Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, December 8, 2022, in regular session at 6:00 PM. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Christopher Ortiz, Councilman James Runyon, Councilman Cruz Munoz, and Councilman Gino Romero. Meeting was conducted in person and recorded through TEAMS. Mayor: Charles Griego Mayor Pro Tem: Cruz Munoz Council: Gino Romero Christopher Ortiz James Runyon Also present were Debra Sanchez, Gregory D. Martin, Luis Brown, and Craig Donahoe. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required: 1. RESOLUTION 22-23 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIA USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS UNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 2. ORDINANCE 276-2002-4 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 3. 3. RESOLUTION 22-24 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 4. RESOLUTION 22-25 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 276-2002-6 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 6. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) – SPIRE DEVELOPMENT / AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. 7. RESOLUTION 22-28 – AUTHORIZING THE OF LOS LUNAS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOCAL DWI GRANT AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. 8. RESOLUTION 22-29 – DWI PLANNING COUNCIL. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION a) Hire 2-FT Park Technicians I – Parks Division / Parks and Recreation Department. b) Hire FT Park Ranger - Open Space Division / Parks and Recreation Department. c) Hire FT Firefighter/ EMT – Fire Department. d) Hire FT Assistant Public Works Director – Public Works Departme4nt. e) Discussion of the purchase acquisition or disposal of real property by the public body. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from November 17, 2022, Council Meeting. b) Minutes from October 22, 2022, Strategic Priorities Council Retreat. 9. ADJOURMENT. • CALL MEETING TO ORDER. At 6:00 PM, Mayor Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Griego asked Dominic to lead the Council and TEAMS participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes to the agenda – there were none. The mayor asked council for a motion. APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as presented. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. • PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. None. 1. RESOLUTION 22-23 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIA USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS UNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan announced that items one and two would be presented together. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as a council and go into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romeo SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:04PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove item from tabled status. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. APPROVAL: Motion to table items one and two indefinitely MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Ended 6:27PM 2. ORDINANCE 276-2002-4 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan announced that items one and two would be presented together. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as a council and go into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romeo SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:04PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove item from tabled status. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. APPROVAL: Motion to table items one and two indefinitely MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. RESOLUTION 22-27 – DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY. Ms. Erin Callahan announced that items three and four would be presented together. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as a council and go into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:30PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove item from tabled status. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-24 MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. RESOLUTION 22-25 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan announced that items three and four would be presented together. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as a council and go into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:30PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove item from tabled status. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-25 MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 276-2002-6 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as a Council and move into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7:53PM. Minutes are on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 276-2022-6 MOVED: Councilman James SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego announced that they would be taking a 10-minute break. 6. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) – SPIRE DEVELOPMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Mayor Griego announced that there is a possibility that this item would be tabled, and Council would go into Executive Session and a decision would be given after. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item six. Spire Development, an affordable housing developer, is seeking to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Village of Los Lunas to provide terms for the pre-development phase of an affordable housing project to allow the developer to apply for 9% low-income housing tax credit financing. The subject parcel of this MOA is Village -owned. The agreement has been reviewed by the Village Attorney. The Village has approved an ordinance for affordable housing which allows us to make donation or grant incentives toward an affordable housing project. This is all within the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area – per state statue, the Village is allowed to negotiate directly with the applicant rather than going to RFP. Mr. Ryan Labor with Spire Development proceed to present the affordable development project. They are proposing a high quality, multi-family rental housing community. Councilman Romero asked if he could talk a bit about article 3/incentives. Ryan explained that it is a very rigid process. There’s an annual application process, State wants to award a project where the local municipality has also invested in the project – a donation. Mayor Griego called on Mr. Ogas who wished to comment. Mr. Michael Ogas approached the podium – he is the found and superintendent of the School of Dreams Academy. Th only charter school in Valencia County and founded in 2008. They have a purchase agreement on the northern ten acres. When they responded to the RFP, they mentioned that they wanted all twenty acres. It was negotiated they we could have ten acres. It was brought to him this past Tuesday, that this item was on the agenda. The development proposal contemplates to be on the ten acres sound of the school is part of the original twenty-acre site that we moved on to. He stated that the Village would not be out any money when the deal was over. We made the commitment, that any cost incurred by obtaining the property we would reimburse through our lease agreement - he wants to make good on that commitment. He is also opposition of the MOA proposal by Spire Development. It will cause safety and traffic concerns. Councilman Runyon asked if we have all the verbal agreements/background related to SODA – this happening real quick. Erin replied that her predecessor was more active with SODA since they came to this site in 2017. Her understanding of the original intent for SODA to occupy the site and build a permanent facility. SODA was operating under a lease agreement until 2019, they had to re-negotiate into a lease purchase agreement. The initial SODA came in under an RFP – the re-negotiation also came in on an RFP. Which means SODA was required to submit a proposal to the Village Council to request that approval of the lease purchase agreement. The proposal that was submitted did not demonstrate a timeline to fulfill the development of the whole twenty-acres, and so Council rejected the proposal but requested to negotiate directly with them for the lease purchase of that north ten-acres. SODA does need to go into a Development Agreement to regulate the final development phasing timelines of their current facility. The Village has not received a Development Agreement, only recently, we have received a site plan. Village staff, under council direction, have moved forward to look at other types of development. Councilman Runyon asked if there was going to be issues with traffic in and out of that area. Erin replied, she would expect so with only one single entrance in/out of that area. We would need to look at another access if this were to be developed. Mayor Griego commented, donation of the land, I don’t think we ever agreed to donate anything. The Village has to re-coop its investment. We must look out for the benefit of the neighborhood. He development of Spire came quickly to us – the council has not had the opportunity to explore alternatives. We’re not in a position right now to tie up this property. We discussed with Mr. Ogas that we need movement on this property – need to see some progress, move forward. We need to table until a future meeting until we have done our due diligence on this issue. We need to have more public input as to what to do with that area. We are a Village because we listen to our people. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to table and evaluate of this site MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7. RESOLUTION 22-28 – AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS TO SUBMIT AN APLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOCAL DWI GRANT AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. Ms. Ginny Adame presented item seven. A resolution to approve or disapprove of the Village of Los Lunas/Valencia County DWI Program to apply for Local DWI Distribution and Grant funding for the fiscal year 2024. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-28 MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8. RESOLUTION 22-29 – DWI PLANNING COUNCIL. Ms. Ginny Adame presented item eight. A resolution to approve or disapprove the newly appointed members and previously appointed voting board members of the DWI Planning Council. The Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division require that all DWI Planning Council voting board members be appointed and/or approved by the authorizing Municipality/County. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-29 MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 9.EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matter may be discussed in closed session: hiring of 2-FT Park Technicians I, hiring of a FT Park Ranger, hiring of a FT Firefighter/EMT, hiring of a FT Assistant Public Works Director, and the discussion of the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property by the public body would not be discussed. APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn into executive session MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz -yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8:35PM At 9:22PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed the hiring of 2-FT Park Technicians I, hiring of a FT Park Ranger, hiring of a FT Firefighter/EMT, and hiring of a FT Assistant Public Works Director, APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Park Technicians, Mayor Griego put up the name of Gilbert Munoz. Councilman Munoz excused himself - conflict of interest. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Park Technicians, Mayor Griego put up the name of Andres Barron. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Park Ranger, Mayor Griego put up the name of Bryce Gallegos. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Firefighter/EMT, Mayor Griego put up the name of Michael Camacho. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes. Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Firefighter/EMT, Mayor Griego put up the name of Crystal Dominguez. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes. Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Firefighter/EMT, Mayor Griego put up the name of Eric Aragon. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes. Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Firefighter/EMT, Mayor Griego put up the name of Robert Morgan. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes. Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a FT Assistant Public Works Director, Mayor Griego put up the name of Brittany Armijo. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 10. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of November 17, 2022, Council Meeting – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon –yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the Strategic Priorities Council Retreat of October 22, 2022 – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon –yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 11. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 9:27PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Mayor Griego  MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 1. RESOLUTION 22-23 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIA USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS UNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. & 2. ORDINANCE 276-2002-4 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan presented items one and two together. The two items before us are 22-08-R and 22-09-R, applicant name is John Kirkpatrick, Architect; property owners are Kathy and Lawrence Jaramillo. Property address: 1666 Los Lents Rd. NE, 1714 Los Lentes Rd NE and 1716 Los Lentes Rd. NE. Original application was September 16, 2022. This is for a special use amendment and zone change. Item was heard at the Planning and Zoning on October 19, 2022. All three parcels are within a special use amendment – applicant is requesting to remove residential used parcels from the S-U zones and establish those as R-1 zones. The special use amendment request is also to allow for an office expansion paring requirement compliance, and access to all three parcels. The proposed use is for a daycare and single-family residential uses. Staff request for conditions: to avoid split zoning, if council approves, an approved summary plat must be approved and recorded prior to publishing notice of adoption of the zone designations. This is in District 2 / Councilman Gino Romero. Notice of public hearing was published in the Valencia County News Bulletin on September 29, 2022, and again on November 11, 2022. The Community Development Department has received one letter in favor and zero calls or letters in opposition of the request. letters also went out to property owners within 100 Ft of the parcel. This item was republished because this item was tabled at a previous council meeting. The request is to keep tract one for the daycare and remove tract two and three from the daycare special use zone and establish them in R-1 zones. The mobile home parcel will would not be able to be in a conforming zone. The R-1 zone would make the mobile home non- conforming. However, when a mobile home is non-conforming, that conformance extends to the life of that mobile home. Mayor Griego commented that the plan needs to come into conformance to act. They cannot cerate a zone for something this is not complying to our ordinance. Mr. John Kirkpatrick approach the podium – he is the agent for this land. They are looking for a 1,300 expansion. Ms. Jaramillo wanted to talk about her intentions regarding the mobile home. She is placing a family member into the mobile home and would like to eventually build a home in that place. She wants to remodel the daycare first. She plans to be rid of the mobile home in approximately four- five years. Ms. Janet Tucker approached the podium – she’s in favor of the changes. Her concern was with the parking spots so close to the basketball court / where the children would be playing and concerned with the lighting. It shines right into her back patio. Mayor Griego once again, said that Council cannot decide of this item (not in conformance with our regulation). Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing process and return to regular council meeting. Closed at 6:27PM. 3. RESOLUTION 22-24 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. & 4. RESOLUTION 22-25 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATION AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPLITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan presented items three and four. The items before us today are 22-10-R and 22-11-R. The applicant’s name is Dekker, Perich and Sabatini – property owner is Huning Limited Partnership, Vargas Land, and the Village of Los Lunas. There are a variety of property addresses. The original application date was September 16, 2022. These are for two special use amendments. There are approximately ten parcels and are listed within special use amendment request. The second special use amendment is taking those parcels that were moved from the Huning Ranch Area Plan and establish a new area plan called Los Senderos. An area plan is a special use zone that provides the zoning and development standards for the land within it. The original Planning and Zoning date was October 19, 2022, and was tabled to November 16, 2022, by the Planning and Zoning Commission to have the applicants present additional information. The Council hearing date was November 3, 2022 but was tabled until December 8, 2022. (Map was presented/viewed by Council and attendees). This Is in Council District 1 / Councilman Ortiz, the current zoning is special use. The current land use is vacant – there is not a special flood area plan. Publication was in the Valencia County News Bulletin on September 29, 2022. Notices were mailed to property owners and 100 ft. buffer. The Community Development Department has received zero calls or written letters in favor or against. There were several inquiries into the application. Development Review Committee met regarding the application on September 20, 2022. The committee did not have any issues with the request. Erin asked if there were any questions. Councilman Ortiz – we’re just switching area plans. Erin replied, yes. Mayor Griego asked when the Huning Ranch Master Plan updated. Erin replied, the original area plan is dated 2003 and is has been amended several times over the years. Mayor Griego commented that there was an expected build out within ten years. Mr. Will Gleeson approached the podium – with Dekker, Perich and Sabatini. He also introduced Ms. Jessica Lawless, an associate with Dekker, Perich and Sabatini, and Mr. Jeff Mulberry with Bohannan-Houston. The request tonight is to take approximately 1,224 acres for the new Los Senderos Plan. The are is entitled for development now. Revise the development standards contained within to remove inconsistencies and standards that have proven difficult to implement / administer. Adopt the Los Senderos Area Plan – to establish a development framework for the southern acreage removed from the exiting Huning Ranch Area Plan. Process and public input – updated initiated in July 2021; coordination with the Village of Los Lunas staff and Los Lunas Public Schools staff January-March 2022; public meeting with business community April 12, 2022; public open house and business community and neighborhood associate August 24, 2022; and public open house with business community and neighborhood association August 24, 2022. Public comment from previous Planning and Zoning hearing – concerns about potential for increased traffic volume from development in Los Senderos Area; concerns about new development occurring prior to the construction of the interchange burdening the existing transportation infrastructure; and differences in dwelling units between the exiting Huning Ranch Area Plan and the Los Senderos Area Plan. Why is an update needed – amendment revises development standards contained within to remove inconsistencies and standards that have proven difficult to implement/administer; coordinates transportation and land uses with planned I-25 Interchange at Morris Road; and changes in housing market/demand. Plan similarities – promotes a mixed-use community; emphasizes outdoor recreation and open space conservation; and continues to expand the variety and range of housing and commercial products within the Village. Plan differences – distribution of transportation and land uses – updates align development patterns with the local market and the highest and best uses for the planned I-25 interchange at Morris Road and I-25 frontages; and emphasis on placemaking – update aligns land use and development standards to create a strong sense of entry and development identity. Existing development within Huning Ranch since approval built 640 units fewer than were entitled; build out was approximately 61% of the total number of allowed units; building rate is an average of 110 units per year in the 18 years since adoption. Summary – the Huning Ranch Area Plan approval currently allows approximately 7,000 housing units: approximately 4,000 in the southern portion. The Los Senderos Area Plan would allow approximately 5,500 units. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions - Councilman Runyon commented, “all those people and no real traffic problems on Hwy 6?” Will said that he feels the impact is not significantly different with what is already approved with the Huning Ranch Master Plan. Councilman Munoz commented that there are two streetlights up there and with 100 homes coming in annually – there is going to be a lot of people coming out of there quick. Ruth Ann Huning approached the podium – she spoke in favor of project. Mr. Del Conroy approached the podium – he resides in Jubilee, spoke against the project/master plan. Ms. Nancy Schmierbach spoke in favor. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak for or against – there was no more participants. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing process and return to regular council meeting. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7:39PM 5. ORDINANCE NO. 276-2022-6 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item five. This application case #22-12-R. This is being initiated by staff in Community Development of the Village of Los Lunas. The Village of Los Lunas is the property owner – property address is 906 Juan Perea Rd. SE. This is an application for zone change. This item was heard at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 16, 2022 and was recommended for approval. The current zoning for this property is S-U for a mobile home park that is no loner in existence. Parcel 1 is currently occupied by the School of Dreams Academy and Parcel 2 is master planned as a medium to high density housing or mixed use commercial and residential or School of Drams Charter School. Last master plan update, the Charter School had requested a lease purchase agreement for the entire twenty acres and was granted the ten acres to the north. The properties are in the TOD-MU overlay zone. This is no proposed use associated with this application. The master plan for the Village indicates – there has been several plans for this site and one that is very important to this is the metropolitan redevelopment area. This whole area is within the mixed-use area zone is also an MRA. There is an affordable housing developing wanting to develop on this site. With the current redistrict, this is now in Council District 4 / Councilman Runyon. The notice of public hearing was published in the Valencia County News Bulletin on October 27, 2022 and certified mail went out to residents living within 100 ft. The Community Development Department has received zero calls or letters in favor and zero calls or letters in opposition of the request. The Development Review Committee reviewed the application on October 18, 2022. The committee did not have any issues with the application as submitted. Staff has reviewed the application and comments were included in Council’s packet. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any questions – Councilman Romero commented that we were changing the zoning to be compliant with the TOD. Erin replied that the affordable housing would be compliant in the TOD and the school would need to get a conditional use permit. Mayor Griego asked the audience if they had any comments for or against – Mr. Walter Baca approached the podium. He resides next to the property being discussed. In the late 1990’s, it had become a low-income trailer park – dealing with the violence. He is not in favor of any low-income housing on that property. He talked positive about the charter school – well organized, worked well with each other. That is not the ideal place for that type of housing. Mr. Baca is against the use and not the zone changes per Mayor Griego. There was a virtual attendee who wanted to speak – there was technical difficulty, she could not be heard. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing process and return to regular council meeting. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Romero CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8:15PM