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Rio Rancho council approves Ask Academy gym site plan after neighbors raise siting, height concerns
Summary
The council approved a site plan for a new Ask Academy gymnasium after residents argued the building’s placement and 34‑foot height would negatively affect nearby homes. Council added staff review and discussed shifting the structure modestly to reduce impacts.
The Rio Rancho City Council approved a site plan for a new gymnasium at Ask Academy, concluding a discussion in which nearby homeowners urged the city to require changes to the building’s placement and scale.
Amy Rincon, director of development services, told the council the proposed gym is sited west of NM‑528 and includes 101 required parking spaces, shared parking with existing school buildings, and a building height of 34 feet—about 2 feet above the typical 32‑foot standard but within a 10% administrative variance. Staff recommended approval.
Neighbors Joseph Curreri and Patrick and Manuelita Wolf said the plan, as submitted, conflicts with the city’s…
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