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Commission approves setback deviation in Somerset planned unit development
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a major deviation Nov. 5 to reduce a rear yard setback from 10 to 5 feet for a small Somerset lot at 1518 River Hill Way; staff and the Aesthetic Guidelines Committee supported the request and neighbors raised no objections at the hearing.
The Reno Planning Commission on Nov. 5 approved a major deviation to reduce a rear-yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for a property in the Somerset planned unit development.
Jeff Foster, an associate planner, told commissioners the 0.02‑acre corner lot at 1518 River Hill Way backs to a steep open‑space slope and that the Somerset Aesthetic Guidelines Committee conditionally approved a 5‑foot setback for a patio cover because of the lot size. Foster said nearby homes would not be materially affected, cited precedent for similar permitted patio covers on small lots, and noted the AGC and Somerset Owners Association endorsed the change.
No public comment was submitted on the item and a commissioner confirmed the applicant will avoid impacts to an existing retaining wall. Commissioner Valto moved to approve the major deviation subject to staff conditions; the motion passed unanimously.
