Planning & Zoning
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · December 10, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
December 10, 2015
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular session on December 10, 2015 at 3:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico
P&Z Members Present: Chair-Joyce Cardon
Shay Davis
Clint Freeman
Kristin Langenfeld
Cheryl Ragsdale
Paul Thompson
P&Z Members Absent: Rory Jaquez
Cody Waldroup
Del Washburn
Staff Present: Bob Campbell
Teri Clashin
Mary Holton
Cynthia Lopez
Toni Sitta
Steven Saavedra
Karen Walker
Others Who Addressed the Commission: None
Call to Order
Chair Cardon called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. There being a quorum present the
following proceedings were duly had and taken.
Presentation of the Agenda
Senior Planner Cindy Lopez mentioned that Petition No. FP 15-07 had been postponed by the
petitioner until January 14, 2016.
Approval of the Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale to
approve the minutes of the November 12, 2015 P&Z Meeting. This motion was approved
unanimously by a 5-0 vote. NOTE: Commissioner Thompson arrived at 3:05 p.m.
Swearing in of Witnesses
All parties that wished to speak on behalf of any agenda item were sworn in by Karen Walker.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PETITION REPORT
Petition SUP 15-07- Outside Storage
935 Malta Avenue
Planning & Zoning Commission Discussion of Petition SUP 15-07 on December 10, 2015
Senior Planner Cindy Lopez presented the staff report for SUP 15-07, a request from William
Cillessen for a Special Use Permit for outside storage for reels of stainless steel tubing and other
small business related materials at 935 Malta Avenue in the GC General Commercial District.
The lot is one of many properties in the area owned by the petitioner. The property is leased to
SP Services. The property is fenced with slats in the fence that blocks the view of the stored
materials from the street. Several other properties in the area have been approved for special
use permits for outside storage. This area of the City has business types that have the need for
outside storage as part of the way they conduct business.
Staff recommends approval of Petition SUP 15-07.
Planning & Zoning Commission Action of Petition SUP 15-07 on December 10, 2015
A motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Davis
to approve Petition SUP 15-07, a request from William Cillessen for a Special Use Permit for
outside storage for reels of stainless steel tubing and other small business related materials at
935 Malta Avenue in the GC General Commercial District.
AYE: Chair Cardon, Commissioners Davis, Freeman, Langenfeld, Ragsdale, and Thompson.
NAY: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Commissioners Jaques, Waldroup, and Washburn.
Motion passed 6-0
Discussion and Action Regarding Meeting Dates that Fall on Holidays During 2016
Cindy Lopez stated that the second meeting of November, November 24, 2016, falls on
Thanksgiving, and the December 29, 2016 meeting falls between Christmas and New Year.
Chair Cardon noted that anytime there is a meeting during the holiday season there are usually
issues in regards to obtaining a quorum.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to cancel the meetings that fall on November 24,
2016 and December 29, 2016. Commissioner Ragsdale seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0
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 Members.
Business from Staff: Cindy Lopez introduced Teri Clashin, the new CDBG planner.
Ms. Lopez reported ABD 15-01, a request for the Abandonment of a cul-de-sac east of Viento
Avenue, and ZC 15-10, a request for a Zone Change from GC General Commercial to SF-7 Single
Family Residential for 6401 E. Main Street stayed on consent and were approved at the
November 10, 2015 City Council Meeting.
Adjournment: With no further business and a motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by
Commissioner Ragsdale, the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of December 10, 2015
was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
____________________________ _____________________________
Joyce Cardon Karen Walker
Chair Administrative Assistant
Agenda
A GENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission
City Council Chambers – 800 Municipal Drive
December 10, 2015, at 3:00 p.m.
Item Page
1 Call Meeting to Order
2 Approval of the Agenda
3 Approval of the Minutes of the November 12, 2015 P&Z Meeting 25
4 Petition No. FP 15-07 – a request from Piñon Hills Community Church, 1
represented by Cheney-Walters-Echols, for a final plat for the dedication of a
road (0.86 acres) approximately 60 feet wide and 642 feet long (North Dustin
Avenue) on the east side of Piñon Hills Community Church property located at
5101 N. Dustin. (Cindy Lopez)
5 Petition No. SUP 15-07 – a request from William Cillessen for a Special Use 11
Permit to allow outside storage and other small equipment in the GC General
Commercial Zoning District for property located at 935 Malta Avenue.
(Cindy Lopez)
6 Discussion and action regarding meeting dates that falls on holidays during 2016. 23
7 Business from:
Floor:
Chairman:
Members:
Staff:
8 Adjournment
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to be considered at
the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
P&Z
2016
Regular Meeting Schedule
Date Time & Location
December 24, 2015-Cancelled
nd th
January 14, 2016 DAY: Thursdays following the 2 & 4
January 28, 2016 Tuesday of each month.
February 11, 2016
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
February 25, 2016
March 10, 2016 LOCATION:
March 24, 2016 Farmington City Hall
April 14, 2016 City Council Chambers
800 Municipal Drive
April 28 ,2016
Farmington, New Mexico
May 12, 2016
May 26, 2016
June 16, 2016
June 30, 2016
July 14, 2016
July 28, 2016
August 11 2016
August 25, 2016
September 15, 2016
September 29, 2016
October 13, 2016 CANCELLATIONS:
October 27, 2016 Dec. 24, 2015 (Christmas Eve) &
November 10, 2016 Nov. 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving)
November 24, 2016-Cancelled meetings may be cancelled.
December 15, 2016
December 29, 2016
January 12, 2017
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
November 12, 2015
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular session on November 12, 2015 at 3:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico
P&Z Members Present: Chair-Joyce Cardon
Shay Davis
Rory Jaques
Kristin Langenfeld
Cheryl Ragsdale
Paul Thompson
Del Washburn
P&Z Members Absent: Clint Freeman
Cody Waldroup
Staff Present: Cynthia Lopez
Toni McKnight
Steven Saavedra
Karen Walker
Others Who Addressed the Commission: George Walters
Call to Order
Chair Cardon called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. There being a quorum present the
following proceedings were duly had and taken.
Presentation of the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
Approval of the Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Ragsdale and seconded by Commissioner Langenfeld to
approve the minutes of the October 29, 2015 P&Z Meeting. This motion was approved
unanimously by a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Thompson was late and came to the meeting at
3:02.
Swearing in of Witnesses
All parties that wished to speak on behalf of any agenda item were sworn in by Karen Walker.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PETITION REPORT
Petition FP 15-06 – Final Plat for Pyramid Subdivision
Planning & Zoning Commission Discussion of Petition FP 15-06 on November 12, 2015
Associate Planner Steven Saavedra presented the staff report for FP 15-06, a request from
Tommy Ruff and Pyramid Petroleum Co., represented by Cheney-Walters-Echols, for property
located at E. Piñon Street and S. Miller Avenue.
The area is approximately 5.42 acres and is located in the IND Industrial Zoning District. The
final plat requests a lot consolidation and a lot split, with street dedication of 140 square feet
on the corner of W. Miller and Piñon St., 126 square feet at S. Miller and E. Corcorran Dr., and
262 square feet at E. Corcorran Dr. and S. Commercial Ave. The petitioner intends to use the
subject property for commercial purposes. This final plat is being heard by the Planning and
Zoning Commission because of the street dedication.
Staff concludes approval of Petition FP 15-06 Pyramid Subdivision is appropriate.
George Walters of Cheney-Walters-Echols, 909 W. Apache, stated the petitioner, Tommy Ruff
asked him to come to the Planning & Zoning meeting to state that the State of New Mexico has
not yet sent a letter stating who is responsible, Graves Oil or Pyramid, for cleaning up the
contaminated property. Mr. Walters added that Mr. Ruff cannot close on the property until he
has received the letter from the State. Mr. Ruff does not want to be responsible for the clean-
up of the property.
Cindy Lopez explained that the issue of contamination is between Mr. Ruff and the State and
should not affect the Final Plat petition that is being presented at this meeting.
Chair Cardon asked Mr. Walters if he had any concerns with the dedication of the street. Mr.
Walters said he did not have a problem and added that the building that was burnt will be
taken care of once Mr. Ruff is allowed to close on the property.
Planning & Zoning Commission Action of Petition FP 15-06 on November 12, 2015
A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Thompson
to approve Petition FP 15-06, a request from Tommy Ruff and Pyramid Petroleum Co.,
represented by Cheney-Walters-Echols, for property located at E. Piñon Street and S. Miller
Avenue.
AYE: Chair Cardon, Commissioners Davis, Jaques, Langenfeld, Ragsdale, Thompson, and
Washburn.
NAY: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Commissioners Freeman and Waldroup.
Motion passed 7-0
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 Members.
Business from Staff: Ms. Lopez stated that petitions ABD 15-01, an Abandonment of a cul-de-
sac, Viento Place, and ZC 15-10, a Zone Change for 6401 E. Main Street, remained on the City
Council consent agenda and were approved as presented at the November 10, 2015 City
Council Meeting.
Adjournment: With no further business and a motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by
Commissioner Thompson, the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 12, 2015
was adjourned at 3:11 p.m.
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Joyce Cardon Karen Walker
Chair Administrative Assistant
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