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Planner Jose Botello presented the request on behalf of property owners Eric Campoya and Zanity Aneli Castorena and said the lot is 1.265 acres, currently vacant and zoned R‑1. \"Staff recommends approval of the waiver request from section 38‑8.2 preliminary plat plans and data, subsection c (engineering reports),\" Botello said, adding the applicant submitted a waiver form disclosing financial hardship.

Botello and commissioners discussed that the parcel is part of the Socorro Grama and has water rights; commissioners noted that an on‑site ponding/pond plan would complicate use of water rights because water directed to a pond could affect how those rights are exercised. Given the circumstances and the applicant’s stated financial hardship, the commission approved the waiver.

Commissioner Enrique Cisneros moved to approve the waiver with the staff recommendation; Commissioner Andrew Arroyos seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The preliminary and final plats are scheduled to proceed to city council for administrative processing; the waiver affects only the engineering report requirement for this subdivision application and does not eliminate standard permitting obligations for future development.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 6, 2025, @ 05:30 pm","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners approved a waiver of the storm drainage plan requirement for a one‑lot subdivision on Melendez Drive after staff cited the applicant's financial hardship and the parcel's existing water‑rights use.","taxTitle","Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas","taxId",51022,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248891,"Socorro commission approves conditional use permit for truck parking; variance for concrete pavers denied",690,2996000,3686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3208298-ab1a2e329de2d3363b8f3ffeb18f1510&start=2996&end=3686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3208298-ab1a2e329de2d3363b8f3ffeb18f1510/thumbnail_2996000.jpg","/articles/6248891/Socorro-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Socorro-commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-truck-parking-variance-for-concrete-pavers-denied","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248891-a0b2ea4389fedffad143d618f1e5cf60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771211364&Signature=MJcFuobNKQFCmuBRECKmlcPytgMxxAEz4pg0LSNvjSS5HDLwgNcDbzI8uKUvsQ9TCw2AeOJQTFgdyRmcwpauPhzP~cISYuaffI0YLLKXIFjeaRtJXeUqn4yzp9yBrpDm8XbyW9HqQ5MjQVzcLVZwRseadmllHIHNem9yX9o1plsXNv7K0mJpV8MSZwrzCZlBi32wtFQiS4eOkA1Jxw2AINco2G5iZMBG3fX7YBoJ3EG2lTZMCO9J60UTrAqSzVcpk8SRKIa2IZd1TBkB~Fd~RIvrDT7LhQUKR9AP~At64D7lFpy~Po~OSNBGiafm8tcgXq-oSIWrP2q3e5PEcYuOsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on May 6 approved a conditional use permit to allow commercial truck parking at 11541 Dinninger Road in an R‑1 (single‑family) zoning district, and denied a related variance that would have allowed concrete pavers in lieu of a concrete slab.

Planner Jose Buteo presented the application and said the property owner is Enrique Lopez and the testamentary trust of Aaron Lopez; the representative is Luis Carlos Lopez. The lot is 0.503 acres and is legally described as Tract 4E, Block 28 of the Socorro Grama; the property is nonconforming with multiple structures, Buteo said. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit and recommended denial of the variance request to allow pavers in place of a concrete slab.

Buteo noted that trailers are not allowed on the property if the permit is granted and that a slab or paving improvement would require a building/construction permit. Commissioners discussed whether a stormwater/ponding plan could be tied to a permit for paving; staff explained the slab is treated as a site improvement and that engineering reports are typically required only when structures or certain improvements trigger the standard subdivision or building rules.

After discussion Commissioner Andrew Arroyos moved to approve the conditional use permit and to deny the variance request; Commissioner Enrique Cisneros seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The CUP approval allows the property owner to park commercial trucks on the site subject to the conditions discussed (for example, no trailers); denial of the variance means the applicant must comply with the city’s slab/paving requirements for truck parking if constructed and obtain any required permits and inspections.","Commissioners approved a conditional use permit to allow commercial truck parking at 11541 Dinninger Road in an R‑1 zone but denied the applicant’s variance to use concrete pavers instead of a concrete slab.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248896,"Socorro commissioners limit Alameda Estates rezoning to a single duplex",900,2026000,2926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3208298-ab1a2e329de2d3363b8f3ffeb18f1510&start=2026&end=2926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3208298-ab1a2e329de2d3363b8f3ffeb18f1510/thumbnail_2026000.jpg","/articles/6248896/Socorro-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Socorro-commissioners-limit-Alameda-Estates-rezoning-to-a-single-duplex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248896-6b5fe64d58f84b0383c494ba3a256fe7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771211364&Signature=h7RDA1HRQFeoC8W4F23TfrCLs9c1mOh9p8vSZt4-V~-DEuMqSsUi6-ldFZuGCwgkhKzDRB2PAJk7nqyh3rzCtrOr~Da2FqhHaeBB1glPjGv6duoao2S3D1WQzbastNy8MHT3tX8uOB-AcAYUqfL0hJya~TfuX4Ail~8makJ3HX18F~0w5V5xG~UJmx26TH0V3m8ULCcAboSm23ja1zyN55VTTOIsNeWKsKlzrmNeiS9PyGYfTtGcdQNZ7RIPlhglVjHDFnu31M5yze~wYmlmqlfTfsCvGWaiYqN9mxINguPOl0vrq2EQzQO3~aqId7Omk5sEBfp52EnHx4d53auzMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on May 6 approved rezoning of Lot 1, Block 9 of Alameda Estates at 340 Escalante Drive from R‑1 (single‑family) to R‑2 (medium‑density residential) but limited the action to permit one duplex on the lot.

Planner Jose Botello said the property owner is EVA Development LLC and the applicant’s representative, Enrique Ayala, was present. The lot measures 12,414 square feet; the Socorro 2040 comprehensive plan shows the parcel as suburban residential. \"Staff is recommending approval of the rezoning request,\" Botello said, presenting maps, a site plan showing two duplexes and proposed ponding, and notice that no correspondence for or against the rezoning was received.

Commission discussion focused on density and minimum lot‑area calculations under the code. Botello explained the R‑2 density formula: the code’s effective unit area is 2,904 square feet per unit (derived from the 15 units per acre density standard), and four units would require at least 11,616 square feet. Because the lot is 12,414 square feet, the applicant had requested approval for two duplexes (four units). Several commissioners questioned whether two duplexes were appropriate given the lot context and past practice in the neighborhood.

After discussion, Commissioner Enrique Cisneros moved to approve the rezoning but to allow only a single duplex; Commissioner David Estrada seconded the motion. The commission voted unanimously in favor and carried the motion.

The approval authorizes rezoning to R‑2 and a variance limited to one duplex on the parcel; any plan for additional units or change in layout would require further review and approvals.","The commission approved rezoning at 340 Escalante Drive from single‑family to medium‑density residential but limited the approval to one duplex after commissioners questioned lot size and neighborhood density.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6248901,"Socorro planning commissioners approve rezoning for 21.93‑acre warehouse site with conditions",1840,182000,2022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3208298-ab1a2e329de2d3363b8f3ffeb18f1510&start=182&end=2022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3208298-ab1a2e329de2d3363b8f3ffeb18f1510/thumbnail_182000.jpg","/articles/6248901/Socorro-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Socorro-planning-commissioners-approve-rezoning-for-2193acre-warehouse-site-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248901-8266f17082f8d81e9a4f5726287d37d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771211365&Signature=FOSLRO37s5kRtAmFW8rVseV9vZ0junAP7rUCTD6H8uTJimmpeUbvPytwg1-gC2Y26E9pWGrbM3oY139-Myc~IHx3oIe4Ofa1QM0~RtETsJf6-xviT8eiUHRITiUnw0X18uMG~Rhc5tZb6StzEzG9TuU5A5Zf1~7kwcsuUIFOyXcNTPR26v2rH0EMyaHcB5z4q7P8TTZpX0vlNlU3BzgW7sP0IZLOC9FFd8hbPrTqNLGttbETWdfYbt8Nml0s9jGcsUS2MZU8tJVTeDoTP46T6RaqO19P0g1N-WTt7i1C1mMDfJ5UDqurVbix3S30gVLtWdEZBSKe9iHSardZNrnzUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission of Socorro City on May 6 approved rezoning 21.93 acres near Gateway East Boulevard and North Nuevo Hueco Tanks Road from A‑1 (agricultural) to ICMUD (industrial commercial mixed use) and granted several modified variances, with a condition that a traffic impact analysis be submitted at the subdivision stage.

Staff planner Jose Botello told the commission that the property owner is D L A and M Properties and the applicant’s representative is Adam Dewar of Logistics Land Investment LLC. \"Staff is recommending approval of the rezoning request,\" Botello said, and proposed adjustments to several of the variance requests.

The commission approved a building‑height variance different from the applicant’s request: the developer sought a 60‑foot maximum, while staff recommended and the commission approved a 50‑foot maximum in place of the current 45‑foot limit. Commissioners also approved reduced parking ratios with changes from both the applicant’s request and current code: staff recommended one space per 400 square feet for net leasable office space (instead of the code’s 1 per 350) and one space per 2,000 square feet for warehouse area (the applicant requested 1 per 5,000; current code requires 1 per 500). The commission approved the variances as recommended by staff.

On the traffic study requirement, the applicant asked to waive the traffic impact analysis (TIA) during rezoning. Jorge Carajada of CA Group said the project’s trip generation estimate is low — about 56 AM peak trips and 59 PM peak trips — and that the development falls below some municipal thresholds for mandatory study. Botello noted the city code allows a subdivider to defer the TIA to the subdivision stage under section 38‑59.2(d) when the land is unplatted and projected peak hour trips are under 500. The commission approved the staff alternative to defer the TIA submission to the subdivision phase, rather than waive it permanently.

Speakers emphasized that the site will tie into the existing Socorro Logistics Center street network and that infrastructure such as nearby streets and traffic signals are already under construction. Jorge Herrera of CEA was present as part of the project team and answered technical questions during the discussion.

Commissioners voting to approve did so with the specific conditions described above: a 50‑foot maximum building height limit approved in place of the applicant’s 60‑foot request, the adjusted parking ratios, and a requirement that the TIA be submitted at subdivision. Commissioner Andrew Arroyos made the motion to approve with the staff recommendations and the TIA condition; Commissioner David Estrada seconded. All four commissioners present voted in favor and the motion carried.

The rezoning approval clears the way for a distribution and warehousing facility proposed for the site; the applicant’s development schedule presented to staff estimates construction completion in late November 2026. The commission’s approval does not authorize construction permits; additional approvals and required technical studies at subdivision and permitting stages remain.","The Socorro Planning and Zoning Commission approved rezoning of 21.93 acres near Gateway East Boulevard to Industrial Commercial Mixed Use, granting modified variances for building height, parking and deferring a required traffic study to subdivision review.","actionData","errors"]

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