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Will Gleason of Dekker Designs, agent on behalf of Ocean Rock Capital Partners and Grand Mesa Partners, LLC., property owner, requests site plan approval of a three-story, 60-unit hotel (40,786 sq. ft.) intended for both short- and extended-stay accommodations, including conference space. The development site is located at 400 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM, within the Eastern Area 2 Subdivision and the Downtown Los Alamos (DTLA) Zone District.
Property Owners
Ocean Rock Capital Partners and Grand Mesa Partners, LLC.
Applicant
Will Gleason of Dekker Designs, Agent
Case Manager
Desirae J. Lujan, Senior Planner
Decision Criteria
SITE PLAN ADOPTION DECISION CRITERIA: Section 16-74(i) of the Los Alamos County Development Code states that a Site Plan shall be approved if it meets all the following criteria:
a. The Site Plan substantially conforms to the intent and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted County policies and plans.
b. If the subject property is within an approved Master Plan, the Site Plan is in conformance with any relevant standards in the Master Plan.
c. If the subject property is within an approved PD zone district, the Site Plan is consistent with any applicable terms and conditions in any previously approved PD zoning covering the subject property and any related development agreements and/or regulations.
d. The Site Plan is in conformance with all applicable provisions of this Code and other adopted County regulations.
e. The County’s existing public infrastructure and services, including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, electricity, gas, storm sewer, streets, trails and sidewalks have adequate capacity to serve the proposed development, and any burdens on those systems have been mitigated in compliance with the County’s construction standards to the maximum extent practicable.
f. The Site Plan mitigates any significant adverse impacts to properties within the vicinity to the maximum extent practicable.
g. Provisions shall be made to serve the development with tot lots and/or neighborhood parks in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. A fee may be paid as approved by County Council to accomplish the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan in lieu of the development of tot lots or neighborhood parks.
...Motion Options
Motion Option 1:
I move to approve Case No. SIT-2024-0070, a request for the adoption of a site plan for a three-story, 60-unit hotel (40,786 sq. ft.) designed for both short-term and extended-stay accommodations, including conference spaces. The development site is located at 400 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM, within the Eastern Area 2 Subdivision and the Downtown Los Alamos (DTLA) Zone District.
Approval is based on the Findings of Fact established at the hearing and the conclusion that the Applicant has satisfied the decision criteria for site plan adoption as outlined in Section 16-74(i)(4) of the Los Alamos County Development Code. The Commission is acting under the authority granted by Section 16-72(f)(2)(a) of the Development Code.
I further move to authorize the Chair to sign a Final Order approving the application, as well as the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this case. This document will be prepared by county staff based on this decision.
Motion Option 2:
I move to approve Case No. SIT-2024-0070, a request for the adoption of a site plan for a three-story, 60-unit hotel (40,786 sq. ft.) designed for both short-term and extended-stay accommodations, including conference spaces, with the following condition(s):
1. The developer shall coordinate this development with NMDOT prior to issuance of building permits and shall comply with NMDOT State Access Management Requirements including preparation of Traffic Studies, access permits, temporary traffic control, and work permits.
2. All necessary permits shall be obtained by both NMDOT and Los Alamos County right-of-way prior to construction.
3. A Development Agreement and Encroachment Permit, as applicable, shall be approved by Los Alamos County for the construction of two water quality ponds shown on the Grading and Drainage Plan (Attachment A, Sheet CG-101) prior to the submittal of a building permit.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the 8-ft sidewalk located on the private property, must be dedicated as public right-of-way and approved by Los Alamos County.
The development site is located at 400 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM, within the Eastern Area 2 Subdivision and the Downtown Los Alamos (DTLA) Zone District.
Approval is based on the Findings of Fact established at the hearing and the conclusion that the Applicant has satisfied the decision criteria for site plan adoption as outlined in Section 16-74(i)(4) of the Los Alamos County Development Code. The Commission is acting under the authority granted by Section 16-72(f)(2)(a) of the Development Code.
Motion Option 3:
I move to deny Case No. SIT-2024-0070, a request for the adoption of a site plan for a three-story, 60-unit hotel (40,786 sq. ft.) designed for both short-term and extended-stay accommodation, including conference spaces. The development site is located at 400 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM, within the Eastern Area 2 Subdivision and the Downtown Los Alamos (DTLA) Zone District.
Denial is based on the Applicant failing to demonstrate that the application meets the Site Plan adoption decision criteria within Section 16-74(I )(f) 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 denying the application, as well as the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this case. This document will be prepared by county staff based on this decision.
Attachments
A - Application and Submittal
B - IDRC Minutes and Memorandums
C - Public Notices
D - Staff Report Analysis and Exhibits