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Commission approves small family conveyance rezoning in Ruby Valley
Summary
The commission approved Sierra Knudsen’s request to rezone a roughly 7.4‑acre parcel from Open Space to Agricultural Residential to allow conveyance to a family member for an existing single‑family residence; staff said the change maintains surrounding agricultural character.
The Elko County Planning Commission unanimously approved a staff‑recommended zone change for a ~7.419‑acre parcel submitted by Sierra Knudsen to allow conveyance to a family member for an existing single‑family residence in Ruby Valley (physical address listed as 9336 Ruby Valley Road). Staff said the proposal conforms with surrounding uses and would not change land‑use character beyond formalizing the deed transfer.
Applicant representative Bob Thiebaud of High Desert Engineering told commissioners an existing home occupies the parcel and the request is principally a paperwork measure to convey the dwelling in a way that keeps the remainder of the ranch in agricultural use. A commissioner moved to approve the staff report and recommendations; the motion carried by voice vote.
Next steps: The approval will be processed per standard county deed and recordation procedures; staff noted conditions in the record that apply at the time of development and deed conveyance.
