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Corrales council adopts amended comprehensive plan after removing transferable‑development language
Summary
After extensive deliberation and public comment, the Village of Corrales council voted to adopt an amended comprehensive plan that omits language on transferable development rights; councilors and residents debated descendant recognition, zoning recommendations and implementation steps.
The Corrales Village Council voted to adopt Resolution 25‑16, the village’s updated comprehensive plan, after a lengthy meeting that included several council amendments and a sustained public‑comment period.
The council removed specific language referencing transferable development rights (TDRs) and deleted recommendation 2‑4.2 during the meeting, actions proponents said would preserve Corrales’ one‑dwelling‑per‑lot character. Councilor Murray moved and the governing body approved the resolution as amended.
Why it matters: the comprehensive plan sets land‑use guidance and recommendations the village will use for future zoning and development decisions. Supporters said the plan reflects extensive resident input; opponents and some speakers urged clearer protections and acknowledgment for descendants of longtime Hispanic families.
Public comment shaped debate. Ricardo Blanco urged the council to add “descendant” values and cultural‑impact review language to strengthen protections for long‑established Hispano families. Ken Martinez said descendants have become “invisible” in village decision‑making and advocated continuing outreach; several others — including Doug Castile and Theresa Lopez — urged the council to reject TDRs, which they said could allow increased density inconsistent with Corrales’ character.
Chris Allen, chair of the comprehensive‑plan review committee, thanked the committee and recommended a town‑hall meeting with descendant family members; the council agreed the plan remains a living document that can be amended in the future.
What passed: the adopted resolution includes multiple editorial and substantive amendments proposed on the floor — notably removing the TDR wording and deleting recommendation 2‑4.2 — and the council voted to dissolve the comprehensive plan committee with formal thanks to its members.
What’s next: staff and the governing body can propose additional amendments later, and the council indicated it would consider separate public outreach or a town‑hall focused on descendant families. The council also directed clerks to make the final, amended plan available to the public.
