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Appeals of Land Use Decisions to the City Council

Summary

Per Section 14-16-6-4(U) Appeals in the Integrated Development Ordinance and the City Charter, the City Council is the ultimate decision maker on appeals of land use decisions. Once an appeal has been heard and decided by the City Council, the Notice of Decision is available through Legistar.

Appeals

  • Title: AC-23-18 Project #PR-2023-008504 VA-2023-00102 VA-2023-00263: Rafael Juarez, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiners decision to Approve a conditional use to allow a horse in an R-1B zone (Residential) zone (“Application”) upon the real property located at 900 Alta Vista CT SW.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-17 Project #PR-2022-007935 – SI-2022-02237- VA-2023-00261
    Graham Chapman, on behalf of Pinnacle Consulting, appeals the administrative decision to deny a 65-foot freestanding Wireless Telecommunications Facility (WTF) at the Kirtland Federal Credit Union (6440 Gibson Blvd. SE), approximately 4 acres, zoned MX-L (the “subject site”). Staff: Catalina Lehner.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-14 Project #PR-(VA-2023-00196) PR-2022-007712, SI-2023-00127: The Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations and Michael Voorhees appeal the Development Hearing Officer decision to approve a final plat, for all or a portion of Lot 5, Block 6 Volcano Cliffs Unit 26 & Lot 1, Block 2, Volcano Cliffs Unit 26 zoned MX-L & MX-M, located on Rosa Parks Rd between Paseo Del Norte and Rosa Parks Rd containing approximately 18.23 acre(s). (C-11).
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 9:00 am via Zoom Webinar: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/88687402208
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-13 Project #PR-2023-008503-VA-2023-00101-VA-2023-00168: Andre Galarza, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to Approve a Conditional Use to allow Cannabis Retail within 600 feet of another cannabis retail establishment for Lot 1A, Block 5, Saraton Heights Subdivision, located at 5704 Lomas Blvd. NE.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-12 Project #PR-2023-008520 – RZ-2023-00015: Beatrice Villegas and Flora Garcia appeal the Environmental Planning Commission’s decision to Approve a Zoning Map Amendment from R-ML to MX-L, for all or a portion of Lots 1-6 and 13-15, including the northern 70 feet of the northern 109 feet; the southern 38 feet of the northern 108 feet, and the southern 34 feet of Lots 13-15 respectively, Block 1, Baca Addition, bounded by Second St. and Third St. SW and Santa Fe Ave. and Pacific Ave. SW, approximately 1.1 acres (the “subject site”) (K-14-Z).
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:30 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-11 Project #PR-2023-00060-VA-2023-00131: Diana Hunt, Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood Association, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to Approve a Variance of 13 feet to the 25-foot rear setback in an R-A zone for Lot 90B, Alvarado Gardens Unit 3, located at 2733 Candelaria RD NW, zoned R-A [Subsection 14-16-5-1(C)]
  • Land Use Hearing Officer: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-10 Project #PR-2023-008175_RZ-2023-00007-VA-2023-00130: Diana Dorn Jones, agent for Johnny & Nova Dorn, appeals the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) decision to Approve a zoning map amendment from R-1A to R-.ML, for all or a portion of Lot 07, Block 19, Eastern Addition, located at 1102 Edith Blvd. SE, between Garfield Ave. SE, and Lewis Ave. SE, approximately 0.2 acre (the "subject site") (L-14-Z).
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, July 10, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-9 Project #PR-2022-007712, SI-2022-000, BP-2022-30010: Peggy Norton, on behalf of the North Valley Coalition, appeals the Site Plan-Administrative decision to approve a Site Plan for all or a portion of Lot 1, Tract 112-A-2 Block 2, Douglas Macarthur Subdivision Zoned Mx-M, Located At 5307 4th Street, NW Containing Approximately 1.4319 Acre(S). (F-14).
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-8 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00377: Albuquerque Hotel Project LLC, Yntema Law firm P.A. appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 9:00 am on Zoom Video Conference: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/89863879720
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-7 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00375: Menaul School appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe a Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-6 Project #PR-2022-007490-VA-2022-00373 Greater Albuquerque Hotel and Lodging Association (GAHLA): appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-5 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00370: Sunset Memorial Park, appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-4 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00368: Life ROOTS Inc. NM non-profit corp. Appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-3 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00367: Albuquerque Boca Limited DBA Crowne Plaza, Agent Rodey Law Firm, appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-2 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00366: Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association, appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe approval of a Temporary Use Permit for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-23-1 Project #PR-2022-007712, SI-2022-01875, SD-2022-00143 & SI- 2022-1874: Michael T. Voorhees; Martin Kowemy, Jr. Governor, Pueblo of Laguna; Rene Horvath, Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations; and Baxter L. Sosebee appeal the Development Review Board decision to approve a Site Plan Amendment (to remove a Site Plan), a Preliminary Plat, and a new Site Plan, for all or a portion of TRACT 1, BLOCK 2 and LOTS 4 & 5, BLOCK 6, UNIT 26, VOLCANO CLIFFS zoned MX-L & MX-M, located on ROSA PARKS RD NW between PASEO DEL NORTE and ROSA PARKS RD containing approximately 18.79 acre(s). (M-10)
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 9:00 am in Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-18 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00239: Robert D Reule, Reule LLC: appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-17 Project #PR-2022-007490-VA-2022-00243 Menaul School: appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-16 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00242: Law Offices of Brian A. Thomas, agent for LifeRoots Inc., appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-14 Project #PR-2022-007490-VA-2022-00238 Beth Brownell, Stronghurst Improvement Association: appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-13 Project #PR-2022-007490-VA-2022-00240 Greater ABQ Hotel & Lodging Assoc.: appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-12 Project #PR- 2022-007490, VA-2022-00239: Albuquerque Boca Hotel Limited Partnership dba Crown Plaza Albuquerque: appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-11 Project #PR-2022-007490, VA-2022-00233: Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association, appeals the Planning Department granting Dawn Legacy Pointe Temporary Use approval for a Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) located at 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE, zoned NR-LM.
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-10 Project #PR-2021-006330-VA-2021-00449-VA-2022-00204: Nob Hill Neighborhood Association appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to Approve a permit for a Wall Permit – Major for a courtyard wall for Lot 20, Block 14, Broadmoor Addition located at 4200 Brockmont Ave. NE, zoned R-1B
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9:00 am in Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-9 Project #PR-2021-005834-VA-2021-00317-VA-2022-00091: Leslie Padilla, and Peter S. Kalitsis, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner's decision to Approve a conditional use to allow an overnight shelter for Lot A1A1A/Lovelace Hospital, Lovelace Hospital, located at 5400 Gibson BLVD SE, zoned MX-H [Section 14-16-4-2]
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am in Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-8 Project #PR- 2021-005834-VA-2021-00316-VA-2022-00091: Leslie Padilla, and Peter S. Kalitsis, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner's decision to Approve a conditional use to allow an overnight shelter for Lot A1A1A/Lovelace Hospital, Lovelace Hospital, located at 5400 Gibson BLVD SE, zoned MX-H [Section 14-16-4-2]
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am in Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-7 Project #PR-2021-006330-VA-2021-00449-VA-2022-00068: Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin, & Robb, P.A. c/o Paul M. Roybal, agent for Samuel J. Reynolds, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner's decision to Deny a Permit - Wall or Fence - Major for a courtyard wall for Lot 20, Block 14, Broadmoor Addition located at 4200 Brockmont Ave. NE, zoned R-1B
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:00 am in Council Committee Room, 9th Floor, room #9081, Albuquerque Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-6 Project # 2021-0046303-VA-2021-00429-VA-2022-00044: Michael A. Lucero & Barbara J. Surbey, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiners decision to Approve a Wall Permit-Major for a taller courtyard wall in the front yard for Lot 24, Block 54A, Four Hills Village, located at 1709 Conestoga Dr SE, zoned R-1D [Subsection 14-16-5-7(D)(3)(g)]
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Withdrawn
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-5 Project # 2021-006235, SI-2021-01904, VA-2022-00022; Zach Cook Attorney at Law LLC, agent for Jasper Riddle, appeals Landmarks Commissions conditions of approval for Certificate of Appropriateness for Alterations at 301 Romero Street NW, described as Lot 186, Block 000, in the Old Town HPO-5 (J-13)
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9:00 am via Zoom Video Conference - Watch on YouTube
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-4 Project # 2021-006321, SI-2021-02069, VA-2022-00020: Brian Langwell, appeals the Landmarks Commissions conditions of approval for Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction and signage at 524 Romero St. NW, described as Lot 232B, Old Town HPO-5 (J-13)
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 9:00 am via Zoom Video Conference - Watch on YouTube
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Monday, April 18, 2022 - Watch on YouTube
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-2 Project # 2021-006176, VA-2022-00018, VA-2021-00399: Kim Murphy, Altura Real Estate LLC, agent for Kevin Murphy, and Kelli Judkins-Cooper appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiners decision to approve a Conditional Use to allow an accessory dwelling unit without a kitchen for Lot 1, Block N, Netherwood Park 1st Replat, located at 2702 Morrow RD NE, zoned R-1D [Section 14-16-4-3(F)(5)(g)]
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 9:00 am via Zoom Video Conference - Watch on YouTube
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
  • Title: AC-22-1 Project #2019-002496, SI-2019-00180, VA-2021-00456: Hessel  E. Yntema III Law Firm P.A., agent for Pannipa Kiatbaramee and all persons listed in the appeal packet (attached to appeal application), appeals the decision of the Development Review Board (DRB) to approve a site plan for all or a portion of Lots 1 - 4 Block 4 Tract 3 Unit 3 North Albuquerque Acres, zoned MX-L, located at the SEC of Barstow St NE and Alameda Blvd NE, containing approximately 3.38 acres  
    Land Use Hearing Officer: Tuesday, February 24, 2022 at 9:30 am via Zoom Video Conference
    • City Council Accept or Reject: Date to be scheduled after LUHO Hearing
      • City Council Full Hearing: Date if applicable
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