Created: April 07, 2021 06:55 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Thursday the Santa Fe City Council will vote on a controversial development project at one of the city's busiest intersections.
During a virtual meeting Tuesday evening, the governing body heard from the community about a planned development project at St. Francis Drive and Zia Road. Many who live in the area oppose it.
"We are throwing out ordinances to make this happen. This is shameful. Are we the city different or are we the city of apartments," said one person.
Developers of the Zia Station project are asking the city to waive a zoning rule that limits the height of buildings in the area to two stories. That's because the proposal includes three-story buildings as part of a mixed-use development that includes nearly 400 apartments, along with office, retail, and restaurant space.