Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 15, 2026, @ 05:30 pm

The City of Socorro Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 15, 2026, primarily focused on zoning amendments and residential development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of rezoning requests to allow higher density residential developments, such as a quadruplex on Danger Road and a medium density residential development on North Moon Road. The commission approved the rezoning from R1 to R2A urban residential to accommodate a quadruplex and also approved a final plat for a high-density residential subdivision called the Ohanas. Concerns were raised about infrastructure capacity, particularly road access and traffic impact, with ongoing traffic impact analyses and coordination with city staff on road improvements. The commission also discussed the city's potential transition to municipal solid waste collection, including feasibility studies on cost and service delivery options. Motions to approve rezoning and plat requests were passed unanimously, while one item related to a master plan amendment was deleted. The meeting concluded with reports on planning department activities and public comments on neighborhood infrastructure and trash collection.