Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP)
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2015 Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP) Santa Fe County General Plan Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners by Resolution 2015-155 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2015 SGMP Update BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Henry P. Roybal, District 1 Miguel M. Chavez, District 2 Robert A. Anaya, District 3 Kathy Holian, District 4 Liz Stefanics, District 5 SANTA FE COUNTY STAFF MANAGER’s and ATTORNEY’s OFFICE Katherine Miller, County Manager Tony Flores, Deputy County Manager Hvtce Miller, Intergovernmental Outreach Coordinator Kristine Mihelcic, Communications Coordinator Greg Shaffer, County Attorney Rachel Brown, Deputy County Attorney Willie Brown, Assistant County Attorney GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING STAFF Penny Ellis-Green, Growth Management Director Robert Griego, Planning Manager Vickie Lucero, Building and Development Services Manager Amanda Hargis, GIS Coordinator Timothy Cannon, Senior Planner/GIS Maria Lohmann, Open Space and Trails Planner Paul Olafson, Planning Project Manager Amy Rincon, Community Planner Erin Ortigoza, Community Planner Rosemary Bailey, Affordable Housing Specialist Ray Matthew, Transportation Planner Chrisann Romero, Administrative Assistant 2015 Sustainable Growth Management Plan Page | 1 ADDITIONAL COUNTY STAFF Colleen Baker, Project Manager Adam Leigland, Public Works Director Claudia Borchet, Utilities Director Dave Sperling, Deputy Fire Chief Carole Jaramillo, Finance Director PHOTOGRAPHS Cover Photo of Galisteo Area Landscape Courtesy of Judy McGowan Other Photographs by former and current County staff A special thanks and appreciation to all the community members and organizations who participated in the development of the SGMP through the charrettes, work sessions, surveys, meetings, open houses and public hearings. The SGMP would not be possible without the community perspective, wisdom, expertise, dedication and support. 2015 Sustainable Growth Management Plan Page | 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: A Sustainable Future For Santa Fe County ................................................................... 10 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 10 1.1.1 SGMP Community Participation & Outreach Process ............................................................................................. 11 1.1.2 Sustainable Growth Management Plan Elements ................................................................................................... 12 1.1.3 Plan Directives ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 1.1.4 Growth Management Areas .................................................................................................................................... 13 1.2 Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................................... 15 1.2.1 Sustainability ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 1.3 Purposes for Creating the 2010 SGMP ........................................................................................................... 17 1.4 Principles for the Sustainable Growth Management Plan ........................................................................ 19 1.4.1 Environmental Responsibility ............................................................................................................................... 19 1.4.2 Economic Strength and Diversity ............................................................................................................................ 21 1.4.3 Community Livability and Quality of Life................................................................................................................. 21 1.5 Creating Sustainable Communities ................................................................................................................ 23 1.5.1 Placemaking ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 1.5.2 Settings and Systems ............................................................................................................................................... 23 1.5.3 Community Settlements in Santa Fe county ........................................................................................................... 24 1.5.4 Community Planning ............................................................................................................................................... 25 1.5.5 Regional Planning, Partnerships and Cooperation .................................................................................................. 26 Chapter 2: Land Use Element ....................................................................................................... 27 2.1.1 Key Issues ................................................................................................................................................................ 27 2.1.2 Keys To Sustainablity ............................................................................................................................................... 28 2.2 Critical Findings ............................................................................................................................................. 29 2.2.1 Growth Trends and Growth Projections ................................................................................................................. 29 2.2.2 Functional Population ............................................................................................................................................. 33 2.2.3 Existing Land Use Trends ......................................................................................................................................... 33 2.2.4 Future Land Use Objectives..................................................................................................................................... 41 2.2.5 Growth Management Strategy................................................................................................................................ 44 2.2.6 Developments of Countywide Impact (“DCIs”) ....................................................................................................... 57 2.2.7 Small Scale Sand and Gravel Extraction 2.3 Goals, Policies and Strategies ........................................................................................................................ 61 Chapter 3: Economic Development Element ................................................................................ 65 3.1.1 Key Issues ................................................................................................................................................................ 65 3.1.2 Keys To Sustainability .............................................................................................................................................. 66 3.2 Critical Findings ............................................................................................................................................. 66 3.2.1 Partnerships ............................................................................................................................................................ 66 3.2.2 Leading Industries ................................................................................................................................................... 67 3.2.3 Education, Employment and Job Growth ................................................................................................................ 68 2015 Sustainable Growth Management Plan Page | 3 3.2.4 Target Industries ..................................................................................................................................................... 68 3.2.5 Infrastructure .......................................................................................................................................................... 72 3.2.6 Tools and Incentives ................................................................................................................................................ 73 3.3 Goals, Policies and Strategies ........................................................................................................................ 74 Chapter 4: Agriculture and Ranching Element .............................................................................. 77 4.1.1 Key Issues ................................................................................................................................................................ 77 4.1.2 Keys to Sustainability .............................................................................................................................................. 78 4.2 Critical Findings ............................................................................................................................................. 79 4.2.1 Historical Background