Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP)
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Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP) Santa Fe County General Plan Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners by Resolutions 2010-210 and 2010-225 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Harry Montoya, District 1 Virginia Vigil, District 2 Michael Anaya, District 3 Kathy Holian, District 4 Elizabeth Stefanics, District 5 COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE Jon Paul Romero, Chairman Susan Martin, Vice Chair Don Dayton Juan Jose Gonzales Charlie Gonzales Maria DeAnda Jim Salazar SANTA FE COUNTY STAFF MANAGER’s and ATTORNEY’s OFFICE Katherine Miller, County Manager Roman Abeyta, Former County Manager Penny Ellis-Green, Assistant County Manager Hvtce Miller, Intergovernmental Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Jaramillo, Constituent Services Liaison Steve Ross, County Attorney GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING STAFF Jack Kolkmeyer, Director/Land Use Administrator Robert Griego, Planning Manager Arnold Valdez, Senior Planner Timothy Cannon, Senior Planner/GIS Renee Villarreal, Community Planner Andrew Jandacek, Transportation Planner Duncan Sill, Senior Planner/Economic Development Laurie Trevizo, Water Review Specialist Darlene Vigil, Affordable Housing Administrator Melissa Holmes, Administrative Assistant Shelly Cobau, Building and Development Services Manager Amanda Hargis, GIS Coordinator Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan adopted by Resolutions 2010-210 and 2010-225 Page | 1 ADDITIONAL COUNTY STAFF Colleen Baker, Open Space and Trails Director Beth Mills, Community Planner Open Space and Trails Paul Olafson, Community Projects Division Director Robert Martinez, Public Works Patricio Guerrerortiz, Utilities Director Karen Torres, Hydrologist Dave Sperling, Deputy Fire Chief Teresa Martinez, Finance Division Director CONSULTANTS Bruce Peshoff, Planning Works, LLC Robert H. Freilich, Freilich and Popowitz, LLP Al Pitts, Demographer and Economist Bob Burchell, Rutgers University 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 your wisdom, expertise, dedication and support. Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan adopted by Resolutions 2010-210 and 2010-225 Page | 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................. 10 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 ............................................................................................................................................. 32 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 (“DCI’S”) ...................................................................................................... 54 2.2.7 Minor Land Alteration ............................................................................................................................................. 55 2.3 Goals, Policies and Strategies ........................................................................................................................ 56 Chapter 3: Economic Development Element ................................................................................ 60 3.1.1 Key Issues ................................................................................................................................................................ 60 3.1.2 Keys To Sustainability .............................................................................................................................................. 61 3.2 Critical Findings ............................................................................................................................................. 61 3.2.1 Partnerships ............................................................................................................................................................ 61 3.2.2 Leading Industries ................................................................................................................................................... 62 3.2.3 Education, Employment and Job Growth ................................................................................................................ 63 Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan adopted by Resolutions 2010-210 and 2010-225 Page | 3 3.2.4 Target Industries ..................................................................................................................................................... 63 3.2.5 Infrastructure .......................................................................................................................................................... 67 3.2.6 Tools and Incentives ................................................................................................................................................ 68 3.3 Goals, Policies and Strategies .......................................................................................................................