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Associate planner Carter Williams told the commission the request—filed as LDC25‑00033—would align the parcel with the surrounding corridor’s higher‑intensity commercial zoning and is consistent with the suburban mixed‑use master plan designation. Williams said the GC zone would allow additional commercial uses and some light industrial uses such as printing and commercial bakeries, but any major new development near multifamily housing would still require site‑plan review and standards such as building setbacks would limit massing.

Applicant Neil Burnett said he has been investing in housing and hotel projects in the region and described the request as part of a long‑term plan to raise property values and be a “good neighbor.” Burnett noted the site’s scale makes tall buildings impractical because additional height triggers greater setback requirements.

No members of the public spoke in opposition during the hearing; staff reported receiving three letters in favor. Commissioner Becerra made the motion to recommend approval and Commissioner Draculich seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Why it matters: rezoning to GC opens the parcel to more commercially intensive uses in an area the city’s plan already directs toward growth. The commission noted standard development regulations and site‑plan review would still apply to protect nearby residential areas.

What’s next: The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting - 2/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Reno Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve a zoning map amendment changing a parcel north of Vassar Street and east of Kietzke from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial.","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},6291878,"Planning Commission grants 1 Up Club conditional use permit but limits live entertainment to 3 a.m.",7525,184000,7709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528722-f33f806f8afef81e9911c466caf5699a&start=184&end=7709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528722-f33f806f8afef81e9911c466caf5699a/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6291878/Nevada/Planning-Commission-grants-1-Up-Club-conditional-use-permit-but-limits-live-entertainment-to-3-am","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291878-913db839d91ce5e546f9dfd506b139eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770909215&Signature=n0dtY3ZblfYeyCWQ7ZdlRbxUAQAiCI5BJDHTwrYoxaW~Tlw-md30dPMIsP-EZAbq7NMkgUTegKh~WGL129uakAfRLDC-BJnDEppoKz65EYfxIPGzQlWX0eqG9Afehsvxh4UvkCvysB7qMJT5JYmegsERPWGDKZeGZKfItG6~bRmnxJsn6NyXICP0O3V9MQ-veSDc5qLDIaAjXccwSXLcwq9TlsZPpPm0dRbB1Ty2RPzJ-vkEW19tDJoH8slWnHJaYWgf~16hEKDq~pxvcRTiyrOs37IpzQrouONf0pv~osOMVVumeTwrzpFelJlIYMT6D4zrVxI74zfPRTPeck3D-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reno Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (LDC25‑00027) for live entertainment at 214 West Commercial Row — the property associated with the 1 Up Club — but limited amplified live performances to a 3 a.m. closure on late‑night nights after a contested hearing and a close vote.

What the permit covers
- The applicant, Fadi Mehana, sought a conditional use permit to operate amplified live entertainment between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The property is in the Downtown Mixed‑Use Entertainment District, where bars and some entertainment uses are allowed by right, but amplified live entertainment after 11 p.m. requires a CUP.
- Staff recommended approval with conditions that would limit live amplified entertainment to 3 a.m. on late nights and required a sound study‑compliance program, a security and management plan approved by Reno Police and Code Enforcement, enhanced lighting, and routine cleanup around the building.

Public comment and major themes
- Dozens of speakers addressed the commission. Neighbors and residents from the Montage condominium complex and other nearby residences described a long record of loud low‑frequency bass, broken glass, security calls and public‑safety concerns tied to prior nightclub operations at the site. Montage resident Sharon Elledge said she had documented police reports and that previous mitigation had not solved problems. Rick Heroux told commissioners the Montage faces serious impacts from loud venues and warned of public‑safety and property‑value consequences.
- Supporters — including local promoters, musicians, business owners and some neighborhood residents — urged the commission to allow the venue to reopen, emphasizing economic and cultural benefits for downtown, jobs, and successful examples at other venues. Promoters and sound engineers said modern speaker configurations and the acoustical study reduce off‑site impacts.
- Applicant Fadi Mehana described prior efforts to reduce noise (sound walls, roof material, double doors) and said he had spent significant money on improvements. He said the requested hours are required for a feasible business model and that he would operate with security, crowd control and cleanup plans.

Commission deliberation and vote
- Commissioners debated consistency with prior decisions, enforcement practicality and equity with other downtown venues. Several commissioners said staff’s recommended 3 a.m. cutoff creates consistency with other conditional use permits for live entertainment; others argued for the applicant’s requested 5 a.m. hours to make the business viable.
- A motion to amend staff’s recommendation and permit live entertainment until 5 a.m. failed on a 3–4 vote. A subsequent motion approved the staff‑recommended CUP with conditions limiting amplified live entertainment to 3 a.m. on Thursday–Saturday nights. The vote to approve the CUP as conditioned passed.

Conditions (high level)
- Security and management plan subject to approval by zoning administrator, Code Enforcement, Reno Police Department and Reno Fire Department before live amplified events begin;
- Sound‑mitigation measures and compliance monitoring based on a certified acoustical study (applicant provided a sound study) and a condition that monitoring show decibel levels consistent with the study; an upgrade to building doors, noise‑absorbing materials, and other measures as required;
- Lighting and queue management to reduce loitering and improve safety; routine nighttime cleanup of adjacent sidewalks and curbs; enhanced staffing and training for security personnel;
- The zoning administrator, at the city’s discretion, may require modifications to the security plan if code enforcement complaints increase.

Why it matters: residents urged caution and stronger enforcement, while supporters argued the venue and events help revitalize downtown by bringing music, jobs and customers to local businesses. The commission balanced those positions by approving the CUP with conditions and a 3 a.m. noise cutoff rather than the 5 a.m. hours the applicant sought.

Next steps: the decision is appealable to City Council within 10 business days; the applicant and staff must complete compliance steps (security plan and specified building improvements) before late‑night amplified live events can begin.","The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing live amplified entertainment at 214 West Commercial Row but limited amplified live performances to 3 a.m. on late nights after a lengthy public hearing and close vote.",{"_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},6291873,"Planning Commission approves Jay Resort Festival Grounds with conditions and limited late‑night exceptions",3092,13568000,16660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528722-f33f806f8afef81e9911c466caf5699a&start=13568&end=16660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528722-f33f806f8afef81e9911c466caf5699a/thumbnail_13568000.jpg","/articles/6291873/Nevada/Planning-Commission-approves-Jay-Resort-Festival-Grounds-with-conditions-and-limited-latenight-exceptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291873-9f3b346d5d705b84755c86d2322d69ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770909215&Signature=Fem9gjIurSVto0vB9ZjuWzI7wAm~4Mx1-L9qyVWfNdErOY4aZ-ZaPnF0OLu~mRKfx002Jg5i9cSqy71t-qMge3KWYkoUtw1xdsNnoQGdAR0TbsVbguTeieU~Fq5oYXUtbfWbGnFGd3eM0FGEDEob1nT-WS1zmqoc9D19kqYWcT8R~pWmNPBQ8FiFXWAsyluhTU2ZSMMtSW5nXpre71pPKazr8npqRl6Faau25wdYuSe3gMl~~ixkAi7tMuyPO5HldDZH33p6OX7HGi~s-YNRvFoSNpfDXzsB5nT9A8T5BOVzaUcKnd47XGfa2RjhSeWsN-y4CXvUzrL3rhdfGcyohg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit for the Jay Resort Festival Grounds (LDC25‑00031), a proposed 4.5‑acre site just south of the railroad tracks between Ralston and Arlington that the applicant proposes to convert into a permanent festival‑grounds and park‑like venue.

What was approved
- The permit authorizes outdoor amusement and recreation uses for a site planned to hold up to 15,000 attendees at a single event; the operator proposed a three‑tier structure (Tier 1: 0–5,000; Tier 2: 5,000–12,000 limited to 20 events/year; Tier 3: 12,000–15,000 limited to 10 events/year). All events will require a city special‑event or special‑activity permit so departments can review security, circulation, and public‑safety needs on a case‑by‑case basis.
- Staff and the applicant proposed operational conditions including a required security and management plan approved by Code Enforcement, Police and Fire; speaker orientation and sound‑mitigation measures; shuttle and traffic‑management plans tailored to each tier; perimeter lighting and fencing; parking maps and wayfinding; and routine post‑event cleanup.
- The commission approved a staff‑recommended condition set and agreed to a modification allowing amplified sound to continue until 12:15 a.m. on two nights per year (for example, New Year’s Eve and Halloween), as requested by the applicant and supported by staff.

Key public testimony
- Supporters — including local promoters, musicians, businesses and organizers — said the venue would create a safe, programmed place for music, draw visitors, create jobs and fill the event gap created as Wingfield Park is rebuilt. Promoters emphasized modern sound‑control tools and operations experience at Globe Plaza.
- Opponents — nearby residents and representatives of downtown condo associations, the Montage and the Pounding District — raised noise, light, traffic, safety and enforcement concerns, and cited prior outdoor events (notably Base Camp) to argue the city had unevenly enforced rules in the past.

Staff review and mitigation
- Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency staff had earlier presented regional planning work but is not the decision maker on this item. City staff and agency reviewers (Public Works, Police, Fire, Code Enforcement) reviewed event‑by‑event traffic and safety plans and recommended approval with conditions. The applicant provided a site plan showing a natural‑grass central area, perimeter fencing and queuing arrangements inside the site, and “back‑of‑house” loading for artist and vendor trucks.

Why it matters: The proposal provides a dedicated, permanent downtown site for large‑scale events and a parklike setting visitors can use for both smaller and larger community activities. City staff emphasized the special‑event permitting process as the means to scale mitigation to event size and to deny individual events that exceed the city’s ability to safely staff or support them.

Next steps: The permit is effective unless appealed to City Council within the 10‑business‑day appeal period. The applicant must submit and obtain approval of event‑specific plans for each large event before operation.","The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the Jay Resort Festival Grounds, a proposed 4.5‑acre outdoor event site in downtown Reno, with a limit of up to 15,000 attendees per event by tier, required special activity permits for all events and a modification allowing amplified sound to continue until 12:15 a.m. twice per year.","actionData","errors"]

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