Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING MEETING July 17, 2013 The Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Commission met in their regular session on Wednesday. July 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Village Council Chambers. Members present were as follows: Commissioner Stephanie Williams, Terry Ulibarri, Frank Vigil & Walter Baca. Commissioners Phillip Jaramillo was absent. Staff members present were Community Development Director Christina Ainsworth, Acting Planner, Josie Navarrette & Recording Secretary Marie Marquez. Members of the public present were as follows: Billy Scribner. The Meeting was called to order by: Chairman Stephanie Williams APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman S. Williams called for any changes or additions to the agenda. Commissioner T. Ulibarri made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner F. Vigil seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. SWEARING IN OF PARTICIPANTS AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE — Billy Scribner ITEM 1- CONDITIONAL USE — Billy Scribner Chairman S. Williams said, The action requested of this commission is to have a public hearing and send recommendation to Council for approval or disapproval Christina Ainsworth presented the item pointing out the parcel on the screen. She said, Billy Scribner, Agent for Sandia National Laboratory Federal Credit Union has applied for a conditional use permit for Tract 77A3B, MRGCD Map 72 for the purpose of an automotive maintenance repair shop. The location is 220 Lujan Rd., NE. She said, the building is about 1800 sq. feet. She said, the building is in the middle of a commercial area. Christina said, there were no letters in opposition received by staff. It complies with all requirements. There were no further questions from the commissioners. Mr. Scribner was called up to the podium to give a description of his proposed business plan. Mr. Scribner said, before he came to Los Lunas, he resided in Albuquerque and is now living in Los Lunas. He said, he has a business in Albuquerque for about 16 yrs and wants to move his business to Los Lunas. He said, he has been leasing a small building in town. He would like to move his business to Los Lunas. He said, he works mostly on highline cars. He runs a very clean organization, has a very clean shop. Outside appearance is very clean, does not have junk cars outside nor oil stains anywhere outside. He looking forward to moving to LL as soon as his lease is up. He has 3 employees aside from himself. He only does restorations but no painting. It is all contracted to outside business in Albuq. Commissioner T. Ulibarri asked about the fencing in the back. Mr. Scribner said, there is a fence in the back that separates him and the property in back. Commissioner T. Ulibarri asked if he had to keep cars outside because of an overflow, would he keep them in the back. Mr. Scribner said, there is no room in the back, it is all used for drainage. If there is an overflow of cars, he would keep them in front. Commissioner T. Ulibarri was unsure about the bank owning the property. Mr. Scribner said, currently the bank owns it and it is up for lease. He would like to purchase it, but wants to see how his business will work out in LL first. He would like to lease it for a couple of years with a first option to buy it within 3 yrs. Commissioner T. Ulibarri asked if this property wasn’t caught up in a foreclosure or any type of legal action? Mr. Scribner’s reply was the bank will be giving us a letter of confirmation. Mr. Scribner was also asked if there was lighting in the front. He said, yes and it is paved in front. Commissioner F. Vigil also asked about the landscaping & signage? He said, no there is not.. Mr. Scribner was told he must come in for any signage to fill out an application. There were no comments from the public. Chairman S. Williams called for a motion. Commissioner F. Vigil said, it seems to be in compliance with the comprehensive plan and the findings of staff. Based on the findings of staff and in compliance with the comprehensive plan and testimony given, he proposed that Tract 77A3B, MRGCD Map 72 be approved. Commissioner W. Baca seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. ITEM 2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 3 , 2013 Chairman S. Williams called for any questions or amendments to the minutes. She then called for a motion to approve the minutes for July 3, 2013. Commissioner W.. Baca made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner T. Ulibarri seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. ITEM 4- DISCUSSION Community Activity Report Christina said, that Apple Bees is in the process of perceeding with their — Liquor License. She said, it seems they are moving very quickly. She also mentioned that the closing of the old Carino’s building is taking place tomorrow, July 18 th• It will be another good addition to the Village. It will be Marisco’s Cantamar, it is a Mexican restaurant. Christina also mentioned the hiring of the new planning tech and will be joining us at the next P & Z meeting. His name is Nathan Fedes, lives in Albuquerque and has a background in construction and he just received a masters in planning from UNM. Commissioner W. Baca said, he attended a Council of Government’s meeting last Wednesday at the RR station and what was presented is, that they will be extending the walkway from south Courthouse Rd. to Morris in the near future, but what is blocking it, is the crossway across the tracks. This will be nice and will keep the public from going across the tracks at all places. This walkway will be fenced and landscaped Also there is another project that will take place on Courthouse Rd. to Los Lentes both sides, . which will be nice. Commissioner F. Vigil also asked Christina if the Village was still purchasing properties for the corridor. She said, yes we have bought 3 and have 3 more to go these are priority parcels, most of the corridor land is state land and we are pursuing that it get deeded to us. We have plans to pursue more funding. Code Enforcement Issues Commissioner F. Vigil had a zoning issue regarding a business at 1133 - Avenida Esplendida called New Beginnings. He said, they are taking care of people with special needs. Christina said, she will look into that, but a that type of business is allowed in a residential area. ITEM 5- ADJOURNMENT Chairman S. Williams called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner T. Ulibarri made a motion to adjourn. m i sionerW. aca seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carrie Step anie Williams, Chairman Terry Absent Phillip Jaramillo, Commissio er er Baca, Commissioner Frank’Vigil, Co is o r L