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Questa council approves variance for Guilbeau after public hearing
Summary
The Village of Questa council approved a property variance for Alvin Guilbeau after a public hearing; a resident raised broader concerns about the village planning and zoning ordinance during the hearing.
The Village of Questa council voted to approve a variance request tied to Alvin Guilbeau on Aug. 13, 2024, following a public hearing and unanimous roll-call votes.
The public hearing opened at 6:14 p.m. and included a statement from community member Evelyn Coggins, who said the village’s Planning and Zoning Ordinance is "antiquated" and raised concerns about Taos County's involvement in local planning. The hearing closed at 6:20 p.m.
Councilwoman Katrina Gonzales moved to approve the variance; Councilwoman Louise Gallegos seconded the motion. Roll-call votes recorded Yes from Councilor Jason Gonzalez, Councilwoman Katrina Gonzales, Councilwoman Louise Gallegos and Councilor Brent Jaramillo; the motion carried.
The record names the applicant consistently as Alvin Guilbeau but includes inconsistent references to the applicant’s spouse/partner: the attendance list names Darlene Guilbeau while the variance item in the agenda and motions lists Theresa Guilbeau. The council record does not resolve that discrepancy.
The council did not take additional action on broader zoning concerns raised during the hearing. No statutory citations or ordinance section numbers were offered during the public comment or council discussion.
The council moved on to other agenda items after the vote.
