The Rio Rancho City Council will consider several significant development proposals and zoning changes during its regular meeting Thursday, including postponing the possible adoption of a master plan for the Chamisa Hills area and approval of a major solar energy project.
The governing body will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall to review 20 agenda items, with multiple public hearings scheduled on development and zoning matters affecting residential and commercial properties throughout the city.
Among the most notable items is Resolution R47, which would adopt the Chamisa Hills Master Plan. The proposal includes accompanying Ordinance O14 that would rezone portions of the Chamisa Hills Country Club area from special use planned residential development to various classifications, including open space, parks and recreation, mixed-use activity center and residential districts. These items were heard at the Governing Body meeting on May 8, and were postponed to the Aug. 14 meeting. The item is on the agenda for Aug. 14 but city staff will be recommending that the item be postponed again to the Sept. 11meeting…