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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Overview: Big Projects on the October 14 Planning Commission Agenda
The agenda for the Reno Planning Commission meeting on October 14 features several significant development proposals. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the full meeting agenda and participate in public comment opportunities.
Greif Americas: 24-Hour Plastics Manufacturing Permit
A major item is the Greif Americas Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request. The applicant is seeking approval for 24-hour indoor manufacturing of plastic industrial packaging products in an existing warehouse near the intersection of Lear Boulevard and Stead Boulevard. The proposal includes four new storage silos—each approximately 60 feet tall—located within 300 feet of residentially zoned property. Details, maps, and the full staff report are available on the agenda, offering insight into the project scope and potential considerations for neighboring properties.
Dandini South Subdivision: Tentative Map Review
The Dandini South Subdivision application requests a tentative map and site plan review for a new 96-lot single-family residential development. This subdivision is planned for the south side of Dandini Boulevard, east of the Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) campus, and would involve hillside construction. Supporting documents, site maps, and opportunities for public comment can be accessed via the agenda links.
J Resort Skyways: Recommendations for Downtown Pedestrian Connectivity
The Planning Commission will deliver recommendations to the Reno City Council concerning J Resort's two proposed skyways over Ralston Street and West 4th Street. Public discussion has centered around proposals to incorporate a design mimicking the historic 1964 Reno Arch on the skyway, raising concerns about visual impact and historical context. According to a staff memo summarizing the Skyway Design Review Committee's deliberations, members questioned the scale and prominence of the arch feature, suggesting it be reduced or reimagined. The Planning Commission's role is advisory, yet the input gathered will be central as it moves to the City Council for a final decision.
The Boulevard Reno: Soccer Stadium, Hotel & Casino Development Plans
Two related items address The Boulevard Reno, a proposed mixed-use development on the east side of Kietzke Lane between Peckham Lane and East Moana Lane. If approved, this project would bring a professional soccer stadium (seating 6,000), a 380-room hotel/casino with nonrestricted gaming, outside amusement or recreation, and various commercial spaces to the area.
Item D.5 would expand the Convention Center Gaming Overlay District to cover this site, pending City Council approval. Item D.6 seeks a conditional use permit for the stadium, hotel, nonresidential activities near residential zones, animated signage, and building heights above 85 feet. Detailed plans and staff reports are available for review on the agenda website.
How to Review, Participate, and Submit Public Comment
Community members interested in the planning commission agenda or in expressing their views on these Reno development projects can:
- Submit an online form at reno.gov/PCPublicComment
- Email comments to PCPublicComment@reno.gov
- Attend the meeting in person or register online at links.reno.gov/PC-10-14-26
Those writing to the Reno Planning Commission are also encouraged to copy individual commissioners. Their official email addresses are published with the agenda.
Additional Agenda Item: 3340 Thornhill ADU Setback Deviation
A further application on the agenda requests a reduction of the required rear yard setback—from 30 feet to 15 feet—for the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 3340 Thornhill Drive. Plans and staff report details are linked in the published agenda.
Next Steps and Further Information
The Planning Commission meets to deliberate these permits and proposals. While some decisions are advisory to the Reno City Council, all feedback will be part of the public record. Residents can stay informed and engaged by reviewing agenda materials and presenting comments on issues important to them. For full documents and participation instructions, consult the official agenda.
Source: thisisreno.com.
