Title
CASE NO. SUB-2024-0018. SG Western Construction, Inc., property owner, is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The development proposes splitting one 186,949 Sq. Ft. lot into five (5) residential lots. The property, NM1B3 E, is addressed as 1060 San Ildefonso Road, Los Alamos, NM, and is within the Single-Family Residential (SFR-4) Zone District.
Property Owners
Sam Gardner, dba SG Western Construction, Inc.
Applicant
Sam Gardner, dba SG Western Construction, Inc.
Case Manager
Desirae J. Lujan, Senior Planner
Decision Criteria
SUBDIVISION DECISION CRITERIA: Section 16-74(a) of the Los Alamos County Development Code states that an application for a SUBDIVISION 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
Motion Option 1:
I move to approve Case No. SUB-2024-0018. SG Western Construction, Inc., applicant and property owner, requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The development proposes splitting one 186,949 Sq. Ft. lot into five (5) lots. The property, NM1B3 E, is addressed as 1060 San Ildefonso Road, Los Alamos, NM, and is within the Single-Family Residential (SFR-4) 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.
Motion Option 2:
I move to deny Case No. SUB-2024-0018. SG Western Construction, Inc., applicant and property owner, requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The development proposes splitting one 186,949 Sq. Ft. lot into five (5) lots. The property, NM1B3 E, is addressed as 1060 San Ildefonso Road, Los Alamos, NM, and is within the Single-Family Residential (SFR-4) Zone District.
Denial is based on the Applicant failing to demonstrate that the application meets the Preliminary 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 Submittal
B - IDRC Minutes and Memorandums
C - Public Notices
D - Staff Report and Analysis