Ms. Martha Perkins, Planning, Zoning and Buildings Director, called roll.  A quorum was present.  

Those present were:  
Justin Lea
Dennis Garcia
Douglas Patterson
Pavel Lukes
Eddie Lucero

Late Arrivals were:
Billy Romero

Also present were:  
Planning, Zoning and Buildings Director, Martha Perkins   
Town Attorney, C. Brian James

Strike Agenda Item 5A Approval of Minutes: December 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes

Add Agenda Item 9A Annual Election of Officers

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended.

Commissioner Perez seconded the motion. The motion was Passed. Those voting AYE were: Commissioners: Lea, Garcia, Patterson, Lukes, Perez, Lucero

Ms. Martha Perkins gave a brief summary on Case No. PZ 2013-26 and stated she would like the staff report to become part of the record.

Mark Yaravitz gave a presentation on Case No. PZ 2013-26, Alex Abeyta also spoke concerning Case No. PZ 2013-26.

Commissioners had a discussion concerning Case No. PZ 2013-26.  Questions and comments from the Commissioners were concerning the acequia and trees.

Chairman Patterson opened the public hearing. 

Those present to speak were:
William Burten
Ann McKenzie
Gene Sanchez

After closing the public hearing, Chairman Patterson asked for questions from the Commission.

Commissioners had a brief discussion on Case No. PZ 2013-26.

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve the site plan and application for Case No. PZ 2013-26 based on findings of facts, staff recommendations, and added a condition that the final site plan show the development standards required and how they are being met with this project; the culvert, which is required by the Acequia Association, be indicated on the civil drawings; and clarification for the setbacks on the acequias. 

Commissioner Perez seconded the motion. The motion was Passed. Those voting AYE were: Commissioners:  Romero, Lea, Patterson, Lukes, Perez, Lucero

Commissioner Garcia abstained.

Alex Abeyta gave a presentation on Case No. PZ 2013-24.

Commissioners had a discussion concerning Case No. PZ 2013-24.

Martha Perkins read a letter from Josefina Cruz concerning a subdivision.

Ms. Perkins gave a summary on Case No. PZ 2013-24 and a review of the staff report.

Chairman Patterson opened the public hearing.  No one came forward.

After closing the public hearing, Chairman Patterson asked for questions from the Commission.

Commissioner Perez made a motion to deny Case No. PZ 2013-24 based on staff report.

 Commissioner Lucero seconded the motion. The motion was Passed. Those voting AYE were: Commissioners: Romero, Garcia, Perez, Lucero

Those voting NO were: Commissioners: Lea, Patterson

Commissioner Lukes abstained.

Frederick William Burns gave a presentation on Case No. PZ2013-20.

Ms. Perkins gave a review on the staff report.

Chairman Patterson opened the public hearing.

Those present to speak were:
Alex Abeyta

After closing the public hearing, Chairman Patterson asked for questions from the Commission.

Commissioners had a brief discussion.

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve Case No. PZ 2013-20 based on criteria as submitted by the applicant.

 Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. The motion was Passed. Those voting AYE were: Commissioners: Romero, Garcia, Lea, Patterson, Lukes

Those voting NO were: Commissioners: Perez, Lucero

Martha Perkins gave a Presentation on Case No. PZ 2013-22.

Commissioners had a discussion concerning Case No. PZ 2013-22.

Ms. Perkins recommendation was to table Case No. PZ 2013-22

Commissioner Lea made a motion to Table Case No. PZ 2013-22.

 Commissioner Perez seconded the motion. The motion was Passed. Those voting AYE were: Commissioners: Romero, Lea, Garcia, Patterson, Lukes, Perez, Lucero

1.     Matters from the Planning and Zoning Commission

A.    Annual Election of Officers

Nominations for Vise Chairman were:
Dennis Garcia
Anthony Perez

Commissioner Garcia did not accept.

Commissioners voting for Anthony Perez were: Romero, Lea, Garcia, Patterson, Lukes, Lucero

The new Vice-Chair voted in is Anthony Perez.

Nominations for Chairman were:
Justin Lea
Douglas Patterson
Pavel Lukes

Commissioner Lukes did not accept.

Commissioner Romero voted for Justin Lea
Commissioner Lea voted for Douglas Patterson
Commissioner Garcia voted for Justin Lea
Commissioner Patterson voted for Justin Lea
Commissioner Lukes voted for Justin Lea
Commissioner Perez voted for Douglas Patterson
Commissioner Lucero voted for Douglas Patterson

The new Chairman voted in is Justin Lea.

Commissioner Lukes brought up two other matters. 

1.     Concerning the streamlining and when it goes to Council on January 14, 2013
2.     Concerning proposing another criteria for granting Variances

Commissioner Perez brought up two other matters.

1.     Tarleton Matter - Should it have been delayed one month?
2.      Concerning giving the applicant back their binders after the hearings.

Commissioner Lea thanked Chairman Patterson, on behalf of the entire Commission, for his great service as the Chairman.