Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday, November 29, 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 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. B. ROLL-CALL David Storey Present Jesse McDaniel Absent Saul Aguilar Present Jana Lessard Absent James MacCornack Present Steve Henderson Present Richard L. Gutierrez Absent Staff Members Present: Kevin Maevers, AICP, CZO, Community Development Director Merideth Hildreth, AICP, Planning and Zoning Administrator Jessica Reyes, Customer Service Specialist Louis Najar, P.E., City Engineer Audience Members Present: Martin Beltran, Ashley Beltran, Paige Smith, Kim Parker, Stephanie Herbert, and Lisa Dunlap with Roswell Daily Record. Zac Gordon and Patrick Lodewick via GoToMeeting. C. SWEARING IN: Steve Henderson swore in staff and members of the audience. 1 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Consider approval of the November 29, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting agenda. Commissioner Henderson MOTIONED to approve the Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission agenda. SECONDED by Commissioner MacCornack. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consider approval of the October 25, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes. Commissioner Aguilar MOTIONED to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting as presented. SECONDED by Commissioner Henderson. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. F. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Chair Storey introduced Case 22-036 ZOC 1. CASE 22-036 ZOC: Request for Zone change from C-2 Community Commercial to RVP Recreational Vehicle Park for two properties totaling 10.052 acres in the 3000 and 3100 Blocks between West 2nd St and W Juniper St. Legal Description: Subd: EL CAPITAN VIEW AMENDED LOT 7 SUMMARY PLAT Lot: 7A & Lot: 7B S: 1 T: 11S R: 23E BK: 554 PG: 1357 WD. (Applicant: Martin Beltran) Commissioner MacCornack MOTIONED to waive the reading of the findings of fact and land use and zoning considerations with respect to case 22-036 ZOC. SECONDED by Commissioner Aguilar. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. Merideth Hildreth: Presented Case 22-036 ZOC. Chair Storey: Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor of Case 22-036 ZOC? In Favor: Martin Beltran, Pro Solutions on behalf of Gary Singh. Plan to build an RV Resort Park and create positive drainage. Chair Storey: Is there anyone wishing to speak against Case 22-036 ZOC? Against: None 2  Motion – 22-036 ZOC 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 Henderson MOTIONED to approve Zoning Case 22-036 ZOC Zone change. SECONDED by Commissioner Aguilar. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. Chair Storey introduced Case 22-037 SUP 2. CASE 22-037 SUP: Request for approval of a Special Use Permit in the R-2 Residential Zoning District to construct and operate a Community Solar Facility on the property on the south side of W Alameda St in the vicinity of the 4500 Block between the Relief Route and Eisenhower Road. Legal Description: Subd: INDIAN MESA ESTATES UNIT 1 Tract: A Quarter: NE S: 2 T: 11S R: 23E BK: 609 PG: 319 WD JT. (Applicant: Jesse Dimond, New Energy Equity/Impact Power Solutions for Solar Roswell.) Commissioner MacCornack MOTIONED to waive the reading of the findings of fact and land use and zoning considerations with respect to case 22-037 SUP. SECONDED by Commissioner Henderson. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. Merideth Hildreth: Presented Case 22-037 SUP. Chair Storey: Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor of Case 22-037 SUP? In Favor: Jesse Dimond with Impact Power Solutions/New Energy Equity. The proposed 5.0 MW AC solar facility produces and provides power at the distribution level and supplies energy to local homes and businesses. Chair Storey: Is there anyone wishing to speak against Case 22-037 SUP? Against: None. Motion – 22-037 SUP 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 Henderson MOTIONED to approve Zoning Case 22-037 SUP in the R-2 Residential Zoning District to construct and operate a Community Solar Facility with draft conditions of approval in Exhibit F. 3 SECONDED by Commissioner MacCornack. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey- yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. Chair Storey introduced Case 22-038 SUP 3. CASE 22-038 SUP: Request for approval of a Special Use Permit in the R-3 Residential Zoning District to construct and operate a Community Solar Facility on the north side of W 2nd Street and approximately 1700 feet east of the Relief Route. Legal Description: S: 35 T: 10S R: 23E SE4SE4 E 629.1' N 1210' BK 717 PG 1038 WD. (Applicant: Zac Gordon, Roswell Plains Solar, LLC.) Commissioner MacCornack MOTIONED to waive the reading of the findings of fact and land use and zoning considerations with respect to case 22-038 SUP. SECONDED by Commissioner Henderson. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. Ms. Merideth Hildreth: Presented Case 22-038 SUP. Chair Storey: Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor of Case 22-038 SUP? In Favor: Zac Gordon, Director of Development for Energy Management Inc., via GoToMeeting. Energy Management Inc., is an energy company based in Boston, MA since 1975. Mr. Gordon presented slides about the proposed project. SWCA Consulting Engineers Kim Parker and Stephanie Herbert in the audience to answer questions. Chair Storey: Is there anyone wishing to speak against Case 22-038 SUP? Against: None. Commissioner Henderson inquired about provision of a bond or assurance for project decommissioning. Patrick Lodewick (property owner) via GoToMeeting stated there is a bond in the lease with the property owner to decommission. Kevin Maevers: The project proponent’s first preliminary site plan showed the whole property for the proposed solar array. As West Second Street is developed, the 200’ behind the ultimate right-of-way is valuable as GRT income-producing property. A replat has not been discussed; it would make sense to replat the lease area for a long 25 to 30 year lease. 4  Motion – 22-038 SUP 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 MacCornack MOTIONED to approve Zoning Case 22-038 SUP in the R-3 Residential Zoning District to construct and operate a Community Solar Facility with inclusion of Draft Conditions of Approval in Exhibit F. SECONDED by Commissioner Aguilar. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. G. OTHER BUSINESS 1. 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule. Merideth Hildreth presented the 2023 meeting schedule. Commissioner Henderson MOTIONED to approve the 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting schedule as presented. SECONDED by Commissioner MacCornack. A voice vote was as follows: David Storey-yes, Saul Aguilar-yes, James MacCornack-yes, Steve Henderson-yes, and the motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners McDaniel, Gutierrez, and Lessard being absent. H. PUBLIC COMMENTS None I. ANNOUNCEMENTS Kevin Maevers: 2023 will be a busy year for the P&Z Commission and Community Development Department. We will look at updating the Zoning Ordinance, particularly Articles 50, 52, and 60. There will be various planning projects for Downtown MainStreet Roswell, RailRoad Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) District, and Chihuahita. MainStreet Parade of Lights starts at 6 PM on Friday Night, and more downtown holiday events on Saturday. J. ADJOURN Chair Storey adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. 5