Washoe County parcel map review committee approves three parcel maps

At a virtual meeting, the Washoe County Parcel Map Review Committee approved three tentative parcel maps, each subject to the conditions of approval included in the staff reports.

Staff planner Tim Evans summarized each application before the committee and recommended approval in every case. Committee members raised questions about septic and sewer requirements for two of the parcels before moving to vote. No members of the public spoke on the items during the meeting.

The most detailed discussion concerned tentative parcel map case WTPM25-0001 for Leslie Land Company, LLC, a 77.3-acre property on Rhodes Road in the South Valley planning area. Tim Evans, planner, told the committee the applicant proposes to divide the parcel into four lots of 5.8 acres, 7.44 acres, 8.13 acres and 55.93 acres. Evans said the property contains three regulatory zones — neighborhood commercial, medium density suburban and general rural — and that the proposed four-lot map meets the minimum requirements for the neighborhood commercial and medium density suburban portions.

Evans noted the general rural (GR) zoning on the parcel remains unchanged and that the GR portion does not meet the 40-acre minimum for additional division. He also pointed the committee to a map note that addresses sewage: “Note 6 states sewage disposal shall be by connection to public sewer system.” Committee members discussed that note and its practical effect; one member said that if the applicant later proposed septic-based development, the applicant would need to return to the mapping or subdivision process. After discussion, a committee member moved to approve the tentative parcel map subject to the staff conditions and the committee approved the motion unanimously.

Two other parcel maps were approved with minimal discussion. For parcel map case WTPM25-0002 (Maryland York), staff recommended approval and the committee voted unanimously after brief comments about on-site septic feasibility and steep slope constraints on the lot. One committee member observed the lot’s steepness may make on-site septic challenging but said the parcel, as drawn, met the technical requirements for approval.

For parcel map case WTPM25-0003 (recorded in the staff report as WTPM25-0003), Evans presented a split of a developed two-acre parcel at 10510 Red Pine Road in the North Valley planning area into two 1-acre parcels; the parcel currently contains a single-family dwelling and detached garage. Staff found the tentative map met the low density suburban requirements and recommended approval. The committee approved the map unanimously.

Votes at a glance

- WTPM25-0002 (Maryland York): Motion to approve made by Wes (identified in the record as with Northern Rock Public Health); motion passed unanimously. Staff recommended approval and noted the lot meets technical requirements though steep topography may complicate future septic installation.

- WTPM25-0001 (Leslie Land Company, LLC — Rhodes Road): Motion to approve made by Wes; second by Wayne Hendriks. The committee unanimously approved the tentative parcel map dividing a 77.3-acre parcel into four lots (5.8, 7.44, 8.13 and 55.93 acres). The map includes a note requiring future sewage disposal to be by connection to public sewer.

- WTPM25-0003 (Alexander and Anne Marie Nevarez): Motion to approve made by Wes; second by Rob. The committee unanimously approved splitting a 2-acre parcel into two 1-acre parcels at 10510 Red Pine Road.

No public commenters spoke on the three items. The committee completed its remaining business and adjourned after noting there are three tentative items expected next month.