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Rebecca Clauser, presenting for staff, said the final plat covers Tract 4A only and implements phase 1 of the previously approved master plan. Phase 1 includes 42 townhomes and 55 single‑family detached homes (97 units total). Clauser noted the developer submitted an approved water plan on May 16, 2025; the project proposes two 8‑inch water connections, four new fire hydrants and two access points from South Meadows Road. She also highlighted that the applicant proposed 49 affordable housing units (50.1% of the total), exceeding the city’s 20% minimum requirement.

Clauser told the commission the city park shown on the master plan is tied to the subdivision but would not be accepted by the city until the park is completed; park design and acceptance will follow a separate review track through the Parks Department. She also noted a water‑budget technical requirement: an improved development water budget, including irrigation demand and a 9.8% contingency per Santa Fe City Code §148.131, must be submitted for final review.

Public comment at the hearing highlighted recreational‑amenity requests and operational considerations for the future park. Scott Hussian of the Northern Soccer Club urged the commission and Parks staff to include a mini‑pitch with lights and open, no‑permit access, describing such fields as “a tool for equity, safety, and youth development.” A different commenter asked for bocce courts; Dan Gowen told commissioners he and others currently travel to Albuquerque to play and asked that at least one bocce court be installed. Several speakers, including Ellen Stone and others, asked that park lighting minimize light pollution while still providing safety. Diana Woods and other speakers expressed support for the housing component and emphasized the local need for affordable homes.

Traffic and infrastructure details were discussed. Public Works traffic representative Leroy Pacheco told the commission that an internal draft comment from Traffic had been inadvertently omitted from the packet; he read the Traffic Division’s comments into the record, including requests for a lighting analysis and pedestrian‑scale sidewalk lighting options, requirements for temporary traffic control signage, and direction that public infrastructure plans be stamped by the engineer of record prior to building permit.

Jennifer Jenkins, representing the applicant (HomeWise), confirmed the project team had engaged neighbors over several years, had complied with conditions from the preliminary plat and sought approval so construction could begin. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about right‑of‑way widths, removed deceleration lane work and sequencing for phase 2 (Track 3), which includes future condominiums and the city park. Staff and the applicant confirmed phase 2 would proceed after city acceptance of the park and completion of phase 1 infrastructure.

Commissioner Vice Chair Smith moved to approve the final plat \"subject to the conditions of approval and technical corrections outlined in this report and included in Attach A,\" and noted a verbal correction from Traffic would be added to the record. The motion passed on roll call with all commissioners present voting in the affirmative.

The approval advances the subdivision to the permit stage; remaining items to be resolved before construction include final water‑budget submittal and verification of technical corrections, stamping of infrastructure plans by the engineer of record, and the Parks Department’s separate processes for park design and acceptance. Public comments requesting specific park amenities (mini‑pitch lights, restroom options, bocce courts and low‑impact restroom designs) will be considered in the park design track with Parks staff, not as part of this final plat approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the final subdivision plat for Los Prados (3730 South Meadows Road) for 97 residential units — 42 townhomes and 55 single‑family homes — with 49 affordable units (50.1% of the total). The park associated with phase 1 remains on a separate track; several residents urged lighting, restrooms and amenity considerations.","taxTitle","Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico","taxId",2727,"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},6211975,"Planning Commission recommends rezoning for 3439 Sarios Road to match adjacent multifamily development",567,2988000,3555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3686521-c0bc3fd3d86789dc308523b3c03dc7ac&start=2988&end=3555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3686521-c0bc3fd3d86789dc308523b3c03dc7ac/thumbnail_2988000.jpg","/articles/6211975/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Planning-Commission-recommends-rezoning-for-3439-Sarios-Road-to-match-adjacent-multifamily-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211975-c9caae1b46f393bf918a8ca6d113d247/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167948&Signature=AXkSLbv2CRYwbNSal~FMwQnA5N07~c5TM3zaUqMh0v6rbbkBIfB8uDmw6rVDlvDn42uN2lfrWIg9IPbhLOEyBljEdw2lIkdnuVxo~IUws0GxJf7b7WlZFKPsI~7etB624Nk-VYyGa5dnYqyI4ELHUvDtetble7uLZl8oOsVQepNKMbtNfC3E1h-kZpudEJxi0agSNV1fqliIrOgTd1lg8zoGaeWfu4V-ruAm4zSiSMTQgsbPK5gIv8vXlZ-~2FVqn5e9bXnUYHomlFFftebXQost8CpHx~rdQbcInX~tMDFr8Fw0M0z1siI2JC~RUVBTsvsJ626Y5HNLDsXTA5cNOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Planning Commission on Jan. 5 recommended that the governing body approve a rezoning request to change 3439 Sarios Road from R‑3 (three dwelling units per acre) to C‑2 (general commercial). Staff said the rezoning would make the parcel consistent with a larger, previously approved multifamily development plan and the city’s future land‑use map.

Claudia Kath, the case planner, told commissioners the subject 1.49‑acre parcel was part of an RKSS multifamily development plan that previously spanned four lots. The initial proposal had included parking and a dog park on Lot A‑2; after postponements the applicant amended the plan to remove the parking and dog‑park uses and the planning commission approved the amended development plan in February 2024. Kath said the rezoning to C‑2 would be consistent with the general plan’s Transitional Mixed Use / Community Commercial designations and would allow a mix of commercial and residential uses compatible with the larger development.

Jennifer Jenkins of Jenkins Gavin, agent for the applicant R K S S Santa Fe 1, told the commission that most of the surrounding parcels were already zoned C‑2 and that the rezoning was intended to bring Lot A‑2 into compliance with the approved multifamily plan. Jenkins said the applicant did not have a specific new building proposed for that lot at this time and expected the parcel to remain largely undisturbed while the larger project moved forward.

One nearby resident, David Cyril of Trailer Ranch, asked what, if anything, would appear on the lot now that the dog park and parking were removed. Jenkins said the parcel would be brought into compliance to match the approved plan and that any future building would require a development‑plan amendment and additional hearings.

Staff recommended approval and did not attach conditions to the rezoning request. After public comment and brief discussion, the commission voted to recommend approval. The roll call showed affirmative votes from the commissioners present. The matter now advances to the governing body for final action on the rezoning.","The commission voted Jan. 5 to recommend the governing body rezone a 1.49‑acre parcel at 3439 Sarios Road from R‑3 to C‑2 to align the lot with an approved RKSS multifamily development plan; staff recommended approval and no conditions were attached to the rezoning.",{"_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},6211980,"Planning Commission approves 5-unit Habitat for Humanity development at 635 Alta Street",2077,721000,2798000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3686521-c0bc3fd3d86789dc308523b3c03dc7ac&start=721&end=2798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3686521-c0bc3fd3d86789dc308523b3c03dc7ac/thumbnail_721000.jpg","/articles/6211980/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Planning-Commission-approves-5-unit-Habitat-for-Humanity-development-at-635-Alta-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211980-b2f3f9be14cdc471fcbfa6728df8953c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167948&Signature=i8MF-oYpmeE01aijFN-A2cor7RZ8GIdsmp6UcQDePc36Bv1hZxgceXDGWTAuMXuj7FvmejlwmbRrmULBn-AGTsaHCIBAT2v2C4vUhvsMoE7mRDs4tI~~hHdL8i7iJFVpvjsIO-LlDROuUzi0iTsDEdhT8SriNN7qLXst5iyO8kdBKj-7I3sct~NW7YSKPyCrADFteynwcTmpNG9YSsBhbPAvEK51bseKKApMwrcr5UiVq95kNtNiIP2d9481il9WGh-xM-SO~d7jzGrqISVyLp3EdrENGK8j0~fGdyxltVezQYlUga~8anleQWRrNkQlZmKPcxvwv86LfK16Pn8J0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Planning Commission on Jan. 5 approved a development plan allowing Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity to build five affordable housing units in two buildings at 635 Alta Street.

The project is a required implementation of a 2022 real estate donation agreement under which the city transferred the quarter‑acre lot to Habitat for Humanity; the plan calls for two two‑story residential buildings with a combined gross floor area of about 6,448 square feet, ten parking spaces and approximately 2,014 square feet of private open space. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions and technical corrections.

Staff planner Rebecca Clauser told the commission that all five units would be affordable and that the lot is in the R‑21 zoning district, which governs density entitlement for the site. Clauser said the property lies within the West Side Guadalupe historic district and the historic downtown archaeological review district, and that the city’s archaeological review committee had granted clearance on Jan. 25, 2024. She also listed outstanding technical corrections: final approval of the wastewater plan, landscaping adjustments and the requirement that a metered water service and an approved water budget be in place at building permit.

Neighbors at the hearing raised questions about vehicle access, setbacks and the height of a proposed wall along Alto Street. Steven Domas, who lives at 623 Alto Street, asked whether the project was seeking an increase in density and whether vehicle access would cross his property line. Rebecca Clauser replied the proposal complies with the current R‑21 zoning, and that vehicle access shown on the plans is from Upper and Lower Alto rather than a driveway running through adjacent lots.

Kathy Collins, executive director of Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity, said the organization was still finalizing ownership arrangements for the five units and acknowledged the board is considering options to preserve long‑term affordability. \"We do serve 80% down to 30% of AMI,\" Collins told the commission, and said the Habitat board planned a retreat on June 20 to discuss mechanisms to maintain affordability.

Several members of the public urged lower front wall heights along Alto Street to keep the neighborhood pedestrian‑oriented. Architect Joe Simmons, who said he has built nearby, expressed support for the project but asked that the applicant consider lowering a proposed six‑foot wall, calling for a lower wall to better \"engage the neighborhood.\" Frank Rubelín, who advises the Historic District Review Board, said a six‑foot yard wall would likely require an exception and that the historic board typically calculates appropriate wall height from the average of adjacent yard walls.

Commissioners also sought and received clarification on setback rules from staff: a five‑foot minimum side setback applies and structures taller than 14 feet must step back to 10 feet from the property line; staff said the proposal met those requirements. Clauser also confirmed that certain details — including the exact stepback distances and any access permits — would be finalized at the building permit and access‑permit stage.

Commissioner Caitlin Capen moved to approve the development plan \"subject to the conditions of approval and technical corrections recommended by staff.\" The motion passed on a roll call vote with Commissioners Rieland, Capen, McReynolds and Barber recorded as voting yes.

The approval authorizes the development plan only; remaining conditions (final water and wastewater approvals, technical landscaping and engineering corrections, and building permits) must be satisfied before construction. The applicant will return to staff for building permit review and any historic‑board review required if the proposed wall design is modified.","On Jan. 5 the Santa Fe Planning Commission approved a development plan for Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity to build five affordable housing units at 635 Alta Street, subject to standard technical corrections and conditions including final water and wastewater approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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