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VarianceUnder review1576 Arlene Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM

Spella Side Setback Variance (1576 Arlene Rd SE)

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Description

The Spellas want to keep a 140-square-foot shed that encroaches into the required five-foot side setback after a neighbor complaint triggered code enforcement. The item has been postponed twice at their request to gather neighbor support, and staff recommends denial.

Impact summary

If denied, the shed would need to be moved or rebuilt to comply with the setback; if approved, the structure stays where it is.

Applicant

Name
Rob and Erica Spella
Address
1576 Arlene Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NMSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 13, 2026

Planning and Zoning Board - Jan 13, 2026

The Spellas want to keep a 140-square-foot shed that encroaches into the required five-foot side setback after a neighbor complaint triggered code enforcement. The item has been postponed twice at their request to gather neighbor support, and staff recommends denial.

Related issues (1)

Setback variances and code enforcement follow-up

Two variance requests carried staff recommendations of denial: a residential shed encroaching into a side setback at 1576 Arlene Rd SE, and an 8-foot block wall in an industrial front setback. The shed case grew out of a neighbor complaint and code enforcement action, and had been continued twice so the applicants could gather neighbor support.

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