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Rio Rancho planning board approves multiple plats, a variance and a rezoning; several items postponed

City of Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board · November 18, 2025
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Summary

At its Nov. 18 meeting the Rio Rancho Planning & Zoning Board approved an extension for Idealia Crossing, final plat for Broadmoor Heights Unit 4, a variance at 485 Sand Stone Drive NE, the Zuma Ranch phase 1 preliminary plat (and subdivision variance), preliminary plats for items 14 and 15, and a rezoning allowing Catalyst LLC to seek proper permits; items 4, 9, 10 and 12 were postponed and item 5 withdrawn.

The Rio Rancho Planning & Zoning Board approved a series of subdivision plats, an accessory-structure variance and a commercial rezoning at its Nov. 18 meeting, and recorded several applicant-requested postponements.

Extension and plats approved: - Idealia Crossing (item 7): Michelle Castillo, city planner, said the applicant cited economic conditions for a time extension. The project remains a planned subdivision of roughly 70 single-family lots; applicant Howard Balmer said the property is under contract and the applicant expects to commence construction if an extension is granted. The board approved the extension on a roll call. - Broadmoor Heights Unit 4 (item 8): Brian Babiak presented the final plat for 53 lots on about 14.45 acres, including dedicated right-of-way and an emergency access…

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