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CASE NO. SUB-2024-0017. McCloy Land surveying, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Holmann V. Brand, property owner, is requesting approval of a Final Subdivision Plat. The development proposes splitting one 29,345 Sq. Ft. lot into four (4) residential lots. The property, NC1 271, North Community 1, Lot 271, is addressed as 2488 45th Street, Los Alamos, NM, and is within the Residential Mixed (RM-2) Zone District.
Property Owners
Holmann V. Brand
Applicant
Scott McCloy, dba McCloy Land Surveying, LLC
Case Manager
Desirae J. Lujan, Senior Planner
Decision Criteria
Section 16-74(a) of the Los Alamos County Development Code states that an application for a SUBDIVISION (Sketch, Preliminary, Final Plats) shall be approved if it meets all the following criteria:
a. The development of the property substantially conforms to the intent and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted County policies and plans.
b. The subdivision action shall not be materially detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare.
c. The subdivision is in conformance with all applicable provisions of this Code and other adopted County regulations.
d. The subdivision must be served or be capable of being served by all public utilities, with the exception of subdivisions for the R-E and R-A zone districts where it is determined by the Utilities Manager that it is economically unfeasible to extend sewer lines.
e. The County's public infrastructure and services required to serve the proposed development including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, electricity, gas, storm sewer, streets, etc. have adequate capacity to serve the proposed subdivision or made to be adequate if improvements are required in compliance with the County's construction standards, drainage standards, and adopted Utilities Department plans and specifications.
f. Any necessary easements shall be provided for both existing and proposed utilities in an acceptable manner to the County Engineer and Utilities Manager.
g. The plat retains natural features such as watercourses, natural vegetation, terrain, historic and archaeological sites and structures, and other community assets, which if preserved, will contribute to the overall appearance and quality of life in the County to the maximum extent feasible.
h. The subdivision does not create a nonconformity or increase the extent or degree of an existing nonconformity with the provisions of this Code unless a Variance pursuant to Sec. 16-74(f) is approved concurrently with the plat.
i. An application for a Preliminary Plat shall be approved if it complies with all applicable provisions of this Code, any other adopted County regulations, and any conditions specifically applied to development of the property in a prior permit or approval affecting the property.
j. An application for a Final Plat shall be approved if it includes all changes, conditions, and requirements contained in the Preliminary Plat approval.
Motion Options
Option 1: I move to approve Case No. SUB-2024-0017. McCloy Land surveying, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Holmann V. Brand, property owner, requesting approval of a Final Subdivision Plat. The development proposes splitting one 29,345 Sq. Ft. lot into four (4) residential lots. The property, NC1 271, North Community 1, Lot 271, is addressed as 2488 45th Street, Los Alamos, NM, and is within the Residential Mixed (RM-2) Zone District.
Approval is based on the Findings of Facts established at the hearing and conclusion that the Applicant has met the decision criteria for Final Subdivision Plat approval within Section 16-74(a)(3) of the Los Alamos County Development Code and that the Commission is acting under the authority granted by Section 16-69(b)(2) of the Development Code.
I further move to authorize the Chair to sign a Final Order approving the application and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this case, based on this decision to be prepared by county staff.
Option 2: I move to deny Case No. SUB-2024-0017. McCloy Land surveying, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Holmann V. Brand, property owner, requesting approval of a Final Subdivision Plat. The development proposes splitting one 29,345 Sq. Ft. lot into 4 residential lots. The property, NC1 271, North Community 1, Lot 271, is addressed as 2488 45th Street, Los Alamos, NM, and is within the Residential Mixed (RM-2) Zone District.
Denial is based on the Applicant failing to demonstrate that the application meets the Final Plat decision criteria within Section 16-74-(a)(3) of the Los Alamos County Development Code, and that the Commission is acting under the authority granted by Section 16-69(b)(2) of the Development Code.
I further move to authorize the Chair to sign a Final Order approving the application and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this case, based on this decision to be prepared by county staff.
Attachments
A - Application and Submittal
B - IDRC Minutes and Memorandums
C - Public Notices
D - Staff Report and Analysis