The Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting DVD does not show Ms. Martha Perkins calling roll call.

Those present were:      
Billy Romero

Justin Lea      
Dennis Garcia         
Pavel Lukes

Late arrivals were:
Eddie Lucero

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

Those Absent/Excused were:
Douglas Patterson
Anthony Perez

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes from the February 12, 2014 Meeting.

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

Chairman Lea opened the public hearing.  Ms. Perkins gave a presentation on the Town of Taos Zoning Map.

A discussion ensued between the Commissioners, the Applicant and Staff.

No one from the public came forward.

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to continue the discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 14-05, to Update and Adopt the Town of Taos Zoning Map, at the next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting pending more information from staff.

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

Commissioner Lucero joined the meeting and abstained as he arrived in the middle of the discussion.

Chairman Lea opened the public hearing.  Ms. Rincon gave a summary of Case No. PZ2014-3, Request for a Rezoning from C-2 to RA-20.

Joni Cunnyngham and Roy F Cunnyngham of Cunnyngham Properties LLC, the applicants provide a presentation and made themselves available for questions.

A discussion ensued between the Commissioners, the Applicant, and Staff.

Those in the audience wishing to speak were:

 Lisa Brisell, who spoke in support of the proposed rezoning.

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve Case No. 2014-3, Request for a Rezoning from C-2 to RA-20, based on staff’s recommendation and findings of facts for final approval.  The motion was subject to approval of Case No. 2014-4, Request for a Rezoning from C-1, C-2 and ARO to RA-20.  The motion included adding a complete property description to the motion too.

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

Chairman Lea opened the public hearing.  Ms. Rincon gave a summary of Case No. PZ2014-3, Request for a Rezoning from C-1, C-2, and ARO to RA-20.

Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve Case No. 2014-4, Request for a Rezoning from C-1, C-2 and ARO to RA-20, based on staff’s recommendation and findings of facts for final approval.   This approval will also grant a final approval of Case No. PZ2014-3, Request for a Rezoning from C-2 to RA-20.

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

Commissioner Lukes stated that on Planning's letterhead that Staff needed to update Justin Lea to Chairman and Anthony Perez to Vice-Chairman.

Commissioner Lukes stated he spoke to Mayor Barrone and informed him that Mr. Lukes would offer his resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission so Mayor Barrone would be able to appoint his own Commission the way he sees fit.  Mr. Barrone declined.  Mr. Lukes asked how the change in Administration would affect the Commissions.

A brief discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff.

Chairman Lea stated he was interested in what is going on with the Highway Corridor on Paseo del Pueblo Sur.  He would like the State to come in to do a presentation.

A brief discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff.