Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · March 28, 2017
Minutes
FINAL APPROVED
P&Z MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 6:00 PM
Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission
Bassett Auditorium, Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 West 11th Street
Chair: Ralph Brown, Vice Chair: Riley Armstrong
Members: Shirley Childress, Toby Gross, David Storey,
Kent Taylor, Jessie McDaniel
Planning Staff: Merideth Hildreth, AICP
Miguel Martinez
William Morris, AICP, CZO
Louis Najar, PE
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1
through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and City of Roswell, NM Resolution 16-69.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME – Chair Ralph Brown
A regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. by Chair Brown with the following members present:
B. ROLL-CALL
Ralph Brown (Chair) PRESENT
Riley Armstrong (Vice Chair) PRESENT
Toby Gross PRESENT
Shirley Childress PRESENT
David Storey PRESENT
Kent Taylor PRESENT
Jesse McDaniel PRESENT
Staff Members Present: Merideth Hildreth, AICP, Current Planning
Administrator; Miguel Martinez, Planning & Zoning Technician; William Morris,
AICP, CZO, Planning Manager; Louis Najar, P.E., Director of Planning &
Engineering & Interim City Manager
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Audience Members Present who Signed In:
Richard Madison and Julio C. Mojica.
C. SWEARING IN: Chair Brown swore in staff and members of the audience.
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION to Approve the Agenda as Presented by Commissioner Storey.
Second by Commissioner Childress.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
E. MINUTES: Consider approval of the February 28, 2017 minutes.
MOTION to Approve the February 28, 2017 Minutes as Presented by
Commissioner Childress.
Second by Commissioner Storey.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
F. ACTION ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS):
1. CASE 17-005 VAR: A Request for Side Yard, Rear Yard, Rear
Yard Coverage, and Height Variances for Conversion of
Existing Structure into the Primary Residence taking into
Consideration Future Additions and/or Porches; Legal
Description: Subd: ALLISON REDIV Block: 2 Lot: 9 Quarter: SW S: 29 T: 10S
R: 24E BK: 649 PG: 379 WDJT (Owner: Julio Mojica and Yanet Mojica)
EXHIBITS: (A) Application; (B) Staff Summary; (C) Letter Notifying
Surrounding Property Owners; (D) Chaves County Assessor’s Map Identifying
Properties with the Notification Area; (E) List of Property Owners Notified
Motion to Waive the Reading of the Land Use and Zoning Considerations
and Finding of Facts with Respect to Case 17-005 by Commissioner
Armstrong.
Second by Commissioner Gross.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
Chair Brown: Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor of 17-005?
Julio Cesar Mojica – owner of the property. Mr. Mojica requested to convert the
existing structure into a residential structure and consideration of future additions.
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Richard Madison: Resides at 3109 Chapparal Road and represents BMR
properties and own the vacant land across the alley on the Union side of the
block and indicated he is in favor of Mr. Mojica’s project.
Mr. Madison raised a concern about the alley that goes behind his house and
between the properties. The 15' wide alley, makes it difficult for garbage trucks
and it looks like big dumpsters in the alley have been removed. Mr. Madison
suggested setbacks of 5' or so to put dumpsters in the alley when looking at
variance applications. Everyone has put a fence right on the line and people can't
be asked to move a fence already installed.
Chair Brown: Is there anyone wishing to speak against 17-005?
None spoke.
Mr. Morris: Mr. Morris commented on this development scenario as being an
unusual configuration that has been in place a long time. There is a structure on
the back property line and a small alley. The applicant's intent is to use what is
there and through a building permit make it consistent with the International
Building Code. The plat dates back to 1940 when the fifteen foot alley was
instituted. The water meter was established in 1970. Mr. Morris agrees a fifteen
foot alley is narrow. Newer areas of development without alleys have ninety (90)
gallon containers rolled out to front.
Commissioner Armstrong: Expressed concern about the alley, and that the
trash will probably be picked up on the street side like in newer areas. An
easement cannot be changed there.
Mr. Najar: Suggested a solution that property owners on each side of the alley
donate feet for the alley.
Commissioner McDaniel. Asked if there be two houses or just one.
Mr. Mojica: The structure was built there when I bought the property. Wants to
possibly make an addition on the front.
Mr. Najar: There is only one structure at this time. For whatever reason there
was an accessory built solely on this property.
Ms. Hildreth: Wanted to let the Commission know that the Zoning Office
received one phone call concern would be used as a rental.
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MOTION – 17-005 VAR
Commissioner Storey made a motion to approve Case 17-005 a variance
request taking into consideration the finding of facts, the information
presented tonight and the testimony we received.
Second by Commissioner McDaniel.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
2. CASE 17-006 ZOC: A Request for Change in Zoning from R-3
to C-4 for Properties in the 100 Block of N Missouri Ave; Legal
Description: Subd: WEST SIDE Block 18: Lots 8 AND: -Lot: 9
(Montgomery/Owner) Lot: 10 (Myall & Beverage/Owners) Lot: 11 (Taylor
Investments/Owner) S: 5 T: 11S R: 24E EXHIBITS: (A) Application; (B) Staff
Summary; (C) Letter Notifying Surrounding Property Owners; (D) Chaves
County Assessor’s Map Identifying Properties with the Notification Area; (E)
List of Property Owners Notified
Motion was made to Waive the Reading of the Land Use and Zoning
Considerations and Finding of Facts and other relevant materials with
related to Case 17-006 by Commissioner Armstrong.
Second by Commissioner Gross.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
Chair Brown: Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor of 17-006?
Mr. Najar: The applicant is the City of Roswell. Testifying as the Director of
Planning and Engineering, this is a good zone change to promote economic
development in the City. I commend Merideth and Staff for bringing this to zoning.
Mr. Najar indicated he is in favor of this and hopes to get some business across
from the vitamin shop.
Chair Brown: Is there anyone wishing to speak against 17-006?
None spoke
Mr. Morris: This is a situation with a thin commercial corridor running east west,
to make it more consistent within this one block to help with potential business
development in this area. There will be some other areas we will bring forward
over time.
Commissioner Storey: From the aerial photos, it looks like there are two
structures on those four (4) lots.
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Commissioner Armstrong: One was Dr. Montgomery's office and it is vacant,
he has moved.
Ms. Hildreth: The other structure is a house.
Commissioner Storey: Raised the question of who owns the lots.
Mr. Morris: Lots are owned by private sector folks. There is commercial on one
side of the street, commercial to the north, and an existing office structure used
for a long time. There is just the one piece missing which is an old house that
could easily be converted.
Commissioner Storey: Asked why the City is proposing the zone change.
Mr. Najar: We've had some nibbles. There are examples of conversions of
houses to attorney’s offices and beauty salons. If we change the zoning there,
we may have some bites. The City is taking action to rezone these properties to
make the whole block commercial. They are not against it and the City is paying
for the zone change.
Mr. Morris: This is correcting a development pattern to encourage certain things
in some areas and discourage things in other areas. This will establish a pattern
to encourage business in certain areas and protect residential areas from
commercial incursions that are not appropriate. Re-Zoning is an issue we deal
with on a regular basis. This is our first step doing this. There will be other cases
we will find should have been done long ago.
Chair Brown: Indicated he has no way to know that the owner was notified other
than verbal comments from the staff.
Mr. Najar: We can get letters of concurrence.
Ms. Hildreth: Staff has placed several unanswered calls to the owner of the
residence on the block. Staff sent certified letters to all property owners.
Mr. Morris: In the future, Staff will include all those letters as part of the record.
MOTION – 17-006 ZOC
Commissioner Gross made a motion to approve Case 17-006 based on the
testimony given before us today with the finding of facts and conclusions
of law.
Second by Commissioner Armstrong.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
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3. Text Amendment: Multi-Generational Housing
Mr. Morris: We brought these in a draft form at the last meeting. This one is
about accessory housing units to allow family members to stay close to a family
group. These are sometimes called Granny Flats or accessory housing units.
Limit them to 400 square feet and comply with the building code. Our concern
has not been the creation of these units, but what happens to these units with the
occupant no longer needs it. What typically happens, these become rental units
when no longer needed by the family member. The text amendment proposes
review every five years and substantiate the unit is being used for the reason
originally approved. The County reviews accessory residential units every three
years. In a lot of ways this is an old concept.
Commissioner Storey: What happens when the unit is no longer used?
Mr. Morris: We are looking at the electrical service or water meter. Maybe an
additional water meter installed could be capped off to the back unit when no
longer used as family unit.
Commissioner Gross: Back in the day, some units had half addresses. If units
have separate addresses, they can have separate services.
Commissioner McDaniel: Mentioned observing where service has been jumped
across from the primary structure (to an accessory structure). He wanted to
understand the reasoning behind preventing them from turning into rental
properties.
Mr. Morris: Especially in single family residential areas, there is an expectation
that a certain amount of activity will occur.
Commissioner McDaniel: He mentioned the scenario where people with a
house rent out two or three bedrooms to a traveling nurse or fireman, there is
increased traffic. Speaking as a landlord, people are desperate to find reasonably
priced housing in reasonable areas. He doesn’t personally see a problem with
allowing the units to be used as rentals. It will be difficult to control this.
Chair Brown: As a Commissioner, it’s important that R-1 remains R-1 unless
there is a rezoning. It seems the County recently ruled against a property to
remove a separate unit that was originally used as a second residence enforced
by the County Commissioners.
Commissioner McDaniel: Questioned if a R-1 property with more than one unit
could be rezoned.
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Mr. Najar: That would be Spot Zoning.
Mr. Morris: State Law states that municipalities must allow this and there must
be a process to allow the accessory structures for family. The concern is how to
make sure a neighborhood stays a neighborhood before going completely rental.
The concern is that the accessory residential structure will become a rental. A
single family with relatives in the back yard will possibly take care of the property
differently than if there is a rental unit in the back yard.
Chair Brown: We would be recommending this to City Council with our approval.
Mr. Morris: Stated he wanted more comments now. It still has to go through the
City’s Legal Committee.
Chair Brown: Stated in favor of moving (the text amendment) forward.
Commissioner McDaniel: If a property owner had the intention to make it a
rental, the property owner would probably want that unit to have its own service
for power, gas, and water. One service for both could impede some conversions
into rental.
MOTION – TEXT AMENDMENT FOR
MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOUSING
Commissioner Armstrong made a motion to proceed forward with this
particular Amendment to the Ordinance 17-XXX to move forward through
the steps required.
Second by Commissioner McDaniel.
The motion passed by a voice vote of six to zero.
one opposed (Commissioner Gross).
4. Text Amendment: Lighting Standards
Mr. Morris: These are the lighting standards we talked about before, especially
LEDs lighting issues. Mr. Morris spoke with some lighting contractors who have
experience with LEDs and how they are different. It's a different lighting source
than traditional lighting with some benefits and some impacts. Proposed last time
to minimize lighting to 4,000 CCT (Correlated Color Temperature), light poles not
to exceed twenty-five feet (25’) in height, and keep them at ninety (90) degrees to
prevent light from shining into other people's properties.
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Commissioner Armstrong: This is being adopted all over the country.
Mr. Morris: There are different standards. We are finding new stuff about these. They
are being used more across the board.
Commissioner Armstrong: What did the city do at the Convention Center’s (new
parking lot)?
Mr. Najar: (The parking lot lights are) LED with the temperature a little more than the
4,000 CCT and pointed downward at ninety (90) degrees to Night Skies regulations.
The American Medical Association has published information that when the lights are
brighter than 4,000, the white or blue light is almost sunlight, it’s not good at night for the
human brain and human activity. A human has to have some sort of night. Remember
when a car went under the old sodium street lights, what color was it (the vehicle)? You
couldn’t tell the color. With the 4000 CCT, you can tell the color of a vehicle, but it
doesn’t imitate sunlight or daytime conditions like the highest temperature and highest
lumens. LEDS are cheaper to run than the sodium bulbs and halide bulbs.
Like Bill said, we are trying to get ahead of this issue (with this text amendment) and be
responsible for Night Skies, and don't want it too bright because we will have neighbors
complaining.
Commissioner McDaniel: I think the most important thing is the angle facing down.
Commissioner Gross: This is a good way to go.
MOTION – TEXT AMENDMENT LIGHTING
STANDARDS
Commissioner Storey made a motion that our commission gives this a
positive note to move on to City Council for the proposed ordinance text
amendment for street lighting.
Second by Commissioner McDaniel.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
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G. OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Morris: If anyone has any additional comments, information,
recommendations before text amendments go to the Legal Committee, we
welcome it.
Chair Brown: Until items go to City Council there will be discussions and
changes made. Bill, you did a good job on getting the core and essence of it.
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Madison, residing at 3109 Chaparral: Has anyone approached
recycling the water at the splash pad?
Mr. Najar: We looked at recycling (water) and the cost and return versus what we
are paying for water, and the rate of return wasn't there for recycling.
Albuquerque has been recycling water at the zoo where bacteria was growing on
play surfaces at the splash pad, and had to close it a couple of times. We
decided not to recycle for safety and hygiene considerations and recycling takes
much more maintenance.
Commissioner McDaniel: So this water goes straight to the sewer. Is there any
way it could be used to water the park?
Mr. Najar: We didn’t look at it that way. We looked at the cost, did our homework,
checked with other splash pads, checked with other concrete surfaces. When we
made the decision, we were thinking about the kids number one.
Commissioner Gross: Has the splash pad been opened a full year already?
Mr. Najar: We will be in the second year in May.
Mr. Najar: We will have a new City Manager, Joseph Neeb, from Spearfish,
South Dakota, population 10,500.
There is an annual Council Retreat in April 7 and 8. He will fly in April 6. He has
accepted the offer and the City is still working out the terms of the contract.
I. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Bassett Auditorium, Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 West 11th Street
Chair: Ralph Brown, Vice Chair: Riley Armstrong
Members: Toby Gross, Shirley Childress, David Storey,
Kent Taylor, Jesse McDaniel
Current Planning Administrator: Merideth Hildreth, AICP
Planning & Zoning Technician: Miguel Martinez
Planning Manager: William Morris, AICP, CZO
Planning & Engineering Director, Louis Najar, P.E.
A. Call to Order
B. Roll-Call
C. Swearing In
D. Approval of the Agenda
E. Approval of the February 28, 2017 Minutes
F. Public Hearing Items
CASE 17-005 VAR: A Request for Side Yard, Rear Yard, Rear Yard Coverage, and Height Variances for
Conversion of Existing Structure into the Primary Residence taking into Consideration Future Additions
and/or Porches; Legal Description: Subd: ALLISON REDIV Block: 2 Lot: 9 Quarter: SW S: 29 T: 10S R: 24E
BK: 649 PG: 379 WDJT (Owner: Julio Mojica and Yanet Mojica) EXHIBITS: (A) Application; (B) Staff Summary;
(C) Letter Notifying Surrounding Property Owners; (D) Chaves County Assessor’s Map Identifying Properties
with the Notification Area; (E) List of Property Owners Notified
CASE 17-006 ZOC: A Request for Change in Zoning from R-3 to C-4 for Properties in the 100 Block of N
Missouri Ave; Legal Description: Subd: WEST SIDE Block 18: Lots 8 AND: -Lot: 9 (Montgomery/Owner) Lot:
10 (Myall & Beverage/Owners) Lot: 11 (Taylor Investments/Owner) S: 5 T: 11S R: 24E EXHIBITS: (A)
Application; (B) Staff Summary; (C) Letter Notifying Surrounding Property Owners; (D) Chaves County
Assessor’s Map Identifying Properties with the Notification Area; (E) List of Property Owners Notified
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments:
Text Amendment for Multi-Generational Housing
Text Amendment for Lighting Standards.
G. Other Business
H. Public Comments
I. Adjourn
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Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda 1 March 28, 2017
DRAFT FOR APPROVAL
P&Z MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 6:00 PM
Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission
Bassett Auditorium, Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 West 11th Street
Chair: Ralph Brown, Vice Chair: Riley Armstrong
Members: Shirley Childress, Toby Gross, David Storey,
Kent Taylor, Jessie McDaniel
Planning Staff: Merideth Hildreth, AICP
Miguel Martinez
William Morris, AICP, CZO
Louis Najar, PE
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1
through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and City of Roswell, NM Resolution 16-69.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME – Chair Ralph Brown
A regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. by Chair Brown with the following members present:
B. ROLL-CALL
Ralph Brown (Chair) PRESENT
Riley Armstrong (Vice Chair) PRESENT
Toby Gross PRESENT
Shirley Childress PRESENT
David Storey PRESENT
Kent Taylor PRESENT
Jesse McDaniel PRESENT
Staff Members Present: Merideth Hildreth, AICP, Current Planning
Administrator; Miguel Martinez, Planning & Zoning Technician; William Morris,
AICP, CZO, Planning Manager; Louis Najar, P.E., Director of Planning &
Engineering & Interim City Manager
Audience Members Present who Signed In:
Larry Fresquez, J.H. Rhea, Rick Rapp, Larry Connolly
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C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION to Approve the Agenda as Written by Commissioner Gross.
Second by Commissioner Childress.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
D. SWEARING IN: Chair Brown swore in staff and members of the audience.
E. MINUTES: Consider approval of the January 24, 2017 minutes.
MOTION to Approve the January 24, 2017 Minutes as Written by
Commissioner Armstrong.
Second by Commissioner Childress.
The motion passed by a voice vote of seven to zero.
F. ACTION ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS):
1. CASE 17-004 (ZOC): A Request for Zone Change from R-1 & R-2 to C-2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subd: POCONO PLACE UNIT ONE Tract: A, LESS THAT PT DEEDED
TO THE CITY OF ROSWELL FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PER WD BK 675 PG 907 (1.813 AC) S: 25 T:
10S R: 23E BK: 331 PG: 721 SWD (the northernmost portion of the tract 15.25 acres abutting the
City Boundary Line on the north and west and Sycamore Avenue on the east.)
Attached: (A) Application; (B) Staff Summary; (C) Letter Notifying Surrounding Property Owners;
(D) Chaves County Assessor’s Map Identifying Properties with the Notification Area; (E) List of
Property Owners Notified
Commissioner Armstrong recused himself from Case 17-004.
Motion to Waive the Reading of the Land Use and Zoning Considerations
and Finding of Facts with Respect to Case 17-004 by Commissioner Storey.
Second by Commissioner Childress
The motion passed by a voice vote of six to zero.
Chair Brown: Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor of 17-004?
Larry Fresquez - Residing at 606 North Kentucky Avenue: Requested rezoning
of approximately fifteen (15) acres adjacent to Gateway Church and School on
North Sycamore. The fifteen (15) acres is currently owned by Featherstone
Farms. Mr. Fresquez requested rezoning to C-2 to develop a self-storage facility
as an accommodating business to the adjacent properties and the west side of
Roswell. A multi-family complex with over 200 apartments is being developed on
North Sycamore. This low traffic business would provide a buffer between the
church and development to the south.
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Chair Brown: Is there anyone wishing to speak against 17-004?
Rick Rapp – Residing at 2601 North Washington Avenue: Pastor and
Superintendent of Gateway Christian School. Expressed concerns of rezoning
the property to commercial. He did not have an issue with the storage units. His
concern with the rezoning to commercial is that commercial zoning allows
convenience and liquor stores.
J.H. Rhea - Residing at 181 Mark Road: Speaking also on behalf of Gateway
Church and School. Concerned if the property changed hands, other uses could
be developed, some of which might not be advantageous to the church or school.
Church has been in the area for nearly forty years. Our neighbor to the north is
Christ Church that has been there nearly the same length of time. Residential
zones on the north and south have made for a quiet neighborhood. Commercial
zoning with undetermined use in the future has the potential to destroy the
harmony of the neighborhood and integrity of church and school locations. Mr.
Rhea respectfully requested denial of the request since the property owner also
owns land south toward the apartments.
Mr. Morris – Sycamore is an arterial road, a major road, and is intended to carry
lots of traffic, especially in the future as it develops. The area is undergoing
changes. This property is approximately half-way between the developing
commercial node at College (Boulevard), where the fire station is, and Country
Club (Road) which has ten acres zoned Commercial at the corner with
Sycamore. This request is only for rezoning. There is another complete state and
city process to request a liquor license. With respect to the intensity of
commercial, most storage facilities are calm and would be a good transitional
use. It is true we can’t guarantee what will happen after zoning.
This area is designated Mixed Use on the future land use map. We are doing
(master) planning on the other side of Sycamore in the area of the Old Municipal
Airport. In the foreseeable future, (uses) will start to change. Overall, staff thinks
(this rezoning) is compatible with the area, compatible with the future land use
map the City adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan. We think that site
planning will take care of issues such as lighting, noise, and other issue. Staff
stands by the recommendation for approval.
Chair Brown: Asked about the zoning for the church.
Mr. Morris: The church is in the county, and is zoned equivalent to Rural
Suburban. (Currently) there is no Right-of-Way to extend Nineteenth Street west
of Sycamore. One of the conditions Staff will be looking for from the developer of
this site is dedication of a sixty foot Right-of-Way to extend Nineteenth Street.
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Chair Brown: Asked if there a state law that there has to be so many feet from a
church or a school for a liquor license.
Mr. Najar: Answered, the state law is three-hundred (300) feet. Any time we
review a liquor license in town, we have to provide to (City) Council and the State
Liquor Board a map of nearest schools and churches within three-hundred (300)
feet property to property of the applicant for the liquor license.
Mr. Rhea: We are aware of the three-hundred feet, and that would be closer to
our school and church than we would desire.
Mr. Frequez: Stated he wouldn’t buy this property if unable to build self-storage
units. Developing storage units (with his plan) would leave about eighty feet that
could possibly be developed on the south end of this lot’s fifteen acres. The rest
of the eighty to one-hundred acre tract owned by Featherstone Farms is not up
for rezoning at this time. Mr. Fresquez stated he has no desire to build a liquor
establishment. The Master Plan, paid for by the City of Roswell, shows this area
here in pink (on the map) as a multi-use area. (The storage unit development)
would serve as a buffer between churches with large parking lots and large
lighting areas and a residential neighborhood.
Commissioner Taylor: Had a question for Staff and recommended a
compromise to rezone the property C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial).
Ms. Hildreth: To clarify, storage units are allowed in C-1 with a Special Use
Permit and in C-2 as a Use by Right. C-1 allows automobile service stations with
a Special Use Permit. Drug stores and food stores are allowed as a Use by Right
in C-1.
Mr. Morris: C-1 is for limited neighborhood type uses. Alcohol sales is a separate
process. Alcohol sales can happen in C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4. With respect to
future planning efforts and road classification, this area is intended to be more
active.
Commissioner Storey: Posed a question about the (60) foot right-of-way.
Mr. Najar: To answer Commissioner Storey’s question about the sixty (60) foot
right-of-way, it would be an extension of Nineteenth Street, and that section of
roadway would not be developed until development requires access from that
section of Nineteenth Street. Mr. Najar stated that he respects the Churches that
built in what was at that time the outskirts. Looking at the big picture, the City is
expecting growth, wanting growth, and planning for growth in this area. The City
has already extended the water and sewer lines from College to their property.
Right before their property, the City already extended stub outs to the west for
future development of water and sewer. As a Minor Arterial from Second Street to
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Country Club Road, Single Family curb cuts can no longer be built along
Sycamore which means development must be Commercial or R-3 or R-4 high
density residential. Hopefully, Country Club will become a four-lane road from
Sycamore to Main Street, and all that will be mixed use.
Commissioner Storey: Mentioned that commercial development (on the fifteen
acre tract) would have to build a six-foot tall screen fence on the north side of the
property, between the commercial development and the church, on the south
side of the right-of-way (Nineteenth Street Extension).
Mr. Najar: Mr. Najar varified that the fence would have to be built on the
commercial development’s property.
Chair Brown: Appeals to what we vote on tonight are due in writing to the City
Clerk by noon on Thursday.
MOTION – 17-004 ZOC
Commissioner Gross made a motion to approve Case 17-004 based on the
testimony given here this evening and the finding of facts.
Second by Commissioner Childress.
The motion passed by a voice vote of six to zero.
(Commissioner Armstrong did not vote on this motion having previously
recused himself.)
G. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Text Amendment: Multi Generational Housing
Mr. Morris: There are two discussion items on issues we talked about before
that we are lining up for text amendments. The first one is multi-generational
housing for independent living for a relative(s). The difference is the stove in the
kitchen makes it a residential unit. We are looking at units four-hundred (400)
square feet in size that are built to standards of the International (Building) Code
and the Zoning Code. State Statutes require provision for these types of units.
We are talking about a small house on the same lot (with a primary residence) to
allow for independent living for members of the same family. The question is what
happens to the fully functional unit in the back yard when the relative is no longer
residing on the property. The County handles it by initial approval through the
Commission, then the applicant must visit the County every three (3) years for
Staff administrative review, determination if the use is still needed, and approval
by Staff if the use is still needed. In our text, we put in review every five (5) years
demonstrating compliance. We need a review process to prevent these units
from becoming multi-family lots when a property is sold.
Planning & Zoning Commission February 28, 2017 Minutes
Page 5 of 6
2. Text Amendment: Lighting Standards
Mr. Morris: LED parking lot lighting is incredibly bright. We’ve had situations
where parking lot lighting that was angled for more coverage by standard lighting
have been replaced with LED fixtures. LED lighting is measured in Kelvins. AMA
medical studies are being done on the luminosity of LEDs. The blue range is very
intense, is analogous to daylight, and can reset sleep patterns and impact
wildlife. The heads of these lamps need to be angled at a 90 degree angle and
the lamps must not exceed 4,000 K which keeps lighting in the white range. We
need to regulate reasonable height of poles and prevent (light spill) onto
residential properties.
Commissioner Taylor: Mentioned that anything other than ninety degrees is in
violation of the Night Skies Act.
Commissioner Gross: Mentioned he has recent knowledge of LED and parking
lot lighting and would like to participate in share what he has learned.
3. Updates:
1904 W Second Street
Mr. Morris: This is a property that Game and Fish is leasing. The question posed
to the City Attorney was if Game and Fish, a state agency, is required to have a
City Business License. His answer at this time was “No.” The property owner
would have to register his office, wherever that office is.
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission February 28, 2017 Minutes
Page 6 of 6
EXHIBIT A: 17-005 VAR APPLICATION
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-005 (ZOC)
1806 N Kansas Avenue
(Page 1 of 5)
Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Bassett Auditorium, Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 West 11th Street
APPLICATION: CASE 17-005 (VAR)
A Request for Variances to Yard Setbacks and Height
Legal Description: Subd: ALLISON REDIV Block: 2 Lot: 9 Quarter: SW S: 29 T: 10S R: 24E BK:
649 PG: 379 WDJT (Owner: Julio Mojica and Yanet Mojica.
Owner: Julio Mojica and Yanet Mojica
PROPERTY: 1806 N Kansas Avenue
Request: A Request for Side Yard, Rear Yard, Rear Yard Setback
Coverage, and Height Variances for Conversion of Existing
Structure into the Primary Residence taking into Consideration
Future Additions and/or Porches
II. Site data:
Site Area: Approximately 6500 Square Feet
UPC: 4135060163312000000
Existing Land Use: Residential Lot with 768 Square Foot Garage in Rear Yard, Residential
Structure was demolished.
Proposed Land Use: Residential
Existing Zoning: R-2
Table 1: Adjacent Existing Land Use and Zoning
Direction: Land Use: Zoning:
North Single Family Residential R-2
South Single Family Residential R-2
East Single Family Residential R-2
West Single Family Residential R-3
Planning & Zoning, 17-005 VAR Page 1 of 5 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-005 (VAR)
1806 N Kansas Avenue
(Page 2 of 5)
Chaves County Assessor’s Map
CASE 17-005 (VAR) Zoning Map – CASE 17-005 (VAR)
R-2
GOOGLE EARTH PRO AERIAL of 1806 N Kansas Avenue
(Accessed 3.20.2017)
Planning & Zoning, 17-005 VAR Page 2 of 5 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-005 (VAR)
1806 N Kansas Avenue
(Page 3 of 5)
III. Intent of Petition:
This request is for the following variances in order to convert an existing 768 square
foot rear yard accessory structure into the primary single family dwelling unit on the lot:
Side Yard from north property line variance of up to four feet.
(The northern wall of the structure was constructed approximately eighteen (18)
inches from what appears to be the northern property line. Primary residential
structures are required to be placed a minimum of five feet (5’) from side yard
property lines from the wall to the property line.)
Rear Yard from west property line variance of eighteen feet (18’).
(The west or rear wall of the structure was constructed approximately two to
three feet (2’ to 3’) from what appears to be the western property line parallel to
the alley.
Rear Yard Setback Coverage.
The rear yard of this fifty foot by one-hundred thirty foot (50’X130’) lot is one
thousand (1,000) square feet in area. The City’s Zoning Ordinance allows up to forty
percent (40%) coverage of the rear yard setback. The existing 768 square foot
structure covers at most 456 square feet of the rear yard, or forty-six percent (46%). A
variance to the percentage of rear yard coverage would make this a legal non-
conforming use. The request for this variance would pertain to any future addition or
porch on the south side of the structure of up to two hundred square feet in the rear
yard setback for up to 656 square feet or sixty-six percent (66%) coverage.
Height
The height of this accessory structure is approximately fourteen feet (14’) at the
peak. This structure was built before the Zoning Code was amended to provide
additional setbacks for accessory structures over twelve feet (12’) in height.
Planning & Zoning, 17-005 VAR Page 3 of 5 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-005 (VAR)
1806 N Kansas Avenue
(Page 4 of 5)
IV. Land Use and Zoning Considerations:
1. The lot was created with the Allison Redivision which was filed on August 7, 1940.
2. This lot is zoned R-2.
3. There is no record or memory of a house having been established on the property
or demolished on the property within the past fifteen (15) years.
4. From a Google Earth Street View image recorded in March 2013, it appears the
accessory structure is a one car garage with a possible living quarters as indicated
by the structure’s front window and the mail box by the street.
5. The applicant started paying for water and sewer service in 2013. Water service to
the property was established in 1970 when a yard meter was installed.
6. The applicant has applied for a building permit to remodel the structure into a
residential dwelling and cannot proceed until the non-conforming use is made legal
through variances. The plans as submitted show the conversion of the accessory
structure into a two-bedroom, one bath, kitchen/living area structure.
V. Findings of Fact (Conclusions of Law):
1. A notice of the time and place of the public hearing for this case was published in the
Roswell Daily Record at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of this hearing.
2. Notification of the public hearing was mailed via certified mail with return receipt
requested to property owners of record, as shown by the Chaves County Assessor, with
lots or land within one-hundred (100) feet of the area under consideration, excluding
public rights-of-way.
3. This agenda which includes this case has been posted at City Hall and on the City of
Roswell’s website for over seventy-two (72) hours as required by State of New Mexico
law for a public hearing.
4. The residential use is compatible with surrounding land uses and the 2016
Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan
5. As of the time of this writing, there have been zero (0) written and one (1) verbal protest
received by the Planning & Zoning Office. The verbal protest was a concern that the unit
is being rented.
Planning & Zoning, 17-005 VAR Page 4 of 5 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-005 (VAR)
1806 N Kansas Avenue
(Page 5 of 5)
VI. Staff Recommendation:
Based on the findings of fact, the nature of the proposed land use consideration, the
surrounding land uses and zoning districts, Staff recommends approval of Zoning Case
17-005 to provide variances to the rear yard setback, a variance to allow up to sixty-six
percent rear yard coverage, north side yard setback variance, and a height variance for
setback purposes for the conversion of the accessory structure into the primary
residential structure on the property.
VII. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission:
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a motion to approve or deny this
application based on these Findings of Fact and testimony and material introduced at
the hearing.
Planning & Zoning, 17-005 VAR Page 5 of 5 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT C: LETTER NOTIFYING SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR CASE 17-005 (VAR)
LETTER SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ON MARCH 14, 2017 TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
City of Roswell
Planning & Engineering Department
Planning & Zoning Office
PO Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88202-1838
Telephone: (575)637-6294 Fax: (575) 637.6277
MARCH 14 2017
RE: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE for ZONING CASE 17-005 VAR
Application for Zoning Variances
You have received this notice via certified mail because Chaves County Assessor information indicates you
are a property owner of record within 100 feet of Planning & Zoning Case 17-005 VAR. The Property Owner
in this case is requesting Variances to the Rear Yard, Side Yard, Rear Yard Coverage, and Height
Variances to Convert an Existing Accessory Structure into a Primary Residential Structure taking into
consideration future additions and/or porches.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1806 N KANSAS AVENUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subd: ALLISON REDIV Block: 2 Lot: 9 Quarter: SW S: 29 T: 10S R: 24E BK: 649 PG:
379 WDJT
OWNERS OF PROPERTY: Julio Mojica and Yanet Mojica
CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT: R-2
The City of Roswell Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments on the above case on
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Bassett Auditorium at the Roswell Museum and Art
Center, located at 100 West 11th Street. You are entitled, although not obligated, to comment either in
writing to our office or in person at the hearing.
To be considered, written protests must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Office no later than noon on
the working day prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Providing written input to the Planning
and Zoning Office at least ten days prior to the hearing will allow your concerns to be addressed in the Staff
Report. Written comments may be delivered to the Planning & Zoning Office at 415 North Richardson Avenue,
or mailed to: City of Roswell, Zoning Administrator, PO BOX 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, or via email to
m.hildreth@roswell-nm.gov.
The information packet for this zoning case will be available after 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
You may inspect the information packet in detail at the Planning & Zoning Office located on the first floor of
City Hall Annex at 415 North Richardson Avenue. The P&Z Packet may be viewed online at www.roswell-
nm.gov. Copies of the information packet may be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Office at a cost of 35
cents per sheet.
The City’s Zoning Ordinance is available online at: http://roswell-nm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/768
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting,
please contact Human Resources at 575-624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents including the agenda and minutes can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is
needed.
Respectfully,
Merideth Hildreth, M.A., AICP (Area Map on Reverse Side )
Current Planning Administrator
EXHIBIT D: CASE 17-005 (VAR) CHAVES COUNTY ASESSOR’S MAP IDENTIFYING PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION
FOR VARIANCE AND PROPERTIES WITHIN NOTIFICATION AREA
8 10 11
7 9 12
6 1 13
5 2 14
4 3 15
PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION PROPERTIES WITHIN NOTIFICAION AREA
EXHIBIT E: 17-005 VAR LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED
1. MOJICA, JULIO & YANET 14. BATTE, WILLIAM T
2407 PORTALES RD 1600 W SUMMIT ST APT N3
ROSWELL, NM 88201 ROSWELL, NM 88201
2. MENDOZA, LEONEL & SOCORRO 15. ROMERO, SUSANA; ROMERO,
408 S MAIN ST ALEJANDRA
ROSWELL, NM 88201 1803 N KANSAS AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88201
3. FERNANDEZ, MANUEL DELGADO;
JACINTA VIDALES DE
1802 N KANSAS
ROSWELL, NM 88201
4. & 5. LUCERO, GLISERIO
312 S MAIN ST
ROSWELL, NM 88203
6. LOPEZ, JESUS; VILLA, PATRICIA
1807 N UNION AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88201
7. & 8. BMR PROPERTIES LLC
3901 CAPARRAL ROAD
ROSWELL, NM 88201
9. MADRID, MOISES H & ROSALINDA
1808 N KANSAS AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88201
10. VERCIGLIO, TODD M & MELISSA L
1810 N KANSAS AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88201
11. LOTT, BENNIE L
PO BOX 543
HAGERMAN, NM 88232
12. GOMEZ, SIGIFREDO
1809 N KANSAS AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88201
13. SANCHEZ, BONNIE B
1807 N KANSAS AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88201
EXHIBIT A: APPLICATION 17-006 ZOC
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-006 (ZOC)
101 105 107 North Missouri Avenue
(Page 1 of 4)
Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Bassett Auditorium, Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 West 11th Street
APPLICATION: CASE 17-006 (ZOC): A Request for Zone Change from R-3 to C-4
Legal Description: Subd: WEST SIDE Block 18: Lots 8 AND: -Lot: 9 Lot: 10 Lot: 11
S: 5 T: 11S R: 24E
Owner: Montgomery - Lots 8 and 9
Myall & Beverage - Lot 10
Taylor Investments – Lot 11
Applicant: Planning & Zoning Office, City of Roswell, New Mexico
PROPERTY LOCATION: Four lots on the east side of the 100 Block of
North Missouri Avenue between West First
Street and West Second Street
Request: Request for a change in zoning from R-3 (Residential
District) to C-4 (Commercial Business District)
II. Site Data:
Site Area: Each lot is approximately 50’X160’ or 8,000 square feet.
Four lots combined equals approximately 32,000 square
feet.
UPC: 4135062343030000000 (Lots 8 and 9)
4135062343023000000 (Lot 10)
4135062343018000000 (Lot 11)
Existing Land Use: House on Lot 8 and 9 that was used for professional office, single
family dwelling on Lot 10, parking lot on Lot 11.
Proposed Land Use: Commercial and Lot 10 remaining a single family dwelling.
Existing Zoning: R-3
Table 1: Adjacent Existing Land Use and Zoning
Direction: Land Use: Zoning:
North Commercial Parking Lot and Commercial Building C-4
South Residential Dwellings R-3
East Professional Offices and Residential Dwellings R-3
West Shopping Center, Commercial, and a SF Dwelling C-4
Planning & Zoning, 17-006 ZOC Page 1 of 4 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-006 (ZOC)
101 103 105 N Missouri Avenue
(Page 2 of 4)
Chaves County Assessor’s Map – CASE 17-006 (ZOC)
GOOGLE EARTH PRO
100 Block of N Missouri Ave
Aerial View (Image Date 10.4.2014)
Street View (Image Date 3/2013)
Zoning Map –17-006 (ZOC)
Planning & Zoning, 17-006 ZOC Page 2 of 4 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-006 (ZOC)
101 103 105 N Missouri Avenue
(Page 3 of 4)
III. Intent of Petition:
City of Roswell Planning and Zoning Staff is requesting a zone change from R-3 to C-4 to
create zoning conformity on both sides of the North Missouri Avenue between First Street
and Second Street. Lots under consideration for a zone change are currently or in the past
may have been used for professional office or commercial purposes.
IV. Land Use and Zoning Considerations:
1. Three of the four lots under consideration are located directly across from First and
Missouri Plaza, a small shopping center. The northernmost lot is currently being used
as a parking lot for the commercial activity located on the southeast corner of Missouri
Avenue and Second Street.
.
2. The City of Roswell 2016 Comprehensive Master Plan map of the Preferred Land
Use Scenario shows these lots designated for high density residential and appears
to follow the pattern established by the Zoning Map. Rezoning to C-4 would make
development on both sides of the street compatible. Since C-4 zoning and uses
exist on the west side of the street, a commercial development pattern has been
established for the entire block from Second Street to First Street. It would be
reasonable to rezone the remainder of the block to C-4.
V. Findings of Fact (Conclusions of Law):
1. A notice of the time and place of the public hearing for this case was published in the
Roswell Daily Record at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of this hearing.
2. Notification of the public hearing was mailed via certified mail with return receipt
requested to property owners of record, as shown by the Chaves County Assessor,
with lots or land within one-hundred (100) feet of the area under consideration,
excluding public rights-of-way.
3. This agenda which includes this case has been posted at City Hall and on the City of
Roswell’s website for over seventy-two (72) hours as required by State of New Mexico
law for a public hearing.
4. The rezoning request is compatible with surrounding land uses and existing land uses
in the 100 Block of North Missouri Avenue.
5. As of the time of this writing, there have been zero (0) written and zero (0) verbal
protests received by the Planning & Zoning Office.
Planning & Zoning, 17-006 ZOC Page 3 of 4 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT B: STAFF SUMMARY FOR CASE 17-006 (ZOC)
101 103 105 N Missouri Avenue
(Page 4 of 4)
VI. Staff Recommendation:
Based on the findings of fact, the nature of the proposed land use consideration, the
surrounding land uses and zoning districts, and the regulations established in the
Zoning Ordinance, Staff recommends approval of Zoning Case 17-006 to change the
zoning of Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Block 18 in WEST SIDE Subdivision from R-3
Residential District and to C-4 Commercial Office District.
VII. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission:
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a motion to approve or deny this
application based on these Findings of Fact and testimony and material introduced
at the hearing.
Planning & Zoning, 17-006 ZOC Page 4 of 4 March 28, 2017
EXHIBIT C: LETTER NOTIFYING SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR CASE 17-006 (ZOC)
LETTER SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ON MARCH 14, 2017 TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
City of Roswell
Planning & Engineering Department
Planning & Zoning Office
PO Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88202-1838
Telephone: (575)637-6294 Fax: (575) 637.6277
MARCH 15, 2017
RE: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE for ZONING CASE 17-006 ZOC
Application for Change in Zoning
You have received this notice via certified mail because Chaves County Assessor information indicates you
are a property owner of record within 100 feet of Planning & Zoning Case 17-006 ZOC. The City of Roswell,
the Applicant in this case, is requesting a rezoning of the following properties on the east side of the 100 block
of North Missouri Avenue between First Street and Second Street to be rezoned from R-3 (Residential District)
to C-4 (Commercial Business District). The northernmost lots on the east side of this block and all the lots on
the west side of this block are already zoned C-4.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 101, 105, and 107 N MISSOURI AVENUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subd: WEST SIDE Block: 18 Lot: 8 AND Lot: 9 (BK: 69 PG: 524); Lot 10 (BK: 531 PG:
1266 AOC); Lot 11 (BK: 145 PG: 151) S: 5 T: 11S R: 24E
PROPERTY OWNERS: Montgomery - Lots 8 & 9; Beverage & Myall - Lot 10; Taylor Investments – Lot 11
APPLICANT: City of Roswell
CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT: R-3
The City of Roswell Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments on the above case on
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Bassett Auditorium at the Roswell Museum and Art
Center, located at 100 West 11th Street. You are entitled, although not obligated, to comment either in
writing to our office or in person at the hearing.
To be considered, written protests must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Office no later than noon on
the working day prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Providing written input to the Planning
and Zoning Office at least ten days prior to the hearing will allow your concerns to be addressed in the Staff
Report. Written comments may be delivered to the Planning & Zoning Office at 415 North Richardson Avenue,
or mailed to: City of Roswell, Zoning Administrator, PO BOX 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, or via email to
m.hildreth@roswell-nm.gov.
The information packet for this zoning case will be available after 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
You may inspect the information packet in detail at the Planning & Zoning Office located on the first floor of
City Hall Annex at 415 North Richardson Avenue. The P&Z Packet may be viewed online at www.roswell-
nm.gov. Copies of the information packet may be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Office at a cost of 35
cents per sheet.
The City’s Zoning Ordinance is available online at: http://roswell-nm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/768
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting,
please contact Human Resources at 575-624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents including the agenda and minutes can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is
needed.
Respectfully,
Merideth Hildreth, M.A., AICP (Area Map on Reverse Side )
Current Planning Administrator
EXHIBIT D: CASE 17-006 (ZOC) – CHAVES COUNTY ASSESSOR’S MAP IDENTIFYING PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION
FOR ZONE CHANGE AND PROPERTIES WITHIN NOTIFICATION AREA.
26 6
13
25
13
5 7
13
13
24 4
8
13
13
3
23 9
13
13
2
10
1 11
22
13
12 13
13
21 18 14
15
13 13 17
13 13 13
20 19
13
13
16
13
13 13
PROPERTIES UNDER CONSIDERATION PROPERTIES WITHIN NOTIFICATION AREA
EXHIBIT E: 17-006 ZOC LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED
1. MONTGOMERY, STEPHEN W 16. WOOD, SUSAN K
500 REVA RIDGE RD 101 N LEA AVE
TWIN LAKES, CO 81251 ROSWELL, NM 88201
2. BEVERAGE, PAULA A; MYALL, CHRISTINE 17. CARSON, RONALD J & SHEILA ANN
105 N MISSOURI AVE 604 N WYOMING AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88203 ROSWELL, NM 88201
3. 4. & 5. TAYLOR INVESTMENTS INC. 18. A&M RENTALS, LLC
PO BOX 2308 PO BOX 4283
ROSWELL, NM 88202 ROSWELL, NM 88202
6. SALAYANDIA, SALVADOR & GLORIA I 19. BURNS, JASON C
122 E 2ND ST 103 S MISSOURI AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88203 ROSWELL, NM 88203
7. SCHRIMSHER, KEITH L & MICKIE SUE 20. DEEN, JEREMY D & JACQUELINE M
PO BOX 802 102 S MISSOURI AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88202 ROSWELL, NM 88203
8. COLLINS, HELENA M 21. MCKNIGHT, LEONA G
PO BOX 636 100 S MISSOURI AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88202 ROSWELL, NM 88203
9. BOEHMS, CLIFFORD 22. JOHNSON ENTERPRISES, LTD
PO BOX 4023 PO BOX 1713
ROSWELL, NM 88202 ROSWELL, NM 88202
10. NAVARRETTE RIC ANAYA & SANDRA D 23. RYBERG, KELLY
104 N LEA AVE 1124 E 3RD ST
ROSWELL, NM 88203 PORTALES, NM 88130
11. LUCERO, EVERISTO J & TERRY L 24. WYGOCKI, MARY M
20 PIERRE RD PO BOX 2940
DEXTER, NM 88230 ROSWELL, NM 88202
12. & 13. RURAL HOUSING INC 25. & 26. GRAVES, LYNN
5101 COPPER NE PO BOX 986
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108 ROSWELL, NM 88202
14. & 15. GROGAN, JOHNNIE B
100 S LEA AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88203
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Planning & Zoning Commission
March 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
Roswell Museum and Art Center
199 W. 11th – Roswell, NM 88201
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and possible recommendation of
approval of Proposed Text Amendment for
Multi-Generational Housing.
BACKGROUND: Staff is proposing size standards for Multi-
Generational Housing in Residential Districts.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: There are no additional costs associated with
this request.
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A.
BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION: N/A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and possible recommendation of
approval.
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
PAGE 1 OF 2
ORDINANCE NO. 17-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSWELL ESTABLISHING THE CRITERIA FOR
THE POSTING OF PROPERTY, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of Roswell, New Mexico has regulations concerning unauthorized
access onto private property; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Roswell City Council has determined that clearly stating the
criteria for the proper posting of properties is necessary.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of City of Roswell, State of
New Mexico:
Section 1. Modifications
A. Add New Text Article 4 (Definitions), Section 2:
Multi-Generational Housing. An accessory residential unit that is allowed
in Residential zones which is no greater than 400 square feet in size and
meets the requirements of the International Residential Code and all other
requirements of the Zoning Code. For the purpose of this definition,
"multigenerational" means any number of persons related by blood,
common ancestry, marriage, guardianship or adoption.
B. Add New Text Article 6 (R-S Rural Suburban District), Section 2
(Special Uses)
17. Multi-Generational Housing, subject to administrative renewal every
five (5) years demonstrating compliance with the definition of “Multi-
Generational Housing”.
C. Add New Text Article 7 (R-1 Residential District), Section 2 (Special
Uses)
9. Multi-Generational Housing, subject to administrative renewal every
five (5) years demonstrating compliance with the definition of “Multi-
Generational Housing”.
D. Delete Existing Article 5 (Establishment of Zoning Districts), Section 4
(Conditional Use Permit – Multigenerational)
Pursuant to NMSA Section 3-21-1 (F), a property owner may apply for a
Conditional Use Permit for a second kitchen within a single-family
residential home located within a residential zoned district.
No Conditional Use Permit shall be approved until a public hearing has been
held by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with this
Ordinance.
Conditional Use Permits are not transferable and are bound to the applicant
at the residential lot stated on the application.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be
held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of that section,
paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this
Ordinance.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall be effective after five (5) days following its publication as required by
State law.
PASSED, ADOPTED, SIGNED and APPROVED the 13th day of April, 2017.
CITY SEAL
_____________________________
Dennis Kintigh, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Sharon Coll, City Clerk
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Planning & Zoning Commission
March 28, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Roswell Museum and Art Center
199 W. 11th – Roswell, NM 88201
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and possible recommendation of
approval of Proposed Text Amendment for
enhanced lighting standards.
BACKGROUND: Installation of certain types of LED lighting has
caused additional impacts to surrounding
properties and possibly to health. This text
amendment provides standards to minimize
impacts.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: There are no additional costs associated with
this request.
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A.
BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION: N/A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and possible recommendation of
approval.
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
PAGE 1 OF 2
ORDINANCE NO. 17-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSWELL REVISING ARTICLE 23, SECTION 10
(LIGHTING), AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of Roswell, New Mexico has regulations concerning unauthorized access
onto private property; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Roswell City Council has determined that clearly stating the criteria for
the proper posting of properties is necessary.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of City of Roswell, State of New
Mexico:
Section 1. Modifications
ARTICLE 23: BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Section 10. Lighting
A. All lighting, glare, and/or general illumination shall not be cast upon any other
properties that are adjacent to the site from which the lighting, glare, and/or
general illumination originates.
B. No lighting, glare, and/or general illumination which flashes, revolves, or otherwise
resembles a traffic control signal or in any way creates a hazard for passing traffic
shall be permitted.
C. All exterior lighting shall conform to the New Mexico Night
Skies Act.
D. All signage and street graphics may be backlit or down-lit, but
shall not be up-lit.
E. LED lighting: Specific criteria for LED lighting shall be as
follows (See Figure 10-1):
1. All light poles shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in
height with the exception of street lighting in public
rights-of-way (ROW) as approved by the City Engineer.
2. Lighting shall not exceed 4,000K CCT (Correlated
Color Temperature).
3. Light units shall be adjusted to ninety (90) degrees
from the light pole and oriented perpendicularly to the
ground.
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4. Light units shall be shielded to prevent light spilling onto or in the direction
of residential areas.
Figure 10-1
Section 2. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to
be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of that section, paragraph, clause
or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall be effective after five (5) days following its publication as required by State
law.
PASSED, ADOPTED, SIGNED and APPROVED the 13th day of April, 2017.
CITY SEAL
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Dennis Kintigh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharon Coll, City Clerk
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