Attachment E_Applicant Submittals

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Attachment C
Applicant Submittals
1. A 2780 South Meadows Rd MyG PLUD-04_General_Plan_Amendment
2. B 2780 South Meadows Rd PLUD-07_Rezoning
3. C 2780 Montoya Y Garcia REVISED Ap Letter
4. C2 2780 South Meadows Rd ENN Meeting Notes
5. D 2780 South Meadows Rd County Parcel.300 FT BUFFER
6. D1 2780 South Meadows Rd County Parcel Info
7. D1 2780 South Meadows Rd Mailing Owners
8. D2 2780 South Meadows Rd Mailing Tenants 1 of 2
9. D3 2780 South Meadows Rd Mailing Tenants 2 of 2
10. D4 2780 South Meadows Road Map 300' Buffer
11. E 2780 South Meadows Road Boundary Survey
12. F1 2780 South Meadows Road LOR Package
13. F2 2780 South Meadows Rd Lot of Record
14. G 2780 South Meadows Road MAP Future Land Use
15. H 2780 South Meadows Road MAP Zoning
16. I1 2780 South Meadows Rd south meadows-row-plats
17. I2 2780 South Meadows Rd SM Road Project1
18. I3 2780 South Meadows Rd south meadows-row-plats-24
19. I4 2780 South Meadows Rd south meadows-row-plats-25
20. I5 2780 South Meadows south meadows-row-plats-23
21. J Letter Application REVISED 1/23/26

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CITY OF
SANTA FE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PLUD(04
APPLICATION RESOURCES
PLANNING AND LAND USE DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
MISSION : The mission of the Planning Division is to review development applications for compliance with the City’s land development code and
department policies while providing information, guidance, and the highest possible level of customer service to applicants, neighborhoods,
and the City’s quasi-judicial decision-making bodies.
OFFICE : Santa Fe City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501
WEBSITE : https://santafenm.gov/land-use/current-planning
CURRENT AND UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS : https://santafe.primegov.com/public/portal
INTERACTIVE GIS MAPS : https://santafenm.gov/information-technology-telecommunications/gis
SANTA FE CITY CODE (SFCC) : https://library.municode.com/nm/santa_fe/codes/code_of_ordinances
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND FEES : All applications shall be submitted electronically as PDF files to planning@santafenm.gov. Incomplete
applications, including those missing required submittals will be returned without processing. Application fees will be assessed and invoiced
upon acceptance of the application for initial review. Fee tables may be viewed online.
GENERAL QUESTIONS : zoningcounter@santafenm.gov
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
PRE-APPLICATION PHASE
For many applications, the development review process begins with a pre-application conference, where the applicant presents their proposal
to the City’s Development Review Team (DRT) for initial review and feedback. If the applicant wishes to proceed, a city planner is assigned to
assist the applicant through the remaining steps of the process. For administratively reviewed applications, a pre-application conference is
usually not required.
For all applications requiring a hearing before a land use board, the applicant shall schedule, notice and host an early neighborhood notification
(ENN) meeting in coordination with the city planner. The intent of the ENN is to provide for an exchange of information among the applicant,
residents, and property owners, prior to application submittal. ENN notification requirements are set forth in SFCC §14-3.1(H). Applications that
qualify for administrative review and some variances are not required to conduct an ENN meeting.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PHASE
Once an application and all required submittals are prepared by the applicant, they or their agent submits the Application to the City via
planning@santafenm.gov. The applicant will receive an email confirming receipt of the application, and an invoice for applicable development
fees which can be paid online or at the cashier’s office at City Hall. The city planner and the DRT review the application for completeness and
compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, plans and regulations. During the review process, the city planner or members of the DRT
may request additional information or amendments from the applicant to complete the review process. The review timeline can range for 9-12
weeks or more depending on the complexity of the application and the total number of cases under review.
PUBLIC HEARING PHASE
When the City determines that the application is complete, the case is scheduled for a public hearing before the applicable Land Use Board.
Notification requirements for public hearings are set forth in SFCC §14-3.1(H). If the application is approved at the public hearing, the city
planner will prepare the findings of fact and conclusions of law (FOFCOL) documenting the approval findings, any conditions of approval and
an expiration date for the approval, as required.
POST APPROVAL PHASE
When the applicant has met all necessary conditions of approval and technical corrections, the plan or plat is recorded at the County Clerk’s
office and filed with the City’s plat room. The case planner prepares an action letter detailing the approval record. The applicant may then
proceed to building permitting and construction.
If you have questions about the requirements please contact your assigned case planner or planning@santafenm.gov.

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SANTA FE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PLUD(04
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEDURES (SECTION 14-3.2(E) SFCC)
Purpose: The general plan is a guide for the city’s land use decisions. The regulations, restrictions and policies of the
city affecting development of Santa Fe shall be in accordance with the general plan as provided in Section 3-21-5 NMSA
1978. When necessary, the general plan shall be amended in accordance with this section.
Applicability: The general plan must first be amended before any proposed changes in the city’s policies on urban area
boundaries, annexation, growth, economic development, special review districts or other long-range planning items
not in conformance with the general plan may be approved.
1. Criteria for all Amendments to the General Plan
The planning commission and the governing body shall review all general plan amendment proposals on the basis
of the following criteria, and shall make complete findings of fact sufficient to show that these criteria have been met
before recommending or approving any amendment to the general plan:
a. Consistency with growth projections for Santa Fe, economic development goals as set forth in a comprehensive
economic development plan for Santa Fe and existing land use conditions such as access and availability of
infrastructure;
b. Consistency with other parts of the general plan;
c. The amendment does not:
i. Allow uses or a change that is significantly different from or inconsistent with the prevailing use and character in the area; or
ii. Affect an area of less than two acres, except when adjusting boundaries between districts; or
iii. Benefit one or few landowners at the expense of the surrounding landowners or the general public;
d. An amendment is not required to conform with Subsection 14-3.2(E)(1)(c) if it promotes the general welfare or
has other adequate public advantage or justification;
e. Compliance with the extraterritorial zoning ordinances and extraterritorial plans;
f. Contribution to a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of Santa Fe that in accordance with
existing and future needs best promotes health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity or the general
welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development; and
g. Consideration of conformity with other city policies, including land use policies, ordinances, regulations and plans.
2. Additional Criteria for Amendments to Land Use Policies
In addition to complying with the general criteria set forth in Subsection 14-3.2(E)(1), amendments to the land use
policies section of the general plan shall be made only if evidence shows that the effect of the proposed change in
land use shown on the future land use map of the general plan will not have a negative impact on the surrounding
properties. The proposed change in land use must be related to the character of the surrounding area or a provision
must be made to separate the proposed change in use from adjacent properties by a setback, landscaping or other
means, and a finding must be made that:
a. The growth and economic projections contained within the general plan are erroneous or have changed;
b. No reasonable locations have been provided for certain land uses for which there is a demonstrated need; or
c. Conditions affecting the location or land area requirements of the proposed land use have changed, for example,
the cost of land space requirements, consumer acceptance, market or building technology.
Development Plan (as defined by Section 14-3.8
SFCC 1987, if applicable)
Statement addressing approval criteria
Letter of water and sewer availability
Application Letter (intent, location, acreage)
Proof of compliance with conditions of annexation approval
(if applicable)
Legal lot of record, legal description
Submittal requirements may vary based on the individual application. The City reserves the right to request additional information during
the review process. Please submit each of the following items as separate PDF files saved with unique and descriptive file names:444

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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PLUD(04
PARCEL INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
APPLICANT/AGENT INFORMATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER)
AGENT AUTHORIZATION (IF APPLICABLE)
SIGNATURE
Project Name:
Name (First, Last):
Name (First, Last):
I/we authorize
Signed:
Signed:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date:
to act as my/our agent to execute this application.
Company Name:
I am/We are the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the property located at:
Address:
Address:
Street Address
Street Address
City
City
Suite/Unit #
Suite/Unit #
State
State
ZIP Code
ZIP Code
Correspondence Directed To:
Address:
Current Use of Land:
Does an annexation
application accompany
this application?
Does an rezoning
application accompany
this application?
Proposed Use of Land:
Property Size:
Yes YesNo No
Phone:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
E-mail Address:
Owner Applicant Both
I hereby certify that the documents submitted for review and consideration by the City of Santa Fe have been prepared to meet
the minimum standards outlined in the Land Development Code, Chapter 14 SFCC 1987. Failure to meet these standards may
result in the rejection of my application. I also certify that I have met with the City’s Current Planning staff in a pre-application
meeting to verify that the attached proposal is in compliance with the City’s zoning and annexation requirements.
Early Neighborhood Notice (ENN) Meeting Date:Pre-application Conference Date:General Plan Amendment for Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17 SHC 1255 ½ TR5, & SHC 11782780 South Meadows Road7.01 Acres TotalResidentialResidential446/23/244/24/25Montoya y Garcia, LLCP. O. Box 2476Santa FeNM87504(505) 988-3800karl@sommerkarnes.comSommer Karnes & Associates, LLC (Karl H. Sommer)Karl H. SommerP.O. Box 2476Santa FeNM87504(505)988-3800karl@sommerkarnes.com42780 South Meadows RoadSommer Karnes & Associates, LLCMonica Montoya8/2025Carlos Garcia8/2025Karl Sommer8/25

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CITY OF
SANTA FE
REZONING
PLUD(07
APPLICATION RESOURCES
PLANNING AND LAND USE DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
MISSION : The mission of the Planning Division is to review development applications for compliance with the City’s land development code and
department policies while providing information, guidance, and the highest possible level of customer service to applicants, neighborhoods,
and the City’s quasi-judicial decision-making bodies.
OFFICE : Santa Fe City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501
WEBSITE : https://santafenm.gov/land-use/current-planning
CURRENT AND UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS : https://santafe.primegov.com/public/portal
INTERACTIVE GIS MAPS : https://santafenm.gov/information-technology-telecommunications/gis
SANTA FE CITY CODE (SFCC) : https://library.municode.com/nm/santa_fe/codes/code_of_ordinances
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND FEES : All applications shall be submitted electronically as PDF files to planning@santafenm.gov. Incomplete
applications, including those missing required submittals will be returned without processing. Application fees will be assessed and invoiced
upon acceptance of the application for initial review. Fee tables may be viewed online.
GENERAL QUESTIONS : zoningcounter@santafenm.gov
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
PRE-APPLICATION PHASE
For many applications, the development review process begins with a pre-application conference, where the applicant presents their proposal
to the City’s Development Review Team (DRT) for initial review and feedback. If the applicant wishes to proceed, a city planner is assigned to
assist the applicant through the remaining steps of the process. For administratively reviewed applications, a pre-application conference is
usually not required.
For all applications requiring a hearing before a land use board, the applicant shall schedule, notice and host an early neighborhood notification
(ENN) meeting in coordination with the city planner. The intent of the ENN is to provide for an exchange of information among the applicant,
residents, and property owners, prior to application submittal. ENN notification requirements are set forth in SFCC §14-3.1(H). Applications that
qualify for administrative review and some variances are not required to conduct an ENN meeting.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PHASE
Once an application and all required submittals are prepared by the applicant, they or their agent submits the Application to the City via
planning@santafenm.gov. The applicant will receive an email confirming receipt of the application, and an invoice for applicable development
fees which can be paid online or at the cashier’s office at City Hall. The city planner and the DRT review the application for completeness and
compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, plans and regulations. During the review process, the city planner or members of the DRT
may request additional information or amendments from the applicant to complete the review process. The review timeline can range for 9-12
weeks or more depending on the complexity of the application and the total number of cases under review.
PUBLIC HEARING PHASE
When the City determines that the application is complete, the case is scheduled for a public hearing before the applicable Land Use Board.
Notification requirements for public hearings are set forth in SFCC §14-3.1(H). If the application is approved at the public hearing, the city
planner will prepare the findings of fact and conclusions of law (FOFCOL) documenting the approval findings, any conditions of approval and
an expiration date for the approval, as required.
POST APPROVAL PHASE
When the applicant has met all necessary conditions of approval and technical corrections, the plan or plat is recorded at the County Clerk’s
office and filed with the City’s plat room. The case planner prepares an action letter detailing the approval record. The applicant may then
proceed to building permitting and construction.
If you have questions about the requirements please contact your assigned case planner or planning@santafenm.gov.

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SANTA FE
REZONING
PLUD(07
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCE
REZONING PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL CRITERIA (SECTION 14-3.5(C) SFCC)
Procedures: All rezonings shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and recommendation at a public hearing. The review shall
be based on the approval criteria and a balancing test that considers the prevailing uses and character in the area. Rezoning requests specified
in Section 14-4 Zoning Districts and 14-5 Overlay Zoning Districts, must be accompanied by a Development Plan application to be reviewed in
coordination with the rezoning request.
The Planning Commission shall transmit the application to the governing body, with a recommendation for approval or disapproval. Before
taking action, the governing body shall hold a public hearing and may request additional information necessary to ensure compliance with
Chapter 14. The governing body shall take final action to approve, approve with conditions or deny the proposed rezoning. After approval the
official zoning map shall be amended in accordance with Section 14-4.1(C) to note the new zoning designation. If denied, the applicant must
wait 12 months to reapply.
Approval Criteria
1. The planning commission and the governing body shall review all rezoning proposals on the basis of the following criteria, and must make
complete findings of fact sufficient to show that these criteria have been met before recommending or approving any rezoning:
a. one or more of the following conditions exist:
i. there was a mistake in the original zoning;
ii. there has been a change in the surrounding area, altering the character of the neighborhood to such an
extent as to justify changing the zoning; or
iii. a different use category is more advantageous to the community, as articulated in the general plan or
other adopted city plans;
b. all the rezoning requirements of Chapter 14 have been met;
c. the rezoning is consistent with the applicable policies of the general plan, including the future land use map;
d. the amount of land proposed for rezoning and the proposed use for the land is consistent with city policies
regarding the provision of urban land sufficient to meet the amount, rate and geographic location of the growth
of the city; and
e. the existing and proposed infrastructure, such as the streets system, sewer and water lines, and public facilities,
such as fire stations and parks, will be able to accommodate the impacts of the proposed development.
2. Unless the proposed change is consistent with applicable general plan policies, the planning commission and the
governing body shall not recommend or approve any rezoning, the practical effect of which is to:
a. allow uses or a change in character significantly different from or inconsistent with the prevailing use and
character in the area;
b. affect an area of less than two acres, unless adjusting boundaries between districts; or
c. benefit one or a few landowners at the expense of the surrounding landowners or general public.
Statement addressing rezoning approval criteria Traffic impact analysis (if applicable)
Archaeological Clearance (if applicable)
Application letter (purpose, intent, location, acreage) Terrain management plans (as required by Section 14-8.2
SFCC 1987)
Development plan (see Section 14-3.8 SFCC 1987) (if
applicable)
Sewer and Water Plan (including profiles and
details), letter of availability (if applicable)
Legal lot of record and legal description
ENN meeting notes
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Submittal requirements may vary based on the individual application and the requested zoning district. The City reserves the right to request
additional information during the review process. See Section 14-4 and 14-5 SFCC 1987 for rezoning regulations related to specific zones. Please
submit each of the following items as separate PDF files saved with unique and descriptive file names:4444

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REZONING
PLUD(07
PARCEL INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
APPLICANT/AGENT INFORMATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER)
AGENT AUTHORIZATION (IF APPLICABLE)
SIGNATURE
Project Name:
Name (First, Last):
Name (First, Last):
I/we authorize
Signed:
Signed:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date:
to act as my/our agent to execute this application.
Company Name:
I am/We are the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the property located at:
Address:
Address:
Street Address
Street Address
City
City
Suite/Unit #
Suite/Unit #
State
State
ZIP Code
ZIP Code
Correspondence Directed To:
Address:
Current Zoning:
Does a Development Plan application accompany this application?
Proposed Zoning:
Property Size:
Yes No
Phone:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
E-mail Address:
Owner Applicant Both
I hereby certify that the documents submitted for review and consideration by the City of Santa Fe have been prepared to meet
the minimum standards outlined in the Land Development Code, Chapter 14 SFCC 1987. Failure to meet these standards may
result in the rejection of my application. I also certify that I have met with the City’s Current Planning staff in a pre-application
meeting to verify that the attached proposal is in compliance with the City’s zoning requirements.
Uniform Parcel Code Number:
Early Neighborhood Notice (ENN) Meeting Date:Pre-application Conference Date:2780 South Meadows Road8/25Rezoning of Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17 SHC 1255 ½ TR5, & SHC 11787.01 Acres TotalR-3R-646/23/244/24/25910008728, 99312180, 99312181Montoya y Garcia, LLCP. O. Box 2476Santa FeNM87504(505) 988-3800karl@sommerkarnes.comSommer Karnes & Associates, LLCKarl H. SommerP.O. Box 2476Santa FeNM87504(505)988-3800karl@sommerkarnes.com40 South Meadows RoadSommer Karnes & AssociatesMonica MontoyaCarlos Garcia8/2025Sommer Karnes & Associates8/2025

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SOMMER KARNES & ASSOCIATES LLP
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 2476
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2476
Street Address
125 Lincoln Ave
Suite 221
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Telephone:(505) 989-3800
Facsimile:(505) 288-3601
Karl H. Sommer, Attorney at Law
khs@sommerkarnes.com
Joseph M. Karnes, Attorney at Law
jmk@sommerkarnes.com
John R. Fox Attorney at Law
johnf@sommerkarnes.com
Of Counsel
VIA EMAIL TO
VIA EMAIL
Joel Cruz-Haber
Daniel Esquibel
Planning and Land Use
City of Santa Fe
202 Lincoln Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
August 2025
Re: Letter of Application for General Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Montoya y Garcia, LLC – Property Owner and “Applicant”
Section 31 T17N, R19E, Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17 SHC 1255 ½
TR5, & SHC 1178 (Parcel #’s 910008728, 99312180, 99312181) - the ("Property")
Dear Joel and Dan:
Submitted with this letter are the applications for a General Plan Amendment and
Rezoning of the 7.01 acres of property commonly known as Section 31 T17N, R19E,
Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17 SHC 1255 ½ TR5, & SHC 1178. This letter
provides background for the application and addresses the City Code approval criteria for
both applications. No development is proposed as part of these applications. The General
Plan Amendment application requests that the existing future land use designation for a
portion of the property of Very Low Density Residential be changed to Low Density
Residential and the rezoning application requests that the existing R-3 zoning be
changed to R-6. This letter includes assessment of compatibility with the Southwest
Santa Fe Community Area Master Plan.

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City of Santa Fe
June 3, 2025
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1. Background and Existing Planning and Zoning.
The vacant Property is located south of the South Meadows Road interchange with NM
599/Veterans Memorial Highway. The Property and surrounding properties were
annexed to the City as part of the 2008 City-County settlement agreement and the City
has planned the area for intensive residential and commercial development including
multiple development approvals. Consistent with the City Code, upon annexation the
Property was zoned R-3 until otherwise classified. (514-4.1.E.4)
The Property is bisected by South Meadows Road which is proposed as primary vehicular
access because of its convenient access to NM 599 and south to Agua Fria Road.
Alameda Frontage intersects South Meadows Road just north of the Property. Also, a
road is planned to connect South Meadows Road to Kate’s Way which may be a
secondary vehicular access point at the north end of the Property.
The Properties comprise five (5) legal lots of record – three (3) adjacent to the northern
boundary of South Meadows Road (the “Northern Lots”) and two (2) (the “Southern
Lots”). As you can see from the portion of the current Future Land Use Map attached
hereto as Exhibit A, the Northern Lots are planned for “3-7 Dwelling Units” per acre and
“7-12 Dwelling Units” per acre. The Southern Lots are planned for “3-7 Dwelling Units”
per acre, “1-3 Dwelling Units” per acre, and “Open Space”. Both the Northern and
Southern Lots are zone R-3. (See Exhibit B - Portion of Zoning Map).
The Property is unimproved and vacant. The property owned by The Rodriquez Trust is
vacant, with the same two General Plan designations as the Northern Lots, namely -“3-7
Dwelling Units” per acre and “7-12 Dwelling Units” per acre. and zoned R-3. In proximity
toward the northeast of the Property is the Madera Apartment Community and zoned R-
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21. Further east is unincorporated Agua Fria Village, located in Santa Fe County. The
Gerhart Apartment Community is to the South of the Property and zoned RM-1. To the
west is vacant property is a 30-acre parcel owned by the State of New Mexico which is
under a long-term lease by the City of Santa Fe and zoned C-2 General Commercial.
2. General Plan Amendment Approval Criteria
The following addresses the approval criteria for the requested General Plan amendment.
To approve a General Plan amendment the following criteria must be met:
A. consistency with growth projections for Santa Fe, economic development
goals as set forth in a comprehensive economic development plan for Santa Fe
and existing land use conditions such as access and availability of infrastructure;
In recent years, the City Council has acted to zone the vacant annexed area between the
South Meadows interchange and Agua Fria Village for intensive urban development. The
applications are consistent with the Council's designation of the Madera Apartment
property west of the Property as R-21. This residential development will provide
residential uses for up to approximately 42 gross density, together with accessory uses.
Adding 42 gross density homes to the existing housing stock will enhance the Council’s
desire to provide badly needed housing. Approval of the applications will also increase
efficient use of infrastructure that will be developed as part of the approved projects in
the immediate vicinity of the Property and will provide for the highest and best use of the
Property in light of the City's planning decisions for the area.
The Property is within the Southwest Santa Fe Community Area Master Plan (SWCAMP)
"River Corridor Plan Area – Residential Medium Density (Transitional)” Map 2.6.5:

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The proposal is completely consistent with the Plan’s future land use designation.
The Plan states that new corridor developments are intended to be community focused
rather than regional and should integrate with existing and future neighborhoods. (Plan,
p. 60) U.S. Census date for 2020 identified that the County of Santa Fe's population was
over 150,000; exceeding the Urban Area population increase of 17,000-25,000 residents
projected for 2020. This population growth elevated the importance for updated growth
management strategies established in the General Plan.
Consistent with the approval criteria that development have "access and availability of
infrastructure" the proposed designation and planned community commercial land uses
are supported by existing infrastructure including utilities and transportation
infrastructure. Making most effective use of areas already planned for community
commercial neighborhood-serving development is consistent with the growing need for
commercial services in this area.

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B. consistency with other parts of the general plan;
By approving the “3-7 Dwelling Units” per acre land use designation on the Northern
Lots, the City provided policy direction for the residential uses at the scale proposed,
namely to provide housing at the R-7 level within the discrete planning area east of the
South Meadows/NM 599 interchange. The Application furthers this policy by expanding
the amount of land available for residential uses.
Given the City's focus and previous decisions that this area is appropriate for intensive
urban development, approval of the applications will enhance the efficient use of existing
roadway, water, sewer and other utilities serving this planning area while furthering a
compact urban form and efficient development pattern as addressed by Growth
Management section of the General Plan. (Chapter 4.1)
The City's selection of this area for intensive urban use makes effective use of the
substantial investment in the South Meadows Drive/NM 599 interchange. The
intensification of residential uses will provide housing opportunities. Proximity of the
interchange and NM 599 provides for more efficient access compared to other areas
reliant on the existing city street network for vehicular circulation. The location of the
Property and its community residential uses will further the implementing
transportation policies of Chapter 6 including decreasing reliance on the automobile by
allowing residents to access the commercial uses developing in the area within walking
distances to the Property. (Chapter 6)
Southwest Santa Fe Community Area Master Plan (the "Master Plan"). The Property
is located within the Master Plan, which is part of the General Plan. The Property is
within the River Corridor Neighborhood Plan area. The following addresses consistency
of the GPA application with relevant Master Plan provisions.
The Master Plan recognizes that the neighborhood is and remains the basic building
block of the community and that complimentary to the neighborhoods are mixed-use
commercial areas located within a reasonable walking distance. (p.5) The Master Plan
further states "new neighborhoods should be connected to adjacent commercial areas (or
within easy walking or driving distance." (P. 57) As addressed above, the City has
recently approved over 400 dwellings east of the NM 599/Veterans Memorial Highway
located immediately north, south and west of the Property.
c. the amendment does not:
(i) allow uses or a change that is significantly different from or inconsistent
with the prevailing use and character in the area; or
The City's adoption of the Community Commercial future land use designation for the
adjacent to the Property on the west demonstrates that designation of an additional 7.01
acres of residential uses will be consistent with the prevailing planned use and character
in the area.

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(ii) affect an area of less than two acres, except when adjusting boundaries
between districts; or
The Application is consistent with this requirement, as the Property is 7.01 acres.
(iii) benefit one or a few landowners at the expense of the surrounding
landowners or the general public;
As addressed above, approval of the amendment will enhance the provision of residential
opportunities in close proximity to Community Commercial center., thereby furthering
multiple General Plan policies. The requested amendment will enhance the viability of
the adjacent residentially designated property.
D. an amendment is not required to conform with Subsection 14-3.2.(E)(1)(c)
if it promotes the general welfare or has other adequate public advantage or
justification;
As indicated by the City's adoption of the Community Commercial future land use
designation for the property to the west, the amendment will enhance promotion of the
general welfare by increasing the provision of residential uses that will support the
Community Commercial uses at an appropriate location within an area of approved
medium density residential development.
E. compliance with extraterritorial zoning ordinances and extraterritorial
plans;
The Property and its vicinity were annexed to the City pursuant to the 2008 Settlement
Agreement between the City and County, which included adoption of a 20-year urban
growth boundary along NM 599. A fundamental purpose of the Settlement Agreement
was to direct future urban development to the City thereby relieving pressure for
development and associated urban sprawl within the more rural County lands. The
Property to the west was zoned residential as part of the annexation process, thereby
establishing the City's land use policy for provision of residential uses within this area.
The proposed amendment is consistent with and will enhance the provision of residential
uses within an area planned and approved for medium density residential use.
contribution to a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of Santa Fe that
in accordance with existing and future needs best promotes health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity or the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the
process of development; and
As addressed above, over a decade ago, the City designated the Property residential.
Approval of the amendment will enhance the provision of the already approved uses
allowed by these designations within a planning.

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City of Santa Fe
August, 2025
Page 7 of 11
The proposed general plan amendment and rezoning provide an avenue to contribute to
a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of Santa Fe that benefits an area
on the west side of Santa Fe suffering from a lack of services. The proposal and planned
uses contribute to the future needs that promote convenience and prosperity of the area
contributing to the general welfare, efficiency and economy of an area that the governing
body has already planned for community commercial uses.
G. consideration of conformity with other city policies, including land use policies,
ordinances, regulations and plans.
As addressed in sections A and B 1, above, the Property is located within the SWCAMP.
The SWCAMP includes the Property as part of the neighborhood pattern designation and
identifies a residential uses for both the Northern and Southern Lots. (Map 2.6.5)
Approval of the application would include the Property within the Residential Medium
Density – Transition Community Commercial future land use designation. Sections A
and Bl address conformity of the proposed General Plan amendment with applicable
provisions of the SWCAMP.
(2) Additional Criteria for Amendments to Land Use Policies
In addition to complying with the general criteria set forth in Subsection 14-3.2(E)(1),
amendments to the land use policies section of the general plan shall be made only if
evidence shows that the effect of the proposed change in land use shown on the future
land use map of the general plan will not have a negative impact on the surrounding
properties . The proposed change in land use must be related to the character of the
surrounding area or a provision must be made to separate the proposed change in use
from adjacent properties by a setback , landscaping or other means, and a finding must
be made that:
(a) the growth and economic projections contained within the general plan are
erroneous or have changed;
(b) no reasonable locations have been provided for certain land uses for which there is
a demonstrated need; or
(c) conditions affecting the location or land area requirements of the proposed land
use have changed, for example, the cost of land space requirements, consumer
acceptance, market or building technology.
The Application proposes only to change the General Plan Future Land Use a minor
change in the designation of the Property from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential. The Application does not propose any amendments to the land use
policies section of the general plan and therefore, the additional criteria set forth in this
section do not apply.

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City of Santa Fe
August, 2025
Page 8 of 11
Nonetheless, the proposal complies with the referenced criteria. As to subsection a, as
addressed in section 1 .A, above, residential development subject to the SWCAMP has
surpassed its additional density targets. City information indicates that while the
SWCAMP projected 2.5 to 10 units per acre, actual development densities range from 5
to 20 units per acre. The proposed general plan amendment reflects a growing
community need for residential uses in the previous growth projections.
As to subsection b, the Governing Body has already designated the adjacent 16.3 acres for
community commercial development. There is a very limited amount of existing and
planned community commercial uses in the area and approval of the general plan
amendment will increase the viability and effectiveness of the planning already
undertaken by the Governing Body and will serve the 400+ residential dwellings planned
and approved in the immediate vicinity.
As to subsection c, as addressed in this letter, there is an increased demand for
residential uses on the west side of Santa Fe and the Governing Body has already planned
for those uses.
3. Statement Addressing Rezoning Approval Criteria
The following addresses the approval criteria for the requested rezoning. To approve a
rezoning:
(a) one or more of the following conditions exist:
(i) there was a mistake in the original zoning;
There was no mistake in adopting the R-3 zoning designation for the Property.
(ii) there has been a change in the surrounding area, altering the
character of the neighborhood to such an extent as to justify changing the
zoning; or
The 2008 settlement agreement between the City and County of Santa Fe memorialized a
mutual policy effort to minimize urban sprawl and direct future urban development
within the City of Santa Fe. The South Meadows interchange was built as part of the NM
599 Bypass project in the late 1990's, which created vehicular access to the area east of
NM 599 including the Property. The increased residential density (both actual and
planned) of surrounding properties for both residential and commercial uses, the City
made the policy decision that this area is appropriate for the proposed level of residential
uses.
(iii) a different use category is more advantageous to the community, as
articulated in the general plan or other adopted city plans;
As addressed above, rezoning the Property from R-1 to R-6 will build on the City's policy
decision in designating the area for Medium Density Residential uses as part of

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City of Santa Fe
August, 2025
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annexation of the area to the City when the City made the decision to provide for
residential uses within an area planned for Medium Density Residential use. Approval of
the Application will maximize returns on the investments made to enact the City-County
settlement agreement and to build NM 599 including the South Meadows interchange,
providing residential uses within approved neighborhoods and enhancing Santa Fe's
compact urban form.
(2) all the rezoning requirements of Chapter 14 have been met.
We assert that all the rezoning requirements of Chapter 14 have been med. Evidence for
this is provided in the other responses provided within this application.
(3) the rezoning is consistent with the applicable policies of the General Plan,
including the future land use map.
In conjunction with and prior to consideration of the rezoning request, the Applicant has
requested that the Governing Body the General Plan's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to
change its designation from Very Low Density Residential (1-3 dwellings per acre) to
Medium Density Residential. Approval of the General Plan amendment would provide
for consistency with this requirement prior to the Governing Body's consideration of the
request that the FLUM be amended.
(4) the amount of land proposed for the rezoning and the proposed use for the
land is consistent with city policies regarding the provision of urban land
sufficient to meet the amount, rate and geographic location of the growth of the
city.
The city has not quantified the rate and growth over time. As addressed in the response
to the first General Plan amendment criteria, above, residential development in the
vicinity has surpassed density targets. The proposed rezoning and planned land uses
reflect a growing community need for residential uses. The Property exceeds the two-acre
threshold set forth in 14-3.5(C)(2)(b).
(5) the existing and proposed infrastructure, such as the streets system, sewer
and water lines, and public facilities, such as fire stations and parks, will be able
to accommodate the impacts of the proposed development.
The Property is served by the Highway 599/South Meadows interchange and is in an area
of ongoing development. In conjunction with those development activities, streets, sewer
and water lines have been and are being extended into the area east of the interchange.
Development of the Property is planned to occur in conjunction with development of the
adjacent 16.3 acre parcel to the west and such development will be required to ensure
provision of streets and services to the project in compliance with Chapter 15. Substantial
existing park land exists just to the east of the Property within Romero Park. The closest
fire station is Fire Station 8 located at 6796 Jaguar about 2.5 miles from the Property. As

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City of Santa Fe
August, 2025
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the west side of Santa Fe continues to develop, additional fire services in the area will be
needed and development of the Property and adjacent 16.3 acre property will generate
funds that can be used to maintain adequate levels of fire service.
(6) Unless the proposed change is consistent with applicable general plan
policies, the planning commission and the governing body shall not recommend
or approve any rezoning, the practical effect of which is to:
(a) allow uses or a change in character significantly different from or
inconsistent with the prevailing use and character in the area;
(b) affect an area of less than two acres, unless adjusting boundaries
between districts; or
(c) benefit one or a few landowners at the expense of the surrounding
landowners or general public.
Recognizing that the vicinity of the Property has been planned and some residential
projects have been approved, the zoning districts and approved projects show that the
area on the east side of the South Meadows interchange is planned for a mix of
residential and neighborhood-serving commercial uses. The SWCAMP provides a finer
level of detail regarding the desired uses. The Plan includes the Property within an area
planned for Medium Density Residential designation. Amendment of the General Plan
Future Land Use designation for the Property from Very Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential is part of the Application and the Governing Body will
consider that request prior to the rezoning application. Should that request be approved,
then the proposed rezoning will be consistent both with the Future Land Use Designation
as well as applicable General Plan policies as addressed herein.
The 7.01-acre Property is more than 2 acres and therefore meets the requirements of
subsection b.
As addressed herein, development of the Property for Medium Density Residential uses
will benefit the planned residential development in the immediate vicinity of the
Property by providing needed housing. If you have any questions about the application,
please let me know.

SOMMER, KARNES & ASSOCIATES, LLP
City of Santa Fe
August, 2025
Page 11 of 11
Sincerely,
Karl H. Sommer
cc: Montoya y Garcia

EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION MEETING NOTES
Dear City of Santa Fe Current Planning Division:
Sommer Karnes & Associates on behalf of Montoya y Garcia, LLC, held an Early
Neighborhood Notification Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30PM via zoom to
discuss a proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezoning of the 7.01 acres of property
commonly known as Section 31 T17N, R19E, Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17
SHC 1255 ½ TR5, & SHC 1178. The General Plan Amendment application requests that
the existing future land use designation for a portion of the property of Very Low Density
Residential be changed to Low Density Residential and the rezoning application requests
that the existing R-3 zoning be changed to R-7.
City staff were the only attendees at this meeting. No public parties attended the meeting.
Early Neighborhood Notification is intended to provide for an exchange of information
between prospective applicants for development projects and the project’s neighbors
before plans become too firm to respond meaningfully to input.



(1) Parcel Number: 910008728
UPC: 1049097006028000000
Physical Address:
0 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507
Owner Name:
MONTOYA Y GARCIA LLC
Tax Code Area: CI-N
Legal Description:
T17N R 9E S31, LOT 17, 1.47 AC~
Acres: 1.47
Plat Book/Page: 745/023
Current Deed: 2011699 REC 05/09/2023
Previous Deed: 2010920 REC 04/27/2023
Neighborhood: SouthWest R1 to R4
Property Class: VAC
(2) Parcel Number: 99312180
UPC: 1049097015040000000
Physical Address:
0 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507
Owner Name:
MONTOYA Y GARCIA LLC
Tax Code Area: CI-N
Legal Description:
T17N R9E S31, TRACT 4, 1.652 AC~
Acres: 1.652
Plat Book/Page: 156/6
Current Deed: 2011699 05/09/2023
Previous Deed: 2010920 04/27/2023
Neighborhood: SouthWest R1 to R4
Property Class: VAC
(3) Parcel Number: 99312181
UPC: 1049097021053000000
Physical Address:
0 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507
Owner Name:
MONTOYA Y GARCIA LLC
Tax Code Area: CI-N
Legal Description:
T17N R9E S31, TRACT 3, 3.931 AC~
Acres: 3.931
Plat Book/Page: 156/6
Current Deed: 2010920 REC 04/27/2023
Previous Deed:
Neighborhood: SouthWest R1 to R4
Property Class: VAC

STORM RIVER, LLC
PO BOX 908
SANTA FE , NM 87504-0908
C.BREWER & CO, LLC
PO BOX 4175
SANTA FE , NM 87502-4175
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
PO BOX 2087
SANTA FE, NM 87504
CITY OF SANTA FE
200 LINCOLN AVE
SANTA FE , NM 87501-1904
SANTA FE COUNTY
PO BOX 276
SANTA FE , NM 87504-0276
FOREST SERVICE
301 DINOSAUR TRL
SANTA FE , NM 87508-1560
RODRIQUEZ, MILTON A (TRUST)
2378 CAMINO MELITON
SANTA FE, NM 87501
THE RODRIGUEZ TRUST & ETAL
2371 CAMINO MELITON
SANTA FE , NM 87507-3234
THE RODRIGUEZ TRUST
2371 CAMINO MELITON
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507

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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507

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2800 SOUTH MEADOWS RD APT 928
Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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2800 I1 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
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2800 I2 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
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2800 I3 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
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Santa Fe, NM 87507

STORM RIVER, LLC OR TENANTS
2800 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507
C.BREWER & CO, LLC OR TENANTS
2200 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507
FOREST SERVICE OR TENANTS
2300 SOUTH MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507
CITY OF SANTA FE OR TENANTS
2500 S MEADOWS RD
SANTA FE , NM 87507

2780 South Meadows Road – 300’ Buffer

LEGEND AND NOTES
LOT 17
TOTAL 1.474 AC.±
0.1695 AC.± SOUTH
MEADOWS
7384 SQ.FT.
SERVICE
FOREST
UPC#1049096174920
STORM RIVER, LLC
UPC#1048096479503
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
UPC#104809474052
parcel 3-2
CITY OF SANTA FE
DOC.#
VECHICLE ACCESS &
UTILITY EASEMENT
25' WIDE EMERGENCY
0.1487 AC.± SOUTH
MEADOWS
6478 SQ.FT.
parcel 3-3
0.2719 AC.± SOUTH
MEADOWS
11,843 SQ.FT.
parcel 3-4
NORTH OF ROW 1.466 AC.±
SOUTH OF ROW .008 AC.±
SHC 1255 1/2 TR.5
TOTAL 1.620 AC.±NORTH OF ROW 1.124 AC.±
SHC 1178
TOTAL 3.916 AC.±
NORTH OF ROW 2.925 AC.±
SHC 1178
SOUTH OF ROW .991 AC.±
SHC 1255 1/2 TR.5
SOUTH OF ROW .496 AC.±
SOUTH MEADOWS ROW INFO
DOC.#2014602
N/F THE RODRIGUEZ TRUST
UPC#1049097028060
DOC.#2014602
N/F THE RODRIGUEZ TRUST
UPC#1049097028060
SERVICE
FOREST
UPC#1049096050501
SERVICE
FOREST
UPC#1049096017492
DOC.#1666156A
PLAT BOOK 789, PG.40

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SOMMER KARNES & ASSOCIATES LLP
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 2476
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2476
Street Address
125 Lincoln Ave
Suite 221
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Telephone:(505) 989-3800
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Karl H. Sommer, Attorney at Law
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Joseph M. Karnes, Attorney at Law
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John R. Fox Attorney at Law
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Of Counsel
VIA EMAIL TO
VIA EMAIL
Joel Cruz-Haber
Daniel Esquibel
Planning and Land Use
City of Santa Fe
202 Lincoln Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
November 10, 2025
Re: Letter of Application for General Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Montoya y Garcia, LLC – Property Owner and “Applicant”
Section 31 T17N, R19E, Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17 SHC 1255 ½
TR5, & SHC 1178 (Parcel #’s 910008728, 99312180, 99312181) - the ("Property")
Dear Joel and Dan:
Submitted with this letter are the applications for a General Plan Amendment and
Rezoning of the 7.01 acres of property commonly known as Section 31 T17N, R19E,
Remaining Portions of Government Lot 17 SHC 1255 ½ TR5, & SHC 1178. This letter
provides background for the application and addresses the City Code approval criteria for
both applications. No development is proposed as part of these applications. The General
Plan Amendment application requests that the existing future land use designation for a
portion of the property of Very Low Density Residential be changed to Low Density
Residential and the rezoning application requests that the existing R-3 zoning be
changed to R-7. This letter includes assessment of compatibility with the Southwest
Santa Fe Community Area Master Plan.

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City of Santa Fe
November 10, 2025
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1. Background and Existing Planning and Zoning.
The vacant Property is located south of the South Meadows Road interchange with NM
599/Veterans Memorial Highway. The Property and surrounding properties were
annexed to the City as part of the 2008 City-County settlement agreement and the City
has planned the area for intensive residential and commercial development including
multiple development approvals. Consistent with the City Code, upon annexation the
Property was zoned R-3 until otherwise classified. (514-4.1.E.4)
The Property is bisected by South Meadows Road which is proposed as primary vehicular
access because of its convenient access to NM 599 and south to Agua Fria Road.
Alameda Frontage intersects South Meadows Road just north of the Property. Also, a
road is planned to connect South Meadows Road to Kate’s Way which may be a
secondary vehicular access point at the north end of the Property.
The Properties comprise five (5) legal lots of record – three (2) adjacent to the northern
boundary of South Meadows Road (the “Northern Lots”) and two (2) (the “Southern
Lots”). As you can see from the portion of the current Future Land Use Map attached
hereto as Exhibit A, the Northern Lots are planned for “3-7 Dwelling Units” per acre and
“7-12 Dwelling Units” per acre. The Southern Lots are planned for “3-7 Dwelling Units”
per acre, “1-3 Dwelling Units” per acre, and “Open Space”. Both the Northern and
Southern Lots are zone R-3. (See Exhibit B - Portion of Zoning Map).
The Property is unimproved and vacant. The property owned by The Rodriquez Trust is
vacant, with the same two General Plan designations as the Northern Lots, namely -“3-7
Dwelling Units” per acre and “7-12 Dwelling Units” per acre. and zoned R-3. In proximity
toward the northeast of the Property is the Madera Apartment Community and zoned R-21.
Further east is unincorporated Agua Fria Village, located in Santa Fe County. The Gerhart
Apartment Community is to the South of the Property and zoned RM-1. To the west is
vacant property is a 30-acre parcel owned by the State of New Mexico which is under a long-
term lease by the City of Santa Fe and zoned C-2 General Commercial.
PROPERTY

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2. General Plan Amendment Approval Criteria
The following addresses the approval criteria for the requested General Plan amendment.
To approve a General Plan amendment the following criteria must be met:
A. consistency with growth projections for Santa Fe, economic development
goals as set forth in a comprehensive economic development plan for Santa Fe
and existing land use conditions such as access and availability of infrastructure;
The population of the City of Santa Fe is projected to grow at the rate of approximately
10% over the next ten years. The current population of the City of Santa Fe is
approximately $91,000. There is a current housing deficit within the City of Santa Fe
multi-family dwellings of 4,500 units and single-family dwellings of 2,500 units. The
general plan amendment proposes to increase the range of allowable housing to between
3 and 7 dwelling units per acre. It is consistent with the current needs of the City with
respect to housing.
Likewise, the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Plan envisions the ability of the
City to attract job creating businesses. The availability of housing is imperative for the
implementation of the City’s economic development goals. The application is consistent
with those goals as well.
In recent years, the City Council has acted to zone the vacant annexed area between the
South Meadows interchange and Agua Fria Village for intensive urban development. The
applications are consistent with the Council's designation of the Madera Apartment
property west of the Property as R-21. This residential development will provide
residential uses for up to approximately 50 home, together with accessory uses. Adding
50 homes to the existing housing stock will enhance the Council’s desire to provide badly
needed housing. Approval of the applications will also increase efficient use of
infrastructure that will be developed as part of the approved projects in the immediate
vicinity of the Property and will provide for the highest and best use of the Property in
light of the City's planning decisions for the area.
The Property is within the Southwest Santa Fe Community Area Master Plan (SWCAMP)
"River Corridor Plan Area – Residential Low Density (Transitional)” Map 2.6.5:

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November 10, 2025
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The proposal is completely consistent with the Plan’s future land use designation.
The Plan states that new corridor developments are intended to be community focused
rather than regional and should integrate with existing and future neighborhoods. (Plan,
p. 60) U.S. Census date for 2020 identified that the County of Santa Fe's population was
over 150,000; exceeding the Urban Area population increase of 17,000-25,000 residents
projected for 2020. This population growth elevated the importance for updated growth
management strategies established in the General Plan.
Consistent with the approval criteria that development have "access and availability of
infrastructure" the proposed designation and planned community commercial land uses
are supported by existing infrastructure including utilities and transportation
infrastructure. Making most effective use of areas already planned for community
commercial neighborhood-serving development is consistent with the growing need for
commercial services in this area.

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City of Santa Fe
November 10, 2025
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B. consistency with other parts of the general plan;
By approving the “3-7 Dwelling Units” per acre land use designation on the Northern
Lots, the City provided policy direction for the residential uses at the scale proposed,
namely to provide housing at the R-7 level within the discrete planning area east of the
South Meadows/NM 599 interchange. The Application furthers this policy by expanding
the amount of land available for residential uses.
Given the City's focus and previous decisions that this area is appropriate for intensive
urban development, approval of the applications will enhance the efficient use of existing
roadway, water, sewer and other utilities serving this planning area while furthering a
compact urban form and efficient development pattern as addressed by Growth
Management section of the General Plan. (Chapter 4.1)
The City's selection of this area for intensive urban use makes effective use of the
substantial investment in the South Meadows Drive/NM 599 interchange. The
intensification of residential uses will provide housing opportunities. Proximity of the
interchange and NM 599 provides for more efficient access compared to other areas
reliant on the existing city street network for vehicular circulation. The location of the
Property and its community residential uses will further the implementing
transportation policies of Chapter 6 including decreasing reliance on the automobile by
allowing residents to access the commercial uses developing in the area within walking
distances to the Property. (Chapter 6)
Southwest Santa Fe Community Area Master Plan (the "Master Plan"). The Property
is located within the Master Plan, which is part of the General Plan. The Property is
within the River Corridor Neighborhood Plan area. The following addresses consistency
of the GPA application with relevant Master Plan provisions.
The Master Plan recognizes that the neighborhood is and remains the basic building
block of the community and that complimentary to the neighborhoods are mixed-use
commercial areas located within a reasonable walking distance. (p.5) The Master Plan
further states "new neighborhoods should be connected to adjacent commercial areas (or
within easy walking or driving distance." (P. 57) As addressed above, the City has
recently approved over 400 dwellings east of the NM 599/Veterans Memorial Highway
located immediately north, south and west of the Property.
c. the amendment does not:
(i) allow uses or a change that is significantly different from or inconsistent
with the prevailing use and character in the area; or
The City's adoption of the Community Commercial future land use designation for the
adjacent to the Property on the west demonstrates that designation of an additional 7.01
acres of residential uses will be consistent with the prevailing planned use and character
in the area. Additionally, the approved and developed land uses adjoining the property
and less than a quarter mile away are all residential uses and are therefore consistent
with the prevailing character of the area.

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November 10, 2025
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(ii) affect an area of less than two acres, except when adjusting boundaries
between districts; or
The Application is consistent with this requirement, as the Property is 7.01 acres.
(iii) benefit one or a few landowners at the expense of the surrounding
landowners or the general public;
As addressed above, approval of the amendment will enhance the provision of residential
opportunities in close proximity to Community Commercial center, thereby furthering
multiple General Plan policies. The requested amendment will enhance the viability of
the adjacent residentially designated property. The amendment will not benefit the
owner of the property at the expense of the surrounding landowner because it will
enhance the surrounding landowners’ use available on their properties, and the added
housing will benefit the general public.
D. an amendment is not required to conform with Subsection 14-3.2.(E)(1)(c)
if it promotes the general welfare or has other adequate public advantage or
justification;
As indicated by the City's adoption of the Community Commercial future land use
designation for the property to the west, the amendment will enhance promotion of the
general welfare by increasing the provision of residential uses that will support the
Community Commercial uses at an appropriate location within an area of approved Low
density residential development.
As addressed above, over a decade ago, the City designated the Property residential.
Approval of the amendment will enhance the provision of the already approved uses
allowed by these designations within a planning.

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City of Santa Fe
November 10, 2025
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The proposed general plan amendment and rezoning provide an avenue to contribute to
a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of Santa Fe that benefits an area
on the west side of Santa Fe suffering from a lack of services. The proposal and planned
uses contribute to the future needs that promote convenience and prosperity of the area
contributing to the general welfare, efficiency and economy of an area that the governing
body has already planned for community commercial uses.
G. consideration of conformity with other city policies, including land use policies,
ordinances, regulations and plans.
As addressed in sections A and B 1, above, the Property is located within the SWCAMP.
The SWCAMP includes the Property as part of the neighborhood pattern designation and
identifies a residential uses for both the Northern and Southern Lots. (Map 2.6.5)
Approval of the application would include the Property within the Residential Low
Density – Transition Community Commercial future land use designation. Sections A
and Bl address conformity of the proposed General Plan amendment with applicable
provisions of the SWCAMP.
(2) Additional Criteria for Amendments to Land Use Policies
In addition to complying with the general criteria set forth in Subsection 14-3.2(E)(1),
amendments to the land use policies section of the general plan shall be made only if
evidence shows that the effect of the proposed change in land use shown on the future
land use map of the general plan will not have a negative impact on the surrounding
properties . The proposed change in land use must be related to the character of the
surrounding area or a provision must be made to separate the proposed change in use
from adjacent properties by a setback , landscaping or other means, and a finding must
be made that:
(a) the growth and economic projections contained within the general plan are
erroneous or have changed;
As to subsection a, as addressed in section 1 .A, above, residential development subject
to the SWCAMP has surpassed its additional density targets. City information indicates
that while the SWCAMP projected 2.5 to 10 units per acre, actual development densities
range from 5 to 20 units per acre. The proposed general plan amendment reflects a
growing community need for residential uses in the previous growth projections.
(b) no reasonable locations have been provided for certain land uses for which there is
a demonstrated need; or
As to subsection b, the Governing Body has already designated the adjacent 16.3 acres for
community commercial development. There is a very limited amount of existing and
planned community commercial uses in the area and approval of the general plan
amendment will increase the viability and effectiveness of the planning already
undertaken by the Governing Body and will serve the 400+ residential dwellings planned
and approved in the immediate vicinity.

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November 10, 2025
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(c) conditions affecting the location or land area requirements of the proposed land
use have changed, for example, the cost of land space requirements, consumer
acceptance, market or building technology.
As to subsection c, as addressed in this letter, there is an increased demand for
residential uses on the west side of Santa Fe and the Governing Body has already planned
for those uses.
3. Statement Addressing Rezoning Approval Criteria
The following addresses the approval criteria for the requested rezoning. To approve a
rezoning:
(a) one or more of the following conditions exist:
(i) there was a mistake in the original zoning;
There was no mistake in adopting the R-3 zoning designation for the Property.
(ii) there has been a change in the surrounding area, altering the
character of the neighborhood to such an extent as to justify changing the
zoning; or
The 2008 settlement agreement between the City and County of Santa Fe memorialized a
mutual policy effort to minimize urban sprawl and direct future urban development
within the City of Santa Fe. The South Meadows interchange was built as part of the NM
599 Bypass project in the late 1990's, which created vehicular access to the area east of
NM 599 including the Property. The increased residential density (both actual and
planned) of surrounding properties for both residential and commercial uses, the City
made the policy decision that this area is appropriate for the proposed level of residential
uses.
(iii) a different use category is more advantageous to the community, as
articulated in the general plan or other adopted city plans;
As addressed above, rezoning the Property from R-1 to R-7 will build on the City's policy
decision in designating the area for Low Density Residential uses as part of

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annexation of the area to the City when the City made the decision to provide for
residential uses within an area planned for Low Density Residential use. Approval of the
Application will maximize returns on the investments made to enact the City-County
settlement agreement and to build NM 599 including the South Meadows interchange,
providing residential uses within approved neighborhoods and enhancing Santa Fe's
compact urban form.
(2) all the rezoning requirements of Chapter 14 have been met.
We assert that all the rezoning requirements of Chapter 14 have been med. Evidence for
this is provided in the other responses provided within this application.
(3) the rezoning is consistent with the applicable policies of the General Plan,
including the future land use map.
In conjunction with and prior to consideration of the rezoning request, the Applicant has
requested that the Governing Body the General Plan's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to
change its designation from Very Low Density Residential (1-3 dwellings per acre) to
Low Density Residential. Approval of the General Plan amendment would provide for
consistency with this requirement prior to the Governing Body's consideration of the
request that the FLUM be amended.
(4) the amount of land proposed for the rezoning and the proposed use for the
land is consistent with city policies regarding the provision of urban land
sufficient to meet the amount, rate and geographic location of the growth of the
city.
The city has not quantified the rate and growth over time. As addressed in the response
to the first General Plan amendment criteria, above, residential development in the
vicinity has surpassed density targets. The proposed rezoning and planned land uses
reflect a growing community need for residential uses. The Property exceeds the two-acre
threshold set forth in 14-3.5(C)(2)(b).
(5) the existing and proposed infrastructure, such as the streets system, sewer
and water lines, and public facilities, such as fire stations and parks, will be able
to accommodate the impacts of the proposed development.
The Property is served by the Highway 599/South Meadows interchange and is in an area
of ongoing development. In conjunction with those development activities, streets, sewer
and water lines have been and are being extended into the area east of the interchange.
Development of the Property is planned to occur in conjunction with development of the
adjacent 16.3 acre parcel to the west and such development will be required to ensure
provision of streets and services to the project in compliance with Chapter 15. Substantial
existing park land exists just to eh east of the Property within Romero Park. The closest
fire station is Fire Station 8 located at 6796 Jaguar about 2.5 miles from the Property. As

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the west side of Santa Fe continues to develop, additional fire services in the area will be
needed and development of the Property and adjacent 16.3 acre property will generate
funds that can be used to maintain adequate levels of fire service.
(6) Unless the proposed change is consistent with applicable general plan
policies, the planning commission and the governing body shall not recommend
or approve any rezoning, the practical effect of which is to:
(a) allow uses or a change in character significantly different from or
inconsistent with the prevailing use and character in the area;
Recognizing that the vicinity of the Property has been planned and some
residential projects have been approved, the zoning districts and approved
projects show that the area on the east side of the South Meadows
interchange is planned for a mix of residential and neighborhood-serving
commercial uses. The SWCAMP provides a finer level of detail regarding the
desired uses. The Plan includes the Property within an area planned for Low
Density Residential designation. Amendment of the General Plan Future
Land Use designation for the Property from Very Low Density Residential to
Low Density Residential is part of the Application and the Governing Body
will consider that request prior to the rezoning application. Should that
request be approved, then the proposed rezoning will be consistent both
with the Future Land Use Designation as well as applicable General Plan
policies as addressed herein.
(b) affect an area of less than two acres, unless adjusting boundaries
between districts; or
The 7.01-acre Property is more than 2 acres and therefore meets the
requirements of subsection b.
(c) benefit one or a few landowners at the expense of the surrounding
landowners or general public.
As addressed herein, development of the Property for Low Density
Residential uses will benefit the planned residential development in the
immediate vicinity of the Property by providing needed housing.
If you have any questions about the application, please let me know.

SOMMER, KARNES & ASSOCIATES, LLP
City of Santa Fe
November 10, 2025
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Sincerely,
Karl H. Sommer
cc: Montoya y Garcia