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Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - February 25, 2026

County Council & Boards — Wednesday, February 25, 2026
BodyLos Alamos County, New Mexico
SessionCounty Council & Boards
DateWednesday, February 25, 2026
StatusFILED
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It's 5 30.

0:02

We're gonna go ahead and get started.

0:04

I'm gonna open the meeting of Wednesday, February 25th, Planning and Zoning Commission of 2026.

0:12

We're gonna call to order.

0:14

If you'll do the roll call, please.

0:18

Commissioner Easton?

0:20

Here.

0:22

Commissioner Crean?

0:23

Here.

0:25

Commissioner Knockley.

0:29

Commissioner White.

0:31

Here.

0:33

Commissioner Adler.

0:37

Commissioner Brule.

0:39

Here.

0:41

Commissioner Hampton.

0:43

Here.

0:48

Commissioner Nelson.

0:51

Here.

0:54

Commissioner Brown.

0:59

We have a quorum.

1:01

Thank you.

1:04

The next item is public comment.

1:06

This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.

1:13

Is there anyone anyone online?

1:15

As there's no one in chambers.

1:28

Seeing no public comment, I'll move to the approval of the agenda.

1:38

I'm looking for a motion to approve, and then I haven't do I need to do that before?

1:44

Amend, yes.

1:45

Oh, sorry.

1:46

I'm going to present an amendment to the agenda this evening.

1:51

We are moving the Los Alamos County Development Code Chapter 16, Article 4, Division 8, signage discussion to April 8th in a month.

2:03

So agenda presented, amended, looking for a motion to approve.

2:11

I move to approve the agenda as amended.

2:14

Thank you.

2:15

Second?

2:15

I second.

2:17

Thank you.

2:20

Do we need a vote?

2:22

Um, if everyone could raise your hand if you approve the motion that's on the floor.

2:36

All right, thank you.

2:40

The next topic is the planning and zoning uh minutes from January 14th, 2026.

2:49

Uh they were part of the packet.

2:52

Uh you should have had time to review.

2:56

And are there any edits to the minutes as presented?

3:03

If not, I'm looking for a motion.

3:05

I move that the commission approve a minutes for January 14, 2026.

3:09

Thank you.

3:12

I second.

3:13

Thank you.

3:16

And a vote.

3:18

All those in favor, please raise your hand for the motion.

3:24

Thank you, everyone.

3:30

So we're going to go through uh the reports at this time.

3:36

Oh, sorry.

3:38

My apology.

3:39

The next item on the commission business is the election of the chair and the vice chair.

3:47

Uh are there any members that are interested in the position of chair this year?

4:00

No.

4:03

I nominate Chair Easton as chair.

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Summary of Proceedings

Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - February 25, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a brief meeting on February 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting focused on routine approvals, officer elections, and scheduling updates. No public comments were received.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Agenda (as amended): The agenda was amended to move the discussion of Los Alamos County Development Code Chapter 16, Article IV, Division 8: Signage to the April 8, 2026 meeting. The agenda as amended was approved unanimously.
  • Approval of January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Election of Chair and Vice Chair: Chair Karen Easton was reelected as Chair. Commissioner David Hampton was elected as Vice Chair.
  • Department Report: Staff announced that the March 11, 2026 regular meeting is cancelled; instead, an open house for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be held from 5:30-7:00 PM in Council Chambers, hosted by consultants CZB. Commissioners were strongly encouraged to attend and a quorum notice will be filed.
  • Chair's Report: Chair Easton stressed the importance of attendance at the March 25, 2026 meeting, which will feature significant cases and will be the last meeting for Commissioners Adler and Nakhleh. She also reminded that the signage code discussion is rescheduled for April 8, 2026.
  • Council Liaison's Report: Councilor Haviman reported on the February 17, 2026 County Council meeting, including recognition of the finance department's "triple crown" award, an update on the climate action plan, a public hearing for $40 million in GRT bonds for broadband, and the appointment of Carly Blair to the Environmental Sustainability Board.

Key Outcomes

  • Agenda approved as amended (moved signage discussion to April 8, 2026).
  • Minutes of January 14, 2026 approved.
  • Chair Karen Easton reelected; David Hampton elected Vice Chair.
  • March 11, 2026 meeting cancelled; open house scheduled.
  • Commission encouraged to attend March 25 meeting.

Meeting Transcript

It's 5 30. We're gonna go ahead and get started. I'm gonna open the meeting of Wednesday, February 25th, Planning and Zoning Commission of 2026. We're gonna call to order. If you'll do the roll call, please. Commissioner Easton? Here. Commissioner Crean? Here. Commissioner Knockley. Commissioner White. Here. Commissioner Adler. Commissioner Brule. Here. Commissioner Hampton. Here. Commissioner Nelson. Here. Commissioner Brown. We have a quorum. Thank you. The next item is public comment. This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Is there anyone anyone online? As there's no one in chambers. Seeing no public comment, I'll move to the approval of the agenda. I'm looking for a motion to approve, and then I haven't do I need to do that before? Amend, yes. Oh, sorry. I'm going to present an amendment to the agenda this evening. We are moving the Los Alamos County Development Code Chapter 16, Article 4, Division 8, signage discussion to April 8th in a month. So agenda presented, amended, looking for a motion to approve. I move to approve the agenda as amended. Thank you. Second? I second. Thank you. Do we need a vote? Um, if everyone could raise your hand if you approve the motion that's on the floor. All right, thank you. The next topic is the planning and zoning uh minutes from January 14th, 2026. Uh they were part of the packet. Uh you should have had time to review. And are there any edits to the minutes as presented? If not, I'm looking for a motion. I move that the commission approve a minutes for January 14, 2026. Thank you. I second. Thank you.

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