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Planning Commission approves split of 2.5‑acre Portillo parcel after family testimony; commission drops no‑ADU condition
Summary
The commission approved a variance to subdivide a 2.5‑acre parcel gifted to family members into two 1.25‑acre lots (case 24‑5300). Commissioners accepted staff conditions but withdrew a proposed prohibition on accessory dwelling units after discussion and an amended motion.
The Santa Fe County Planning Commission on Feb. 20 approved a variance (case 24‑5300) allowing a 2.5‑acre family parcel to be split into two 1.25‑acre lots for James C. Portillo II and Miguel Portillo.
The applicants said their grandparents gifted the land to keep family close; the brothers described investment in access and road work and said they want to build separate family residences. James C. Portillo told the commission he works for the Santa Fe County Fire Department…
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