Farmington public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning
The Commission reviewed a request for a special use permit and variance for cannabis cultivation at 3100 La Plata Hwy. Staff recommended denying the petition because it failed to meet most criteria for a distance variance from residential properties. The applicant discussed using filtration systems to manage potential odors.
- Petition SUP 24-36 for cannabis cultivation at 3100 La Plata Hwy
- Request for a variance to the 300-foot distance requirement from residential uses
- Staff recommendation of denial for the special use permit and variance
Community Relations Commission
The Community Relations Commission will review updates on ongoing business initiatives, including the Civility First filming project and an accessibility campaign. City staff from the administration and police department are also scheduled to provide information.
- Approval of June 6, 2024 minutes
- Civility First Filming Update
- Accessibility Campaign update
- National Good Neighbor Day information
- City Administration and Police Department updates
Public Utility Commission
The Public Utility Commission will review water/wastewater operations and electric utility reports. The commission will also consider an AMI opt-out policy, remote connection fees, and a proposal to stop accepting cash payments in the field.
- Action on AMI Opt-Out Policy and Remote Connect/Disconnect Fee
- Action to discontinue accepting cash payments in the field
- Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement Project update
- Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
MPO Technical Committee
The committee will review progress on various local transportation projects and receive reports from NMDOT. Members will also discuss NMDOT's availability to provide funded planning services at no cost to local agencies. The meeting includes information regarding an updated agreement request form and an upcoming safety summit.
- Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- Updates on regional projects including East Aztec Arterial Phase II and US 550 pavement rehab
- Information on NMDOT-funded transportation planning services for local agencies
- Review of the updated NMDOT Agreement Request Form
- Notice regarding the New Mexico Transportation Safety Summit in Albuquerque
Administrative Review Board
The Administrative Review Board reviewed a variance request for 1429 Anna Lane to increase the allowed number of dogs from four to twenty. City staff and the Fire Marshal recommended denial due to potential noise, odor, and safety concerns. The board also discussed how such a decision might set a precedent for future zoning requests.
- Variance request for 1429 Anna Lane to allow up to 20 dogs
- Recommendation by Community Works Department to deny Petition ARB 24-25
- Fire Marshal concerns regarding search and rescue safety
- Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes