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Planning commission approves reservation‑only, unmanned Go Golf 24 at Vista Village
Summary
The Sparks Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Go Golf 24, a 2,240 sq ft reservation‑only golf‑simulator facility at 4830 Vista Boulevard, with conditions including appointment‑only visits and limits on events; nearby property owners raised concerns about alcohol and late‑night, unstaffed access.
The Sparks Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for Go Golf 24, a 2,240‑square‑foot golf‑simulator facility in Vista Village Shopping Center at 4830 Vista Boulevard.
Staff planning technician Kim Mok told commissioners the reservation‑only facility would operate within an existing building and be subject to five required findings (C1–C5) and a set of eight conditions of approval, including a requirement that customer visits be by appointment only and that temporary use permits be obtained for events that affect parking. Mok said the site currently provides more parking than required and that staff believes the proposed use is compatible with the center’s existing commercial character.
Applicant Ed Zadeb described Go Golf 24 as a membership‑focused, 24‑hour indoor simulator aimed at serious golfers. Zadeb said reservations are handled through an app, that sessions range from one to three hours, and that upon payment a unique door code and simulator code are issued. He said the facility would be monitored by 24‑hour cameras with two‑way audio and that he would not sell alcohol on site but would permit customers to bring beverages. “Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult,” Zadeb said, noting he plans to be on site about 20 hours a week and can reach the facility in roughly 15 minutes if needed.
Nearby property owners voiced concerns during public comment about the combination of 24‑hour access and customer‑provided alcohol. Chris Perigari, representing Pinocchio Family LLC, said cameras are not a substitute for a person monitoring who brings alcohol into the center and warned of risks to an otherwise family‑oriented center. An operator of a similar business, identified as Evan, responded that comparable facilities and his own business recorded few incidents and that AI‑assisted monitoring and two‑way audio allow rapid intervention.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the conditional use permit based on the staff report findings and subject to the listed conditions. The chair called for a voice vote and announced the motion passed.
The conditional use permit approval is subject to the eight conditions listed in the staff report; the record shows one written public comment was received prior to the hearing. The commission forwarded no additional modifications beyond staff’s recommended conditions.
