FOFCOL PC_2024_9461_Boylan_Rezone_FINAL

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City of Santa Fe
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Case # 2024-9461
1372 Boylan Ln, 2743 Boylan Cr, 2745 Boylan Cr.,
Owner’s/Applicant’s Name – Larry Boylan
Agent’s Name – Dalton Land Insights, LLC
THIS MATTER came before the Planning Commission (“Commission”) for public
hearing on June 18, 2026 (“Hearing”) upon the application of Larry Boylan (“Applicant”) by
Dalton Land Insights, LLC (“Agent”).
The Agent and Applicant requests approval for a rezoning of a 5.96-acre lot located at
1372 Boylan Lane, 2743 Boylan Circle, and 2745 Boylan Circle from R-1 (1 dwelling unit per
acre) to C-2 (General Commercial).
City Planning and Land Use Department staff (“Staff”) recommends the Planning
Commission recommend the Governing Body approve Case #2024 – 9461, Rezoning to a less
intensive zoning designation of MU (Mixed-Use) subject to Santa Fe City Code (“SFCC”) 2026
§14-2.1(3)(VI)(e)(3)(ii.).
After conducting a public hearing and having heard from staff and all interested persons,
the Planning Commission hereby FINDS, as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. SFCC 1987 §14-2.1(D)(3)(VII) sets out approval criteria and requires
the Commission to make complete findings of fact sufficient to show that these criteria
have been met before recommending the Governing Body approve the Rezoning as
recommended by Staff.
2. In this case, the Applicant sought a rezoning from R-1 to C-2.
3. Staff recommended a rezoning to a less intensive zone, MU, pursuant to SFCC 1987
§14-2.1(D)(3)(VI)(e)(3)(ii).
4. SFCC 1987 §14-2.1(D)(3)(VI) sets out procedures for rezoning and requires the
Commission to hold a public hearing, review the application, and make a
recommendation to the Governing Body.

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5. The property, totaling +/5.96 acres, consisting of four contiguous parcels:
910004222 (+/-1.81 acres), 99304501 (+/- 0.4379 acres), 58602155 (+/- 1.0758) and
990008243 (+/- 2.69 acres), located at 1372 Boylan Lane, 2743 Boylan Circle, and 2745
Boylan Circle.
6. SFCC 1987 Section 14-2.1 sets out certain procedures to be followed on the application,
including, without limitation, (a) a pre-application conference [SFCC 1987 § 14-
2.1(B)(1)(I)]; (b) an Early Neighborhood Notification (“ENN”) meeting [SFCC 1987 §
14-2.1(B)(II)]; and (c) compliance with notice and public hearing requirements [SFCC
1987 §14-2.1(B)(3)(V)-(B)(4)].
7. The Applicant affected notice by: mailing out notice via first-class mail to property
owners within 300 feet of the subject property on May 20, 2026; mailing out notice via
certified mail to those within 100 feet; e-mailing neighborhood associations within 300
feet; and posting the required City sign on the property from May 20, 2026, through the
Hearing date.
8. The Applicant attended a pre-application conference on June 13, 2024.
9. The Applicant conducted an ENN meeting on September 26, 2024, virtually
via Zoom. The Agent, Applicant, and Staff attended the ENN meeting. An unidentified
participant that was having technical difficulties later called via phone to inquire about
process and other unrelated questions regarding his prior approved rezoning located at
2749 B Agua Fria St.
10. At the Hearing, the Planning Commission received reports from Staff, as well as
testimony and evidence from the Applicant’s Agent prior to making a decision. The
Commission opened the hearing to public comment, and no members of the public
provided testimony, either in-person or by Zoom.
11. Once Commission Vice Chair Smith closed the Public Hearing, Commissioner Mirando
moved to recommend the Governing Body approve the rezoning and was seconded by
Commissioner McGhee. After discussion, the Planning Commission voted unanimously
in favor of the motion to recommend the Governing Body approve the rezoning to MU,
subject to Santa Fe City Code 1987 §14-2.1(D)(3)(VI)(e)(3)(ii.).

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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Under the circumstances and given the evidence and testimony submitted during the
hearing, the Commission CONCLUDES as follows:
1. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(B)(3)(V), the Applicant properly gave notice of the
ENN meeting.
2. The Applicant properly conducted the ENN meeting pursuant to SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(B)
(1)(II).
3. The Applicant has the right under the SFCC to propose the rezoning of the
property. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 Section 14-2.1(D)(3), any person may submit a written
request for rezoning, along with all submissions required by SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 and
any other information requested by the land use director as reasonably necessary to
determine compliance with Chapter 14.
4. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 Table 14-2-1: Summary Table of Review Procedures and SFCC
1987 Section 14-2.1(D)(3)(VI)(e)(2), the Commission has the authority to review
and recommend the Governing Body approve or deny the rezoning request.
5. SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(D)(3)(VI) sets out procedures for rezoning and requires the
Commission to hold a public hearing, review the application, make a recommendation to
the Governing Body, and transmit the application, including any plans, to
the Governing Body, together with a recommendation as to findings and conclusions,
desirable changes and recommendations for approval or denial.
6. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(D)(3)(VI)(e)(3)(ii.)the Commission recommends the
Governing Body approve a less intensive rezoning than originally requested by the
Applicant, from C-2 to MU.
7. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §14-2.1(D)(3)(VII), the Commission finds that a different use
category is more advantageous to the community. This is because the
rezoning would increase density in the central area of the City and would therefore
directly align with the intent of the General Plan, which has identified the Future Land
Use of the parcel as “Transitional Mixed Use” and within the designated “Infill Area.”
8. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(D)(3)(VII), the Commission finds that the application is
complete and the rezoning from R-1 to MU meets all rezoning approval criteria,
including alignment with General Plan theme and policies.

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9. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(D)(3)(VII), the Commission finds the rezoning provides
sufficient information to address SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(D)(3)(VII)(b). The rezoning to MU
is consistent with the General Plan Future Land Use Map of TXMU
(Transitional Mixed Use). Additionally, the increased density would be compatible with
surrounding development patterns and the West Santa Fe River Corridor Plan.
10. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 § 14-2.1(D)(3)(VII)(a)(5), the Commission finds that 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. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §14-2.1(D)(3)(VII)(b), the Commission
finds:
a. The prevailing use and character of the area is primarily medium to high-density
residential multifamily developments, with mixed-use and commercial uses along
Alameda Road, with some single-family residential. The rezoning from R-1
residential to MU will be consistent with the prevailing character pattern in the
area.
b. The property is greater than two acres in size.
c. The increase in density enhances compliance with the City’s adopted General Plan,
which serves the interest of the general public. The neighborhood contains high-
density, multi-family developments at a frequency and density greater than single-
family homes in the transition area. This was intended by the General Plan to take
place at this location since 2017 when the Governing Body adopted the West Santa
Fe River Corridor Plan and overlay district (City Resolution 2017-87)
11. Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §14-2.1(B), all common review procedural requirements regarding
the pre-application conference, ENN meeting, and notice of public hearing have been met.
12. The Commission has the power and authority to review, approve or deny Case #
2024-9461 regarding + +/5.96 acres, consisting of four contiguous parcels:
910004222 (+/-1.81 acres), 99304501 (+/- 0.4379 acres), 58602155 (+/- 1.0758) and
990008243 (+/- 2.69 acres), located at 1372 Boylan Lane, 2743 Boylan Circle, and 2745
Boylan Circle.
13. The Applicant met the applicable submittal requirements.
14. The Commission recommends the Governing Body approve the rezoning to MU
recommended by Staff because the Application met all applicable Code criteria.

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WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED ON THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER , 2026,
BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE:
Considering the foregoing findings and conclusions, the Commission recommends the
Governing Body approve the rezoning from R-1 to MU as recommended by Staff for Case #
2024-9461.
_________________________________ ______________________
Janet Clow Date:
Chairperson
FILED:
_________________________________ ______________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas Date:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Natalie Cauley Date:
Assistant City Attorney