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The proposal would rename the county\u0000s industrial districts I-1 (commercial industrial), I-2 (industrial) and I-3 (heavy industrial); replace the existing use table; add new procedural sections for zoning review; and change the code\u0000s \"renewable energy facility\" definition to a broader \"power generation facility\" that covers both fuel-based and renewable generation.

Randy Hynes, Public Works planning and building staff, summarized the changes and the new permit types. He told the board the county added a conditional use permit for highly hazardous materials because \"NRS actually requires for highly hazardous materials that we do a conditional use permit,\" and said the conditional zoning permit would allow certain allowed uses to be approved administratively by the director with conditions to ensure neighborhood compatibility.

The proposal groups minor power generation (500 kilowatts or less), private residential panels, and major power generation in code. Hynes said the major category currently covers both renewable and fuel-based facilities and therefore remained a special use permit (SUP) in the draft.

A letter from SB Energy, a renewable-energy developer, asked the county to treat large solar and battery projects as conditional zoning permits in I-2 and I-3 rather than as SUPs, arguing utility-scale solar \"is low impact, nondisruptive, and environmentally benign\" compared with other I-3 uses. Planning staff said the planning commission supported carving out major solar as a separate line and making it a conditional zoning permit in I-2 and I-3.

Commissioners were split. One commissioner said that keeping major power generation in the SUP process for I-3 \"lets the public have input\" and keeps \"more eyes on that than not.\" Another said the new chart helps developers see where projects fit and that many prior SUP requirements were unnecessary.

After discussion and staff agreement to draft the final ordinance to reflect the board\u0000s guidance, the board voted to set a public hearing for Sept. 17. The motion to set the hearing passed on a voice vote.

What happens next: staff will prepare a final ordinance for the Sept. 17 hearing incorporating the board\u0000s direction on whether to split solar into its own line and whether to classify major solar projects as conditional zoning permits in I-2 and I-3.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners | September 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Churchill County commissioners voted Aug. 28 to set a Sept. 17 public hearing on an ordinance that would rename industrial zones, add a conditional zoning permit, and clarify power-generation rules.","taxTitle","Churchill County, Nevada","taxId",55557,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476683,"ServeWell pilot identifies plate and pan waste at Life Center; staff to test recommendations",302,2630000,2932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5&start=2630&end=2932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5/thumbnail_2630000.jpg","/articles/6476683/Churchill-County/Nevada/ServeWell-pilot-identifies-plate-and-pan-waste-at-Life-Center-staff-to-test-recommendations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476683-d5ab3f1d66dc5826ab5a121e74d4ae54/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137095&Signature=KeZ8tNFNv3Thw7Yn9QpIp~NvD8AXNoiyKtLIF~pQs6FIfwfi45eL8oAEmK-Z3joLUw1aBqITxP1gFjgLotx4MOZewdoSZTbDMk06AHb-n-ShdhfJUbp-EJRF87YxA1lmNHlfP7Hy34bh8M~97CMZQ06E3I8F4deYscUtA6fAEkLrKrVhnDeM5Ld1so4jrCzaiG4gaEuN9y18DqrFUO~e5Z-JOVvZKn9nzZ6zCGgDJpIoNv2YQowGD6-aSOclHS~O5uV4wAfK7qjrUPPGB8tgKPc4tOerIUR8nstCp3cUNn44AM90DuV3gFUAdLXQB-aecnZa1LPc1Gh3sR8tLTla6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Churchill County Social Services presented results Aug. 28 from a ServeWell pilot at the William and Pennington Life Center that measured plate and pan food waste over a 30-day period and offered recommendations to reduce costs.

Shannon Ernst said volunteers collected plate waste and staff measured pan waste at the end of shifts. Ernst cautioned that pan-waste figures in the report overstate disposal because hot pan leftovers are trayed and frozen for weekend and holiday service, not thrown away. The report estimated total waste costs but staff said the $26,000 figure likely overstates actual discarded food.

Recommendations included considering a reservation system, communicating meal costs to seniors, reintroducing \"turkey talk\" focus groups with the new chef to learn meal preferences, and pursuing a target per-meal cost of $5 or less. Ernst said her office does not favor a reservation system because many seniors drop in; staff will instead increase outreach and awareness about meal costs and reintroduce customer feedback sessions in the fall.

The item was presented for information only; no board action was required.","A ServeWell pilot at the William and Pennington Life Center measured plate and pan food waste and provided recommendations; staff said pan-waste figures overstate discarded food because the center repurposes hot pan leftovers for weekends and holidays.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476688,"Commission adopts proclamations for Suicide Prevention and Library Sign-Up months; approves community event funding",103,457000,560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5&start=457&end=560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5/thumbnail_457000.jpg","/articles/6476688/Churchill-County/Nevada/Commission-adopts-proclamations-for-Suicide-Prevention-and-Library-Sign-Up-months-approves-community-event-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476688-22e15877acb30a0812e5b2318f885705/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137095&Signature=STFngaiD2bBUlu~oVZDp~fNo-ndy6mwTiRGA7Gub4ynfogbVTELu3OuTenXnq94EDUY3Sphfntn1GOJn-ejPmwqXs4nWUjKLIe3gbJMqJGWT3-IemhIw4pgjKleedkFFfny~eAALjIFwpP86ED1Fks5bWxWZ-WaDstmkJNaO0W3RSX29aOQjl9RqgMLBYthm3cfbpcZvHY6odoDZB5Gmm2xOXo2LnDNoAacrPWacQF~3tj6TTwhoGikcD2Jl49IMKPz7TQ~cwNvG3rmV4ChAFMLWARXexU2ELdMJ6qwUHiGQzEMBv3PMqH5rwEqJIfZYYtV85~KjXD~YrDdb3cVYZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Churchill County Board of Commissioners adopted two joint proclamations Aug. 28 and approved a community support funding request for a downtown event.

Shannon Ernst of Churchill County Social Services presented a joint proclamation with the City of Fallon declaring September 2025 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Ernst described plans to close a portion of Main Street on Sept. 12 for a 5 p.m. kickoff featuring a proclamation reading, fountain-dying ceremony, resource booths and mindfulness activities. The board adopted the joint proclamation and supported the community event; a commissioner will be asked to read the proclamation at the kickoff.

Chris Cross, representing libraries, presented a joint proclamation encouraging residents to sign up for library services, noting libraries\u0000roles in education, digital access and lifelong learning. The board adopted the joint proclamation declaring September 2025 as Library Sign-Up Month.

The board also approved community support funding of $1,307.49 to the Fallon Community Theater to support Main Street\u0000s Spooktacular event on Oct. 31, 2025. County staff noted the amount reflects a reduced miscellaneous fund allocation this fiscal year.

All three motions passed on voice votes.","The board adopted joint proclamations with the City of Fallon designating September 2025 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and as Library Sign-Up Month; it also approved a community support grant to the Fallon Community Theater for Main Street's Halloween event.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476693,"Commission approves Lonesome Duck Ranch sending-site application and awards 93 transfer-development rights",115,689000,804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5&start=689&end=804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5/thumbnail_689000.jpg","/articles/6476693/Churchill-County/Nevada/Commission-approves-Lonesome-Duck-Ranch-sending-site-application-and-awards-93-transfer-development-rights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476693-e7d0879bfd62694b0f0f9ceb5f42f822/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137095&Signature=h5Fw5qI5vvrlHjNEsy2DDcQGitf3bh7CYS0iKwiHwrM~-4YHw2rKRIQ2wX0P9h8kfsn-7wyZDtvWqWAe0FWU4WNCz3WRW9LWUj5vgkig1fK1j1w~mM005WXd-E7Ukc4I-nFBHQlvF-2vhuHq0RecfuptULH537RuVoJ3O9~FPRTvAya83fpcZCh4Kq4x7KsgN4XfX~3fJHJ6uVZPm0sj9pSNNjyczt06C~ZvuZz6MpdnGg5PXCCQSkE7vUJYJl4q1v6nFpZljCYmQWhXilufMq1gKQqcwXkpSEeTamhk2IQK1upmFVh7lJhGD0aCjApAhUb0-g2XsDM3hj5K6~g4lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Churchill County Board of Commissioners approved a sending-site application Aug. 28 from Lonesome Duck Ranch LLC and authorized 93 transfer-development rights for two parcels totaling 156 acres.

Randy Hynes, Public Works planning and building staff, told the board the parcels meet the county code minimums under Chapter 16.14 and that the sending-site review committee and the planning commission recommended approval. Hynes also noted part of the property lies within an accident potential zone near a military base runway and that the Navy opposed prior attempts to subdivide the parcel into 10-acre lots.

A motion to approve the sending-site application and to grant 93 TDRs passed on a voice vote.

The board\u0000s action preserves farmland and associated surface water rights and authorizes the TDRs to be recorded as specified in the application.","The Board of Commissioners approved a sending-site application from Lonesome Duck Ranch LLC to preserve 156 acres of farmland and approved 93 transfer-development rights (TDRs) for the property after staff found the parcel met county code requirements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476698,"Churchill County to absorb CART transit under Social Services; board approves phased integration",419,3085000,3504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5&start=3085&end=3504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717626-676c6ff5f0d9d758e95efe39dac9bac5/thumbnail_3085000.jpg","/articles/6476698/Churchill-County/Nevada/Churchill-County-to-absorb-CART-transit-under-Social-Services-board-approves-phased-integration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476698-a3ac5172acd4b831e5c93efc50b82543/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137095&Signature=KTuj-CqJ4qUBIfrkmUb4jMbR8p6eX1xBftT1vLQHi4UpHK7mp-Hi3q7Zgl~47K3iQfE5LTubGZDshflGn5l7uACLyqe8OeeVaMUcfPQiKyfr459PjPKS~06aw7KONj8NBmfBKx0LuqAjE0x9uWWl5wgy4sjfowiEA9G39NElN7xbKnTHSE8yoxMqLfXRhgqe3RP-ZzncKcCu9XtOYmb-TmqpI~-m2zOkSu5oPtLcX3XOHUyIT8Y0cVJxaTnqymRSS3Qva9QTA0FVTOTIgWZxRzS8Hls5zxgvOaNsrG4tI2jFNOwyiOxvh0GQgVIdd1BKLIYJIFrmKhI-fEwIqe-OJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Churchill County commissioners voted Aug. 28 to absorb the Churchill Area Regional Transportation (CART) program into county operations, approving a phased plan to combine CART with existing Social Services transportation and Meals on Wheels operations.

Shannon Ernst, Churchill County Social Services, told the board the county applied to the Nevada Department of Transportation for Full Delivery Assistance (FDA) funds to take over CART and that staff received official award notice Aug. 4. The award provides two years of full funding conditional on state sign-off; staff confirmed FDA signed off on the state award.

Ernst presented two concepts. Concept 1 would create a standalone CART department with its own manager, dispatchers and transportation specialists; Concept 2 would combine CART with Social Services\u0000 transportation and Meals on Wheels, cross-train drivers, and consolidate dispatch under the Life Center manager. Ernst said Concept 2 is more cost-effective but requires time for training and implementation and requested temporary casual/part-time positions to smooth the transition.

Commissioners favored Concept 2 and emphasized not rushing the transition. One commissioner said combining services would allow full-time positions with benefits and reduce turnover; another cautioned against weakening Life Center operations by moving too quickly.

The board approved Concept 2 and directed staff to implement a phased transition, with staff returning within 60 days with a detailed timeline and staffing plan. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Next steps: Social Services will maintain interim casual staff as requested, develop a cross-training and implementation timeline for full integration, and return to the board within two months with staffing and training details.","The county will absorb the Churchill area regional transportation (CART) service into County operations under Social Services, with board approval for a phased plan combining CART with existing county transportation and Meals on Wheels operations.","actionData","errors"]

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