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Santa Fe County hearing on secondary access for ADU in Eldorado leaves decision pending
Summary
James and Jeanette Wood sought a variance to allow separate secondary access and parking in front of an accessory dwelling unit on a property in Eldorado; staff recommended denial because ADUs must share primary drive under SLDC; applicant says secondary drive existed historically and has installed an 18-inch culvert per public-works guidance.
James and Jeanette Wood requested a variance to allow a separate access and parking in front of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 4 Harada Court in the Eldorado subdivision; Hearing Officer Marilyn Hebert said she will prepare a recommended order within 15 working days (case 245250).
Building and Development Review Specialist Marie Martinez told the hearing the applicants seek a variance of Chapter 10, Section 10.4.0.2.0.3 (building and site design standards) to permit a secondary access that would serve the ADU. Staff recommended denial, noting that under current SLDC ADU…
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