Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Douglas County, NV
- Meeting Date
- October 13, 2026
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4 items on the agenda.
Definitions
Campground: Given what is occurring in Tahoe around "Glamping," I suggest further description related to permanent v. temporary structures - perhaps a maximum cumulative size of the permanent buildings so that it accommodates bathrooms and showers, without becoming a hotel or something other than what is typically considered as a campground. As written, it can be a hotel. (modify campground in Article 8 to limit permanent buildings.) Cluster Development: What is "open space" in this definition? Open and Subsurface Mining: Does the inclusion of "milling and processing" mean that an asphalt plant would be considered part of the use of an aggregate mine? If yes, I suggest that be reconsidered as the impacts of an asphalt plant are different than an aggregate mine. Common Open Space: It seems like this is areas that are owned in common as opposed to a land use. For example, is a community clubhouse "common open space"? I suggest the removal of the term "water" as if an area is permanently water, it is a pond as opposed to open space. Natural Area: It seems like this is the definition of open space. You can have natural areas that are not designated as open space. Open Space: This definition is too broad. As defined, a baseball field is open space. Open space is far too important to this community to have such a broad definition. I suggest the definition be limited to natural areas or areas that have an identified conservation or scenic value making it worthy of protection.
Temporary Batch Plant
I suggest identifying what temporary means. Operations limited to 60 days? Otherwise, I think it is permanent.
Noise
I suggest the measurement of noise be changed to decibels. CNE can be interpreted to mean CNEL, which can be skewed as it takes in a 24 hour period. It is easier to measure a decibel than calculate the CNEL.
Public Comment – DP26-0042
I am writing regarding the proposed 100-foot Verizon cell tower along State Route 88, south of the Carson Valley Swim Center (Application DP26-0042). First, I want to make it clear that I fully support the need for improved cellular service in our community. Reliable communication is essential, particularly during emergencies, and I recognize the importance of this infrastructure. However, I have serious concerns about the proposed location, particularly its proximity to an established, densely populated residential neighborhood. I respectfully ask the Planning Commission to consider alternative locations farther south along Highway 88, where there are large areas of open fields and significantly fewer homes.