Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Note: This summary is based on published meeting minutes.
What Happened
The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on July 2, 2026, lasting about an hour and covering nine items including zoning decisions and leadership elections.
Key Decisions
APPROVED — Ladera Properties Master Plan Amendment for 161.2-acre site — 6-0 — Redesignates land from Unincorporated Transition and Industrial zones to Suburban Mixed-Use, Parks/Greenways/Open Space, and Industrial zones. Commission recommended the amendment advance to City Council for final approval.
APPROVED — Starfield ONE Major Deviation — 6-0 — Reduces front setback requirement from 15 feet by 50 percent for multi-family residential development on University Terrace.
APPROVED — 942 Ralston Street Major Deviation — 6-0 — Modifies rear setback from 20 feet to 13.49 feet and 10.16 feet to allow parcel map dividing two existing single-family homes.
ELECTED — David Giacomin as Planning Commission Chair through June 2027 — 6-0
ELECTED — Jacob Williams as Planning Commission Vice Chair through June 2027 — 6-0
CONTINUED — 931 Gordon Avenue Fence Height Deviation — 6-0 — Postponed at applicant request. Public comment was taken but no action occurred. Item will be renoticed for a future agenda.
Debated But Not Resolved
None. All items voted on reached unanimous decisions.
What to Watch
No items exceeded $50,000.
Ladera Properties to City Council — The Master Plan Amendment now moves to Reno City Council for final approval. This 161-acre rezoning could significantly shape development patterns in that area.
931 Gordon Avenue returns — The fence deviation case will come back after applicant and commission reschedule. Pay attention to whether the setback gets approved or rejected.
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