Washoe County Parcel Map Review Committee Meeting – April 13, 2026
Washoe County Parcel Map Review Committee Meeting – April 13, 2026
The Washoe County Parcel Map Review Committee met on April 13, 2026, at 2:04 p.m. via Zoom. The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, then reviewed a tentative parcel map application. The main item involved a proposed subdivision of a 2.43-acre parcel in the Geiger Grade area. After discussion of easements, water service, and fire access, the committee approved the map subject to conditions and with the exception that the cul-de-sac shown on the map may not be abandoned.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of March 12, 2026 Agenda: Rob Pierce moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Wes Rubio. Passed unanimously.
- Approval of January 8, 2026 Draft Minutes: Wes Rubio moved to approve; seconded by Wayne Handrock. Passed unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public provided comment during the public comment periods.
Discussion Items
- Tentative Parcel Map Case WTPM23‑001 (Sierra Dierksen) – Staff presentation by Julie O’Lander: The proposal would divide a 2.43‑acre parcel (zoned Medium Density Suburban) into four lots ranging from 21,672 sq ft to 30,771 sq ft. The application dates to 2023; delays occurred pending the abandonment of two 33‑foot access easements and a surveyor change. On March 3, 2026, the Planning Commission approved the abandonment of two 33‑foot easements (north and east) and a 13‑foot portion of a 33‑foot easement on the west, preserving a 20‑foot access to adjacent BLM property. The water purveyor was corrected from Tamar to Steamboat Springs Water Authority.
- Wayne Handrock noted that access easements cannot be abandoned via a parcel map; only utility easements can be released with a notarized certificate.
- John Gomez (applicant’s surveyor) clarified that the cul‑de‑sac shown on the map is an open offer of dedication, not a dedicated access easement, and that all four parcels have access. He confirmed the water authority provided a letter of intent and discovery report confirming capacity.
- Jen Williamson (Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District) asked about fire access. Staff confirmed the cul‑de‑sac provides turnaround for fire apparatus. The fire district’s review stated no recommendation for denial, with conditions listed in the staff report.
- Rob Pierce asked about access to the BLM parcel; staff confirmed a 20‑foot preserved easement on the west side.
Key Outcomes
- Motion and Vote: Wayne Handrock moved to approve the parcel map (WTPM23‑001) subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit A of the staff report, with the exception that the abandonment of the cul‑de‑sac as shown on the map shall not occur. The motion also made the required findings under Washoe County Code Section 110606.30(e). Wes Rubio seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5‑0).
- Next Steps: The applicant may proceed with the subdivision but must address any future changes to the cul‑de‑sac through the proper abandonment process. No other future agenda items or legal updates were discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:34 p.m.
Meeting Transcript
Washell County Parcel Map Review Committee meeting of Thursday, March 12th, 2026 to order. It's 2 04 p.m. Adriana, can we start the meeting with the call to order and determination of quorum? Yes. Rob Pierce. Present. Wes Rubio. Wes Rubio. Sorry, buttons weren't clicking. Present. Thank you. Wayne Handrock. Present. Eric Young. Here. And Jen Williamson. Present. We have a quorum. Thanks, Dodge Honor. We'll move on to the ethics law announcement instructions for providing public comment via Zoom and telephone. That's normally handled by our deputy DA. Good afternoon, Chaz Layman, Deputy District Attorney for the record. Members are reminded that if with respect to any matter or person coming before the committee today, that one, you have received a gift or a loan, two, you have a pecuniary interest. Three, you have a commitment in a private capacity, such as a family member or 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 our 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 reasonable person. Committee members are also reminded that you have uh that you are under the parcel map review review committee bylaws. If you 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. Uh reminder for instructions for public comment. Um this meeting is being held via Zoom webinar only. To participate via Zoom, please log into the webinar at the link found on the first page of today's agenda, or you can join by typing zoom.us into your computer's browser. Clicking join a meeting on the Zoom website and entering the meeting ID 831 3388 3067. For anyone having computer difficulties, you can also join by telephone by dialing 1669-9009128, entering the meeting ID 831-3388-3067 and pressing pound. Members of the public may submit public comment via Zoom or by dialing into the meeting by telephone. 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 any public comment period to let us know you'd like to provide comment. To provide public comment via telephone, uh via telephone only, press star nine to raise your hand and star six to mute and unmute. Thanks. Thank you very much. We're gonna go ahead and move on to the appeal procedure. Most decisions rendered 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 will 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 mayor through the original applicant from the proceeding being appealed in accordance with Washoe County code. So moving on to agenda item number four, public comment. It's a non-action item. Uh do we have any public comment waiting for us today, Audriana? Apologize. There are no hands raised for public comment. Okay, thank you. We'll move on to number five, approval of the March 12th, 2026 agenda. That's our agenda today.
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