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County shows preliminary community land trust design; developer may dedicate lots from Solaris Springs
Summary
Doña Ana housing staff shared a preliminary 366‑acre concept for a community land trust (CLT) that could hold 400–800 units depending on density; staff said a potential partnership with the Solaris Springs developer could deliver CLT lots in exchange for county road improvements.
Housing staff presented an initial site concept for a community land trust that would locate mixed‑use, high‑, medium‑ and low‑density residential parcels around trails and open space. Andrade described the sketch as a preliminary design covering roughly 366 acres with an estimated 128 potential housing lots and capacity for a minimum of 400 units, expandable up to 800 depending on density choices.
Staff described a possible public‑private partnership with the Solaris Springs developer, in which the county would consider road improvements (for example on Peachtree Hills and Hernando Road) in exchange for a developer dedication of lots to the CLT. "In exchange for this county investment, the developer will dedicate lots from the Solar Springs subdivision to the community land trust," Andrade said. Staff asked the board whether to proceed with negotiations and said a development agreement would be drafted if the board supports the concept.
Commissioners who represent districts near the proposed site expressed enthusiasm and asked clarifying questions about park sizes, connectivity and public‑realm features; staff and the acting county manager said parks and trails would be designed to provide natural surveillance and community access.
