[Neighbors] My Concerns around City Council Bill O 24-69

[Catherine Hubbard]

Gary: I agree you did a good job - thank you.  The agenda for tomorrow's
council meeting, Monday, Jan 6 at 5:00pm, has this bill under FINAL ACTION,
"Amending the IDO regarding applicability, appeals, amending processes and
easing restrictions on Housing."  This seems to be happening at warp speed
since it was just introduced on Dec. 16.

Catherine

On Sun, Jan 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM Suzann Owings via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Good job, Gary.
>
>
> *Suzann Owings*
> *Mailing Address** - P. O. Box 40352*
> *Albuquerque, NM 87196 • **so at docso.com <so at docso.com>*
> *Telephone 505-867-0567/text 505-331-1463*
> *...think only of the best, *
> *...work only for the best, *
> *...expect only the best.*
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 4, 2025, at 3:32 PM, Gary Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Councilor Rogers,
>
> This bill has only been around for a short time. I understand its sponsors
> want a vote on it Monday night, January 6.
>
> I am attaching a statement of opposition by the Intercoalition Council of
> Neighborhood Associations for ready reference.
>
> There has not been time for our neighborhood association to consider this
> in a deliberative fashion and develop a formal statement so I am writing
> you in a personal capacity.
>
> I hope you will act to slow down the process so the community and Council
> can deliberate and properly consider its monumental impacts, both intended
> and unintended, on the urban form of our community.
>
> There are 4 provisions that cause me serious concern:
> 1.     6-4-(U) (5) If neighborhoods appeal a Planning decision (like a
> zoning amendment or Zoning Hearing Officer decision) and lose they will be
> responsible for the applicant’s additional costs, including legal costs.
> 2.     6-4(U) (2) (a) Standing to appeal will require signatures of a
> majority of property owners within 660 ft. This is incredibly onerous
> particularly because decisions must be appealed within 15 days.
> 3.     Table 4-2; Dwelling, Multifamily will become permissive on R-1
> lots within 1,320 ft. of MS-PT areas. (Central Ave. in Nob Hill is a Main
> Street area). The IDO defines that term as *a building, multiple
> buildings, or a portion of a building located on a single lot, containing 3
> or more dwelling units*.
> 4.     Building Height Limits will be abolished within 1,320 ft. of MS-PT
> areas.
>
> Sharing your respect for community and community voices I appreciate
> anything you can do to slow this down for proper consideration.
>
> Kind regards, Gary
>
> <2025_01_03 ICC LTR O-69Final.pdf>
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