Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING MEETING February 6, 2013 The Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Commission met in their regular session on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Village Council Chambers. Members present were as follows: Commissioners Stephanie Williams,Terry Ulibarri,, Frank Vigil & Walter Baca. Commissioner P. Jaramillo was absent. Staff members present were Christina Ainsworth, Community Development Director, Diana Crowson Planning Technician, and Marie Marquez, Recording Secretary. Members of the public present were as follows: Bricena & Anthony Aragon The Meeting was called to order by: Chairman Stephanie Williams APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman S. Williams called for a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner F. Vigil made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner W. Baca seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. SWEARING IN OF PARTICIPANTS AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE ARAGON - ITEM 1- CONDITIONAL USE ARAGON - Chairman S. Williams introduced Item I Conditional Use Application submitted by Mr. Anthony Aragon. , The action requested of this commission is to have a public hearing and approve or deny this application. Diana Crowson was called to present the application submitted by Mr. Aragon for Conditional Use approval for 501 Emilio Lopez, NW, parcel one land of Huning Limited Partnership. The proposed use is for a Tractor & Equipment Sales lot. The property owners are Scott Edeal and Patricia Welk. The applicant is Anthony Aragon. The previous use was a used car lot. Notices were mailed out on January 22n1l and no correspondence has been received for or against. Mr. Aragon was called to the podium to present his proposed plan. He said, he is currently a contractor for Los Lunas Schools, but he has always bought and sold equipment throughout the years. He said, I would like this opportunity to open up that vacant building and sell used equipment. He stated, my intent is not to fill it up with old rusty equipment, leaking oil etc. but to have good operable equipment ready to go. Chairman S. Williams asked Mr. Aragon to tell them about what’s currently there such as lighting, signage and fencing? He said, there was one existing sign about 18 ft. tall and it is lighted, so he plans to use the same one if it’s possible. There is fencing all the way around about 3 ft. high with a cable around. It has gates and is well lit. There is a building approximately 3000 sq. ft. and there is also a little shop in the back to service equipment from time to time, and it is fully paved. Commissioner T. Ulibarri asked Mr. Aragon if the fencing might get improved to avoid theft, but Mr. Aragon said, if they are going to steal equipment, they are going to drive through regardless of what it is, or what type offence I have. He said, I do plan to have it insured. Commissioner T. Ulibarri also asked if he was going to have a mechanic shop there. Mr. Aragon said, no it will be just for small little repairs, nothing big, no engine tear downs. He said, it will be very clean and will not look like an auction yard. He said, he really doesn’t plan to be there, but to place a phone number to call for appointment, because he works full time, but has a worker that could come in when called. Mr. Aragon said, it would be mostly industrial equipment more so, than farming. Commissioner F. Vigil also questioned Mr. Aragon, if it would be visible from the freeway, since the Village is doing a massive project. Would it be an eye sore? Mr. Aragon said, he didn’t think so, because he has to remain 25 ft. back due to a low power line, so he cannot get equipment all the way up. They told Mr. Aragon, he must get with Code Enforcement Officers to make sure he is in compliance with the sign that is already there. Chairman S. Williams called for a motion, since there were no comments for or against this request. Commissioner T. Ulibarri moved that approval be granted for this Conditional Use for Tractor and Equipment Sales. Christina Ainsworth said there were no findings required on Conditional Use, but Conditions could be placed. Commissioner T. Ulibarri said, he would like to make reference to the signage staff has approved. Commissioner W. Baca seconded the motion, everyone voted yes, motion carried. ITEM 2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 19, 2012 Chairman S. Williams called for a motion to approve the minutes for December 19, 2012. Commissioner W. Baca made a motion to approve the minutes for December 5, 2012 as presented. Commissioner T. Ulibarri seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. ITEM 3- DISCUSSION Community Activity Report -Christina Ainsworth gave a brief report on the Interchange Enhancement Project. She said, the dollar figure is pretty close to what the Village has. There was additional monies available and she has requested them. Currently it is pending prior approval, but hopefully we will land up with 1.2 million to complete. The funding will be obligated by the end of August, and as soon as the Village receives the agreement with the State we will begin. Christina said, we are still requesting more monies for the acquiring of more properties. The Comprehensive Plan is coming along very good, they are working on the final draft and will bring something for the Commissioners to review pretty soon. The Transportation Plan Phase II is looking nice and people have responded very favorably to it. She told the Commissioners there were copies in the lobby that show the master plan. An estimate is pending to find out how much of that master plan the village can pay for now. Economic Development Projects Work is still in the process for the hospital. The hospital developer is — going before the County Commission on February th 20 and hopefully they will be able to make a case for having the mill levy committed to this project. Miller has the funding for the hospital but the issue is for , additional services for the hospital. The Village is starting to see more activity for building. Code Enforcement Report Commissioner T. Ulibarri commented on the Automotive business on #314, — regarding overflow parking,, it really looks bad sometimes. Christina said, someone already complained and Adolph is already looking into that. ITEM 5- ADJOURNMENT Chairman S. Williams called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner W. Baca made a motion to adjourn. nmissioy F. i il ,conded the motion. All voted yes, motion caçied.’ %t i# ‘e illiams, ,/l4aii-ipan Terry UliIarri; Commissioner / Absent /. /‘zC,& Phillip Jaramillo, Commissioner Walter Baca, Commissioner — SS1O L