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Last Update: 8 February 2010
—JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THINGS SEEMED TOO QUIET—
The new draft of zoning ordinances was just posted. I am attaching a copy. It is also on the Sandoval County web site.
I have only had a brief opportunity to scan the changes. They seem to be even less restrictive than the previous draft. For instance, there is now no minimum lot size for cluster housing. There are new things in the draft regarding slopes, “brows”, etc. And while before 15% was used in language about slopes, now it is 20%.
In the next couple of days I will try to compile a list of the major differences regarding Placitas and send them around. For now, here it is.
—Orin Safier
Click here to download the draft zoning ordinance
UPDATE 2-8-10
The attached document below lists what I think are the main changes to the Zoning Ordinance from the present draft to the one submitted last week. Some changes seem favorable to me, while others appear to be steps backward, especially as regards clustering.
I would appreciate any feedback you might have.
—Orin Safier
Click here to download the zoning ordinance changes
CASHWELL Rezoning Application DENIED!
On Sept. 17, 2009, the Sandoval County Commission denied the application for rezoning the Cashwell property to Master Plan in order to include cluster housing. By a vote of 4 to 1, Commissioner Orlando Lucero and 3 other Commissioners expressed their disapproval of an application that they felt did not meet the standards for a Master Planned community. There was a large turn out by concerned Placitas residents, which demonstrated to the Commission the community's solidarity.
This does not settle the general matter of clustering, in Placitas or elsewhere in Sandoval County. The County Development Department is
presently drafting language to include in the Zoning Ordinance to cover
clustering, as well as restrictions on ridge top development.
We will post the proposed amended ordinances when the County makes them available.
Very important County Commission meeting
Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 PM
at the County Courthouse in Bernalillo.
The main item on the agenda Thursday is the Cashwell zoning application. This is the 100 acre property between Ranchos and Overlook, starting at the fire station and going east up to Overlook Road. Their present application calls for cluster housing, in lots as small as 1/6 acre, which is the size of small lots in typical cities. Also, the application calls for cluster housing on the RIDGE TOP. Nothing could go more counter to the character of Placitas that we love and are trying to preserve.
This is an issue that a group of concerned Placitas residents have been working on for about a year and a half. It all comes to a head this Thursday.
If the County Commission were to approve this zoning application Thursday, then not only would there likely be cluster housing on that particular property, but this would set a precedent for clustering in other undeveloped areas of Placitas, such as the land directly to the east of Ranchos. In fact, the county has expressed a wish to put cluster housing in parcels as small as 10 acres, such that 10 houses could be squeezed into as little as 2 acres.
Our commissioners have let us know that a big attendance Thursday is crucial for them to recognize our community’s opposition. Please attend if you can – and bring a friend.
Thank you, Orin Safier
IMPORTANT MEETING:
Proposed County Zoning Ordinance Revisions
Sandoval County Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 7 PM at Sandoval County Courthouse
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Draft (PDF)
Placitas Area Plan Zoning Map (PDF)
Placitas Area Plan Approved by Sandoval County Commission on April 16, 2009 Coding of Zoning and Subdivision Regulations to Begin
The final revision of the Area Plan is here:
www.sandovalcounty.com/uploadfiles/April30.pdf
The County Commission Public Hearing on the Area Plan
Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 PM at the County Courthouse.
The hearing is for “Request for Motion to Approve Resolution No. 4-16-09.8C / Adopting the Placitas Area Plan”.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Thursday, April 23, at 6 PM.
Public Hearing on Zone Map Amendment for Cashwell Property.
Link to the amendment (four pages near the top)
COMMENTS ON THE SEAVEY/CASHWELL
AMENDED REZONING APPLICATION
By Stephen M. Barro
Revised, April 18, 2009
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 26 at 6 PM.
The P&Z Commission will consider changes to the Placitas Area Plan involving the Cashwell property and the 3500 acres of BLM land to the north. Click here for Revised Agenda.
(POSTED 23 MARCH)
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OnePlacitas’ Response to Draft Area Plan
(POSTED 20 MARCH)
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The new Area Plan draft has just been posted
http://www.sandovalcounty.com/uploadfiles/april.pdf
(11 March 2009)
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The next County Commission meeting
at which the Area Plan will be discussed is next Thursday,
April 2, at 6 PM at the County Courthouse, commission chambers.
(RESCHEDULED - NEW DATE)
February 26, '09, 6 PM
County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
The P&Z Commission will review the second draft, and provide
instructions for the final draft, to be sent to the County Commission for review and action.
As a result of this a final draft will be produced by the
Development Dept.
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Todd Hathorne’s response to
A Dialog between between
Chris Huber, Commissioner Todd Hathorne and Orin Safier
(POSTED 17 FEBRUARY)
Revised Placitas Area Plan (PDF link posted February 16)
A Dialog between between
Chris Huber, Commissioner Todd Hathorne and Orin Safier
(POSTED 10 FEBRUARY)
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OnePlacitas Response to Draft Area Plans January 2009
OnePlacitas Response to Draft Area Plans February 2009
Placitas Area Plan Report
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
January 23, 2009
Reported by: Orin Safier
Click here to download the report PDF
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Las Placitas Communities District
Review of Placitas Area Plan Draft January 2009
Overall, input from the community has been condensed into a fairly coherent draft plan and we appreciate the effort this has required. We have had the opportunity to voice our concerns and desires and, in most cases, feel we have been heard. We have no desire to nit-pick this document, but rather want to concentrate on those few items where there is either no clear direction or the community’s voice is not being reflected. Please take this criticism as constructive, for that is how it is intended. But don’t mistake our generally cooperative attitude for a willingness to be taken for granted or discounted.
Click here to download the entire PDF document
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OnePlacitas Review of Placitas Area Plan Draft of January 2009
Click here to download PDF document
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COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT PLACITAS AREA PLAN
By Stephen M. Barro — January 18, 2009
This paper presents my comments on the draft Placitas Area Plan, which was written by Sandoval County's long-range planner, Mr. Moises Gonzales, and released on January 9, 2009. These comments focus almost entirely on substantive issues and recommendations. They are not exhaustive, as they touch only lightly on such other matters as problems of organization and language and gaps in the document's depiction of existing conditions. Please note that all opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of other individuals or organizations involved in the planning process. Click here to download entire paper. (PDF)
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Draft Placitas Area Plan 2009 (Posted 9 January)
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Placitas Area Plan Public Meeting Schedule
(Posted 9 January)
All Meetings held at County Courthouse in Bernalillo
January 22, '09, 6 PM
County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
The P&Z Commission will review the present draft plan, and
provide instructions for revision.
As a result of this a second draft will be produced by the
Development Dept.
March/April '09
The County Commission will review the final draft, and
consider adopting the Area Plan, possibly with revisions.
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Report – Placitas Area Plan Meeting, November 5, 2008
(posted 9 November)
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AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
(Posted 29 October)
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
WATER/DRAINAGE
PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
TRANSPORTATION (REVISED 5 NOVEMBER)
OPEN SPACE(S)/BLM
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Casa Rosa Food Bank Donations
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October 7
Placitas Area Plan: Residential
Background Material for Discussion
By Robert Gorrell
September 18
Planning for Placitas:
The Issue of Commercial Development
By Stephen M. Barro
Moratorium now in effect for
subdivisions in Placitas through March 27, 2009
Click here for the PDF document
This moratorium is in effect on subdivisions within Placitas
(the area identified as the "Plan Area Boundary") through March 27, 2009. This includes applications for new subdivisions and for zoning changes to existing subdivisions. The moratorium however does not (as we understand it) cover building permits within existing subdivision, nor summary platting. It also does not cover subdivision applications received prior to adoption of the resolution.
Placitas Area Plan, OnePlacitas Workgroup Topics:
(Posted in the Get Involved page)
We need a few more volunteers. Contact Info@OnePlacitas.com
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BERNALILLO TOWN COUNCIL DECLINES TO
ANNEX PROPERTY UNDER PIEDRA LISA DAM
At the Bernalillo Town Council meeting of 25 August, 2008, the Council declined to approve a resolution to annex the site under the Piedra Lisa Dam, where developers had proposed building a shopping center. This leaves that site within the Placitas Area, under the control of the county.
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SANDOVAL COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BERNALILLO
ZONING AUTHORITY OUTSIDE THE BERNALILLO
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES - OCTOBER 21, 2005
(PDF document 244K)
Communicating Comments and Questions to
CountyFacilitator Cliff Spirock
- Placitas Planning—Review of Existing Conditions:
Retail/Commercial Development
By Stephen M. Barro (Click here to read)
Existing Conditions Bureau of Land Management Land
By Sandy Johnson (click here to read)
MEETING NOTICES
Click here for a PDF Timeline of Upcoming Meetings.
Casa Rosa Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting food and donations for the new Casa Rosa Food Bank located by the Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. Donate non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations. (Make checks payable to Las Placitas Presbyterian Church in memo write Casa Rosa) Contact Chairperson Ellen Baker, 867-9623.
REVISED PLACITAS AREA PLAN SCHEDULE COUNTY MEETINGS
All meetings will now be held at
Sandoval County Courthouse – Commission Room
711 Camino del Pueblo Bernalillo
Wednesday, October 29, 6 PM: Community Presentations, Goals and Recommendations: Various Community Groups presenting, including OnePlacitas
Wednesday, November 5, 6 PM: Staff Recommendations: Facilitator Report of Consensus/Contention, and Staff Recommendations to P&Z
P&Z (Planning and Zoning) Commission Meetings, at CountyCourthouse:
Thursday, November 13: Approval of Plan Goals and Recommendations
Thursday, December 11: Review of Draft Plan
Thursday, January 29, 2009: Review of Final Plan
County Commission Meeting, at County Courthouse:
February, 2009: Final Hearing for Plan Adoption
NOTE: This schedule is subject to revision as to time and place. Also, there will be additional community scale meetings throughout the process, for discussion of the draft plan. These have not yet been scheduled.
PLACITAS RESIDENTS MEETING on PLACITAS AREA PLAN
Sunday, August 17, between 2 and 4 PM
See meeting report here
Mineral Claim Stakes in BLM
Resident action requested!
Posted 29 July
Planning for Placitas: The Issues and the Schedule
By Stephen M. Barro
Your Comments and Suggestions
This site will provide timely and breaking information to the entire Placitas community regarding the Sandoval County Development Department’s Placitas Area District Plan. It will also contain discussions of issues regarding the plan, as well as reports and discussion of Placitas issues of related importance.
We commend Sandoval County for including the whole of Placitas in its present Placitas Area District Plan. The residents of Placitas look forward to open and full participation in the planning process, and to reciprocal openness from the County. While we view our role in this process as cooperative, we will always be critical of what we believe will be detrimental to Placitas and the County as a whole. Our goal will always be to preserve and improve the unique character and beauty of the diverse but unified communities of Placitas, and will insist that all new development be fully in accord with that spirit. We appreciate the County’s support in furthering that goal.
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