Planning Commission approves rear-yard setback variance for Spring Creek RV carport

The Elko County Planning Commission voted to approve variance application VAR26-4 on a motion to adopt staff recommendations, allowing a reduction of the rear-yard setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for a proposed three-sided pole-barn carport intended for RV storage at 330 Sun Mountain Lane in Spring Creek.

Staff presented the application and explained that existing site utilities and the septic leach field constrain building placement. As staff summarized: "This variance is subject to restrictions Elko County code, title 4, chapter 9, section 5" and "Staff does recommend approval with those conditions." The plot was described in staff materials as Lot 3 of Block Q, Pleasant Valley State Subdivision (APN 023017003), approximately 0.86 acres.

A resident spoke during public comment to note a local condition relating to neighborhood organization; Beth Mayer stated, "Pleasant Valley does not have an association." After limited commissioner discussion — including confirmation that no comments were received from the 30 closest property owners or contacted agencies — a commissioner moved to approve VAR26-4 with staff recommendations and findings; the motion was seconded and the commission voted in favor. The chair announced that the motion carried.

The approval is conditioned on compliance with applicable Nevada Revised Statutes, Elko County development criteria and local building requirements; staff also noted deed language must show adoption of the variance conditions if the property is sold. The commission did not receive any written opposition during the noticed comment period.