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Commission delays decision on 7‑lot family transfer, setback and open‑space variances for Tres Arroyos property
Summary
After extensive public testimony and divided commissioner views, the Planning Commission declined to achieve a majority to deny three related variance requests and instead postponed a final decision on a proposed seven‑lot family transfer subdivision until its July meeting.
The Santa Fe County Planning Commission on Wednesday declined to reach a final decision on a proposal to split an 8.954‑acre parcel in the Tres Arroyos del Poniente overlay into seven 1.25‑acre family‑transfer lots, to reduce an established 250‑foot setback from New Mexico 599, and to modify open‑space requirements.
Staff recommended denial of the three related variance requests; the applicant argued the requested relief is necessary for a family transfer subdivision that would allow multiple family members to remain in Santa Fe on smaller, more affordable lots. After hours of testimony — including multiple family members who said keeping the family close would permit caregiving and reduce childcare and commute burdens — a motion to deny the variances failed to reach the required majority. Commissioners then voted to postpone further…
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