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County staff recommends conditional-use permit for Simic retreat; neighbors raise water, traffic and commercialization concerns
Summary
Applicants Christina and Tom Simic requested a conditional-use permit to use 3.45 acres at 7687 Old Santa Fe Trail for small outdoor retreats and ceremonies; staff recommended approval subject to conditions, and staff proposed additional conditions after the hearing to limit attendees and parking.
Applicants Thomas (Tom) and Christina Maestas Simic asked the Santa Fe County hearing officer for a conditional-use permit (CUP) to host small outdoor retreats, memorials and ceremonies on their 3.45-acre property at 7687 Old Santa Fe Trail.
David Ruiz, Development Review Specialist Senior, summarized the request and staff review. He said the property is zoned Traditional Community, where “retreat” is a conditional use, and that the Simics proposed gatherings generally of 20 attendees, limited to 50 maximum, alcohol-free and with hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ruiz said required agency reviews were requested; the County Fire Marshal and Office of the State Engineer commented, and NMED and SHPO reviews were pending or not received at the time of the memo. Building and Development Services staff concluded the use could be…
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