foothills Drive.
The square footage difference for the southern Lot would be approximately 2,178 ft.²,
approximately 5% less than the minimum required size. San Juan County Tax
Assessor’s records show that the size of the subject property is 3.95 acres.
The properties in the surrounding area are primarily residential and are zoned RE-2. Lot
sizes in this area are a minimum of two (2) acres. The request is to legitimize the size of
the south end lot through a variance. The proposed lot size could be challenging for the
applicant in the attainment of building permits for the development and/or improvements
to the properties as well as future real estate transaction(s).
ANALYSIS
Variance Criteria – Section 8.12.4, UDC
A variance may be granted only where a literal enforcement of the Code provisions
would result in unnecessary hardship for a particular property. In order to grant a
variance, the ARB must make a positive finding of fact concerning each of the following
or, if a positive finding of fact cannot be made that the ARB specifically describes the
circumstance that would outweigh the strict requirement for a positive finding of fact and
determine that the variance will not be a public detriment:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist, which are peculiar to the
land, structure or building involved and are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same district; and, furthermore, that they are
not self-imposed, self-created or otherwise the result of actions by the
applicant.
The subject property was assessed and sold to the applicant as a 3.95 acre
parcel. Due to the minimum lot area requirement of 2 acres, the lot cannot be
divided for further development of the property. The RE-2 zoning requiring a 2-
acre minimum was not in place at the time of the purchase of the property. The
existing circumstances are unique and were not created by the applicant.
This criterion IS met.
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2. That a literal interpretation of the provisions of the Code would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same
district under the terms of the Code.
The literal interpretation of the provisions of the UDC would deprive the applicant
of the rights commonly enjoyed by other property owners in the surrounding
area. The square footage difference for the proposed south end lot would be less
than 5% of the minimum required size. Building permits cannot be approved
and/or issued for the development of the subject property, improvements as well
as future real estate transactions could become challenging.
This criterion IS met.
3. The applicant demonstrates that the request is a minimum easing of the
Code requirements, making possible the reasonable use of the land,
building or structure.
The requested variance is a minimum easing of the code. The proposed lot size
for the south end lot is approximately 5% less than the minimum required size.
The proposed lots would be in compliance with the zoning requirements
(setbacks). The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable
manner, to build a single-family dwelling, and would not result in disorderly
development. The request is reasonable and in keeping with the spirit and intent
of the Code and the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
This criterion IS met.
4. That the granting of the variance is in harmony with the general interest,
the general purpose and intent of the Code, and is not injurious to the
neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
The applicant has demonstrated that the requested variance is in harmony with
the general interest, purpose and intent of the UDC. The requested variance will
not be injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the
public welfare.
This criterion IS met.
5. That the proposed variance will not permit a use not otherwise allowed in
the underlying district.
The granting of this variance will not allow a use that is not otherwise allowed in
the RE-2 District.
This criterion IS met.
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6. That no nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in
the same district and no permitted use of lands, structures or buildings in
other districts has been or shall be considered grounds for the issuance of
a variance.
No nonconforming uses, structures or buildings in the same district have been
considered as grounds for this variance request.
This criterion IS met.
7. That the applicant would suffer an unnecessary hardship if the variance
requested were denied.
The applicant would suffer an unnecessary hardship if the variance were denied.
The intent of the minimum lot area regulation is to support appropriate density
and development in residential districts. The strict adherence to the code would
restrict the reasonable use of the land and/or potential improvements to the
property. The request is to legitimize the size of the lots through a variance in
order to make the proposed lots buildable lots and to obtain building permits for
the subject property. The strict adherence to UDC 2.8. Density and Dimensional
Standards would not allow for building permits to be approved and/or issued for
the development of the subject property.
This criterion IS met.
CONCLUSION
The Community Development Department concludes that approval of ARB 22-16, is
appropriate. The request is a minimum easing of the code, is in harmony with the
neighborhood, and will not be injurious to the neighbors.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends approval of Petition ARB 22-
16, a request from Charles Bisland for a variance to allow the minimum lot area for the
south end Lot to be less than 2 acres in the RE-2, Residential District for property
located at 8655 Foothills Drive. The easement running east and west along Colibri Pl
and the easement running north and south along Foothills Drive, as reflected on the
legal description for the property, shall be dedicated to the City during the Plat process.
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PLANNING MEMO COMMENTS SUMMARY
ARB 22-16 8655 FOOTHILLS DR
Deadline: 3/18/22
City of Farmington Departments
CW Planning Manager – B. Escobar
CW Addressing – Planning Division
CW Chief Building Official – D. Childers No Comment
CW Long Range Planner
CW MPO – P. Koeppel
CW Oil & Gas Inspector
CITY City Manager’s Office – J. Baird No Comment
ELEC Customer Care Manager – L. Richardson
ELEC Just a note that there is an overhead
electric line on the East side of the
Electrical Engineering –Roberto Ga
property, running along South to North
of Foothills Drive.
ELEC T&D – Field Op – L. Lugenbeel
FIRE Fire Captain – K. Rix
FIRE Fire Marshall – B. Vega No Comment
LEGAL City Attorney – J. Breakell
LEGAL Deputy City Attorney – R. Frost
POLICE Code Compliance – M. Romero No Comment
POLICE Sergeant – J. Jensen
PRCA Parks - R. Crosby
PRCA ORII – W. Unsicker
CW City Engineer – I. BlueEyes
CW I have no comment in regards to the size
of the property.
The remaining section of Foothills (total
Engineering – T. Sitta
60’ width) and Colibri (total 50’ width)
will be required to be dedicated as part
of the plat process.
CW Streets Superintendent – C. Fuller
CW Traffic Engineer – M. Hathcock
CW Water/Waste Water – D. Dalton
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Other Entities
New Mexico Gas Company – R. Castillo No Comment
CenturyLink – D. Willato No Comment
Enterprise Field Services – M. Waszut No Comment
Comcast Cable – M. Johnson
JACOBS CH2MHILL OMI
Surface Land Negotiator for BP – M. Venzara
Farmington School District – C. Lyons
REVIEWING AGENCIES COMMENTS
Engineering Staff - Toni Sitta: 599-1399 and tsitta@fmtn.org
No comment in regards to size of the property. The remaining section of Foothills (total 60 foot
width) and Colibri (total 50 foot width) will be required to be dedicated as part of the plat
process.
Electrical Engineering Staff – Roberto Ga: 599-8314 and robertoga@fmtn.org
Note that there is an overhead electrical line on the east side of the property running along
south to north of Foothills Drive.
City Attorney – Jennifer Breakall: 599-1285 and jbreakall@fmtn.org
The City Attorney determined in an email correspondence that this application was not eligible
for application of the ten percent Administrative Adjustment.
INPUT FROM NEIGHBORS:
Letters were sent out to eight property owners within 100 feet.
NOTIFICATION LETTERS
NAME ADDRESS CITYSTATEZIP
5441 Colibri LLC 1515 E 20th St Ste D FARMINGTON, NM 87401
Catherine Treinen Baker 6010 Laurie St FARMINGTON, NM 87401
Ryan and Brandy Brown 6001 Wildwood St FARMINGTON, NM 87402
Trenton and Robin Keeling 8668 Foothills Dr. FARMINGTON, NM 87402
Kinsey Trail LLC 8450 Hood Mesa Trail FARMINGTON, NM 87401
Otteson Van Horn Family Trust 8680 Foothills Dr. FARMINGTON, NM 87402
Billy and Lynn Ortiz Randall 5400 Colibri Pl. FARMINGTON, NM 87402
Marquel Alyce Ryan 8560 Foothills Dr. FARMINGTON, NM 87402
No comments have been received from the neighbors at the time of this report.
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