Speacial Governing Body Committee Meeting 06-25-2026

The City of Santa Fe held a special governing body committee meeting on June 25, 2026, primarily focused on a public hearing regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a development plan by Titan Development to build a four-story, 150-room Marriott hotel on a 3.44-acre site along Cerrios Road. The appeal, brought by the Old Santa Fe Association, challenged the adequacy of the traffic impact analysis (TIA) and compliance with state and city traffic standards, citing concerns about public safety, traffic congestion at a hazardous intersection, and incomplete or missing documentation in the original application. Extensive testimony was heard from both appellants and the applicant, including expert witnesses, city staff, and public commenters. City staff and contracted engineers defended the TIA as meeting city guidelines and involving state Department of Transportation (NMDOT) review, while appellants argued that state and federal traffic monitoring standards were not fully met. The governing body discussed potential conditions related to NMDOT approval and water budget compliance. Ultimately, the council voted to deny the appeal, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval, with a vote count of 4 to 1 and one abstention, noting that a majority of five votes was required to overturn the decision. The meeting also included procedural clarifications on voting and standing for appeals.