Parcel Map Review Committee Meeting - January 8, 2026
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Parcel Map Review Committee Meeting - January 8, 2026
The Parcel Map Review Committee met on January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present (Committee members Wes Rubio, Wayne Handrock, Eric Young, Rich Edwards; Rob Pierce absent). The committee considered one tentative parcel map application, approved the prior meeting's minutes, and received updates on staff changes.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Agenda: The January 8, 2026 agenda was approved unanimously by voice vote (motion by Wayne Handrock, second by Wes Rubio).
- Approval of December 11, 2025 Draft Minutes: The minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (motion by Wes Rubio, second by Wayne Handrock).
Discussion Items
- Tentative Parcel Map WTPM 25-0012 (Douglas): The committee heard a staff presentation from Planner Tim Evans on a proposal to divide a 10-acre undeveloped parcel (APN 077-49009) located at Zero Grass Valley Road in the Warm Springs Planning Area (High Density Rural zoning). The request was to create three parcels ranging from 3.33 to 3.34 acres. Staff confirmed the proposal meets all minimum lot size and width requirements for the HDR zone and the Warm Springs Planning Area modifiers, with a maximum lot potential of three lots. The applicant was not present for comment. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
Key Outcomes
- Motion and Vote: Committee member Wes Rubio moved to approve the tentative parcel map case number WTPM 25-0012, subject to the conditions of approval in the staff report (Exhibit A) and finding that all criteria under Washoe County Code 110.606.30e were or would be adequately provided. The motion was seconded by Wayne Handrock and passed unanimously (all in favor, none opposed).
Reports & Future Agenda Items
- Staff Introduction: Planner Wes Rubio introduced Aaron Myers, a senior in the planning program, as the new backup to the Parcel Map Review Committee following Jim's retirement. She will observe future meetings before serving independently.
- No February 2026 Meeting: The committee was informed that no cases were submitted for February, so the February meeting is cancelled.
- Administrative Update: Wes Rubio noted a correction to a staffing memo that needed to be resent to the new Planning Commission chair.
- Adjournment: The meeting adjourned.
Meeting Transcript
Everyone, we're going to go ahead and start the parcel map review committee meeting of January 8th, 2026. Happy new year. Our first item is the call to order and determination of quorum. We're called to order. Can you help us determine a quorum, Audriana? Yes, it appears Rob Pierce is absent. Um, Wes Rubio. Here. Wayne Handrock. Present. Eric Young. Here. Rich Edwards. Here. We have a quorum. Thank you. We'll move on to number two, ethic law announcement instructions providing public comment via Zoom telephone. I can't see who's with us today. I might like to do that. Oh, yeah, there he is. Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. This is Chaz Lennon for the record. Um members are reminded that if with uh respect to any matter or person coming before the committee today, you have received a gift or loan. You have a pecuniary interest, you have a commitment in a private capacity, such as a family employment business or similar relationship, or you provided representation or counseling before an agency to a person or entity for compensation within the last year on a matter being considered. Then you must disclose that gift, loan, interest commitment, or prior representation at the time the matter is being considered. And further, please remember to abstain from deliberation or voting on a matter if it is clear that the gift loan interest commitment or prior representation would materially affect the independence of judgment of a reasonable person. Committee members are also reminded that under the parcel map review committee bylaws. If you had had any contact outside the meeting with any persons interested in a matter coming before the committee today, you should disclose the nature of that contact at this meeting. Instructions for public comment.us into your computer browser, clicking join a meeting on the Zoom website and entering meeting ID number 831 3388 3067. For anyone having computer difficulties, you can also join by telephone by dial only by dialing 1669 900 9128 and entering the meeting ID. Once again, 831 3388 3067 and pressing pound. Members of the public may submit public comment via Zoom or by dialing into the meeting by telephone. To provide public comment via Zoom, log into the webinar at the link on the first page of today's agenda and utilize the raise hand feature during the public comment period to let us know that you'd like to provide a comment. To provide public comment via Zoom or excuse me, via telephone only. Press star nine to raise your hand and star six to either mute or unmute. Thank you so much, Jasmine. We'll move on to number three. Most decisions earned by the parcel map review committee are appealable. If you disagree with the decision of the parcel map review committee and you want to appeal its action, call the planning staff immediately at 775-328-6100. You'll be informed of the appeal procedure and application fee. Appeals must be in writing and must be delivered to the planning and building division within 10 calendar days from the date that the decision being appealed is signed by the secretary of the parcel map review committee and mailed to the original applicant and the proceeding being appealed in accordance with Washoe County code. We're going to move on to number four, our first public comment item. Adriana, do we have any public comment under this item? I see no hands raised for public comment. Okay, then we're going to move on to number five appeal of the approval of the January 8th today's agenda. I have no reason to jiggle around with this agenda. Does anybody else? Can we get a motion to approve? This is Wayne Hanrock.
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