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5 rt yy 1 -W -t 'sW-w Mi -rv-v 1 KU Af. 1. mi THC Nf MCXICAH A'l A family a ffair i. mobile homes were referred to as trailers and considered a very temporary tort of bousing glternauve, be added. But he said that in recent years there has been a tremendous evolution in the design of and attitudes toward mobile homes.

The units are built according to federal Housing and Urban Development standards and can accomodate families of vartng sizes and be located in many types of terrain and weather zones, he explained. "And I feel very strongly that the economy is going to change and money will be available at lower interest rates, said Lujan. Eloy also commented that he was fortunate to have such wonderful children who have encouraged him and been a tremendous help in setting up and completing the endless paperwork Involved. His daughter Anita, a CPA in California, flew back home to set up the business' bookkeeping system. I think this is a dream-come-true for my father, who.

has worked hard all his life for someone else, and I know he will be a success," said Lucille, who lives in Albuquerque ESP AN OLA In an era when family-owned and operated businesses are diminish-- lng, a Valley family as Joined together and given birth to Pajarito Mobile Homes Sales, which is celebrating its grand opening today. Eloy Lujan, his wife Hose and grown children Mary Agnes, Barbara, Lucille, Roland and Anita, have all Joined forces in support of the week-old business. Everyone in the family radiates pride and joy. I am so excited and proud that my father is venturing out on his own," says dark-eyed Anita. After five children and four grandchildren, Rose said, smiling, she was very enthusiastic about the new business.

Rose will be working at her husband's side. "I will be learning a lot and am glad for the opportunity," she said. Eloy has been involved with mobile home sales in the past, working with Hacienda Mobile Homes Sales in Pojoaque and Santa Fe. I believe by 1985 more than 50 percent of the nation's homeowners will own mobile homes," said Eloy. At one time Wi, Vf i ml Jl developer defends against land use charges NEW BUSINESS Hosting a Grand Opening of the new family owned and operated Pajarito Mobile Home Sales are the Lujan family.

From left, Lucille, Anita, grandchildren Jeffrey, Julie and Monica, Roland, Rose, Mary Agnes, and proprietor Eloy. MotaaMirla Eiaaa Cum Harried By PETER EICHSTAEDT The New Mexican Staff Developer-rancher Bob Weil, smarting over accusations of un-ecological practices, this week defended his past and proposed developments. "We have gone overboard to be careful, said Weil Friday. Weil was accused last week of killing pinon trees and coyotes to clear the way for La Tierra, a large housing development northwest of Santa Fe, The accusations came in a full-page advertisement carried in The New Mexican and paid for by Citizens, a group apparently headed by Dr. Kim Knowles, an adjacent prop-erty owner to the La Tierra development.

The advertisement said Santa Fe would soon become another Cleveland or Chicago. Knowles was unavailable when called at his office by The New Mexican. Weil said he is part of the Santa Fe community and like other Santa Feans, is concerned about the quality of growth in the city. He and his wife Zannie came to New Mexico in 1961 and bought a large ranch north of town. The ranch contains 10,000 acres of deeded land and about 18,000 acres of land leased from the BLM.

Weil entered the public spotlight about 10 years ago after the city demanded Public Service Company of New Mexico expand and improve the water system. PNM responded by sinking the Buckman wells on the Rio such literary luminaries as Neil Simon, well-know playwright. The second subdivision Weil developed Is called La Tierra Nueva, and just about all lots are sold. The lots averaged 17 acres each. Under contention, however, seems to Weils latest development, which will be called La Tierra de Oro.

It will contain smaller lots than the previous developments, and will be a much higher density. The lots will range from 1.5 acres up to about 5 acres, he said, and will contain a clustered condominium development, school site, small commercial site, day care center, and site for volunteer fire department and post office. Unlike the prior developments, the new one will be on the city water system, but will not be part of the city sewer system. We went through the government procedures lgpwe couldnt be accused of bulldozing anything through, Weil said. We love our land, he said.

What were doing here is something were proud of. Weve gone overboard to be careful. Weil said the city council did not require review of the new development, but he requested they look at it for a review. Were really in favor of planned growth, said Zannie Well. Were convinced thats the way to go.

We dont subdivide on a grid, she said, and we dont cut the trees down. Ader said the area has a lot of coyotes, mainly because of all the rabbits in the pinon and juniper-covered expanses. Its all part of the natural food chain, he said. But both Ader and Weil empha- to be careful, said Weil. i i i 4 1 Grande.

But a problem developed when PNM tried to find land to bring the water to the city about 15 miles uphill to the Tano Road area. PNM had a chance to go with a pipeline across government land, but that would have required several years of bureaurocratic red tape and delays. A quick solution came when PNM reached an agreement with Weil to run the lines over his land in exchange for 3,000 future water taps. The water line was built in a hurry, but the city was furious and went to court. The city claimed the deal meant growth without city control.

Weil won the suit, he said, but since then has gone. to extremes to build a good development. David Ader, La Tierra general manager, said the number of water taps in the original agreement with PNM doesnt apply any more. The current water franchise, which went into affect in late '79, requires extensive ernment approval of any extension of the water system. Approval of water service to the new La Tierra' development has already received the approval of the county, the Metropolitan Water Board, and the city, he said.

The first of Weils five-phase development was La Tierra, a subdivision where lots were a minimum of 10 acres and averaged much larger. The subdivision, because of its thoughfully-arranged lots, sensitive to contours, views and rolling hills, has become an exclusive area with architecturally designed homes, some containing dramatic and innovative solar designs. The subdivision has attracted We have gone overboard TkMdUiluMuUMlN Tk Nw MaieuMlekMl Mhr MASSIVE DE VELOPMENT Looking west over part of the 50, 000-plus acres of La Tierra development west of Santa Fe. The proposed new route of Buckman Road branches to the right of the existing bend at left The new road will be divided with a planted median strip, and developers say it should eliminate a major traffic hazard at the bend. The development is planned The development will also fea-: over eight years and will be sold at a rate of about 60 lots per year, ure acres of parks and five concluding in 1990.

tennis courts. sized the coyotes were not a problem and they did not kill them. The vast majority of the land will be maintained as a a ranch, Weil said, and even with the ranch operation, the coyotes are still not a problem. He noted the coyote problem is strong anong northern New Mexico and southern Colorado sheep ranche Weil said the La Tierra deveh ment has put in all utilities, electric, telephone and gas, and will move and pave Buckman Road, and pay all expenses. These utilities will allow the city to open up what is known as the Northwest Quadrant at a much lower cost, he said.

The development will also have a tough-minded waste disposal district, Ader said. The district will be a legal entity with the pow- er to enforce proper use of the private septic tank systems. The development has and will continue to have restrictive covenants which will control the style of housing. Zannie Weil said so far she had acted as the architectural reviewer and has deyeloped a reputation as the enforcer of the design standards of the homes in the area. She said it hasnt been easy and hasnt won her many friends.

In spite of the 360 degree views, said Ader, some people still want to put up three-story towers. Zannie said she works with buyers there to insure siting of drive ways so trees arent cut and siting of homes so as not to impair the views of surrounding home-owners. The size of lawns is also restricted as well as vegetation which requires lots of water. The new development will have a total of 469 lots on 1324 acres, which' averages out to be one house for every 2.4 acres. About 87 condominiums will be built at an average density of 1.7 per acre.

tions increase the cost of housing in any way. Noting the New Mexico Solar Rights Act, which took effect three years ago, protects use Of solar energy as a property right, Tigges said the city ordinance would implement state law. The code will be easy to understand and designed not to slow down the building permit process, she said. Andersons job is to provide technical assistance in developing formulas and tables for measuring shadow projections. Were going to look at solar access by comparing different variables, such, as building height, slope, day of year and time of day, he said.

By drawing a matrix with those variables and specific hours of the day, Anderson will assist city officials in determining what would be a reasonable amount of solar access to protect. Options Include the hours between 9 a m. and 3 p.m., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or between 10 a.m.

and 4 p.m. 1 Tables for each type of residential and commercial structures How to make solar access accessible WISJAA, standards would cut permitted densities or prohibit construction on north-facing slopes, Tigges said. We have no Intention of doing that, and thats why wei have to work it out carefully," she said. Noting evidence shows buildings with shared walls can cut energy consumption, Tigges The whole point of all this is to save energy. We dont want to lose energy by eliminating other options.

Anderson is studying ordinances adopted by the cities of Albuquerque and Los Alamos, but he said, Santa Fe wants to make sure it (the ordinance) fits Santa Fes specific needs. Unlike Albuquerque, for example, Santa Fe has slopes throughout the city, Anderson said. On north-facing slopes, we would have to take care that houses would have some solar access, and the city wants their solar access ordinance to guarantee that to a reasonable extent. Noting many buildings In the downtown area have shared walls, Anderson said set-back requirements would not be feasible in eliminating shadows. Tigges hopes a final let of recommendations will be ready for presentation to the Urban Policy: Boards executive committee by1, October.

would be used, Anderson said. The ordinance also would distinguish between solar collectors built on existing buildings ahd solar access for new subdivisions and planned developments. Noting state law treats solar rights like water rights, Anderson said the right is established by making beneficial use of 25,000 BTUs of sunlight, either by passive or active systems. Homeowners who do not use their solar rights are not protected. The proposed city ordinance might establish a system to record solar energy collection systems, as outlined in a city staff paper developed by consultant Stefanie Beninato.

Through ad-' vertlslng campaigns, residents would be encouraged to file verification of existing collection systems with City Hall to protect their solar access, Beninato said. Solar access on new single-family homes and other single structures on a lot can be regulated by set-back requirements, like the minimum yard and maximum lot coverage requirements already in the city code, Tlgges said. For condominiums and other buildings with shared walls, performance standards would be established, she said. When the issue came before the Urban Policy Board, members questioned whether performance By DENISE KESSLER The New Mexican Staff Everybody agrees solar energy should be tapped. The trick is finding a way to protect property owners sunlight rights without tying them up in red tape or hiking the cost of construction.

To implement the states solar rights act and policies endorsed by the city council and Urban Policy Board, the city has signed a contract with Lee Wilson Associates to help draft an ordinance protecting solar access. Under the contract, environmental consultant Steve Anderson is providing technical assistance to city planners, who have been tossing around solar access formulas and bulk plane diagrams for months. While some amount of regulation is necessary, city planners want to avoid alarming contractors and developers, who tend to express dismay at construction restrictions. If makes people very Jumpy, said city associate planner Linda Tlgges. For new construction, were trying to Insure if people want it, there wont be obstacles to solar access.

People can have it if they want it, but we dont want to be in a position of requiring anybody to put in solar collectors. She also said, We don't want to make our solar access regula RUGHTS TO SUN POWER A Vends subdivision passive solar design at La A-' 3.