Workforce Housing Site Update

The Planning Commission approved the Site Plan and Concept for 1114 Mechem Drive with the following conditions:

»  The Applicant must meet all local, state, and federal requirements pertaining to the development.

»  The Applicant is required to develop a minimum of four units, and the maximum will be determined based on

their site plan, which must have adequate parking per unit and meet the setbacks outlined in zone C-2.

»  Complete traffic analysis and drainage study to be included with the site plan case file and building application.

»  Modular and/or Manufactured homes be placed on a concrete pier foundation or equivalent.

»  Additional guest parking is required.

»  Green Space where possible.

»  Prioritize 2-bedroom units over units with patios.

»  Amend site plan to prioritize the number of units not to be less than 17 structures.

This development will consist of long-term rental housing in the form of 17 manufactured homes to be placed on property acquired and held in the Village of Ruidoso Housing Trust to be leased to the displaced families of the McBride Fire and long-term to be used for Ruidoso’s workforce housing initiative serving households up to 140% LMI in accordance with the Affordable Housing Act.

»  Approximate Timeline

»  Zoning Certification- June 10, 2022

»  Site Plan Approval- June 10, 2022

»  Design Completion- July 1, 2022

»  Site Development Completion- August 1, 2022

»  Placement of Manufactured Homes- August 1-30, 2022

This is on an aggressive schedule. The Village of Ruidoso has: let bids for manufactured homes; entered into a design agreement to include streets, water, wastewater and drainage; received the appraisal for the property; and closed on June 10, 2022. PNM has started the electrical design and using the Request for Proposal process, a local property manager was selected.

Workforce Housing Site Plan and Concept for 1114 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345