The Churchill County Public Works and Planning Commission has unanimously agreed to continue its annual review of the special-use permit (SUP1077) for Sage Valley RV Park, located at 4800 Reno Highway, with the next review scheduled in one year.
The special-use permit, originally granted to Ry Lehi Properties on Oct. 11, 2023, includes conditions for infrastructure, landscaping, and environmental compliance. The commission’s decision keeps the annual review requirement in place until it determines that further oversight is no longer necessary.
During the meeting, planning staff and the property manager outlined progress made on outstanding conditions that had delayed completion of the project.
No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and the existing permit conditions remain unchanged.
Joey Jennings, the park’s general manager, reported that infrastructure challenges have largely centered on the site’s shallow water table.
“The water table’s been one of our biggest battles because it’s so shallow,” Jennings told the commission, explaining a lengthy process with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) to obtain septic approvals.
According to an article published by Citizen Portal, Jennings said that the park was initially required to use a single 6,000-gallon septic tank but later received approval to split the system into two tanks. He also noted that a discharge permit for groundwater was approved about a week and a half before the meeting, allowing construction to move forward more efficiently.
The general manager further reported progress on landscaping requirements tied to the permit. Approximately 10,000 square feet of green turf has been installed in the southeast corner of the property to create a park-like area, one of the conditions set by the county.
According to Jennings, work on the west side of the property is complete, and crews plan to begin work on the east side next.
Planning staff confirmed that the finished areas meet approved spacing and site standards. Remaining construction-related conditions will be addressed at the end of the project.
Commissioners discussed whether another annual review was necessary, given the progress reported. County planning staff member Dean said he expects remaining work to move more quickly now that key infrastructure hurdles have been resolved.
He added that a follow-up review in one year would allow the commission to verify that the last of the conditions had been satisfied. Commissioner Joe Frey then moved to continue the annual review for another year, and the motion passed unanimously.