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Jeff Foster, associate planner, recommended approval after reviewing site design details that included two generator yards, rooftop space prepared for photovoltaic arrays and “approximately 11,800 square feet of landscaping” to meet front-yard and street-tree requirements. Foster said the applicant had proposed additional measures in a memo provided the afternoon of the meeting, including a redesigned equipment screen and extra evergreen planting along an adjacent mobile-home park.

Chris Wiesler, chief executive of Centra, and Josh Hindow of Kimley-Horn presented the proposal and said the project is an interconnection facility intended to allow carriers, cloud firms and content providers to exchange traffic locally. Hindow told the commission the proposed design uses air-based cooling technologies that do not use evaporative water cooling, and the applicant stated they expect to use about 3 megawatts at initial turn-up with infrastructure in place to serve up to 6.67 megawatts in total at buildout.

The applicant proposed site and building screening, acoustic treatments and a construction waste-management program; Hindow said the project includes “200% of the minimum landscape requirement” with drought-tolerant species, two EV chargers and a plan to install on-site photovoltaic panels. Centra also said it will apply for NV Energy’s green energy rider to procure renewable energy for operations.

Commissioners asked detailed questions about the easement along the railroad (reserved for a potential future bike path), the status of NV Energy will-serve letters and tribal monitoring for ground disturbance. The applicant and their representatives said they have a will-serve letter from NV Energy and have been coordinating with NV Energy on off-site infrastructure timelines; they also said the site-owner has been in contact with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and that tribal monitoring provisions recorded with the property will be honored.

In discussion, commissioners noted this site’s long period of vacancy and that a previous entertainment/recreation entitlement for the parcel had expired. Several commissioners said the Keystone proposal, as conditioned, better fits the downtown action plan and revitalization goals than continuing to leave the parcel vacant.

A motion to approve the Keystone conditional use permit passed on a roll-call vote. Conditions include limitations on truck arrival/departure hours, acoustical mitigation to keep nighttime noise at or below required limits, screening walls for generators and the addition of rooftop photovoltaic installation as part of the approved project.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting - 1/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 91,000-square-foot interconnection data center at 265 Keystone Avenue, with conditions including noise mitigation, screening, landscape improvements and a requirement to install photovoltaic panels on site.","taxTitle","Planning Commission , Reno, Washoe County, Nevada","taxId",69271,"location","Nevada","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6382587,"Planning Commission denies Oppidan data center conditional use permit after commissioners cite public-services and health concerns",5025,5180000,10205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2126659-d5b9a2b9e3dc2f47f26c6e342f245927&start=5180&end=10205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2126659-d5b9a2b9e3dc2f47f26c6e342f245927/thumbnail_5180000.jpg","/articles/6382587/Nevada/Planning-Commission-denies-Oppidan-data-center-conditional-use-permit-after-commissioners-cite-public-services-and-health-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6382587-a96a90ffb00557fa79e3ae2ad635fd8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568864&Signature=I6SXYJCMLJrjwNU9fzNm-hvYIJ7DrDsk45fvBZoV~A18CyztfEh9h3fpTIZ7UKS9r4jMdg~g9aZMF1-zpyrPd9ye9GTZN5eZ7BhjgY4VC2~91ZaoEJqJNMMrYeTlncI5neosFU89SAPX8RmwAoXGqi-emJB-aZHdf-hhMyNZm3k9i5chpKM0HMkS77x~rZ0~On3t~J~xEnPkZT~o2EmXUGrwJLEB9cqjpxXVm5VQLhkwuPZCC1G6QQzJS8Ro2vG~XkEUhimMfV-mxKNdIhqem0gBN4na13ZC8dAYjpzc05XMA9bQphsaUvrPUTc-EWvdSdUEUlbgb5a65ivicrQK1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reno Planning Commission on Jan. 15 denied a conditional use permit request for the Oppidan data center (LDC-25-22), a proposed edge-style facility on a seven-acre vacant parcel east of Stead Boulevard and north of North Virginia Street.

Jeff Foster, associate planner, told commissioners the use is allowed in the Industrial Commercial zone with a conditional use permit and that staff’s review found the proposal would be “generally compatible with the existing land uses in the area” when conditioned. The project plan included a building with interior data halls, an on-site generator yard, rooftop infrastructure prepared for photovoltaic arrays and proposed security and landscape screening. Foster said the applicant had secured a will-serve commitment from NV Energy and that the site is separated from most residentially zoned parcels by industrial uses and the freeway.

The project drew extensive public comment, much of it opposed. Olivia Tanninger, executive director of the Sierra Club’s Toiyabe chapter, said she had appealed an earlier approval for a separate data center and urged the commission to delay approvals for new centers until the city completes a comprehensive ordinance that addresses resource use and public impacts. “Data centers require an extreme amount of both energy and water,” she said in public comment and asked the commission to “refrain from making a determination” until broader policy and reporting are in place. Several other residents and climate advocates raised similar concerns about energy demand, water consumptive use and sewage capacity in the Swan Lake basin.

Applicant representatives described the project as an “edge” data center designed to bring capacity closer to users, with a phased buildout that would start at lower power demand and expand over time. Dylan Rusk, representing Oppenet Investment Company, said the facility would initially deliver lower IT critical load and that the applicant had incorporated noise mitigation, screening and sustainability measures. “The intention of an Edge data center is to bring additional server capacity closer to the users,” Rusk said.

Commission questions centered on water use and sewage capacity, generator operation, hours of truck arrivals and the distinction between data centers and other industrial uses that could be built on the parcel by right. Staff said some public-service checks (for sewer/wastewater capacity) occur at the building permit stage and that the commission could extend the time for the applicant to demonstrate utility availability. Commissioners also asked whether other industrial or manufacturing uses (for example, chip fabrication or larger industrial operations) could develop on the site by right and noted that some such uses would have significant water or power demands without prior discretionary review.

When commissioners voted on a motion to approve the Oppidan CUP, the motion failed. Several commissioners stated they could not make required findings related to public services and potential detriment to public health, safety and welfare. The denial was grounded in concerns over utility capacity and the project’s broader environmental and public-health implications in the absence of a citywide policy or ordinance specifically addressing data-center impacts.

The applicant may appeal the commission’s decision to the Reno City Council within the appeal window.","A conditional use permit for a proposed Oppidan 5-megawatt (critical IT) data center on North Virginia Street was denied by the Planning Commission after commissioners said they could not make required findings related to public services, utilities and public health and welfare, following public comment and staff testimony.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6382589,"Planning Commission recommends rezoning of Western Road parcel to SF-8 for potential infill housing",970,3650000,4620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2126659-d5b9a2b9e3dc2f47f26c6e342f245927&start=3650&end=4620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2126659-d5b9a2b9e3dc2f47f26c6e342f245927/thumbnail_3650000.jpg","/articles/6382589/Nevada/Planning-Commission-recommends-rezoning-of-Western-Road-parcel-to-SF-8-for-potential-infill-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6382589-1a6d6ae1cc54551934ddaa4aad009217/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568864&Signature=CnyNW0K5pufokvM4ey5x8ZT24cv5Sxklxm3I~opSEIAvo~tB9~krHgj4vkaNGTeafkFQUGbcphcLF6p8RynKNgJ0HUegLQDHOvMzaA58b5xhNeA-ZYkRnCpY72UYHhR1o4TpaKj9rYWIRTGB-F57JCkeitZ6RNKv5fW8d3apbVlQOj9d3ltcl-E2Tf28OKkiOwZLj2GMcDPEMUyZ7btVSXJDtPLiv2ttRlPYnrCvvdHVR5xaq1dI9SwDK7b6UB8aseAglvXrjhlEsn~nw6iU5VBH4he67nAh-8aJh9NeY00D1Zpixdg4lGATGDaQDXTxXLk1A9r3ot8qUhk6Qj1Fvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reno Planning Commission on Thursday recommended that City Council approve a zoning map amendment to change a 0.83-acre parcel at 900 Western Road from Single-Family (SF-3) to Single-Family (SF-8).

Jeff Foster, associate planner, presented the request (LDC-25-24) and said the site currently contains a single-family home built about 1940 and is adjacent to existing SF-8 zoning. Foster said the SF-8 designation would allow smaller minimum lot sizes and enable infill development consistent with surrounding properties while remaining within the master plan’s single-family neighborhood designation.

Resident Heidi Schenk spoke at the neighborhood advisory board meeting and at the commission hearing, expressing concern about potential “spaghetti” narrow lot designs, the preservation of mature trees and potential drainage issues because of an existing irrigation ditch adjacent to parts of the site. The applicant’s representative, Ryan Sims with Axione Engineering, told commissioners no formal development or layout was proposed with the zone change; any subsequent tentative map or subdivision would return to the commission for review and public comment.

Commissioners noted that a zone change cannot be conditioned and that the public will have opportunities to comment again once a development plan is submitted. Commissioner W. made the motion to recommend City Council approval; the motion carried unanimously.

The Planning Commission’s action is a recommendation to City Council; the final decision will be made by the council at a future meeting.","The commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve a zoning map amendment to change a 0.83-acre parcel at 900 Western Road from SF-3 to SF-8 to allow smaller lots and potential subdivision — no specific development plan was before the body.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6382594,"Planning Commission approves L&H Concrete conditional use permit for North Virginia site",1348,2273000,3621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2126659-d5b9a2b9e3dc2f47f26c6e342f245927&start=2273&end=3621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2126659-d5b9a2b9e3dc2f47f26c6e342f245927/thumbnail_2273000.jpg","/articles/6382594/Nevada/Planning-Commission-approves-LH-Concrete-conditional-use-permit-for-North-Virginia-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6382594-8238437f08af1107ec00387a65671601/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568864&Signature=gkPCS1i6VpBrh2bLdaGN8lFSmFw5zXC3kezQwYyEQpYnibO3~AP1iadFalLl4WLbS~FuiRXebg4FzfqSVT1zu2mXa1gSma215zqvnl3uPmJCB61fG-6~1b0MsNiIBJdk613q2kkQaqlxmL62chkk08nzYJ8Zrp6dVj-O~0e26DMxzCTA7EcEzXaivmQMv2wClQ9VY378OhLpHeTji0scKEGTreLq2iIkofxnalg2dZ31t4IyLO51akeZXISVqD~06dCUjHW~mB9ohThs4bCxdEF4ZI7ZSJx99iO-1UNGCGtQ87wQ~vGyYMpZ38zwT7MkTS5-iJ7X8z-fIBZJF2DNRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reno Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a conditional use permit allowing L&H Concrete to demolish existing outbuildings and build an 83,100-square-foot office and shop with an outdoor storage area on a 6.69-acre parcel on North Virginia Street.

The permit, LDC-25-23, allows outdoor storage in the Mixed-Use Suburban zone and permits nonresidential development within 300 feet of residentially zoned property. Nathan Gilbert, principal planner with the City of Reno Development Services Department, told commissioners the proposal is “consistent with code and allowed with the conditional use permit,” and recommended the conditions in the staff report, including a 35-foot landscape buffer and a requirement for solid fencing and screening around the outdoor storage area.

The applicant described the project as a family-owned Northern Nevada business relocating and consolidating operations. Veronica Vardon, representing L&H and Tectonics Design Group, said the site “is an underutilized, 6.7-acre parcel along North Virginia Street” and that “60 out of their 65 employees live in the North Valleys, meaning this project directly supports local families.” The applicant also agreed to limits on operations, site lighting designed for dark-sky compliance and measures to reduce runoff from gravel storage areas.

Commission discussion focused on clarifying what would be stored outdoors, measures to prevent oil runoff, and whether the outdoor area would be gravel or paved. Owner Matt Long told commissioners the back half of the site would be offered for RV and boat storage with gated access limited to business hours. City engineering staff said drive aisles would be paved and the storage area would be gravel, and that pretreatment devices such as oil/sand separators would be required for any drainage.

Commissioner Sylvia Villanueva moved to approve the permit including the staff-recommended modifications, and Commissioner Manny Becerra seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The approval includes limits on hours of operation and construction, shielding for outdoor lighting after 6 p.m., and requirements for landscaping and screening to reduce impacts on nearby uses. It also notes that any future proposal to add on-site concrete production or mixing would require a separate conditional use permit.","The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit allowing L&H Concrete to build an 83,100-square-foot shop and office with outdoor vehicle and RV storage on North Virginia Street, subject to conditions including landscaping, fencing and restricted hours.","actionData","errors"]

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