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Taos County commissioners deny Carlton Ranch Eco‑Village PUD and associated subdivision
Summary
After reopening the continued hearing, commissioners voted to deny the Tarleton/Carlton Ranch planned unit development and the related preliminary subdivision, citing incompatibility with surrounding zoning and the number of requested exceptions.
County Attorney Trujillo reviewed procedural history for the Carlton Ranch (Tarleton) planned unit development application, noting multiple prior hearings and a technical request from Taos Pueblo to be treated as a commenting public agency. "The Pueblo thought that they were entitled to a special status under the subdivision act," Trujillo said, describing the Pueblo's technical request and the applicant's written response that was added to the record.
Following a period in executive session to deliberate, the board considered motions on the PUD and subdivision. An initial motion to approve based on staff findings failed; a subsequent motion to deny the PUD passed after commissioners amended the motion to list two specific findings: that the project is inconsistent with the general character of surrounding zoning and lacks reasonable transition/buffer, and that the number of exceptions requested demonstrates incompatibility with the neighborhood. The commission then denied the associated preliminary subdivision on that same basis.
Action: Motion to deny the planned unit development (Tarleton/Carlton Ranch) carried by roll call. Tally: PUD denial yes 4, no 1; subdivision denial yes 3, no 2. The attorney reported matters discussed in closed session were limited to those specified in the motion and no final decisions arose from the closed session other than votes recorded in public.
