Planning & Zoning

July 11, 2013  A G E N D A Planning & Zoning Commission July 11, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. Item Page 1 Call Meeting to Order 2 Approval of the Agenda 3 Approval of the Minutes of the June 27, 2013 P&Z Meeting 11 4 Petition No. ZC 13-07 -a request from Arta Specht for a zone change from the 1 Office and Professional (OP) district to the Multifamily-Medium density (MF-M) district for 0.48 acres located at 800 & 802 N. Dustin, in the City of Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico. 5 Business from: Floor: Chairman: Members: Staff: 6 Adjournment The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to be heard at the next City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. 1 2 3 4 5 6 City of Farmington Comprehensive Plan Fig 4.2 7 800 & 802 N. Dustin 8 9 10  M I N U T E S PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 27, 2013 The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular session on June 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico. P&Z Members Present: Chairman: Dennis Ivie Commissioners: Bruce Buchanan Joyce Cardon Clint Freeman Kristin Langenfeld Cheryl Ragsdale Amy Ziesmer P&Z Members Absent: Commissioners: Rory Jaques Paul Thompson Daniel Arnold (Alt) Del Washburn (Alt) Staff Present: Fran Fillerup Cynthia Lopez Mary Holton Sam Montoia Dee Dee Moore Others Present: Jesse Beard Shaun Bishop Anthony Montoya Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Ivie and there being a quorum present the following proceedings were duly had and taken. Presentation of the Agenda Senior Planner Cynthia Lopez stated there were no changes to the agenda. Approval of the Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Cardon and seconded by Commissioner Ziesmer to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2013 P&Z Meeting with a correction to Chairman Ivie’s title in the section “P&Z Members Present:”. This motion was approved unanimously by a 7-0 vote. Swearing in of Witnesses All parties present wishing to address these petitions were sworn in by Dee Dee Moore. 11  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PETITION REPORT ZC 13-03 – 5601 Mickey Drive SF-10 to SF-A PUD Planning and Zoning Commission Discussion of ZC 13-03 on June 27, 2013 Senior Planner Cynthia Lopez presented the staff report reminding the Commission that this petition was postponed from the June 13, 2013 P&Z meeting. She stated that the petitioner plans to place four townhomes on this site, which meets the SF-A Single- Family Attached district requirements for the width and depth of the lots. This is a Planned Unit Development because of the existing private drive off of Mickey Drive. Ms. Lopez stated that a stop sign would be required at the corner of Mickey Drive and the private drive and the area adjacent to Mickey would be open space with low profile landscaping so there is no interference with the sight triangle. Staff is recommending approval. Anthony Montoya of 1611 Hwy 170, La Plata stated that he had no questions for the commission or staff. Ms. Shaun Bishop of 5710 Mickey Drive stated that she was speaking on behalf of a majority of the neighborhood community. She assured the commission that she was not there to oppose the proposal, and felt it would be an improvement to the area. However, she wanted to provide a big picture of the Mickey Drive area. She voiced concerns about the traffic problems along Mickey, especially when Mr. Farnsworth’s development is completed. She felt that the yield sign at the intersection of Carl and Mickey was ineffective because of the drop off; oncoming traffic is not able to see this intersection. Planning and Zoning Commission Action of ZC 13-03 on June 27, 2013 A motion was made by Commissioner Cardon, seconded by Commissioner Buchanan, to approve Petition ZC 13-03, a request from Anthony Montoya for a zone change from the SF-10 Single-Family Residential District to the SF-A PUD Single-Family Attached Planned Unit Development District, for 0.68 acres located at 5601 Mickey Drive, as recommended by staff. AYE: Chairman Ivie, Commissioners Buchanan, Cardon, Freeman, Langenfeld, Ragsdale, and Ziesmer NAY: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Commissioners Jaques, Thompson, Arnold (Alt) and Washburn (Alt) Motion passed 7-0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PETITION REPORT ZC 13-06 – 1899 W. Navajo Street RE-20 to IND 12 Planning and Zoning Commission Discussion of ZC 13-06 on June 27, 2013 Associate Planner Fran Fillerup presented the staff report, a request from Jesse Beard for a zone change to 0.57 acres of property located at 1899 W. Navajo, “behind the fence” on the southwest side of the airport. There is currently an airplane hangar located on this property. Mr. Fillerup said that Todd Gressick stated that any change of ownership or construction on this property would need to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Mr. Gressick approves staff recommendation for approval. Assistant City Manager Bob Campbell answered questions regarding FAA’s scope of approval. He stated that as far as construction goes there are certain distances from the centers of runways that must be met. He added that the National Guard Armory on W. Navajo Street, the well-site development in the Glade to the east, and even the water tanks at Navajo and Municipal needed to be reviewed by the FAA. Petitioner Jesse Beard stated that he has enjoyed that property for the last 49 years and has owned multiple airplanes that were stored in those hangars. He added that he finally quit flying at the age of 87. He stated that he just found out a few months ago that this property was zoned residential and is requesting approval for the zone change to Industrial. Mr. Beard added that he understood the “behind the gate” requirement from the FAA and had already spoken with a representative in Ft. Worth, Texas. Commissioner Langenfeld asked if this zone change request could be looked at as spot zoning and is an Industrial use appropriate at the airport. Mr. Fillerup stated that an Industrial use is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. He added that the Airport Master Plan calls for Industrial zoning. Commissioner Langenfeld also asked if any allowed industrial use could be on that property. Mr. Fillerup stated that yes, any industrial use permitted by right could be in place on that property, and however, they would need to meet all the guidelines and setbacks, which are 30 feet in the front, 20 feet in the rear and 5 feet on the sides. Mr. Fillerup added that this property is grandfathered and can stand as it is right not, any new construction would benefit by the IND district. Planning and Zoning Commission Action of ZC 13-03 on June 27, 2013 A motion was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Buchanan, to approve Petition ZC 13-06, a request from Jesse Beard for a zone change from the RE-20 Residential Estates District to the IND Industrial District, for 0.75 acres located at 1899 W. Navajo Street, as recommended by staff. AYE: Chairman Ivie, Commissioners Buchanan, Cardon, Freeman, Langenfeld, Ragsdale, and Ziesmer NAY: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Commissioners Jaques, Thompson, Arnold (Alt) and Washburn (Alt) Motion passed 7-0. Business from the Floor: Ms. Bishop stated that her neighborhood is very active and added that right now the traffic from the mall is slight, buy when the restaurant opens up she feels it will generate a lot of traffic. She spoke with the restaurant owner and added 13 that the restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ms. Bishop closed her comments by stating that this neighborhood is really just a 300 home cul-de-sac, which proves difficult at times because of the traffic. She thanked the Commission for listening to her concerns. Business from the Chairman: There was no business from the Chairman Business from Members: Commissioner Freeman asked staff for clarification regarding the use of acceleration and de-acceleration lanes in the area around Mickey Drive and if the state would need to be involved because it is a State Highway. Ms. Lopez stated that yes; the State does make that determination. She added that any large development generally requires a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to review traffic patterns and provides recommendations and requirements for the effected stretch of road. Chairman Ivie added that there is a planned north/south tie-in (Lakewood) to the east of these developments and plans for several existing road to connect. Business from Staff: Ms. Lopez stated that there were no petitions forwarded to City Council on June 24, 2013. Adjournment With no further business the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of June 27, 2013 was adjourned at 2:39 p.m. __________________________ ____________________________ Dennis Ivie Dee Dee Moore Chairman Office Manager 14