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Rezoning request for two parcels in Rio Rancho Estates fails after debate over future right‑of‑way
Summary
A proposal to rezone two parcels (approximately 2.64 acres) from TZ/unzoned to R3 (mixed residential) was denied after debate over future right‑of‑way demands for Rainbow Boulevard and concerns whether R3 remains workable after required dedications; the motion to approve failed on roll call.
The Planning & Zoning Board rejected a motion to approve a zone‑map amendment that would have changed two parcels in Rio Rancho Estates Unit 22 (about 2.64 acres) from transitional/unzoned to R3 mixed residential.
Tim Dvorak, planner with the city of Rio Rancho, recommended denial, citing uncertainty about whether the proposed residential zoning would function after future right‑of‑way dedications for Rainbow Boulevard — a corridor identified as a future regional principal…
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