Planning Commission Meeting

AGENDA Regular Meeting Reno City Planning Commission Wednesday, July 17, 2024 ● 6:00 PM Reno City Council Chamber, One East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 Commissioners J.D. Drakulich, Chair 326­8861 Harris Armstrong, Vice Chair 326­8859 Kerry Rohrmeier 326­8864 Manny Becerra 326­8860 Alex Velto 326­8858 Vacant 326­8862 Silvia Villanueva 326­8863 Public Notice: This agenda has been physically posted in compliance with NRS Chapter 241 at Reno City Hall – One East First Street, Reno, Nevada 89501. In addition, this agenda has been electronically posted in compliance with NRS Chapter 241 at http://www.reno.gov, and https://notice.nv.gov/. Members of the public may hear, observe and provide public comment virtually by pre­registering using the following link: https://links.reno.gov/3V5vC95 Accommodation: Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons desiring to attend the meeting. Please contact the Development Services Department at (775) 334­2576 in advance so that arrangements can be made. Supporting Material: Staff reports and supporting material for the meeting are available at the Development Services Department and on the City’s website at http://www.reno.gov/meetings. Pursuant to NRS Chapter 241, supporting material is made available to the general public at the same time it is provided to the Planning Commission. Order of Agenda: Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The Planning Commission may combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove items from the agenda, and/or delay discussion on or continue scheduled agenda items at any time. Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time, but may be heard later. Public Comment: Individuals wishing to address the Planning Commission at the meeting shall submit a “Request to Speak” form to the Staff Liaison. Individuals not in attendance may provide public comment by: (1) submitting an online public comment form at www.reno.gov/PCPublicComment; (2) sending an email to RenoPlanningCommission@reno.gov; (3) sending a letter to the City of Reno Planning Commission, P.O. Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505; or (4) leaving a voicemail at (775) 393­1776. Voicemails received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing will be transcribed, provided to the Planning Commission, and entered into the record. Voicemails received thereafter and public comment received during the meeting will be provided to the Planning Commission for review prior to adjournment and entered into the public record. Please note, all comments received are considered part of the public record and will be on file with the Development Services Department. To provide public comment via Zoom, log in to the Zoom webinar at the above link and utilize the “Raise Hand” feature during any public comment period. To provide public comment via telephone only, press *9 to “Raise Hand” and *6 to mute/unmute. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Unused time may not be reserved by the speaker, nor allocated to another speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on a subsequent agenda as an action item. Appeal Process: Any final action (not including recommendations) or failure to take action by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the Reno City Council by the applicant, the Mayor Page or a1City Council Member, or any person who is "aggrieved" by the action or inaction. An appeal (together with fees) must be filed with the City Clerk within ten business days starting on the To provide public comment via Zoom, log in to the Zoom webinar at the above link and utilize the “Raise Hand” feature during any public comment period. To provide public comment via telephone only, press *9 to “Raise Hand” and *6 to mute/unmute. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Unused time may not be reserved by the speaker, nor allocated to another speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on a subsequent agenda as an action item. Appeal Process: Any final action (not including recommendations) or failure to take action by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the Reno City Council by the applicant, the Mayor or a City Council Member, or any person who is "aggrieved" by the action or inaction. An appeal (together with fees) must be filed with the City Clerk within ten business days starting on the day after written notice of the action is filed with the City Clerk. Watch Meetings: Planning Commission meetings are streamed online when the Commission is in session in Council Chamber at http://www.reno.gov/meetings and broadcast on Charter Channel 194. 1 Pledge of Allegiance 2 Roll Call 3 Public Comment (This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment.) 4 Public Hearings – Any person who has chosen to provide his or her public comment when a Public Hearing is heard will need to so indicate on the Request to Speak form provided to the Secretary. Alternatively, you may provide your comment when Item 3, Public Comment, is heard at the beginning of this meeting. 4.1 PULLED ITEM ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action ­ Recommendation to City Council): Case No. LDC24­00050 (The Canyons PUD Amendment) ­ A request has been made for an amendment to The Canyons Planned Unit Development (PUD) handbook to: a) increase the number of residential units from 81 to 126; b) reduce the number of land use categories and villages; c) modify the allowed uses within each land category; d) make changes to various environmental standards including grading, feral horse management, and open space requirements; and e) make changes to other development standards including site, building, and roadway design, among other modifications. The ±161.23 acre site is located east of the eastern terminus of Mine Shaft Drive. The site is within The Canyons PUD zoning district and has the Master Plan land use designations of Single­Family Neighborhood (SF) and Parks, Greenways, and Open Space (PGOS). [Ward 2] 4.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Case No. LDC24­00056 (Habitat for Humanity) ­ A request has been made for a tentative map to establish a 22­lot single­family detached subdivision. The ±3.03 acre site is located on the north side of Echo Avenue between Mount Vida Street and Mount Charleston Street. The site is zoned Multi­Family Residential ­ 30 units per acre (MF­30) and has a Master Plan land use designation of Multi­Family Neighborhood (MF). [Ward 4] 4.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Case No. LDC24­00057 (Ortiz Residence) ­ A request has been made for an alternative equivalent compliance to allow: 1) deviation from the required front yard setback; and Page 2 structure to the rear of an existing accessory 2) locating a new principal  the north side of Echo Avenue between Mount Vida Street and Mount Charleston Street. The site is zoned Multi­Family Residential ­ 30 units per acre (MF­30) and has a Master Plan land use designation of Multi­Family Neighborhood (MF). [Ward 4] 4.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Case No. LDC24­00057 (Ortiz Residence) ­ A request has been made for an alternative equivalent compliance to allow: 1) deviation from the required front yard setback; and 2) locating a new principal structure to the rear of an existing accessory structure. The ±3.62 acre site is located on the north side of West Huffaker Lane ±940 feet west of its intersection with Panorama Drive. The subject property is located in the Sphere of Influence and is zoned Large­Lot Residential – 2.5 acres (LLR­2.5) and has a Master Plan land use designation of Large­Lot Neighborhood (LL). [Ward 2] 5 Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Liaison Report 6 Staff Announcements 6.1 Report on status of Planning Division projects. 6.2 Announcement of upcoming training opportunities. 6.3 Report on status of responses to staff direction received at previous meetings. 6.4 Report on actions taken by City Council on previous Planning Commission items. 7 Commissioner's Suggestions for Future Agenda Items (For Possible Action) 8 Public Comment (This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment.) 9 Adjournment (For Possible Action) IF THE MEETING GOES BEYOND 11:00 PM, THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY POSTPONE REMAINING ITEMS. Page 3