NOTICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
STATE OF NEW MEXICO, COUNTY OF LOS ALAMOS
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, State of New Mexico, has directed publication of their regular scheduled meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building: 1000 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Members of the public may, also, join to make public comment by pasting into their browser the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651
By phone: (US) +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 818 8570 6651
CASES FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
1. VAR-2025-0009. Reed and Connie Figley, property owners, request a variance from zone district dimensional standards to construct an addition to their home located at 151 El Gancho Street, Los Alamos, NM. Approval of the variance would allow a 52% deviation from the required 10-ft minimum interior side setback. The property, designated as BM1 064, is located within the Barranca Mesa 1 Subdivision and is zoned Single-family Residential (SFR-2).
2. VAR-2025-0010. Joyce Nickols, representative for the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, property owners of 1738 N Sage, Los Alamos, NM, requests a variance from the Los Alamos Development Code, specifically the Accessory Structure standards (section 16-18(b)), to allow the construction of a steel pergola in the front yard, and within less than 40 feet of the front property line. The Development Code restricts the placement of accessory structures to the side and rear yards in any zone district. The subject property, designated as EA3 S, is located within the Eastern Area 3 Subdivision and is zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR-4).
3. CPA-2025-0009. Los Alamos County Capital Improvements and Facilities Division, on behalf of Los Alamos County, property owner, requests an amendment to the Los Alamos County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM). A FLUM amendment is being requested in order to expand the map’s Institutional area to accommodate a subsequent rezoning for the renovation of Fire Station #4. All Minor Zone Map amendments (re-zoning) must be consistent with the future land use map. The FLUM amendment will change a portion of the map to show Open Space – Passive (dark green) as Institutional (aqua). The map amendment would increase the Institutional (INS) area from 81,500 square feet to 100,234 square feet. The subject property, designated as NC2 G and NC2 H, is located within the North Community 2 Subdivision and is zoned Open Space – Passive Open (OS-PO) and Institutional (INS).
The Agenda Packet is available at least 72-hours prior for public inspection during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., within the Community Development Department at 1000 Central Ave, Suite 150, or online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
By: /s/ Danyelle Valdez, Planning Manager
If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to attend or participate in the meeting, such as a reader, amplifier, sign language interpreter, or other aid, please contact Human Resources at (505) 662-8040 at least one week in advance or as soon as possible. For accessible formats of public documents, including the Agenda and Minutes, contact the County Administrator’s Office at (505) 662-8080.
PUBLISHED IN THE LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST ON: Thursday, April 24, 2025