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Commission approves T2→T3 zone change to allow lot split in Santa Teresa with engineering conditions
Summary
The commission approved a conditional zone change for 190 Dahlia Drive (Jaime Diaz) from T2 to T3 to permit subdivision into two lots, requiring engineered foundation drawings, permits, and a one‑hour firewall where a carport abuts a mobile home; staff will route permits to fire, flood and engineering reviewers.
Doña Ana County's Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved case Z25-017, allowing a change from T2 zoning to T3 for a 2.33‑acre parcel at 190 Dahlia Drive in Santa Teresa so the owner may pursue a two‑lot subdivision.
Staff explained the parcel contains two single‑wide mobile homes, an unpermitted concrete slab and a carport built against a mobile home that will require either a one‑hour firewall or removal and reconstruction 10 feet from the mobile home. Staff recommended conditional approval contingent on engineered foundation drawings, required permits and compliance with setback requirements. Staff also noted that permit applications will be routed to the fire marshal, flood commission, engineering and utilities for departmental review.
A translator relayed the applicant’s intent to divide the lot and that the brother who would receive one parcel understands he must secure his own well after subdivision. Raven Clote, a nearby resident, urged flood commission review, describing a large arroyo that she said crosses or abuts the site and warning that unpermitted pads or rock walls could redirect flows and cause property damage.
Commissioner Fisher moved the conditional approval with the engineering and firewall conditions; the motion passed on roll call with all commissioners voting yes. The zone change authorizes the regulatory framework for a possible lot split; any subsequent subdivision and construction will require separate permits and departmental clearances before work may proceed.
