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A G E N D A
Planning & Zoning Commission
City Council Chambers – 800 Municipal Drive
February 12, 2026 - 3:00 p.m.
Item
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes of the January 29, 2026 P&Z Meeting
4. Presentation – Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) & Open Meetings Act
Presented by City Clerk Jones
5. Petition FP 25-90 – Desert Rose Subdivision Phase IV– Final Plat approval for Phase IV
(22-Lots) Class 1 subdivision of the 6.78-acre parcel in Tier I of Farmington’s Platting
Jurisdiction. Presented by Principal Planner Gonzalez (Pg. 11)
6. Business From:
• Floor: Comments are accepted in person, limited to three (3) minutes and to items
that are not listed on the agenda. No formal action will be taken at this meeting
relating to comments provided from the floor.
• Chairman:
• Members:
• Staff:
7. Adjournment
Petition items on this agenda will be scheduled for the next
City Council Meeting – February 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
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Minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
January 29, 2026
The Planning & Zoning Commission met in a regular session on January 29, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico.
P&Z Members Present: Vice Chair Gary Hanson
Whitney Chavez
Cheryl Ragsdale
Thomas Hawkins
Clete Berens
Absent P&Z Members: Chair Cody Waldroup
Jennifer Wood
Rachel Bartley
Amber Hodge
Staff Present: Joaquin Gonzalez
Mike Safrany
Derrick Childers
Tami Spencer
Others Who Addressed the Commission Rick Quevedo
Robert Echols
Call to Order
Vice Chair Hanson called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
Approval of the Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Ragsdale and seconded by Commissioner Hawkins to
approve the agenda of the January 29, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission with item 6 being
moved to a future meeting, yet to be determined. This motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Approval of the Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Berens and seconded by Commissioner Chavez to
approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. This
motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Swearing of Witnesses
There were no witnesses to be sworn in.
Petition ZC 25-88 – A request for a zone change from an MF-L, Multi-family Low Density
residential zoning district, to a GC, General Commercial zoning district. Located at 2016
E 10th St.
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Senior Planner Safrany presented the following:
Petition Information
Petitioner:
Roberto Quevedo
Zoning:
MF-L: Multi-family Low Density
Existing Land Use:
Vacant Lot
Requesting:
Zone Change to GC: General Commercial
Aerial View
Zoning Map
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2040 Land Use Map
Street View of 2016 E 10th St
Zoning Map Amendment
(REZONE)
UDC 8.7.4 – Issues For Consideration
A. Is the proposed zoning consistent with the Farmington Comprehensive Plan?
Yes, the proposed zoning of GC: General Commercial is consistent with the Commercial Mixed-
Use designation of the Comprehensive Plan which encourages a variety of retail services,
shopping areas and commercial centers.
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B. Is the proposed zoning and land use(s) compatible with the present zoning?
The proposed zoning is compatible with the present zoning and the character of the
neighborhood. General Commercial zoning exists along Farmington Ave. to the east and
Schofield Lane to the west, with numerous commercial zoned properties along 10th St. in
between. A rezone to General Commercial is compatible with the surrounding area.
C. Will there be adverse impacts; and/or can they be adequately mitigated?
No immediate adverse impacts are noted. Any future development on the property shall comply
with the development standards of the Unified Development Code. A six-foot high wood or vinyl
fence is recommended along the east property line for protection of the neighboring multi-family
residential housing units.
D. Is the proposed density and intensity of use permitted in the proposed zoning?
Any future development shall comply with the regulations of the GC: General Commercial zoning
district
E. Is the site physically suitable for development of uses and density permitted by the
proposed zoning district?
The property has direct access from E 10th St. and from the rear alley. The property is slightly
less than one quarter acre in size with favorable topography, making the lot suitable for general
commercial development. E 10th St. has direct access to Farmington Ave., a collector street with
heavy commercial uses in the area.
F. Are adequate public facilities and services available to serve development for the type
and scope suggested by the proposed zone? If utilities are not available, could they be
reasonably extended by the applicant?
Utilities are available in the immediate area.
G. Does the proposed change constitute “spot zoning” as defined in Article 11,
definitions?
UDC Article 11 defines spot zoning as ‘where a particular tract within a larger area is specifically
zoned so as to impose upon it restrictions not imposed upon the surrounding lands, or grant to it
special privileges not granted generally, not done in pursuance of the Comprehensive plan’. The
proposed Zone Change does not constitute spot zoning by this definition. Multiple General
Commercial zoning districts are in the surrounding area.
Public Notice
This petition has been properly noticed and posted. Letters were sent to surrounding property
owners.
At the time of this report, no public input has been received.
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Conclusion
In staff’s opinion, the zone change request is appropriate for the neighborhood. It will revitalize
a dilapidated area and is supported by the general character of the neighborhood, conforming
with the existing General Commercial and Multi-Family zoning districts adjacent to the property.
The request also meets the Mixed Commercial Use designation of the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan.
Staff Recommendation
The Community Development Department recommends approval of Petition ZC 25-88, a
request from Roberto Quevedo, for a zone change from MF-L, Multi-family Low Density zoning
district, to the GC, General Commercial zoning district, to allow for development at 2016 E 10th
St. with the following condition:
1. An opaque vinyl or wood fence or a masonry wall six-foot high shall be constructed
along the east boundary beginning 20 feet from back of curb.
Discussion
The Commission Asked Staff:
1. In staff comments it says because the proximity to the existing Multi Family unit maybe a
less intensive zoning district would better aligned.
Staff Replied:
1. Typically we would not put General Commercial zoning next to Multi Family or Single
Family Residential. But because of the area and what the 2040 Comp Plan shows we
decided to go with General Commercial with the condition requiring the residential
protection.
Petitioners Representative, Rick Quevedo, 2011 East Ridge Ct., Farmington NM:
Mr. Quevedo thanked the Commission for their consideration.
Commission Discussion
With no Commission discussion needed, Vice Chair Hanson called for a motion.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Berens and seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale to
recommend APPROVAL of petition ZC 25-88 as presented by staff, with the following
condition.
1. An opaque vinyl or wood fence or a masonry wall six-foot high shall be constructed
along the east boundary beginning 20 feet from back of curb.
AYE: Vice Chair Hanson, Commissioner Ragsdale, Commissioner Chavez,
Commissioner Berens, and Commissioner Hawkins.
NAY: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Chair Waldroup, Commissioner Woods, Commissioner Hodge, and
Commissioner Bartley.
The motion passed 5-0
Petition FP 25-89 – Bluffview Meadows Estates P.D. Phase II – Final Plat approval for
Phase II (10-lots of the 69-lot) Class 1 subdivision of the 9.56-acre parcel in Tier I of
Farmington’s Platting Jurisdiction.
Principal Planner Gonzalez presented the following:
Petition Information
• Applicant: Diamond Tea Development, Cameron Tea
• Representative: Robert Echols of Cheney-Walters-Echols
• Location: Candlewyck Estates Replat Lot 1
• Existing Zoning: Planned Development
• Request: Final Plat Approval
Background Information
• The petitioner is requesting a final plat approval of the Bluffview Meadows Estates
planned development (Bluffview Meadows Estates P.D. Phase 2, 10 lots of 69 lots). The
development will be a Class 1, 69-lot subdivision on 9.56 acres and is located in Tier 1
of Farmington's Platting and Planning Jurisdiction. The Preliminary Plan was approved
by City Council on May 27th, 2025.
• There have been no changes in the final plat for phase II. The final plat complies with the
approved preliminary plan.
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Aerial View
Preliminary Plat
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Final Plat
UDC Section 8.8.4 General Provisions
A. Design and improvement standards. All subdivisions shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with applicable requirements of:
(1) Article 5, development standards; and
(2) Article 6, subdivision design and improvements.
Staff Comments: There have been no changes in the final plat for phase II. The final plat
complies with the approved preliminary plan and the requirements of Article 5 & 6.
B. Waivers. The commission may recommend and the council may approve, approve with
conditions, or deny waivers of the standards in section 6.4, subdivision design standards, during
the platting process.
Staff Comments: No waivers are requested for this application
C. Zoning consistency. All subdivisions and the resulting lots shall be consistent with the
requirements of the applicable underlying zone district.
Staff Comments: The proposed Phase II complies with the approved Planned Development,
with lot sizes ranging from 2,803 to 4,229 square feet. Front setbacks are reduced from 30 feet
to 20 feet, while side setbacks are reduced from eight feet to five feet. Streets will be constructed
at 50 feet in width, consistent with City of Farmington standards, and will include roll-over curbs
and gutters.
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D. Comprehensive plan consistency. All subdivisions shall be reviewed for consistency with the
comprehensive plan, and every plat approved by the city shall constitute an amendment, addition
or a detail of the comprehensive plan or part thereof adopted by the commission.
Staff Comments: The proposed single-family use is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan Land Use map, which designates this area as Medium Density Residential.
Staff Recommendation
The Community Development Department recommends approval of Petition FP 25-89, Staff
recommends the following conditions of approval, to be finalized and approved prior to recording
of the Final Plat:
1. All technical corrections to the plat and construction drawings will be finalized and approved
prior to submittal of the Final plat for signature, including any noted issues in this report.
Discussion
The Commission and staff had no questions for staff.
Petitioner Representative, Robert Echols, Cheney Walters Echols, 909 W Apache St,
Farmington NM:
Mr. Echols stated that he had nothing to add, and that he has no issues with staff’s presentation.
Commission Discussion
With no Commission discussion needed, Vice Chair Hanson called for a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hawkins and seconded by Commissioner Chavez to
recommend APPROVAL of petition FP 25-89 as presented by staff, with the following
condition.
1. All technical corrections to the plat and construction drawings will be finalized and approved
prior to submittal of the Final plat for signature, including any noted issues in this report.
AYE: Vice Chair Hanson, Commissioner Ragsdale, Commissioner Chavez,
Commissioner Berens, and Commissioner Hawkins.
NAY: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Chair Waldroup, Commissioner Woods, Commissioner Hodge, and
Commissioner Bartley.
The motion passed 5-0
Business from the Floor: There was no business from the Floor.
Business from the Chair: There was no business from the Chair.
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Business from the Members: There was not business from the Members.
Business from Staff: Principal Planner Gonzalez let the Commission know that the zone
change and the SUP for 2300 Pinon Frontage Rd. was approved by the City Council as well as
the SUP for Twin Peaks. The zone change on La Plata Hwy was approved as well.
He added that when we get petition submittals, final payment is made at that time. He wanted
the Commission to know that some of the petitioners have been receiving scam invoices. We
have taken measures on our end to inform all petitioners that this scam is going around and to
please contact our office if an invoice is received. This has also been turned into the FTC.
Vice Chair Hanson asked about the use table categories that were discussed at the last meeting.
He suggested that adding a category that ties into the outdoor initiative that the city is working
on might be a good use. Community Development Director Childers let the Commission know
that the complete use table is going to be looked at, they are working on updating some other
items in the UDC right now and then the use table will be looked at.
Adjournment: With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Ragsdale and seconded by Commissioner Berens. The motion carried unanimously 5-0 and the
meeting was adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Gary Hanson Tamra Spencer
Vice Chair Administrative Assistant
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
PETITION FP 25-90
FINAL PLAT DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV
PROJECT INFORMATION
Applicant Silver Ridge Development Inc
Representative Robert Echols of Cheney-Walters-Echols
Date of Application December 22, 2025
Requested Action Final Plat Approval
Location R6002740
Existing Zoning Single Family – 7
Surrounding Zoning North: SF-10, Undeveloped Single Family Residential
South: SF-7, Single Family Residential
and Land Use
East: SF-5, Single Family Residential
West: SF-7, Undeveloped Single Family Residential
Subdivision Class Class 1
Notice Final Plat submittals do not require notice
Staff Planner Joaquin Gonzalez, Principal Planner
SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
Number of Lots 22 lots
Acres of Land 6.78 Acres
Lot Size 7,000 square feet (7,205 square feet is the smallest lot proposed)
Utilities Water: Per City Standards
Sewer: Per City Standards
Electric: Per FEUS Engineering
Access &
Per City Standards
Circulation
Street Lights Per City Standards
Street Sign Per City Standards
Fire Hydrants Per City Standards
Drainage Per City Standards
P & R’s Fees Per City Standards
NBU Mail Box Coordinate with UPS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
FP 25-90 DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV
GENERAL INFORMATION
The petitioner is requesting final plat approval for the Desert Rose Subdivision Phase IV, a Class
1, 22-lot subdivision on a 6.78-acre undeveloped parcel located west of the Animas Subdivision.
The Preliminary Plan (PP 23-38) was approved by City Council on June 27th, 2023.
There have been no changes in the final plat for phase IV. The final plat complies with the
approved preliminary plan.
According to the UDC Section 8.8.9 Major Subdivision application process, for final plat review and
approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the final plat shall substantially conform to the
preliminary plan as approved by the City Council, incorporating all changes, modifications,
corrections, and conditions imposed by the city council; and provided further, that it shall conform
to all applicable requirements of the UDC. In the event that a final plat is recommended for denial
by the commission, the city council shall review the final plat in a public meeting. Upon completion
of the meeting the city council shall vote to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the plat
application. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 8.8.9E(3), in the event of approval of a
final plat by the city council, the signature block shall be modified accordingly and reflect approval
by the city council and signature by the mayor.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Per Section 8.8.4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), all subdivisions shall comply with the
following minimum standards:
A. Design and improvement standards. All subdivisions shall be designed and constructed
in accordance with applicable requirements of:
(1) Article 5, development standards; and
(2) Article 6, subdivision design and improvements.
Staff Comments: There have been no changes in the final plat for phase IV. The final
plat complies with the approved preliminary plan and the requirements of Article 5 & 6.
B. Waivers. The commission may recommend and the council may approve, approve with
conditions, or deny waivers of the standards in section 6.4, subdivision design standards,
during the platting process.
Staff Comments: No waivers are requested for this application.
C. Zoning consistency. All subdivisions and the resulting lots shall be consistent with the
requirements of the applicable underlying zone district.
Staff Comments: The proposed Phase IV complies with the approved preliminary plan
and is consistent with City of Farmington standards.
D. Comprehensive plan consistency. All subdivisions shall be reviewed for consistency with
the comprehensive plan, and every plat approved by the city shall constitute an
amendment, addition or a detail of the comprehensive plan or part thereof adopted by the
commission.
Staff Comments: The proposed single-family use is consistent with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Land Use map, which designates this area as Medium Density
Residential.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
FP 25-90 DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV
ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING INITIAL REVIEW
All technical corrections to the plat and construction drawings will need to be addressed and
approved.
STAFF CONCLUSION
Staff concludes approval of Petition FP 25-90 Desert Rose Subdivision Phase IV Final Plat is
appropriate. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall determine if the final plat substantially
conforms to the preliminary plan as approved by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends approval of Petition FP 25-90 a
submittal from Silver Ridge Development Inc, represented by Robert Echols of Cheney-Walters-
Echols, Inc. for a final plat approval of Phase IV, 22-lots of a Class 1 subdivision of one 6.78-acre
parcel located in Tier I of Farmington’s Platting Jurisdiction. Staff recommends the following
conditions of approval, to be finalized and approved prior to recording of the Final Plat:
1. All technical corrections to the plat and construction drawings will be finalized and approved
prior to submittal of the Final plat for signature, including any noted issues in this report.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
FP 25-90 DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV
SJ COUNTY ASSESSOR'S MAP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
FP 25-90 DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV
DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV SHEET 1
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
FP 25-90 DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV
DESERT ROSE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV SHEET 2
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
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