Board approves preliminary‑plat amendment for High Range 5, increasing lot count to 340

The Rio Rancho Planning & Zoning Board voted Sept. 10 to approve a preliminary‑plat amendment for the High Range 5 subdivision, which incorporates a previously holdout Lot 11 and increases the total lot count from 332 to 340.

Planner Liz Ruiz Carlos presented the amendment and explained that the existing preliminary plat covered roughly 70 acres and 332 lots. "The applicant LGI Homes New Mexico LLC through their agent Coa Van Lowe Consultants Incorporated is requesting approval of an amendment to the previously approved High Range 5 preliminary plat," Ruiz Carlos said. She said the amendment incorporates Lot 11, eliminates Berman Court, adjusts rear lot lines to account for slopes, and results in a revised total of 75.2056 acres and a lot count of 340.

Doug Chubin, representing LGI Homes' agent, joined virtually and noted the changes were mostly minor lot‑line adjustments and that phase 1 is under construction. "We appreciate you allowing us to attend virtually. It certainly is assistive to us," he said, adding that final plat submittals for subsequent phases will be provided to the city upon approval.

A motion to approve the preliminary‑plat amendment was moved and seconded; the board approved the motion on a roll call vote. Commissioner Gabaldon, Commissioner Hardesty, Commissioner Tortorici, Commissioner Koffner, Commissioner Hankins and Vice Chair Richardson voted yes and the motion passed.

Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions; the board recorded the approval and the amendment will be processed through the planning department for subsequent plat submittals.