Residents press access, notice and archaeology concerns at Sandia hearing

Jun 22, 2026

Multiple property owners told the council the Sandia PAD amendment raised access, notice and potential archaeological-impact concerns; one owner said a planned loop road shown in earlier documents would remove his access and that mailed notice arrived late.

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Several nearby property owners used the Sandia PAD public hearing to press practical concerns about access, mailed notices and cultural-resource impacts. Pat Robertson, who farms adjacent to the proposed development, asked council not to take his easement and described safety risks from increased traffic on a dirt connector road. "Would you not take my easement and you guys build your place there and then I'll block off mine and we can close off that road right there," Robertson said.

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