Planning & Zoning

AGENDA Planning & Zoning Commission City Council Chambers – 800 Municipal Drive October 24, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Item Page 1 Call Meeting to Order 2 Approval of the Agenda 3 Approval of the Minutes of the September 26, 2019 P&Z Meeting 24 4 Petition No. ZC 19‐82 ‐ a request from Jack Woodward, represented by Barry 1 Digman, for a zone change from SF‐7, Single‐family Residential to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, for 3.98 acres of vacant property located at 1451 E. 30th Street. (Beth Escobar) 5 Business from: Floor: Chairman: Members: Staff: 6 Adjournment The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to be considered at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The meeting room and facilities are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. 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. STAFF CONCLUSION Staff concludes the zone change to Local Neighborhood Commercial is appropriate for ZC 19-82. The LNC zoning does not constitute a spot zone. The area along E 30th between Butler and Carlton has already developed with a mix of uses, including office profession, local commercial and churches. Through the permit review process, any adverse impact to the surrounding residential area should be mitigated by application of traffic engineering standards, drainage regulations, specific design standards for the LNC District and application of residential protection regulations. The proposed use for this property is consistent with sections of the Comprehensive Plan and the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 22 Economic Development Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends approval of Petition ZC 19-82, a request from Jack Woodward, property owner, for a zone change from the SF-7, Single- family Residential District to the LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial District for a 3.98 acre property at 1451 E. 30th Street, subject to the following conditions/UDC requirements: 1. All commercial development shall abide by the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 5 – Development Standards. The UDC Development Standards address issues such as parking, access management, screening, drainage, residential protections, etc., for all commercial development. Development Standards are required to be included with any development permit (building permit), as part of the design and site plan submittal. No building permit can be issued until the conditions of the UDC Section 5 are met and no certificate of occupancy can be approved until all improvements are constructed. 2. Sidewalks are required to be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy on all commercial developments. (Ordinance Sect 7-1-2)All non- residential development requires the installation of a 5-foot sidewalk along the property boundary adjacent to a City Street as part of any building permit. 3. All non-residential development requires a grading and drainage plan, prepared by a New Mexico Licensed Engineer, as part of any building permit. This shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. Access to any development at this location should be aligned with Carlton A  MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION September 26, 2019 The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular session on September 26, 2019 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 Clint Freeman Kristin Langenfeld Cheryl Ragsdale Mitch Sewell Cody Waldroup P&Z Members Absent: Shay Davis Elizabeth Lockmiller Wayne Mangum Gary Smouse Staff Present: Beth Escobar Karen Walker Others Who Addressed the Commission: None 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 Brown to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2019 P&Z Meeting. This motion was approved unanimously by a 7‐0 vote. Swearing in of Witnesses Karen Walker swore in all parties that wished to speak on behalf of any agenda items.  CONSIDERATION & RECOMMENDATION SUP 19‐78 Special Use Permit to allow mining of sand and gravel on 10.38 acres of vacant property 3030 Troy King Road Planning & Zoning Commission Discussion of Petition SUP 19‐78 on September 26, 2019 Planning Manager Beth Escobar presented the staff report for SUP 19‐78, a request from Douglas Murray of ABC Concrete & Manufacturing, represented by Nathan Barton, to allow for mining of sand and gravel for 10.38 acres of vacant property in the GC, General Commercial District, for property located at 3030 Troy King Road. The subject property is adjacent to 2555 Troy King Road where the applicant operates a mining and extraction process under SUP 17‐36. The mining and excavation activity will be north of the arroyo. The surrounding area is commercial, industrial and rural agricultural. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as light industrial, however; the purpose of a Special Use Permit is to allow for discretionary approval of uses with unique operating characteristics. The applicant has been operating on the adjacent property with no issues. The surrounding area consists of large vacant lots, and the area of operation is approximately 1,000 feet from the nearest residence. No blasting will occur on the site, and the applicant shall be required to obtain all state and federal licensing. Staff concludes approval of SUP 19‐78 is appropriate for mining and extraction subject to the following conditions/UDC requirements: 1. Operations shall be limited to those listed in the Petition Application dated August 19. 2019. 2. Shall be operated in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.11 Operational Performance of the U.D.C. and Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code. 3. The applicant shall maintain all required federal and state permits related to this operation. Commissioner Waldroup asked if the site plan includes both properties. Ms. Escobar said the staging process will remain on the current property and excavation activity will expand to the east. Commissioner Freeman said the SUP from 2017 had concerns from neighbors about truck traffic. He asked if the traffic would increase. Ms. Escobar said the petitioner would not be trucking anything more to the site. They are only expanding the excavation. Commissioner Sewell asked who the landowner was. Ms. Escobar said William and Kim Dutremaine and Douglas and Waunita Murray own the properties. Planning & Zoning Commission Action of Petition SUP 19‐78 on September 26, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Sewell to approve Petition SUP 19‐78, a request from Douglas Murray of ABC Concrete & Manufacturing, represented by Nathan Barton, to allow for mining of sand and gravel for 10.38 acres of vacant property in the GC, General Commercial District, for property located at 3030 Troy King Road subject to the following conditions/UDC requirements: 1. Operations shall be limited to those listed in the Petition Application dated August 19. 2019. 2. Shall be operated in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.11 Operational Performance of the U.D.C. and Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code. 3. The applicant shall maintain all required federal and state permits related to this operation. AYE: Chair Cardon, Commissioners Brown, Freeman, Langenfeld, Ragsdale, Sewell, and Waldroup NAY: None Abstained: None Absent: Commissioners Davis, Lockmiller, Mangum, and Smouse. Motion passed 7‐0 Discussion regarding Security at City Hall Beth Escobar noted the interruption at the back door of Council Chambers during the last Planning & Zoning meeting. Ms. Escobar explained that staff has received training for active shooter incidents. Although the Commissioners have not received such training through the City, staff will receive phone alerts if there is an emergency. Ms. Escobar explained emergency/evacuation procedures to the Commissioners. Business from the Floor: There was no business from the Floor. Business from the Chair: Chair Cardon announced the 51st Annual BBQ for the Boys and Girls Club is tomorrow. She encouraged the Commissioners to visit the City’s webpage for local events. Business from the Members: There was no business from the Members. Business from Staff: Beth Escobar said Petition ZC 19‐75 for 6610 E. Main Street was heard by City Council on September 24, 2019. The City Council noted rezoning of the property will impact the adjacent properties, but the zone change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate for that location. Efforts will be made to create a buffer between the residences and the commercial property if development occurs. Ms. Escobar mentioned that five City funded electric vehicle charging stations will soon be located along Main Street. FEUS, Farmington Electric Utility Service, will be funding the project. Adjournment: With no further business and a motion by Commissioner Waldroup and seconded by Commissioner Brown, the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 26, 2019 was adjourned at 3:17 p.m. ____________________________ _____________________________ Joyce Cardon Karen Walker Chair Administrative Assistant