The Washoe County Planning Commission convened on September 2, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the abandonment of easements and amendments to subdivision maps. The meeting began with a motion from Commissioner Kennedy to acknowledge the re-recording of a resolution regarding an easement, which was approved unanimously.

The commission then moved on to discuss abandonment case number WAB25-0005, concerning property owned by Walter and Amy Husted. Senior Planner Chris Bronsick presented the case, which involved retaining a 20-foot wide access and public utility easement along the western boundary of the property. The commission approved this abandonment with conditions outlined in Exhibit A, following a motion that also passed unanimously.

The next significant item on the agenda was the amendment of conditions for the Saint James Village tentative subdivision map, case number WAC25-0010. This amendment proposed the removal of three parcels totaling 224.1 acres from the subdivision, which had been cut off by the construction of the I-580 freeway. The removal would reduce the total unit count from 510 to 450 lots. Bronsick explained that the parcels would be part of a new subdivision, Sierra Reflections, although the current discussion was strictly about the removal of the parcels from the Saint James Village plan.

Public comments were invited, with residents expressing concerns about potential increases in density and impacts on local resources. One resident, Sandy Kellams, voiced opposition to the changes, fearing that the density would be transferred to the new subdivision. Another resident, Michelle Torino, urged the commission to consider the water supply and the character of the area, emphasizing the desire to maintain a rural environment.

After public comments, the commission clarified that the action taken would not change the zoning of the parcels but would allow for future development opportunities. The commission ultimately approved the amendment to the subdivision map, with the understanding that the density associated with the removed parcels could be utilized in future developments.

The meeting concluded with a clear direction for the next steps, including the anticipated development agreement for the proposed Sierra Reflections subdivision, which will be presented directly to the county commission. The commission's decisions reflect ongoing efforts to manage land use and development in Washoe County while addressing community concerns.