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Hearing officer to issue recommendation after Santa Fe County review of two-story ADU on 2.5-acre parcel
Summary
Applicants requested a variance to allow two dwelling units on a 2.5-acre residential estate parcel; county staff recommended denial citing SLDC dimensional and septic requirements. Neighbors objected over noise, traffic and short-term rental use; applicants say structures pre-date the code and have state septic approvals.
Hearing Officer Marilyn Hebert said she will issue a recommended order within 15 business days after hearing testimony on a request to allow two dwelling units on a 2.5-acre parcel in Santa Fe County (case 245270).
The request, presented by Building and Development Review Specialist Christina Ortiz, asked for a variance from Chapter 8, Table 8-9 (dimensional standards for residential estate) to permit a two-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that would result in two primary residences on the 2.5-acre lot. Ortiz told the hearing that the ADU measures about 19 feet 6 inches and is on an individual septic system that is not registered in county records and "does not have a leach field," which staff said conflicts with SLDC ADU standards. Ortiz said staff reviewed permits and found three permits associated with the property but were unable to locate one file (permit 94-987) that could clarify whether a prior remodel authorized the ADU.
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