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Commission tables rezoning at 11100 San Ysidro after questions on second dwelling and accessory units
Summary
A request to rezone 11100 San Ysidro Road from R‑1 to R‑2 so the property owner could keep an existing single‑family structure in addition to a newly constructed home was tabled for further review. Staff recommended approval with a condition requiring an affidavit and construction documents.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday tabled a rezoning request for 11100 San Ysidro Road that would change the lot from R‑1 single‑family residential to R‑2 medium‑density residential to allow two detached single‑family dwellings on a single parcel.
Planner Jose Botello presented the request and recommended approval with a condition: the owner must submit a sworn affidavit from a registered architect or engineer and the construction documents for the original structure within one year of commission approval. Botello said the property is about 25,961.76 square feet and lies in the San Ysidro Subdivision, established in 1988.
The applicant’s representative explained the owner originally planned to use the older house as temporary housing while constructing a new residence but now wishes to keep both structures. The commission and some members of the public questioned whether keeping two detached dwellings on a single lot requires rezoning or whether the outcome could be handled through permits or other mechanisms.
Botello explained the city’s current ordinance does not permit accessory dwelling units in R‑1 and that the application, as submitted, does not conform to R‑1 regulations. He said staff could explore alternatives but cautioned that a change to allow accessory dwellings broadly would require ordinance work.
After discussion, Commissioner Andrew Arroyo moved to table the rezoning request so staff and the commission could consider options (including possible permit paths, structure attachments, or targeted ordinance changes) and return the matter to the commission at its next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yolanda Rodriguez and carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: The case raises a broader zoning question: whether Socorro should allow accessory dwelling units or maid’s quarters under R‑1 rules or continue to require rezoning in cases where property owners keep multiple detached residences on a single lot. Staff and commissioners indicated they will study the ordinance implications before taking final action.
What’s next: The rezoning request was tabled for consideration at the commission’s next meeting. Staff said it will review alternatives (permit paths, attaching the units or targeted ordinance amendments) and will present findings to the commission.
