Sustainable Land Development Code Hearing Officer Meeting - Jun 11 2026 (Part 1)

The Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Code Hearing Officer Meeting held on June 11, 2026, addressed two main cases involving land use and zoning compliance. The first case involved a property at 39 Burough Bend where the applicant sought a density variance to allow two primary residences on a 6.01-acre parcel, which staff recommended denying due to non-compliance with zoning standards. The hearing included testimony from the applicant, neighbors, and staff, focusing on issues such as unpermitted construction, water usage, and community impact. Conditions were proposed if the variance were approved, including metering water usage. The second case concerned a conditional use permit for Teen Challenge of New Mexico to operate a residential behavioral health and life transition facility at 25 Vista Point Road. Staff and the applicant presented evidence of compliance with infrastructure and zoning requirements, and the hearing officer heard supportive public comments. The applicant agreed to abide by recommended conditions. The hearing officer took both matters under advisement and will submit written recommendations to the planning commission within 15 business days. Additional letters of support for the second case were admitted into the record.