Regular Meeting

CITY OF ELKO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 5:30 PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 ELKO CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1751 COLLEGE AVENUE, ELKO, NV 89801 I. CALL TO ORDER Jeff Dalling, Chairman of the City of Elko Planning Commission, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Jeff Dalling Stefan Beck Mercedes Mendive Michael Irish Carlos Nunes Absent: Garret Kamps John Lemich City Staff Present: Dale Johnson, Assistant City Manager Cathy Laughlin, City Planner Ralph Negron, Development Manager Sarah Schick, Civil Engineer Rachel Randall, Planning Technician III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC There were no public comments. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Commissioner Irish, seconded by Commissioner Mendive to approve the meeting minutes from the February 3, 2026, regular meeting, as they stand. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) March 3, 2026 City of Elko Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 VI. NEW BUSINESS A. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Review, consideration and possible approval of Final Map No. 1-26, filed by BELDCO LLC, for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Patio Homes Area 1 involving the proposed division of approximately 3.056 acres of property into 17 lots for residential development and 1 common area lot within the R (Single Family and Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property is located on the north corner of E. of Jennings Way and Windsor Avenue. RN No planning commissioners needed to sit this item out. The applicant, Scott MacRitchie, was present but did not give a presentation. The project’s civil engineer, Lana Carter, Carter Engineering, was also present. There were no public comments. Moving on to comments from City Staff, Ralph Negron, Development Manager, went over the City of Elko Staff Report dated January 28, 2026, provided in the agenda packet. The project will be located on APN 001-577-RLB and developed under a development agreement, which will allow for smaller lot dimensions and reduced setbacks, for a proposed density of 5.56 units per acre. There are no roadways being offered for dedication. The lots will be accessed from E. Jennings Way and Windsor Avenue by a private access easement. The project was found to be in conformance with the Master Plan Land Use and Transportation components during the tentative map stage and the final map conforms with the tentative map. The property is not located within the Redevelopment area. It is located within a 20-year capture zone for multiple City wells. It is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area. The project is in conformance with Sections 3-3-7 through 3-3-22 of City Code. There are 11 findings and 11 conditions from the Development Department. No other departments have any conditions as Carter Engineering was able to finalize the plans prior to the item being heard by the board. Staff recommended conditional approval with a recommendation to City Council. Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, recommended conditional approval as presented. Sarah Schick, Civil Engineer, recommended conditional approval as presented. Chairman Dalling noted that Seth Frandsen, Fire Marshal, was not present. Dale Johnson, Assistant City Manager, approved as presented. There were no commissioner questions or deliberation. Mr. MacRitchie did not have any final comments. There were no public comments. March 3, 2026 City of Elko Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 ** A motion was made by Commissioner Mendive, seconded by Commissioner Nunes to forward a recommendation to City Council that the developer enter into a performance agreement to install improvements in accordance with the approved constructions plans that satisfies the requirements of Title 2 Chapter 3; and conditionally approve Final Map No. 1-26 for the Bergeron Village Patio Homes Area 1 subdivision based on the findings that the final map substantially complies with the tentative map, and the approval is subject to the conditions in the Staff Report dated January 28, 2026, listed below: Development Department: 1. The Developer shall execute a Performance and Maintenance Agreement in accordance with Section 3-3-21 of City code. The Performance Agreement shall be secured in accordance with Section 3-3-22 of City code. In conformance with Section 3-3-21 of City code, the public improvements shall be completed within a time of no later than two (2) years of the date of Final Map approval by the City Council unless extended as stipulated in City code. 2. The Performance and Maintenance Agreement shall be approved by the City Council. 3. The Developer shall enter into the Performance and Maintenance Agreement within 30 days of approval of the Final Map by the City Council. 4. The Final Map for Bergeron Village Patio Homes is approved for 17 residential lots and remainder lots. 5. The Utility Department will issue a Will Serve Letter for the subdivision upon approval of the Final Map by the City Council. 6. Site disturbance shall not commence prior to approval of the project’s construction plans by the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection. 7. Site disturbance, including clearing and grubbing, shall not commence prior to the issuance of a grading permit by the City of Elko. 8. Construction shall not commence prior to Final Map approval by the City Council and issuance of a will-serve letter by the City of Elko. 9. Conformance with the conditions of approval of the Tentative Map is required. 10. The Owner/Developer is to provide the appropriate contact information for the qualified engineer and engineering firm contracted to oversee the project along with the required inspection and testing necessary to produce an As-Built for submittal to the City of Elko. The Engineer of Record is to ensure all materials meet the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works. The Engineer of Record is to certify that the project was completed in conformance with the approved plans and specifications. 11. All slopes greater than 3:1 shall be permanently stabilized prior to acceptance of any public improvements by the City Council. Engineering, Utilities, Fire, Planning Departments: None Commissioner Mendive’s findings to support the motion are the Final Map for Bergeron Village Patio Homes has been presented before expiration of the subdivision proceedings in accordance with NRS 278.360(1)(a)(2) and City code. The Final Map is in conformance with the Tentative Map. The proposed subdivision is in conformance with the Land Use and March 3, 2026 City of Elko Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Transportation Components of the Master Plan. The proposed development conforms with Sections 3-3-9 through 3-3-16 (inclusive). The Subdivider shall be responsible for all required improvements in conformance with Section 3-3-17 of City code. The Subdivider has submitted construction plans in conformance with Section 3-3-18 of City code. The Subdivider has submitted plans to the city and state agencies for review to receive all required permits in accordance with the requirements of Section 3-3-19 of City code. The Subdivider has submitted construction plans which, having been found to be in conformance with Section 3-3-20 of City code, have been approved by City staff. The Subdivider will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement to conform to Section 3-3-21 of City code. The Subdivider will be required to provide a Performance and Maintenance Guarantee as stipulated in the Performance Agreement in conformance with Section 3-3-22 of City code. The proposed development conforms to Sections 3-2-3, 3-2-4, 3-2-5(B), 3-2-5(E), 3-2-5(G), 3-2-17, and 3-8 of City code. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) VII. REPORTS A. Summary of City Council Actions Ms. Laughlin reported that at the February 10th City Council meeting, the Council approved a Reversion to Acreage for two parcels on Manzanita Lane submitted by Highmark Construction, who intends to expand its existing facility; she noted that while most mapping items do not require City Council action, reversions to acreage do. The Council also approved the Planning Commission’s annual report and the 2026 work program. In addition, the first reading of the development agreement for the Bergeron Village Patio Homes was approved, with the second reading scheduled for the March 10th City Council meeting. B. Summary of Redevelopment Agency Actions Ms. Laughlin reported that prior to the February 10th City Council meeting, the Redevelopment Agency convened and approved one grant for the second cycle of the Infrastructure Grant Program. The Agency also initiated an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan, noting that it has not been amended since its adoption in 2008. Additionally, the Redevelopment Agency authorized the purchase of two solar-powered pedestrian crossing lights for Silver Street, similar to the recently installed lights on 5th Street at the intersections of Railroad Street and Commercial Street. The new installations will be located at the intersections of 3rd Street and 4th Streets. They will feature four pedestals to allow activation from any corner, addressing safety concerns and improving downtown walkability. She also reported that work on the Conditional Use Permit section of the City Code is nearly finalized between the City Attorney and Staff. It will be presented to the Planning Commission at its next meeting. VIII. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC March 3, 2026 City of Elko Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Jeff Dalling, Chairman Garret Kamps, Secretary March 3, 2026 City of Elko Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5