Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING MEETING December 2, 2015 The Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Commission met in their regular session on Wednesday, December 2, 1915 at 6:00 pm in the Village Council Chambers. Members present were as follows: Commissioner David Crawford, Terry Ulibarri, Stephanie Williams, Frank Vigil & Walter Baca. Staff members present were Christina Ainsworth, Community Development Director, & Marie Marquez, Recording Secretary. Erin Callahan, Special Project Planner was absent. Members of the public present were as follows: Francisco Gonzalez, Cathy McCartney, Robert Archuleta & Brenda Garcia Stubbs, 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 with the removal of Item 1. Commissioner T. Ulibarri seconded the motion. All Commissioners voted to proceed on with Item 2. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. SWEARING OF PARTICIPANTS AGENDA ITEMS: MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT - Huning Ranch Master Plan ZONE CHANGE Paul Romero - ITEM 1 — MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT Huning Ranch Master Plan - Chairman S. Williams introduced Item 1- Chairman S. Williams went on to clarify that Item I has been retabled due to the fact that parties have not had an opportunity to meet and discuss the particular points that needed to be clarified and discussed and negotiated. The Master Plan Amendment to the Huning Ranch Master Plan has been rescheduled for December 16, 2015. ITEM 2-METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL Chairman S. Williams introduced Item 2- The action requested of this commission is to have a public hearing to recommend to Council approval or disapproval of the Los Lunas Transportation Center Station Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan. Christina Ainsworth approached the podium presented the proposed Metropolitan Redevelopment Plan showing & pointing out the entire areas on the screen. Ms. Ainsworth said, On November 19, 2015 the Village Council approved the designation of the Los Lunas Transportation Center/Station Area Redevelopment Plan that was approved in 2008 along with Transportation Center Phase II Master Plan. This plan outlines goals & identifies projects for the redevelopment & revitalization of the designated area. The MRA plan will enable the Village to participate in the redevelopment of the area in order to create economic development & revitalization. The designated area has a diversity of zoning, but is within the area recommended for Transit Oriented Development-Mixed Use (TOD-MU) in the Los Lunas Rail Runner Express Station Area Plan adopted in 2008. It includes the LL Rail Runner Station, residential properties & vacant land including the abandoned mobile home park. The mobile home property is a total of 23 acres in size. This plan permitted by state statues allows municipalities the investment of public funds to encourage private development and revitalization of the areas suffering urban decay. Copies of the proposed draft were passed out to the commissioners. It included the planning process, existing conditions, visions, goals & objectives, opportunities & strategies. Currently, there is interest from the School of Dreams to build at that location which would occupy about 10 acres of the property and would accommodate grades 7-12. The reason they wanted to locate the school next to the Transportation Station is because some students come from other areas and ride the rail runner to school. If the plan works out, the Village would likely finance the whole thing, with the school lease paying the debt service. The commissioners were concerned about the pedestrian crossings, traffic on Juan Perea Rd., they said, this would have to be looked act carefully. Christina said, all details have not been worked out yet, but the details are forthcoming. Letters were sent to all property owners and private meetings was held with the two property owners who have property next to the proposed area. The plan is a very lengthy but it compiles a lot of documentation that has already been approved by the Village of Los Lunas such as the Los Lunas Rail Runner Stationary Area Plan, Comprehensive Plan & Transportation Plan. The remaining 10 acres to the north would probably include a Central Park, Affordable Housing, etc. Once this plan is approved, then they will get into the general concepts. This development will be great but many changes will be taking place in the neighborhood and many discussions are forthcoming. The meeting was open to the public comments for or against the proposed plan. Ms. Cathy McCartney spoke of her concern, she wanted to know what zone she was going to be in but she was told this was not about rezoning. Christina said, this is just a potential plan, that does not propose new zoning although the Station Area Plan recommends TOD-MU zoning. Don’t have the exact time or dates of when this will take place. Ms. McCartney said, her concerns was if she was able to make adjustments for the purpose of her real estate taxes she is getting billed for. She bought the land as an investment, she just didn’t want to lose her rights as a property owner. It was reiterated that the plan would not prevent any property owners from making improvements or developing their property. Mr. Francisco Gonzalez came up, he said asked how is the school going to be built without the funds? Christina said, the school has a certain amount of yearly funds they can use to pay a lease, however, they don’t have the capacity to acquire the size of loan they would need. What has been proposed is that the Village would incur the debt and the debt would be paid by the lease that the School of Dreams pays. Mr. Gonzalez also wanted to know about the remainder of the property. Chairman S. Williams told him the plan will be open to perhaps build multi-family or high density affordable housing. His main concern was if the school would be built and perhaps the rest of the land would remain vacant it would be a bigger mess as before. He was not against it, but that would be his main concern. Christina said, there will be more detailed plans as we move forward, which we will gladly share. This plan will go before the council on December 1 7t for final approval. The public is invited to attend as well as to contact Christina with any questions. Chairman S. Williams called for a motion to recommend to Council this Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan? Commissioner T. Ulibarri made a motion to recommend to Council the plan as presented. Commissioner D. Crawford seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes to recommend to Council approval of this plan. Motion carried. ITEM 3-APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Minutes of November 18, 2015 Chairman S. Williams called for a motion to approve the minutes for September 2, 2015. Commissioner D. Crawford made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner T. Ulibarri seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes, motion carried. ITEM 4-DISCUSSION Community Development Activity Report — A. Community Development Activity Report —Christina also gave the Commissioners an update on the Merillat Building. She told the Commissioners that 3 major companies are interested in the purchase of the whole building. The will be meeting this coming Friday. B. Code Enforcement - Commissioner W. Baca did bring up the traffic on Juan Perea Rd. He said, it should be monitored as there are often racing of vehicles that take place and it is very dangerous. ITEM 4- ADJOURNMENT for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner D. Crawford made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner W. motion passed. Franki ii om s ‘ WIlter Baca, Commissioner I