Flying J denied in Northwest Reno

Wednesday, June 18, The Planning Commission denied Flying J's application for a master plan amendment to the McQueen Neighborhood Plan to rezone a parcel located at I-80 and Robb Drive from Single Family Residential (large lot residential) to Special Planning Area. I am not denying that the truckers need a place to stop, eat, sleep, etc. I just don't think Reno needs to have 4 truck stops. Currently there is Boomtown, Sierra Sids and the Alamo Truck Stop within a 15 mile radius. Reno does not need another and especially not in a residential area. The Planning Commission vote was as follows: Darrin Georgeson, Chair, voted to approve the Flying J master plan amendment. Jim Newberg, Vice-Chair, voted against, stating findings 1,2 and 5 could not be met. Douglas Coffman voted to approve the Flying J master plan amendment. Elizabeth Ford voted against, stating findings 2 and 4 could not be met. Kevin Wieske voted against, stating findings 1 and 5 could not be met. Dennis Romeo voted against, stating findings 1,2 and 5 could not be met. Lisa Foster was absent. This is just Round One! Flying J has 10 days to appeal the vote of the Planning Commission. Please stay tuned in and involved for the long haul!