Planning Commission Reviews Permits, Grants Parcel Split

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved several special use permits (SUPs) and a parcel map during its Sept. 10 meeting, with five of seven commissioners present.

Taggart Garland of Stampede Roll Off Rentals received approval to relocate his business to 7300 Reno Highway, on property owned by Outwest Buildings. Garland’s earlier request to operate from his home was denied in July due to insufficient votes. The new permit requires gated access to the highway through the property.

Commissioners also approved a SUP for Jim Menesini Petroleum to install a second aboveground 30,000-gallon liquid propane tank at 7945 Reno Highway. Neighboring business, Dicaperl, expressed safety concerns, but Menesini assured the tank would include modern safety controls.

Fernley Business Park LLC received approval to extend Track C by 600 feet at its Hazen rail site to increase transloading capacity.

Churchill Vineyards LLC passed its three-year review for its distillery expansion, with all conditions met. Joe Frey recused himself from the vote.

Sierra Nevada Gates and Panels, at 8920 Ara Lane, cleared its annual review. Owner Antonio Mora said all conditions were met, except for paving an access apron. Randy Hines, director of Churchill County Public Works, Planning and Building Department, explained the county road department plans to repave Ara Lane soon, so paving the apron now would be premature. The commission approved the SUP with an annual review until the apron is completed.

A parcel map submitted by Vickie Detomasi was approved to split her 50-acre property at 2376 Roberson Lane into one 20-acre and one 30-acre parcel. The approval is contingent on bringing her portion of Indigo Drive up to county gravel-road standards.

Finally, a kennel permit for Brandon Brimm at 14066 Carson Highway came up for its first annual review. Brimm said he will let the permit expire, citing uncertainty about the effects of the neighboring battery storage facility. He may reconsider the business in the future.