Clayton v. Farmington City Council

Jerry D. Clayton (Clayton) and Thriftway Marketing Corporation (Thriftway) requested direct curb access to Pinon Hills Boulevard in the City of Farmington (the City) to aid in the development of a convenience store and gasoline outlet. The Farmington City Council (the Council) denied the requested access. Clayton and Thriftway appealed the Council's action to the district court pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 3-19-8(A) (Repl. 1985). The district court affirmed the Council's decision and Clayton and Thriftway appeal. We address three issues: (1) Did the district court apply the proper standard of review under Section 3-19-8(C)? In connection with this issue, we also examine the standard of review to be applied on appeal. (2) Is the district court's decision supported by substantial evidence? (3) Are the district court's findings of fact and Conclusions of law sufficient as a matter of law? We affirm. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND