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Commission grants variance to allow separate septic system where geology prevents connection
Summary
A variance was approved allowing an after‑the‑fact accessory dwelling unit to operate a separate on‑site liquid waste disposal system due to site geology and topography; NMED had issued a permit for the second system.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a variance allowing an accessory dwelling unit to retain and operate a separate on‑site liquid waste (septic) system after New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) review found on‑site geological conditions made connection to the main house’s system infeasible.
Marie Martinez, building and development review specialist, presented the case for applicants Michael Ray Martin and Belen Schwartz. Martinez summarized that the existing principal residence and an after‑the‑fact ADU each have…
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