Welcome to the Prado Ranch Development Updates:
4/13/2022 – Here’s an interesting update. There are three entities involved in the Prado Ranch Development process. Here’s the key players:
- The Reno City Council which voted “No” on the project in January 2021.
- Washoe County which it looks like approved the Prado Ranch Project so far.
- Prado Ranch Development
I’ve prepared two maps that are close to same scale so you can see which areas are controlled by the Reno City Council and Washoe County (we’ll presume that areas not controlled by Reno City Council, are controlled by Washoe County) compared to the Prado Ranch Development. The southern portion of the Prado Ranch Development was turned down by the Reno City Council in January 2021. However, the Northern portion of their development is under the control of the Washoe County and therefore still proceeding with the development.
https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/applications/files-planning-development/comm_dist_five/2022/Files/BCC4-12-22_PradoRanchDA.pdf – Is a 32 page document requesting at extension (to September 2024) for submitting a final first map of 154 acres/490 lots.
So what’s moving forward? It looks like about 700+ acres of single family homes and about 10 acres of commercial space. If you have any questions, text or call me at 775.722.4171, I’m also available by email: ubchun01@gmail.com.
02/03/2022 – For those of you that are new to this topic, here’s the website link to the project’s website for Prado Ranch Development. It’s very informative and there’s a link to a question/request a meeting email to their office. I have yet to get a reply from them, but if we all hit this box, maybe they will start to reply.
I attended the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Luncheon on Thursday, January 27, 2022 (over 900 in attendance). The topic was, “State of the Economy”. I’m pretty sure a youtube.com video version will be posted in the next few days. I’ll update this page to connect you with the link. Keep in mind that EDAWN’s mission statement is:
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is a private/public partnership established in 1983, committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.
With that said, they are basically all about growth. They identify what’s preventing that growth and tackling those obstacles. Guess what, one of the top problems is housing, “We need more housing”. The other is developing the training and education centers that will fulfill the talent needed for the incoming and growing employers/companies.
Getting to the point, I just a happened to be sitting next to a representative of the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (TMRPA). In his own words, they work with developers of housing projects that are 625+ units. He confirmed Prado Ranch Project has yet to complete their entitlement process. I know that the zoning is not completed (as of 02/01/2022) and the utility approvals also need to be done. Here’s a pretty good website that explains the entitlement process.
Being that the Lansing Companies have completed the $24m purchase of the 1,500 acres, they probably have a plan in hand as to what they are going to do with the 1,500 acres. I would presume, it would be a good idea for the residents of Lemmon Valley (and surrounding communities) to keep an eye on this topic and be ready to voice your opinion.
July 2021 – Lansing Development purchases the 1,500 acres for the Prado Ranch Development.
Jan 2021 – Reno Planning Commission unanimously turn-down the Prado Ranch Development Project.
Please know that I am not for or against this project. My efforts are to share factual information, enabling our readers, community residents and neighbors to draw their own conclusions and take action as they feel appropriate…Stay healthy and safe…Bryan
