Planning & Zoning

A GENDA Planning & Zoning Commission City Council Chambers – 800 Municipal Drive January 26, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. Item Page 1 Call Meeting to Order 2 Approval of the Agenda 3 Approval of the Minutes of the January 12, 2017 P&Z Meeting 14 4 Petition No. ZC 16-119 – a request from Martin and Carrie Lamb for a Zone 1 Change from IND, Industrial to MF-M, Multiple Family Medium Density Residential for 3.83 acres of land located at 750, 750A, and 760 Valentine Road. (Cindy Lopez) 5 Petition No. SUP 16-120 – a request from Martin and Carrie Lamb for a Special Use Permit to allow livestock on 3.83 acres of land located at 750, 750A, and 760 Valentine Road. (Cindy Lopez) 6 Business from: Floor: Chairman: Members: Staff: 7 Adjournment The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to be considered at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. 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If you plan to attend a meeting and need an auxiliary aid or service, please contact the City Clerk's office at 599-1101 or 599-1106, prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13  MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION January 12, 2017 The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular session on January 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico P&Z Members Present: Chair-Joyce Cardon Ryan Brown Shay Davis Clint Freeman Kristin Langenfeld Cheryl Ragsdale Paul Thompson Cody Waldroup Del Washburn P&Z Members Absent: Dacia Yazzie Staff Present: Derrick Garcia Helen Landaverde Cindy Lopez Karen Walker Others Who Addressed the Commission: James Strickler Call to Order Chair Joyce 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 Waldroup to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2016 P&Z Meeting. This motion was approved unanimously by a 9-0 vote. Swearing in of Witnesses All parties that wished to speak on behalf of any agenda items were sworn in by Karen Walker.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PETITION REPORT Petition No. ZC 16-117 Zone Change Planning & Zoning Commission Discussion of Petitions ZC 16-117, on January 12, 2017 Senior Planner Cindy Lopez presented the staff report for ZC 16-117, a request from James Strickler for a zone change from OP, Office Professional to MF-L, Multiple Family Residential for 0.58 acres of land located at 908 E. 20th Street. The petitioner is requesting the zone change to allow for the residential use and to be able to convert the single family residence into two apartments. The property has an old farm house that dates back to 1918, and has been used as a residence. The properties to the east and west of this parcel are zoned OP, Office Professional. Property to the east and northeast are residential buildings that have been converted to office buildings. On the other side of the office complex on the west are more residences that are in the SF-7 Residential District. The properties to the north and south are in the SF-7 Single Family zoning district and are used as residential. Converting this residential building to MF, Multiple Family Residential would conform to the character of the area. Ms. Lopez noted that the Comprehensive Plan suggests this area to be zoned OP, but the surrounding area is currently residential. The Comprehensive Plan supports the need for Multi Family options in that Objective 7.1, Action 7.11 states the Comprehensive Plan encourages “the development of a variety of housing options to accommodate housing needs for all residents, and identify the need for a mixture of housing types”. In that sense, stated Ms. Lopez, the Comprehensive Plan supports MF. Ms. Lopez continued to state that the UDC, Unified Development Code, says that MF districts “are intended to accommodate a substantial portion of the city’s residential growth” and “may also be appropriate for lands currently zoned Office Professional”. The Community Development Department recommends approval as there will not be any adverse impacts and the MF-L zoning is appropriate. Ms. Lopez mentioned that Community Development Director Mary Holton included material in the agenda concerning the Missing Middle Housing. This material describes the effort cities are making to accommodate different choices for how people want to live. Commissioner Langenfeld said in the agenda material it was stated that the size of the property could allow up to 7 units if it was zoned MF. Ms. Langenfeld asked if 7 units were appropriate for the area. Ms. Lopez said it would be appropriate because the property is along 20th Street. Parking would also need to be considered if more units were added, and the property may not actually be large enough for 7 units and the necessary parking requirements. Commissioner Freeman asked why MU, Mixed Use was not considered instead of MF. Mr. Freeman felt an upstairs residence and downstairs office would be appropriate for the area. Ms. Lopez said the Comprehensive Plan and the UDC recommend MU for the Civic Center district. Staff considered that MF is more appropriate with the other residences in the area. James Strickler, who resides at 2204 N. Santiago Avenue, said he felt the area did not need more offices in this area. He intends to improve the building and make it into a residence. He did not want to tear down a 1918 structure. Mr. Strickler mentioned that he appreciated the City’s support. Planning & Zoning Commission Action of Petition ZC 16-117 on January 12, 2017 A motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve Petitions ZC 16-117, a request from James Strickler for a zone change from OP, Office Professional to MF-L, Multiple Family Residential, for 0.58 acres located at 908 E. 20th Street. AYE: Chair Cardon, Commissioners Brown, Davis, Freeman, Langenfeld, Ragsdale, Thompson, Waldroup, and Washburn. NAY: None Abstained: None Absent: Commissioner Yazzie. Motion passed 9-0 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 introduced Helen Landaverde, Community Developments new Associate Planner. Ms. Lopez noted the next Planning & Zoning meeting on January 26, 2017, will include an informative presentation on the Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Complete Streets guidelines. Adjournment: With no further business and a motion by Commissioner Waldroup and seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale, the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting January 12, 2017 was adjourned at 3:16 p.m. ____________________________ _____________________________ Joyce Cardon Karen Walker Chair Administrative Assistant