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Planning board approves lot-width variance for 1022 Colore Road
Summary
The Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance allowing development of a 50-foot lot at 1022 Colore Road, concluding the lot’s narrow, irregular shape creates a hardship under existing rules. A neighbor spoke but did not oppose the request.
Planner Liz Reese Carlos told the board the request seeks relief from the 60-foot minimum lot-width requirement so the owner can develop a 50-foot lot at 1022 Colore Road (Unit 13, Block DD, Lot 10). "The proposed variance would allow for the applicant to develop on the 50-foot lot as it exists," Liz Reese Carlos said, noting the property is 0.35 acres and was plotted in 1966.
Carlos said staff found the parcel is an "irregular and narrow lot" and that "the strict application of the minimum lot width requirement of 60 feet on this 50-foot wide lot would result in a hardship that would deprive the owner of the reasonable use of their property." Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions.
Theresa Amloor, a nearby property owner who identified herself and provided a mailing address for the record, confirmed she had received notice and said she did not object after talking with staff. She asked how many units were in the subdivision but did not oppose the variance.
A board member moved to approve item 2 "as presented." Following a brief comment that the minimum-lot-width rule frequently presents similar issues on small lots, the board voted by roll call to approve the variance.
The board’s action approves the variance subject to staff’s recommended findings and conditions; the planner and applicant will complete any remaining conditions identified by staff.
