Planning commission approves wedding venue CUP, reinstates restaurant grandfathering, OKs two street names and several land-use items
October 15, 2025 | Nye County , Nevada
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The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission on Oct. 15 approved several land-use items, including a conditional-use permit to allow a wedding and events venue at 710 and 740 West Janet Lane; reinstatement of grandfathered status for the Water Rock Station restaurant at 780 East Simpkins Road; two new street names for Mountain Falls South; an extension request tied to the Green Valley grocery/gas station project; and a conforming zone-change recommendation for a single‑family parcel on South Leslie Street.
The commission took final action on four items and made a recommendation on one zoning change that will go to the Nye County Board of County Commissioners. Staff presentations described required next steps such as category‑2 site‑development plans, encroachment permits and other approvals before new uses may open.
CU 25‑24: Wedding/event venue (710 & 740 West Janet Lane)
Staff presented a conditional‑use permit for two RE‑1 parcels used as licensed short‑term rentals seeking to operate as a public/private recreation area for weddings and similar events. The application, submitted after repeated guest inquiries, proposes an average of one to two events per month and a maximum capacity of 125 guests. Staff recommended approval subject to standard and special conditions including a Category‑2 site development plan, encroachment permits for driveways, and review of on‑site sewage disposal (OSDS) and additional water rights. Public‑works comments noted off‑street parking standards in county code and the need for an encroachment permit for driveways. Commissioner deliberations focused on parking, traffic, use of shuttles, and noise monitoring.
Applicant Paula Peterson said, “We'd like it to be a maximum of a 125 guests.” Owner Mitchell L. Peterson said the properties have been used as short‑term rentals for about six years and that the owners plan to develop one parcel for parking. Tourism coordinator Jayne Reeves of the Town of Pahrump spoke in support, saying the venue “will generate a lot of money for our community.” Opponents raised concerns about traffic, septic systems and noise; resident Clifford L. Carlson said, “It's a dead end street at each end” and worried about vehicles and dust. The commission voted to approve CU 25‑24 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
SN 25‑2: New street names (Mountain Falls South / Manse Ranch)
The commission approved two new thoroughfare names proposed by the developer and vetted by internal and external agencies, including the fire department, sheriff, Nye County dispatch, mapping administrator and public works. Staff recommended Highland Falls Parkway and Mountain Vista Boulevard under NCC 15 24 100. Applicant Susan Florian (Taney Engineering) spoke in support. One public commenter asked roughly how many homes would use those streets; staff said the project is at tentative‑map stage and specific street counts are not finalized. The commission approved the names.
CU 25‑27: Water Rock Station restaurant (780 East Simpkins Road)
Staff recommended approval to reinstate grandfathered use for a restaurant that had operated for decades but had lost continuous operation. The CUP, if granted, would restore the prior nonconforming (grandfathered) use and require a Category‑2 site development plan and encroachment permits; staff noted the liquor license for the location remained active. Applicant Alyssa Baskiewicz said work had been delayed by family and notification issues but that interior work is up to code and that they seek a waiver for the parking lot condition later in the site‑development process. The commission approved the reinstatement subject to standard and special conditions listed in the staff report.
CU 24‑44 / time-extension item (Green Valley grocery / fuel dispensing facility)
The commission considered a request to extend the deadline to submit a Category‑1 site development plan tied to CU 24‑44 (a fuel‑dispensing facility associated with a Green Valley grocery/convenience store). Staff said the applicant had to change engineers and requested 12 additional months to complete plans; staff recommended approval of the extension. Applicant representative Roberto Piedra said the new engineer was preparing required improvement plans. The commission approved the time extension, subject to the modified deadlines in the staff report.
ZCMP 25‑11: Conforming zone change (70 South Leslie Street)
Staff recommended approval of a conforming zone change from General Commercial to Residential Estates to match the master‑plan low‑density residential designation. The applicant, Sharon Ricci, said the change will allow placement of a single‑family residence for her son; staff added a series of special conditions including a zoning review, building permits, impact‑fee payment and an encroachment permit for the driveway. The commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners, which is scheduled to consider final action.
Votes at a glance
- CU 25‑24 (710 & 740 W. Janet Lane, wedding/event venue): Approved by the commission (motion and second recorded on the transcript). Subject to standard and special conditions including Cat‑2 site development and encroachment permits.
- SN 25‑2 (Highland Falls Parkway; Mountain Vista Boulevard): Approved (staff recommended; external agencies concurred).
- CU 25‑27 (Water Rock Station, reinstatement of grandfathered use): Approved; standard and special conditions apply, including Cat‑2 site development submission deadlines and required licenses.
- Time extension for CU 24‑44 (Green Valley grocery / fuel station): Approved (12‑month extension to submit Cat‑1 site development plans; new deadlines recorded in staff report).
- ZCMP 25‑11 (70 S. Leslie St., General Commercial → Residential Estates): Recommended for approval to Nye County Board of County Commissioners, subject to conditions listed in staff report.
What happens next
Approved conditional uses and the zone‑change recommendation require follow‑up steps before businesses may open or construction may proceed. Typical next steps cited by staff include submittal and county approval of Category‑1 or Category‑2 site development plans, encroachment permits with public works, review of water rights and OSDS requirements, and obtaining required county and state business and health licenses. Several applicants were told they must complete those steps within the timelines included in the staff reports.
Commission and public reaction
Commissioners repeatedly raised parking and traffic impacts for the wedding venue and asked applicants to coordinate with neighbors. Public commenters stressed concerns about noise and septic systems for the Janet Lane neighborhood and urged careful oversight. For the Water Rock Station item many speakers welcomed the prospect of a reopened local restaurant; staff noted the property’s liquor license had remained active.
The commission took final action on four items and made a recommendation on one zoning change that will go to the Nye County Board of County Commissioners. Staff presentations described required next steps such as category‑2 site‑development plans, encroachment permits and other approvals before new uses may open.
CU 25‑24: Wedding/event venue (710 & 740 West Janet Lane)
Staff presented a conditional‑use permit for two RE‑1 parcels used as licensed short‑term rentals seeking to operate as a public/private recreation area for weddings and similar events. The application, submitted after repeated guest inquiries, proposes an average of one to two events per month and a maximum capacity of 125 guests. Staff recommended approval subject to standard and special conditions including a Category‑2 site development plan, encroachment permits for driveways, and review of on‑site sewage disposal (OSDS) and additional water rights. Public‑works comments noted off‑street parking standards in county code and the need for an encroachment permit for driveways. Commissioner deliberations focused on parking, traffic, use of shuttles, and noise monitoring.
Applicant Paula Peterson said, “We'd like it to be a maximum of a 125 guests.” Owner Mitchell L. Peterson said the properties have been used as short‑term rentals for about six years and that the owners plan to develop one parcel for parking. Tourism coordinator Jayne Reeves of the Town of Pahrump spoke in support, saying the venue “will generate a lot of money for our community.” Opponents raised concerns about traffic, septic systems and noise; resident Clifford L. Carlson said, “It's a dead end street at each end” and worried about vehicles and dust. The commission voted to approve CU 25‑24 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
SN 25‑2: New street names (Mountain Falls South / Manse Ranch)
The commission approved two new thoroughfare names proposed by the developer and vetted by internal and external agencies, including the fire department, sheriff, Nye County dispatch, mapping administrator and public works. Staff recommended Highland Falls Parkway and Mountain Vista Boulevard under NCC 15 24 100. Applicant Susan Florian (Taney Engineering) spoke in support. One public commenter asked roughly how many homes would use those streets; staff said the project is at tentative‑map stage and specific street counts are not finalized. The commission approved the names.
CU 25‑27: Water Rock Station restaurant (780 East Simpkins Road)
Staff recommended approval to reinstate grandfathered use for a restaurant that had operated for decades but had lost continuous operation. The CUP, if granted, would restore the prior nonconforming (grandfathered) use and require a Category‑2 site development plan and encroachment permits; staff noted the liquor license for the location remained active. Applicant Alyssa Baskiewicz said work had been delayed by family and notification issues but that interior work is up to code and that they seek a waiver for the parking lot condition later in the site‑development process. The commission approved the reinstatement subject to standard and special conditions listed in the staff report.
CU 24‑44 / time-extension item (Green Valley grocery / fuel dispensing facility)
The commission considered a request to extend the deadline to submit a Category‑1 site development plan tied to CU 24‑44 (a fuel‑dispensing facility associated with a Green Valley grocery/convenience store). Staff said the applicant had to change engineers and requested 12 additional months to complete plans; staff recommended approval of the extension. Applicant representative Roberto Piedra said the new engineer was preparing required improvement plans. The commission approved the time extension, subject to the modified deadlines in the staff report.
ZCMP 25‑11: Conforming zone change (70 South Leslie Street)
Staff recommended approval of a conforming zone change from General Commercial to Residential Estates to match the master‑plan low‑density residential designation. The applicant, Sharon Ricci, said the change will allow placement of a single‑family residence for her son; staff added a series of special conditions including a zoning review, building permits, impact‑fee payment and an encroachment permit for the driveway. The commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners, which is scheduled to consider final action.
Votes at a glance
- CU 25‑24 (710 & 740 W. Janet Lane, wedding/event venue): Approved by the commission (motion and second recorded on the transcript). Subject to standard and special conditions including Cat‑2 site development and encroachment permits.
- SN 25‑2 (Highland Falls Parkway; Mountain Vista Boulevard): Approved (staff recommended; external agencies concurred).
- CU 25‑27 (Water Rock Station, reinstatement of grandfathered use): Approved; standard and special conditions apply, including Cat‑2 site development submission deadlines and required licenses.
- Time extension for CU 24‑44 (Green Valley grocery / fuel station): Approved (12‑month extension to submit Cat‑1 site development plans; new deadlines recorded in staff report).
- ZCMP 25‑11 (70 S. Leslie St., General Commercial → Residential Estates): Recommended for approval to Nye County Board of County Commissioners, subject to conditions listed in staff report.
What happens next
Approved conditional uses and the zone‑change recommendation require follow‑up steps before businesses may open or construction may proceed. Typical next steps cited by staff include submittal and county approval of Category‑1 or Category‑2 site development plans, encroachment permits with public works, review of water rights and OSDS requirements, and obtaining required county and state business and health licenses. Several applicants were told they must complete those steps within the timelines included in the staff reports.
Commission and public reaction
Commissioners repeatedly raised parking and traffic impacts for the wedding venue and asked applicants to coordinate with neighbors. Public commenters stressed concerns about noise and septic systems for the Janet Lane neighborhood and urged careful oversight. For the Water Rock Station item many speakers welcomed the prospect of a reopened local restaurant; staff noted the property’s liquor license had remained active.
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