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County upholds setback and open‑space variances but denies higher‑density split in North Horizon Lane appeal
Summary
The Board denied a density variance that would have split an 8.95‑acre parcel into seven small lots but approved two other variances allowing development within a 250‑foot frontage setback (with buffering conditions) and permitting perimeter setback to count toward open‑space requirements.
The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners resolved an appeal Nov. 10 concerning land‑use variances requested for an 8.954‑acre parcel on North Horizon Lane (case numbers on the record: appeal 25‑5210, underlying case 255010). The board considered three separate variance requests: (1) a density variance to allow seven ~1.25‑acre lots (the code allows one dwelling per 2.5 acres in the zone), (2) relief from a 250‑foot setback from State Road 599, and (3) permitting perimeter setbacks to count toward the site’s required open space.
The board voted to deny the density variance (motion carried by roll call) but approved variances 2 and 3 with conditions intended to reduce impacts. Commissioners discussed options for buffering the frontage along 599 — including required landscaping or a 25‑foot setback for any…
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