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Santa Fe County planning commission approves variance allowing separate access for Harada Court ADU
Summary
The Santa Fe County Planning Commission on March 20, 2025 voted to approve a variance (case 24-5250) allowing a separate driveway and parking in front of an accessory dwelling unit at 4 Harada Court, subject to four staff conditions.
The Santa Fe County Planning Commission on March 20, 2025 voted to approve a variance (case 24-5250) allowing a separate driveway and on-site parking in front of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 4 Harada Court in Eldorado, subject to four conditions proposed by county staff.
The variance request was presented to the commission by Marie Martinez, building and development review specialist with the Growth Management Division, who summarized the property history and staff analysis. The 1.4-acre lot (parcel number 128311605) had prior permits for a single-family residence and a detached accessory structure; part of that structure was converted to an ADU via a 2024 permit. Staff advised the commission that the Sustainable Land Development Code requires ADUs to share driveways with the primary residence unless terrain constraints apply, and staff recommended denial because site inspections found no terrain constraints. A Sustainable Land Development hearing officer, however, had recommended approval with conditions and…
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