Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · October 25, 2022
Minutes
P&Z REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Room A; Roswell Convention and Civic Center
912 North Main Street, Roswell, NM
Chair: David Storey; Vice Chair: James MacCornack; Secretary: Jesse McDaniel
Members: Saul Aguilar, Jana Lessard, Steve Henderson, Richard L. Gutierrez
Kevin L. Maevers, AICP, CZO
Merideth Hildreth, AICP
Gabe Han
Louis Najar, PE
Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1
through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME – Chair David Storey
Chair Storey called to order the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission
at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Introduce and welcome Gabe Han, Associate Planner
B. ROLL-CALL
David Storey Present
Jesse McDaniel Absent
Saul Aguilar Present
Jana Lessard Present
James MacCornack Present
Steve Henderson Present
Richard L. Gutierrez Absent – Joined at 6:08 PM
Staff Members Present:
Kevin Maevers, AICP, CZO, Community Development Director
Merideth Hildreth, AICP, Planning and Zoning Administrator
Gabe Han, Associate Planner
Louis Najar, P.E., City Engineer
Audience Members Present:
Gerardo Ruiz via GoToMeeting
C. SWEARING IN: Commissioner Henderson swore in staff and members of the
audience.
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D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Consider approval of the October 25, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting agenda. Commissioner Lessard MOTIONED to Approve the Tuesday,
October 25, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission agenda as presented.
SECONDED by Commissioner MacCornack. A voice vote was as follows: David
Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, Jana Lessard-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve
Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McDaniel and
Gutierrez being absent.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Consider approval of the September 27, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting minutes. Commissioner Aguilar MOTIONED to approve the minutes
from the September 27, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting as
presented. SECONDED by Commissioner Henderson. A voice vote was as
follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, Jana Lessard-yes, James
MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 5-0 with
Commissioners McDaniel and Gutierrez being absent.
F. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
Chair Storey introduced Case 22-035 FPLAT
1. CASE 22-035 FPLAT: Request for approval of final plat RUIZ-STACY ADDITION
REPLAT to create 8 residential lots from 4 residential lots in the R-3 Zoning
District. 900 Block of West Jaffa on the southeast corner of Jaffa St & Union Ave.
Subd: STACY ADDITION Block: 3 Lot: 1 THRU:- Lot: 4 , , , S: 17 T: 11S R: 24E DOC#
202104035 WDJT (Owner/Applicant: Gerardo Ruiz).
Commissioner Lessard MOTIONED to waive the reading of the findings of fact
and land use and zoning considerations with respect to case 22-035 FPLAT.
SECONDED by Commissioner MacCornack. A voice vote was as follows: David
Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, Jana Lessard-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve
Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McDaniel and
Gutierrez being absent.
Ms. Merideth Hildreth: Presented Case 22-035 FPLAT.
Gerado Ruiz spoke in favor of Case 22-035 FPLAT.
FOR THE RECORD: Commissioner Gutierrez joined the meeting at 6:08 PM
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Motion – 22-035 FPLAT
Based on the land use and zoning considerations, findings of fact, surrounding land
uses and the regulations established in the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Code,
Commissioner Aguilar MOTIONED to recommend approval of Zoning Case 22-035
FPLAT the final plat for RUIZ-STACY ADDITION REPLAT to City Council. SECONDED by
Commissioner Lessard. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-
yes, Jana Lessard-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion
passed 5-0 with Commissioner Gutierrez abstaining and Commissioner McDaniel
being absent.
Chair Storey introduced Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
pertaining to Special Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits.
2. Proposed Text Amendments to City of Roswell Zoning Ordinance regarding
Special Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits.
Article 3: Procedures, Amendments and Changes - Section 8
Article 28: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District – Section 2
Article 30: C-2 Community Commercial District – Section 2
Article 32: C-3 Downtown Business District – Section 2
Article 34: C-4 Commercial Business District – Section 2
Article 38: I-1 Light Industrial District – Section 2
Article 40: I-2 Heavy Industrial District – Section 2
Mr. Kevin Maevers: Presented Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
pertaining to Special Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits.
Motion – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendments pertaining to Special Use
Permits and Conditional Use Permits
Based on the land use and zoning considerations and staff recommendations,
Commissioner MacCornack MOTIONED to recommend approval of the
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments pertaining to Special Use
Permits and Conditional Use Permits to the Legal Committee at their
December 2022 meeting with the changes as discussed. SECONDED by
Commissioner Henderson. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul
Aguilar-yes, Jana Lessard-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes,
Richard Gutierrez-yes, and the motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner
McDaniel being absent.
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G. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
J. ADJOURN
Chair Storey adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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