Monthly Archives: October 2011

PZC Meeting re:Cashwell – October 27, 2011

Report: Cashwell Re-Zoning Hearing, Oct. 27, 2011 by Orin Safier On Oct. 27 the Sandoval Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) held the second part of the hearing on the latest application for Cashwell Re-Zoning for Cluster Housing.  No final decision … Continue reading

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ESCAFCA and Your Property Taxes

I have been asked several times recently if property taxes will go down this year because Placitas and Algodones east of I-25 have been removed from the ESCAFCA boundaries. The short answer is NO, as part of the compromise bill … Continue reading

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Should the improperly approved Fisher Sand and Gravel Operation be allowed to continue?

ln April of 2010 the Sandoval County Development quietly gave administrative approval to a Terrain Management Plan for the grading of a large parcel of land south of Hwy 165 and east of I-25.  You may have noticed over the … Continue reading

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Redistricting in Sandoval County

Redistricting in Sandoval County   by Jerry Saxton   As an aid to the redistricting of our County Commissioner Districts each commissioner appointed one member from his District to a watchdog group. Commissioner Orlando Lucero appointed me as his representative. … Continue reading

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CASHWELL: P&Z HEARING PROCEDURE

REMARKS ON THE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S PROCEDURE FOR HEARING THE CASHWELL REZONING REQUEST Presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting, August 25, 2011 Stephen M. Barro October 2, 2011 This is a slightly edited version of remarks … Continue reading

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CASHWELL ISSUE ANALYSIS

ISSUE ANALYSIS: THE CASHWELL PROPOSAL FOR A CLUSTERED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Stephen M. Barro October 4, 2011 The Cashwell family, owner of a 103-acre tract along highway NM 165 in the heart of Placitas, has applied for Special Use (SU) zoning … Continue reading

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Redistricting in Sandoval County

Redistricting Meeting September 28, 2011 By Patricia Morlen   Below are a few thoughts on the plans being proposed during the Redistricting Public Workshop on Wednesday September 28th.  At this meeting we learned about a new plan, designated  A1. The … Continue reading

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