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Papillon master plan amendment denied; related zone map amendment for applicant‑owned parcels approved
Summary
Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Board denied an amendment to the Papillon master plan on July 8 but approved a zone map amendment limited to the parcels owned by AMREP Southwest Inc., after debate over ownership of parcels and outstanding drainage and infrastructure questions.
The Planning and Zoning Board on July 8 voted separately on a proposed expansion of the Papillon master plan and an associated zone map amendment. The board denied the master plan amendment (Item 10) but approved a related zone map amendment (Item 11) limited to parcels the applicant owns.
Liz Ruiz Carlos, city planner, told the board staff recommended denial of the master plan amendment and the zone map amendment because the applicant did not own all parcels inside the proposed expanded boundary and because the proposed zoning changes would create "checkerboard" or non‑uniform development. The staff report also…
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