The Socorro City Council convened to discuss a rezoning request for a property located at 367 Haldaca Way, currently owned by LGA Enterprise LLC. The property, which spans 10,625 square feet, is presently zoned as R-1 residential, but the owner seeks to rezone it to R-2 to allow for the construction of a duplex.

The council previously denied a similar request in December 2021, which aimed to rezone the property from R-1 to R-2 for the development of two duplexes. However, the Planning and Zoning Commission has since recommended approval of the current request, contingent upon the property accommodating only one duplex. This recommendation was supported by a vote on May 21, 2024.

The area surrounding the property is predominantly zoned R-1 residential, with single-family homes to the north, east, and south. Historical context reveals that there have been zoning changes in the vicinity, including a previous approval for a duplex at 391 Telop in 2013.

Public notice was issued to residents within a 200-foot radius of the property, but no written objections were received prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Nonetheless, five individuals voiced their opposition during the meeting, indicating community concerns regarding the proposed rezoning.

The council's decision on this matter will be closely watched, as it reflects ongoing discussions about land use and residential development in Socorro.