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Planning commission approves zone change in Rio Rancho Estates to legitimize truck storage
Summary
The Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval May 19 for a zone map amendment in Rio Rancho Estates (ZNCH‑26‑0002) to change roughly 2.5 acres from Rio Rancho Estates Community District to General/Urban Industrial to allow storage of moving trucks, subject to site‑plan, screening and lighting conditions.
The Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission voted May 19 to recommend approval of a zone map amendment (ZNCH‑26‑0002) for a 2.5‑acre site in the Rio Rancho Estates subdivision to permit the storage of commercial moving trucks.
Planning staff presented the request, saying the lot (Lots 67837 and 67838, Block 16 Unit 7) has been used for industrial activities for more than two decades and that the Rio Rancho Estates Area Plan (adopted in 2014) identifies the subject parcel in an area where industrial uses are appropriate. Staff said adjoining property owners within 100 feet did not object and that the application met the comprehensive zoning ordinance criteria for amendment, subject to standard conditions: site plan, landscaping and lighting review; screening of trucks and dumpsters; and recordation of a consolidation plat within 12 months.
An applicant representative confirmed the site is for truck storage only and not public retail traffic. After limited commissioner questions to verify the site boundaries and that the existing residential lot would remain residential, Commissioner Trujillo moved to recommend approval and Commissioner Sheldon seconded. The motion passed with all present commissioners voting in favor.
Conditions attached to the recommendation require future improvements to conform to sections 12 and 13 of the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the Sandoval County comprehensive plan, screening of equipment and dumpsters, lighting standards, and preparation of a claim of exemption plat to consolidate lots for recording.
The matter will proceed through standard site‑plan review processes and the applicant must return with required permits before any construction or change of use occurs.
