Ward 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting - July 13, 2026

The City of Reno's Ward 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board meeting on July 13, 2026, primarily focused on local development and zoning issues. Key procurement-related discussions included a conditional use permit request by Larry Morales to reestablish an auto service and repair use on his property, which had been affected by zoning overlay changes. The board members expressed support for grandfathering the existing use. Another significant agenda item was a conditional use permit for Siwala, a commercial real estate and steel stud distribution company, seeking approval to move and expand their outdoor storage facility at 2401 East Fifth Street. The company detailed planned site improvements including landscaping, security enhancements, and ADA accessibility upgrades. Additionally, a zoning map amendment and subdivision proposal for a residential development on Marine Way and North Virginia Street was presented, involving a change from general commercial to multifamily residential zoning to allow a mix of attached and detached single-family homes. The project included considerations of hillside development, traffic impact, and open space preservation. Public comments and board discussions addressed traffic, drainage, and pedestrian access concerns. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but the meeting included important land use and development approvals that could influence future commercial and residential projects in the area.