Planning & Zoning

AGENDA Planning & Zoning Commission City Council Chambers – 800 Municipal Drive January 28, 2021 - 3:00 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83289559856 Item 1 Call Meeting to Order 2 Approval of the Agenda 3 Approval of the Minutes of the January 14, 2021 P&Z Meeting 4 Petition No. PP 20-59 (Discussion/Possible Action) - a request from Mike Smith, property owner, represented by Alex Johnson of Johnson Mapping and Surveying, for a preliminary plan review of a six-lot subdivision in Tier 2 of the Planning & Platting Jurisdiction of the City of Farmington. Property is located in Flora Vista, and unincorporated city within San Juan County. (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, February 9, 2021. 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.  Meeting Minutes Planning & Zoning Commission January 14, 2021 The Planning & Zoning Commission met in a regular session on January 14, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86060354302. P&Z Members Present: Chair-Joyce Cardon Vice Chair-Clint Freeman Ryan Brown (via Zoom) Shay Davis Elizabeth Lockmiller Cheryl Ragsdale Mitch Sewell Gary Smouse (via Zoom) P&Z Members Absent: Cody Waldroup Staff Present: Andrea Jones Beth Escobar Elizabeth Sandoval Others Who Addressed the Commission (Via Zoom Virtual Platform): Robert Echols 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 & Approval of the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. A motion was made by Vice Chair Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Sewell. A roll call vote was taken and this motion was approved unanimously by a 7-0 vote. Approval of the Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Sewell and seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2020 P&Z Meeting. A roll call vote was taken and this motion was approved unanimously by a 7-0 vote. Swearing in of Witnesses Witnesses were sworn in by Elizabeth Sandoval, Administrative Assistant. Note Commissioner Smouse joined the meeting via Zoom. Petition No. PP 20-56 Beth Escobar, Planning Manager, presented Petition No. PP 20-56, Little Creek Subdivision Phase VII. Petition from Joe & Stan, LLC - Joe Kozimor, Manager Representative: Robert Echols, Cheney-Walters-Echols Location: Parcel No. 2080172214410, located at the north terminus of Sparrowhawk Dr. and Soaring Eagle Dr. Existing Zoning: SF-7, Single-family residential The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plan approval per Section 8.8.9.D of the Unified Development Code. The Preliminary Plan review provides for identification of any issues and determination of compliance with all regulations. The Planning & Zoning Commissions is being asked to make a recommendation. Council provides final approval of a Preliminary Plan. The Final Plat may then be submitted. The petitioner is requesting preliminary plan approval for the Little Creek Subdivision Phase VII, Class 1, a 13-lot subdivision on a 24.15-acre undeveloped parcel located north of the terminus of Sparrowhawk Drive in West Farmington. Lot sizes for Phase VII range from 1.23 acres to 2.31 acres. The proposed subdivision is an addition to previous Little Creek Subdivisions developed on properties to the south. Phase VII includes two non-buildable lots, numbers 11 and 12. Lot 12 has an existing gas well and supporting infrastructure as well as a solar array. The topography of Lot 11 is too challenging to support development. Lot numbers 3, 4 & 6 are impacted by an existing gas line. Buildings must be set back 30 feet from the gas line easement. Standard review agencies have commented on the plat. Majority of comments have been addressed. Discussion regarding drainage is ongoing. Staff concludes approval of Petition 20-56, a preliminary plan for Little Creek Subdivision Phase VII, is appropriate, subject to technical and corrective changes as identified. Staff Recommendation The Community Works Department recommends approval of Petition 20-56, a request from Joe and Stan, LLC (Joe Kozimor, Manager) represented by Robert Echols of Cheney- Walters-Echols, Inc. for a preliminary plan of a Class 1, 13-lot subdivision on a 24.15-acre undeveloped parcel located north of the terminus of Sparrowhawk Drive in West Farmington. The lot sizes for Phase VII range from 7,000 square feet to 2.53 acres. All technical corrections to the plat and construction drawings will be finalized and approved prior to submittal of the final plat, including the drainage report. Discussion Chair Cardon asked the Commissioners if they had questions of staff. Commissioner Sewell asked if the easement for the gas line was from the edge of the easement. Planning Manager Escobar stated that since it is centered it is from both sides. Commissioner Freeman asked if was it is 30 feet from the gas line or 30 feet easement. Planning Manager Escobar stated 30 feet from the edge of the easement. The plat does include the setbacks for the lots that are impacted by the gas line. All lots are buildable, except for lot eleven. Chair Cardon asked if the petitioner or the petitioner’s representative were present. Robert Echols, the petitioner’s representative, stated that he is representing Joe and Stan Kozimor and agrees with staff’s recommendation for approval. Chair Cardon asked if the Commissioners had any questions for Mr. Echols. Chair Cardon asked if there were any interested parties that would like to speak. There were none. Chair Cardon asked if there was a Commissioner prepared to make a motion regarding PP 20-56. A motion was made by Vice Chair Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale to approve Petition No. PP 20-56, a request from Joe and Stan, LLC (Joe Kozimor, Manager) represented by Robert Echols of Cheney-Walters-Echols, Inc. for a preliminary plan of a Class 1, 13-lot subdivision on a 24.15-acre undeveloped parcel located north of the terminus of Sparrowhawk Drive in West Farmington. The lot sizes for Phase VII range from 7,000 square feet to 2.53 acres. Also including that all technical corrections to the plat and construction drawings will be finalized and approved prior to submittal of the final plat, including the drainage report. A roll call vote was taken and this motion was approved unanimously by an 8-0 vote. Chair Cardon stated that this petition will move forward to City Council and will be heard at the January 26, 2021 City Council meeting. 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: Planning Manager Escobar stated that two more preliminary plans have been submitted to the Planning Division and will be brought forward to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Adjournment: With no further business and a motion by Commissioner Sewell and seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale, the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of January 14, 2021 was adjourned at 3:18 p.m. A roll call vote was taken and this motion to adjourn was approved by an 8-0 vote. _________________________________ _______________________________________ Joyce Cardon Elizabeth Sandoval Chair Administrative Assistant  COMMUNITY WORKS STAFF REPORT SCALES SUBDIVISION Petition No. PP 20-59 A. STAFF REPORT, January 28, 2021 PROJECT INFORMATION Applicant Michael L. Smith Representative Alex Johnson with Johnson Mapping and Surveying Date of Application December 17, 2020 Requested Action Preliminary Plan Approval Location Parcel # R0010977, Flora Vista. West of County Road 3450 Existing Zoning Unincorporated San Juan County Surrounding N/A Surrounding properties are developed as Zoning and Land residential Use Subdivision Class Class 3, Tier 2 Notice Preliminary Plans do not require notice Staff Planner Beth Escobar, Planning Manager SUBDIVISION INFORMATION Number of Lots 6 lots Acres of Land 8.67 acres Minimum Lot Size 1 acre Utilities Water: Flora Vista Mutual Domestic Water Association Sewer: Private Septic Systems Electric: Per FEUS Engineering Access & Per City Standards Circulation Street Lights Per City Standards Street Sign Per City Standards Fire Hydrants Per City Standards Drainage Per City Standards P & R’s Fees Per City Standards NBU Mail Box Coordinate with USPS 1  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION The petitioner is requesting preliminary plan approval for the Scales Subdivision, a proposed subdivision of an 8.67-acre parcel located in Flora Vista, an unincorporated area of San Juan County. The petitioner is submitting this as an exemption plat to San Juan County. Newly created lots will be transferred to family members of the petitioner in accordance with New Mexico Statute 47-6-2.L.9. The subject property is located in Tier 2 of the City of Farmington’s Planning and Platting Jurisdiction. Subdivisions in Tier 2 are subject to all of the regulations in Chapter 6 – Subdivision Standards of the UDC except for the following: The requirements of section 6.4, subdivision design standards, shall apply to all rural residential subdivisions, with the following modifications. 6.5.2 Blocks. Block length shall not exceed 1,500 feet in rural residential subdivisions. In blocks over 800 feet in length, accessways, as defined herein, may be required near the center of the block and at the end of a cul-de-sac to facilitate pedestrian traffic movement. 6.5.3 Streets and alleys. A. Streets shall comply with the requirements of section 6.4.7; provided, however, that streets Class 2 and 3 subdivisions shall have: (1)All weather, gravel or crushed stone base; (2)Road surfaces with not less than a double penetration chip seal surface; and (3)Road surface width of not less than 24 feet; and (4)Eight-foot shoulder on each side. B. Minimum rights-of-way width shall be 52 feet; provided, however, that minimum rights-of-way for all thoroughfares, as shown on the City of Farmington Major Thoroughfare Plan, which cross or form a subdivision boundary, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subsection 6.4.7J., geometric standards— street design criteria. 6.5.4 Pedestrian, biking and multi-use facilities. A. Sidewalks are not required on residential and collector streets that are wholly contained within rural residential subdivisions. If sidewalks are provided or required, they shall meet all regulations in section 6.4.8, pedestrian, biking and multi-use facilities, and shall be constructed away from the roadway surface to provide adequate safety for pedestrians. B. Sidewalks are required on all collectors and arterials that will continue beyond the rural residential subdivision(s) and are required to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of section 6.4.7, streets and alleys. Sidewalks on these streets shall comply with the requirements of section 6.4.8, pedestrian facilities. C. Biking facilities are not required. 2  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 3 Lots #5 and #6, as shown on the Preliminary Plan, are encumbered by a ditch easement and gas well infrastructure including a wellhead and gas pipeline for Lumen Technologies. The plat shows potential building envelopes for these lots. Tier 2 properties are within 3 miles of the City boundaries. Although no specific study for potential annexation in this area has been conducted, it is reasonable to assume that annexation of the Flora Vista area is a possibility. It is important therefore to control development to prevent the inheritance of problem areas. This is the purpose of the State assigned Planning and Platting Jurisdiction (PP & J). Both the 2002 Farmington Comprehensive Plan and the 2040 Draft Comprehensive Plan reflect concerns about development in fringe areas that do not provide adequate infrastructure. ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING INITIAL REVIEW Fire Department – Kipp Rix: (505) 566-2361 and krix@firenet.org • International Fire Code (IFC) • 503.2.1 - Fire access roads shall have width of not less than 20' and a vertical clearance of not less than 13' 6" • Appendix "D" • D103 - Drive surface capable of supporting at least 75,000 lbs • D103.2 - Roads not exceed 10 percent grade • D103.4 - Dead end roads in excess of 150' shall have an approved turn around Engineering Staff –Toni Sitta: 599-1399 and tsitta@fmtn.org • The proposed preliminary plan does not meet City of Farmington Subdivision standards for a Class 3, Major Subdivision in the Tier II Planning and Platting Jurisdiction (UDC 6.4.5; 6.4.3; 13.1.12, etc.). • Each lot must front upon a public street with a right of way width of not less than 50 feet (UDC 6.4.5). • Streets that serve Class 2 and Class 3 subdivisions shall have: All weather, gravel or crushed stone base; road surfaces with not less than a double penetration chip seal surface; and road surface width of not less than 24 feet; and eight foot shoulder on each side. • Minimum right of way shall be 52 feet in rural residential subdivisions (Tier 2). • Please submit a contour map of the proposed subdivision and a drainage report in accordance with UDC 13.2.12 (F) & (L). (This has been received.) • The existing 25-foot Hillside Dr. public street has not been constructed. The City requires that the developer construct the access and street (Walnut Ave and Hillside Dr.) in accordance to subdivision standards per the City UDC. • What is the feasibility of Lots 5 and 6 for development? It appears that the fenced area is all wellsite, with wellsite equipment. Has this equipment been removed? Please show the building envelope and area on the two lots. (These building envelopes are indicated in the revised plan.) 3  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 4 Water/Wastewater-Manuel Tso 599-1315 and mtso@fmtn.org • Recommend showing Access and Utility Easement for Lot 5 & 6. (This comment is addressed in the revised version of the Preliminary Plan.) Per Section 8.8.4 of the Unified Development Code, all subdivisions shall comply with the following minimum standards: A. Design and improvement standards. All subdivisions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with applicable requirements of: (1) Article 5, development standards; and (2) Article 6, subdivision design and improvements. Staff Comments: Through staff review, the plat as presented does not meet the following development standards and design and improvement requirements of the UDC: 1. Section 6.4.5.2: Each lot must front upon a public street with a right-of-way width of not less than 50 feet. a. Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 front South Hillside a 25-foot wide public street. b. Lots 5 and 6 front an undedicated portion of County Road 3450. 2. Section 6.5.3.A: Streets in Tier 2 for Class 3 subdivisions shall be all weather, gravel or crushed stone base. Double penetration chip seal surface with a road surface width of not less than 24 feet and an eight-foot shoulder on each side. a. South Hillside is currently undeveloped, with a dirt surface. B. Waivers. The commission may recommend and the council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny waivers of the standards in section 6.4, subdivision design standards, during the platting process. Staff Comments: The petitioner is requesting waivers to the above listed requirements of Section 6.4.5.2 & 6.5.3.A of the UDC. The proposed access for lots 1-4, Hillside Drive, is 25 feet wide which does meet fire code requirements. The southern terminus of Hillside Drive would be required to have an approved turnaround. County Road 3450, providing access to lots 5 & 6, is also 25 feet wide. Surfaces for both roads would need to be confirmed for adequacy by the Fire Department. C. Zoning consistency. All subdivisions and the resulting lots shall be consistent with the requirements of the applicable underlying zone district. Staff Comments: San Juan County does not have zoning regulations. Single- family residential development is consistent with existing zoning in the area. 4 5  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 6 6  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 7 Subject Property 7 Preliminary Plat Sheet 1 8 9  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 10 STAFF CONCLUSION Staff concludes approval of Petition 20-59, Scales Subdivision is not appropriate as the application is not in compliance with the City of Farmington development standards, subdivision regulations and fire code requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Works Department recommends denial of Petition 20-59, a request from Michael Smith for preliminary plan approval for the Scales Subdivision, a proposed subdivision of a 8.67-acre lot located in Flora Vista, and unincorporated area of San Juan County. 10  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 11 PLANNING MEMO COMMENTS SUMMARY PP 20-59 SCALES SUBDIVISION Deadline: 12-29-2020 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 CW Oil & Gas Inspector CITY City Manager’s Office – J. Baird No Comment Customer Care Manager – L. ELEC Richardson "The plat does not show Overhead Electrical (OHE) ELEC line easements. I will send you my final comment on the "Comment Page" as soon as I receive the plats Electrical Engineering –Roberto Ga showing those OHE lines. 1/19/21 – No Comment ELEC T & D – Field Op – L. Lugenbeel International Fire Code (IFC) FIRE 503.2.1 - Fire access roads shall have width of not less than 20' and a vertical clearance of not less than 13' 6" Fire Captain – K. Rix Appendix "D" D103 - Drive surface capable of supporting at least 75,000 lbs D103.2 - Roads not exceed 10 percent grade D103.4 - Dead end roads in excess of 150' shall have an approved turn around FIRE Fire Marshall – B. Vega LEGAL City Attorney – J. Breakell LEGAL Deputy City Attorney – E. Wayne No Comment POLICE Code Compliance – M. Romero No Comment POLICE Sergeant – S. Goodsell PRCA S. Reeves / R. Crosby No Comment PRCA ORII – W. Unsicker CW City Engineer – N. Westerling CW 1) The proposed preliminary plan does not meet City of Farmington Subdivision standards for a Engineering – T. Sitta Class 3, Major Subdivision in the Tier II Planning and Platting Jurisdiction (UDC 6.4.5; 6.4.3; 13.1.12, etc.). 11  Staff Report PP 20-59 Scales Subdivision Page 12 a. Each lot must front upon a public street with a right of way width of not less than 50 feet (UDC 6.4.5). b. Streets that serve Class 2 and Class 3 subdivisions shall have: All weather , gravel or crushed stone base; road surfaces with not less than a double penetration chip seal surface; and road surface width of not less than 24 feet; and eight foot shoulder on each side. c. Minimum right of way shall be 52 feet in rural residential subdivisions (Tier 2). d. Please submit a contour map of the proposed subdivision and a drainage report in accordance with UDC 13.2.12 (F) & (L). 2) The existing 25 foot Hillside Dr. public street has not been constructed. The City requires that the developer construct the access and street (Walnut Ave and Hillside Dr.) in accordance to subdivision standards per the City UDC. 3) What is the feasibility of Lots 5 and 6 for development? It appears that the fenced area is all wellsite, with wellsite equipment. Has this equipment been removed? Please show the building envelope and area on the two lots. CW Streets Superintendent – C. Fuller CW Traffic Engineer – I. BlueEyes 1) Recommend showing Access and Utility CW Water/Waste Water – M. Tso Easement for Lot 5 & 6. Other Entities New Mexico Gas Company – R. Castillo CenturyLink – D. Willato No Comment Enterprise Field Services – M. Waszut Comcast Cable – M. Johnson JACOBS CH2MHILL OMI Surface Land Negotiator for BP – M. Venzara Farmington School District – C. Lyons 12