Washoe County Board of Adjustment Meeting Summary – April 2, 2026
Washoe County Board of Adjustment Meeting – April 2, 2026
The Washoe County Board of Adjustment met on April 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM to consider three agenda items, all of which were approved unanimously. The meeting included staff presentations, applicant testimony, and a public comment period in support of the Gamblers Run Music Festival. Legal counsel reported on a pending judicial review from a prior meeting.
Consent Calendar
- The board approved the meeting agenda (5-0).
- The board approved the draft minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Andy Chapman (President & CEO, Travel North Tahoe Nevada) spoke in support of the Gamblers Run Music Festival. He described the event as a "key driver to our important summer tourism economy" and highlighted its environmental stewardship, noting the 2025 festival saved over 75,000 single-use plastic cups and 22,000 plastic water bottles from landfills.
Discussion Items
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Item 8A – Crossbow Court Daycare & Neighborhood Center (WSUP26-0003): The board heard a request for a special use permit to develop a 7,219-square-foot child daycare facility and a 4,800-square-foot neighborhood center on 1.82 acres zoned Low Density Suburban. The board discussed a discrepancy between the staff report stating the daycare would accommodate 11 children and the applicant's testimony stating it would serve approximately 111 children, ages 18 months to 6 years. The applicant, represented by Sean Tubman and Dr. Alexandra Magliar Diddy, described the project as providing needed childcare adjacent to three schools. A neighborhood meeting had raised concerns about building height (proposed 21 feet), site lighting, and traffic. Staff recommended approval, noting the applicant agreed to install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) to address pedestrian safety concerns. No public comment was made on this item.
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Item 8B – T-Mobile Tower Extension, Hidden Valley Golf Club (WAC26-0002): The board considered an amendment of conditions to allow a 17-foot height extension to an existing 70-foot wireless monopole tower, bringing the total height to 87 feet. Staff confirmed the maximum permitted height in the PR zone with applicable allowances is 91 feet. Applicant representative Folk Thomas explained T-Mobile currently has no coverage in the area and requires the additional height to meet safety and coverage specifications. The board inquired about the potential for future height increases. No public comment was made on this item.
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Item 8C – Gamblers Run Music Festival (WADMIN26-0002): The board reviewed an administrative permit for the outdoor community event at the Crystal Bay Casino, scheduled for July 23-25, 2026. Daily attendance is anticipated to be approximately 950 people. The permit includes a hard 10:00 p.m. curfew for outdoor music. Applicant Eric Rowe, who has managed the event for four years, confirmed that all conditions from the staff report have been satisfied. Public comment was received in support of the event.
Key Outcomes
- Crossbow Court Daycare (Item 8A): The special use permit was approved unanimously. The board found all five findings met per Washoe County Code Section 110.30. Conditions of approval are detailed in Exhibit A of the staff report. (Motion: Pierce; Second: Julian)
- T-Mobile Tower Extension (Item 8B): The amendment of conditions was approved unanimously. The board made findings per Sections 110.30 and 110.324.75. Conditions are detailed in Exhibit A. (Motion: Pierce; Second: Julian)
- Gamblers Run Music Festival (Item 8C): The administrative permit was approved unanimously. The board found all four findings met per Development Code Section 110.808.25. Conditions are detailed in Exhibit A. (Motion: Pierce; Second: Caldwell)
- Legal Update: Counsel Chaz Lehman informed the board that a petition for judicial review had been filed regarding a code enforcement appeal from the previous meeting.
- The meeting was adjourned at 2:09 PM.
Meeting Transcript
Recording in progress. Okay, folks, the time is now 1 30. I'd like to call the April 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Washoe County Board of Adjustment to Order. May we please have a determination of quorum. Peter Gishon. Present. Rob Pierce. Present. Kathy Julian. No. Okay. President. Pat Caldwell. Present. Leo Harishny. Present. We have a quorum. Thank you. Would you all please uh stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, individual with liberty and judges for all. Okay, we are without counsel at the moment, but we're gonna proceed anyway. Mr. Lloyd, the ethics law announcement, please. Yeah, board members are reminded that if with respect to any matter or any person coming before the board today, one, you have received a gift or loan, two, you have uh pecuniary pecuniary interest. Three, you have a commitment in a private capacity, such as a family employment, business or similar relationship, or four, you provided representation or counseling before an agency to a person or entity for compensation within the last year on a matter being considered. You must disclose that gift loan interest commitment or prior representation at the time the matter is being considered, and you must furthermore abstain from deliberation or voting on the 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. Board members are also reminded that under the Board of Adjustment Rules, if you had any contact outside this meeting with any persons interested in a matter coming before the board today, you must uh or you should disclose the nature of that contact at this meeting. Thank you. And uh now will you please share the appeal procedure? Yeah, most decisions rendered by the Board of Adjustment are appealable to the Board of County Commissioners. If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Adjustment and qualify as an aggrieved person or party, you may appeal in writing within 10 calendar days from the date the decision being appealed is reduced to writing, filed with the secretary of the board of adjustment, and mailed to the original applicant in the proceeding being appealed in accordance with Washoe County Code. Please call the planning staff immediately at 775-328-6100 for information on the appeal procedure and the application fee. Thank you. Uh, do we have any general public comment in chambers? There is no general public comment in chambers or via Zoom. Okay, thank you. Moving on to today's agenda. We have no changes on today's agenda. Is everyone approved? Any comments or questions? Rob, I move to approve is written. We have a motion. Uh Julian, I second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay. Nay. Oh, sorry.
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