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Mesilla PZHAC approves three-lot subdivision at 2750 Old Farm Road over one dissent
Summary
The Planning, Zoning and Historical Appropriateness Commission approved subdividing a recently rezoned 3-acre parcel at 2750 Old Farm Road into three 1-acre lots, 4-1, after discussion of access easements, utilities and setbacks.
The Town of Mesilla Planning, Zoning and Historical Appropriateness Commission on March 17 approved a request to subdivide 2750 Old Farm Road into three one-acre parcels, voting 4-1.
CED Eddie Salazar opened the case and said the parcel was recently rezoned from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Single-Family Residential (R1) to allow three one-acre lots. He explained the subdivision plat shows a driveway easement across the north parcel to provide access to the middle lot and to ensure that middle lot meets the R1 minimum one-acre requirement. Salazar said utilities must be run underground and that the nearest town water and sewer hookups are on University Avenue and Old Farm Road; the applicant will be responsible for running service lines. Because sewer and water are not immediately available to the site, Salazar said the applicant retains the option of installing a domestic well and septic system if all state environmental and State Engineer requirements are met.
Salazar also noted solar panels on the middle parcel sit about 11 feet from the northern property line, which he said meets the R1 setback requirement of seven feet. Chair Eric Walkinshaw said fire protection infrastructure such as hydrants may be required if development proceeds. Anton Magallones told the commission the solar panels will have a temporary utility easement to the existing home until a new residence is constructed.
Commissioner Mulvihill moved to amend the original motion but did not receive a second; that amendment failed. The commission then approved the subdivision on a 4-1 vote, with Mulvihill dissenting. The approved action allows the applicants, Enrique and Melanie Vigil, to proceed with the alternative summary subdivision process for the three-lot division of the rezoned property.
The commission’s action was procedural approval of the subdivision plat and did not itself authorize construction; required permits, utility connections and any fire-protection infrastructure remain subject to applicable town and state approvals.
What happens next: the applicants must coordinate utility connections and any required environmental/State Engineer approvals for well and septic if that route is chosen. The commission’s approval was final at the meeting level; related building, utility and public-works approvals will follow via town procedures.
