Supervisors approve rezoning for Montoya Investments with half-acre lot stipulation
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Summary
The Board voted to rezone four parcels owned by Montoya Investments LLC from RU-36 to MRA with a stipulation that individual lots not be smaller than one-half acre, limiting density to about eight homes on roughly four acres.
During a public hearing, the Greenlee County Board of Supervisors approved a request by Montoya Investments LLC to change zoning on four parcels from RU-36 to MRA (multiple household, minimum lot area 3,000 sq. ft.) with a stipulation that no lot be smaller than one-half acre.
John White, a neighboring property owner, spoke in the public hearing and said the half-acre stipulation eased his main concern about small 3,000-square-foot lots; he also recommended a soil evaluation because ground conditions near his property are unstable. Adrienne Floyd of Planning and Zoning explained that the MRA designation could permit 3,000-square-foot lots by code, so the planning commission added the half-acre stipulation to limit density to about eight dwellings across the roughly four acres.
Floyd said the zoning change does not allow RV parks; modular or site-built homes would be permitted but any eventual development will require soil, water and related permit reviews during the building-permit process. She said the stipulation will be recorded in the meeting minutes and noted the developer did not attend the public hearing.
A motion to approve the rezoning with the half-acre stipulation passed; the board recorded the motion and the chair announced, "Ayes have it."
Ending: Planning staff said they would share developer contact information with nearby residents who requested design details and soil studies when the developer submits permit materials.
