Washoe County Board of Adjustment Meeting - June 4, 2026
Washoe County Board of Adjustment Meeting - June 4, 2026
The Washoe County Board of Adjustment met on June 4, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present (Peter Gishan, Rob Pierce, Kathy Julian, Pat Caldwell; Commissioner Hirshney absent excused). The board approved the agenda and the draft minutes from May 7, 2026, unanimously. Two public hearings were held for administrative permits: an outdoor community fair in Incline Village and a food truck event in Sun Valley. Both permits were approved unanimously with conditions.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Veronica Cortez (speaking during Item 8B) expressed concerns about the Sun Valley Food Truck event. She stated that local businesses were charged $100 application fee and $250 per event to move 50 feet from their existing locations, which deterred participation. She also advocated for a clarifying agenda item on the desired growth pattern for Sun Valley, referencing a prior request by Vice Chairman Pierce at the November 4, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. She noted difficulties for seniors and residents without transportation and called for more community benefits.
Discussion Items
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Item 8A: Administrative Permit WADMIN 26-005 – Incline Village Community Fair
- Applicant: Incline Village General Improvement District (Adia Van Paborg, Recreation Operations Manager).
- Event: July 3, 2026, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at 960 Lakeshore Boulevard. Expected attendance: ~500 people. Activities include games, food, giveaways, and community information. No bounce house (changed to field games).
- Noticing: 118 parcels notified; no public comments received.
- Staff (Julia Oland) recommended approval, able to make all five findings.
- Board member Kathy Julian noted it is a well-established annual community event.
- Outcome: Motion by Pat Caldwell, second by Rob Pierce. Unanimous approval (all aye).
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Item 8B: Administrative Permit WADMIN 26-006 – Sun Valley Food Trucks
- Applicant: Reno Street Food (Steve Schroeder, owner). Property owner: Sun Valley Shopping Center. Location: 5430 Sun Valley Boulevard.
- Event: Three dates (June 11, 18, 25, 2026), 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Maximum expected attendance: 900 people. Includes 12 food trucks, 8 informational booths (government and nonprofits), music, dancing.
- Security: Changed from private agency to two Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies per event.
- Parking: 156 on-site spaces plus drop-off area. Staff (Tim Evans) confirmed engineering deemed parking adequate.
- Noticing: 68 property owners notified; no public comments received.
- Staff recommended approval with conditions (Exhibit A).
- Board discussion: Peter Gishan asked about adequacy of parking, restrooms, security – staff deferred to other agencies. Kathy Julian asked about number of food trucks; applicant explained flexibility based on vendor availability and public health requirements.
- Outcome: Motion by Kathy Julian, second by Pat Caldwell. Unanimous approval (all aye).
Key Outcomes
- Agenda and Minutes: Approved unanimously.
- Item 8A (Incline Village Fair): Approved unanimously with staff findings.
- Item 8B (Sun Valley Food Trucks): Approved unanimously with conditions in Exhibit A, including security by Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies and coordination with Northern Nevada Public Health on food truck numbers.
- No further board or staff items; meeting adjourned at 1:54 PM.
Meeting Transcript
This meeting is being recorded. Good afternoon, everyone. Like to call uh the June 4th, 2026, Washoe County Board of Adjustment meeting to order. May we please have a determination of quorum. Uh Peter Gishan. Present. Rob Pierce. Present. Kathy Julian. Present. Pat Caldwell. Present. And Commissioner Hirshney will not be present. He does have an excused absence. We do have a quorum. Okay, thank you. You'd all please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Under God individual with liberty and justice. Okay, uh Ms. Hickman, the ethics law announcement, please. Thank you. Board members are reminded that if with respect to any matter or any person coming before the board today, you've received a gift or a loan. You have a pecuniary interest. You have a commitment in a private capacity, such as family employment, business, or similar relationship. Or if you've provided representation or counseling before an agency to a person or entity for compensation within the last year on a matter that's being considered today, you must disclose that gift loan interest commitment or prior representation at the time the matter is considered. You must furthermore abstain from deliberation or voting on the matter. If it's clear the gift loan interest commitment or prior representation would materially affect the independence of judgment of a reasonable person. Board members are also reminded under the board of adjustment rules. If you've had any contact outside this meeting with any person interested in a matter coming up before the board today, you should disclose the nature of that contact at the meeting. Thank you. 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 you qualify it as an agrieved 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. Do we have any public comments? I have no public comment in chambers. I have no hands raised on Zoom. Okay, thank you. Uh looking to today's agenda. Has everyone had a chance to review it and have any comments or questions. If none, I'll entertain a motion. Mr. Rob, I move to approve is written. Okay. Kathy Julian, I second. Okay, we have a motion and a second. All those in favor of approving the June 4, 2026 agenda say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
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