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Los Ranchos planners create 'Core Commercial' zone, ban most drive‑throughs and restrict outdoor storage; send VC height question to trustees
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved text and map changes that establish a Core Commercial (CC) zone, prohibit most food/drink drive‑throughs, bar outdoor storage within 18 feet of Fourth Street, and recommended the Board pursue quasi‑judicial review of certain Village Center (VC) entitlements (including a 26‑ft height preference if development agreements do not proceed).
The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a set of linked text and map amendments that create a new Core Commercial (CC) zoning district and change the official map to convert selected Village Center (VC) parcels to CC.
Director Schultz told the commission the package is a reconsideration of items first heard in July and August. "This is a reconsideration of an item that this body heard at their July and August hearing," she said, noting that a handful of prior amendments created a procedural complication by touching VC entitlements that can cross into quasi‑judicial territory.
Why it matters: the CC text and ZMA together rewrite entitlements for the Fourth Street corridor and related parcels. The commission approved edits meant to reduce auto‑oriented development, smooth small tenant changes, and clarify review triggers before construction.
Major actions taken - The commission voted unanimously to prohibit, in the CC zone, food, beverage and alcohol establishments with drive‑up/drive‑thru facilities (changed from…
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