[Neighbors] Update on zoning for new building at Aliso and Copper

Tue Oct 3 15:27:42 MDT 2017

Hi Veronica,

I heard from Sean Foran at Pat Davis' office that the construction is going
forward on just the bottom 2 stories for the moment.  Those two stories do
fit within the zoning code.  I will keep checking in with Sean to find out
what is being decided about the upper story(s).

Thanks,
Tandi

On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Veronica Salinas <
veronique_salinas at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dear Neighbors:
>
> Construction has quietly started again at the site of the old Aztec Motel
> on the southwest corner of Aliso and Copper. This was the building where
> construction was stopped and the permit revoked because it was issued in
> error by the Planning Department.
>
> For those of you not aware, the current Nob Hill-Highland Sector
> Development Plan allows a maximum height of 39 ft. (3-stories) for this
> commercial property with a "step-down" requirement where it meets the
> residential neighborhood. In practice, this means the maximum height at
> Copper Avenue is 26 ft. (2-stories). The building must then be setback 15
> ft. before it can be built up to the 39 ft. (3-story) maximum height.
>
> This building was erroneously approved for 42 ft. and 4-stories by the
> Planning Department.
>
> Construction has begun again, but nothing appears to be happening to the
> 3rd story of the building facing Copper. This is the part of the building
> that should only be 26 ft. (2-stories) in height.
>
> Does anyone have information on the resolution agreed upon by the property
> owner and the Planning Department?
>
> -Veronica
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 12:07:17 PM MDT, Davis, Pat via
> Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
>
> Tandi and others,
>
> I wanted to share an update with you regarding this property.
>
> After you alerted my office to your concerns, I asked the Planning
> Department to review the permit.
>
> After reviewing the permit process, the Planning Department this morning
> ordered the builder to stop construction and revoked the permit because it
> was issued by their office in error.
>
> We'll work with them to find a way to resolve the discrepancy and bring
> the plans into compliance.
>
> Thanks for your patience as we gave planning time to compete their review.
>
> Pat
>
> Pat Davis
> -City Councilor
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 9:04 AM -0600, "Stephen Mullens via
> Neighbors_nobhill-nm" <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
> That it an ugly building.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 12, 2017, at 7:22 AM, Tandi Hufnagel via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
> Hello all -
>
> Here are photos from this morning on the progress of the Aliso and Copper
> building - they are up to 3 stories on the west end.  The pace of
> construction has picked up.
>
> As you can see, there are dividing walls between decks on the third story
> that extend into the 15' setback.  Those walls are over the 26'/2-story
> limit within the 15' setback.  The point of this setback limit was to
> better fit in with the mostly 1-story neighborhood that surrounds it.  We
> now have what is visually a 3 story building right up to the sidewalk.
>
> Clearly this building does not fit the zoning code.
>
> Pat - we need action on this quickly please.
>
> Thanks,
> Tandi
>
> On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 7:53 AM, Jim Strozier <cp at consensusplanning.com>
> wrote:
>
> Pat,
>
>
>
> Great response. Once the facts are known, then the proper action can be
> taken.
>
>
>
> Jim Strozier
>
>
>
> *From:* Neighbors_nobhill-nm [mailto:neighbors_nobhill-nm-
> bounces at mailman.swcp.com <neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces at mailman.swcp.com>] *On
> Behalf Of *Davis, Pat via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 10, 2017 9:49 PM
> *To:* Sam Bawcum <sambawcum at aol.com>
> *Cc:* Tandi Hufnagel <tandiwe76 at gmail.com>; neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.
> swcp.com <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Neighbors] Update on zoning for new building at Aliso and
> Copper
>
>
>
> Sam, to clarify, there is no acquiescence.
>
>
>
> We can't stop constriction with a valid permit based on allegations that
> the permit was improperly granted. That's why I directs my staff and the
> planning staff to provide me with an accounting of how the permit was
> granted so we can get the facts and share them publicly.
>
>
>
> If the permit was improperly granted, there are plenty of options to
> intervene. If it was granted properly with a variance or for other
> permitted reasons, the neighbors who have concerns have a right to know why
> they were not notified.
>
>
>
> I want to get the facts so we can all evaluate it together and I'm
> confident we will do so quickly.
>
>
>
> Pat
>
>
>
> Pat Davis
> -City Councilor
>
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 11:09 AM -0600, "Sam Bawcum" <sambawcum at aol.com>
> wrote:
>
> Of course we can stop a project already in progress, particularly if the
> permitting was faulty. The builder will hav to deal with the remedy, which
> my include seeking losses from the city.
>
> This mentality of "seeking forgiveness, after the fact, is easier than
> getting permission ", along with the continued special consideration
> developers receive, must be controlled.
>
> Pat, your acquiescence to the SOP is akin to collusion. A change of
> perspective is needed.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Sep 9, 2017, at 05:15, Davis, Pat via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.
> swcp.com <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>> wrote:
>
> Tandi, I wanted to share with this list what I had shared with you in
> response to your earlier email.
>
>
>
> Tandi, I have requested both our council planning staff (which does not do
> plan review but can research existing zoning rules) and the
> administration's planning department review the permit and application to
> ensure both were handled appropriately.
>
>
>
> We can't stop construction with a permit in place, but if a problem is
> found the planning department can take action based on those findings.
>
>
>
> The expedited review will help us get that done to answer those questions
> quickly.
>
>
>
> Pat Davis
> -City Councilor
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 8:03 PM -0600, "ronhalbgewachs" <
> ronhalbgewachs at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Tandi,
>
> Is this the building that is already under construction at that location?
> I have been by there several times and it does not look all that sturdy!  I
> sure would not want to be on a floor above the two already in place.
>
> Ron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tandi Hufnagel via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
> Sent: Sep 8, 2017 11:52 AM
> To: neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman. swcp.com
> <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>, patdavis at cabq.gov
> Subject: [Neighbors] Update on zoning for new building at Aliso and Copper
>
>
>
> Hi neighbors -
>
>
>
> Another neighbor, Veronica Salinas, went and talked to Andrew Garcia, head
> of Code Enforcement at the Zoning Dept yesterday about this new building
> which was permitted for 4 stories even though zoning is limited to 3
> stories.
>
>
>
> His response was vague and he said they are "looking into it".
>
>
>
> We are wondering if there is a member of the community who is an attorney,
> who would be willing to write a letter to the Zoning Dept requesting that
> the project be halted until the issue is resolved.
>
>
>
> Anyone able to do that?  Please feel free to contact me directly if you
> would like.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much for all the supportive responses too.  Please keep up the
> pressure to let the city know that we intend to hold them accountable for
> their decisions.  That's the only way to improve the functioning of local
> governance.
>
>
>
> Tandi
>
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