Planning commission approves wedding venue CUP, reinstates restaurant grandfathering, OKs two street names and several land-use items

The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission on Oct. 15 approved several land-use items, including a conditional-use permit to allow a wedding and events venue at 710 and 740 West Janet Lane; reinstatement of grandfathered status for the Water Rock Station restaurant at 780 East Simpkins Road; two new street names for Mountain Falls South; an extension request tied to the Green Valley grocery/gas station project; and a conforming zone-change recommendation for a single‑family parcel on South Leslie Street.

The commission took final action on four items and made a recommendation on one zoning change that will go to the Nye County Board of County Commissioners. Staff presentations described required next steps such as category‑2 site‑development plans, encroachment permits and other approvals before new uses may open.

CU 25‑24: Wedding/event venue (710 & 740 West Janet Lane) Staff presented a conditional‑use permit for two RE‑1 parcels used as licensed short‑term rentals seeking to operate as a public/private recreation area for weddings and similar events. The application, submitted after repeated guest inquiries, proposes an average of one to two events per month and a maximum capacity of 125 guests. Staff recommended approval subject to standard and special conditions including a Category‑2 site development plan, encroachment permits for driveways, and review of on‑site sewage disposal (OSDS) and additional water rights. Public‑works comments noted off‑street parking standards in county code and the need for an encroachment permit for driveways. Commissioner deliberations focused on parking, traffic, use of shuttles, and noise monitoring.

Applicant Paula Peterson said, “We'd like it to be a maximum…