Commissioners waive tentative map and approve division of 606.78-acre parcel for future development

Storey County commissioners voted Feb. 18 to waive the tentative-map requirement and approve a division of a 606.78-acre large parcel into two new parcels, each larger than 40 acres, to facilitate future development.

Jessica Crater of Mercer presented the application and read required findings into the record. Commissioner Mitchell moved, citing the planning commission staff recommendation and compliance with conditions of approval, to waive the tentative-map submittal and approve the division. The motion was seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote.

The board record describes the subject property as located west of USA Parkway at the Storey County boundary with assessor parcel number 004-181-13. The approval includes a waiver of the tentative-map requirement; the county will proceed consistent with planning staff conditions.

Why it matters: The action clears a procedural step for future development on a large parcel; the waiver of a tentative map is an administrative approval that allows subdivision processes to move forward under the conditions adopted.

Next steps: Planning staff and the applicant will continue with conditions of approval and any subsequent required filings.