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The following is an AI prepared summary of the deliberations of the TMRPA Board members at the end of the June 15, 2026 meeting. This was after public comments, staff report, developer presentation and community attorney presentation. Chapter Two of our review of the proceedings is the deliberations. The video
Reviewing the transcript of the meeting while preparing Chapter 2 of my report I have some initial observations of the June 15 hearing. The developer evidently heard the rebuttal from the previous meeting that community speakers are not ignorants spouting opinions and feelings but giving real evidence. So this time,
A continually updated log of happenings connected with the Sierra Reflections Development Progress. June 25, 2026: Word is that an appeal of the TMRPA approval of the project is to be appealed with the deadline on July 2, 2026. The 10 member Governing Board of the TMRPA may meet in
by Rick Cooper
A continually updated log of happenings connected with the Sierra Reflections Development Progress. June 25, 2026: Word is that an appeal of the TMRPA approval of the project is to be appealed with the deadline on July 2, 2026. The 10 member Governing Board of the TMRPA may meet in
by Rick Cooper
The following is an AI prepared summary of the deliberations of the TMRPA Board members at the end of the June 15, 2026 meeting. This was after public comments, staff report, developer presentation and community attorney presentation. Chapter Two of our review of the proceedings is the deliberations. The video
by Rick CooperReviewing the transcript of the meeting while preparing Chapter 2 of my report I have some initial observations of the June 15 hearing. The developer evidently heard the rebuttal from the previous meeting that community speakers are not ignorants spouting opinions and feelings but giving real evidence. So this time,
by Rick Cooper
An official fund has been established to help fund the continuing fight for our rural values and way of life in the South County. Here's how you can help. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERTAINING TO THE SIERRA REFLECTIONS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Pleasant Steamboat Valleys Landowners Association PO Box 19201 Reno,
by Rick Cooper
Review and analysis of the Regional Planning Board approval of the Sierra Reflections development from June 15, 2026. Method There's a lot to discuss about the disappointing actions and vote from our Regional Planning Commission's review and approval of the urban development in rural South Washoe
by Rick Cooper
The Regional Planning Commission will continue to hear public comment on the subdivision next Tuesday at 6pm. Send in your comments, attend and show your concern and participation in the process, or register to speak. Come and learn about our great South Valleys area from expert speakers that have researched
by Rick Cooper
Meeting to be continued in two weeks Like Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra said, "It was like deja vu all over again." The 6pm meeting opened to an almost full house as there were some empty seats this time. The meeting opened with a small class for
by Rick Cooper"Takings" Explained A familiar term in Land Use circles is "takings". Basically, if a land owner is denied the use of their property by private litigation or a public policy, the landowner can claim the use, enjoyment and development of their property has been taken away
by Rick Cooper