Planning board approves plat extension, boarding‑kennel permit and a lot‑width variance

The City of Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board approved three routine land‑use items during its April 14 meeting: a one‑year preliminary plat extension for Broadmoor Hills, a conditional use permit to allow a boarding kennel at a commercial site, and a variance to permit development on an existing substandard 50.02‑foot lot.

Tim Devorek Pointer presented the Broadmoor Hills request, describing the subject properties (Unit 13, Block 118, Lots 1–9 and 16A–20A, about 10.4899 acres) and noting the plat consists of 56 lots, two tracks and one parcel with private internal streets. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions; the record shows Commissioner Albadone recused from the vote because of a family association with land immediately north of the subdivision. The board approved the extension.

Michelle Castillo, planner with the city, presented a conditional use permit for a boarding kennel proposed for Arrowhead Ridge Tract 12A operating as Premier Pet's Playground. Staff found the application met the municipal code and land‑use standards because the site previously hosted a similar business and required no significant site modifications; the board approved the permit following a motion and second.

Liz Reese Carlos presented a variance request for 529 9th Avenue NE to allow construction on a 50.02‑foot lot where the minimum frontage is 60 feet. Staff said the lot's age, configuration and the applicant's inability to assemble adjacent lots created a hardship and recommended approval subject to findings and conditions; the board approved the variance after a motion, second and roll call.

Each approval in this package was recorded as a motion with findings and conditions in the meeting minutes; the approvals permit the applicants to move forward with the next steps in permitting and construction review but do not guarantee final building permits, which remain contingent on meeting applicable standards and submitting required construction drawings.