City of Reno, Ward 4 · Case LDC25-00057
A hearing on 329 acres beside Horizon Hills is set for November 19
About 329 acres on the slope below Peavine Peak, next to the Horizon Hills neighborhood. The applicant wants the land rezoned for industry and open space, under the name Peavine Peak Trails Business Park. Much of it is designated for housing today. Horizon Hills was evacuated in August 2026 when the Hawk Fire came through, and residents say Seneca Drive is the only way in and out. The Planning Commission hears it on November 19.
Peavine Peak Trails Business Park. Applicant: Castello-Monkarsh Development LLC.
Where it stands
The Reno Planning Commission hears this on Thursday November 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers at Reno City Hall, 1 East First Street. Comments received by noon that day are entered into the record. After that the Commission makes a recommendation and the City Council takes the final vote.
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Start writingWhat is being asked for
- A Master Plan Amendment changing the land use designations across the site.
- A Zoning Map Amendment placing all 329.23 acres in a Specific Plan District (SPD).
About 329.23 acres north of Seneca Drive, west of the end of Blackfoot Way, south of the Union Pacific Railroad spur, running northwest for roughly 1.85 miles toward Peavine Peak Road. Ward 4.
| Designation | Today | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| IndustrialRoughly double the industrial land on the site today. | 75.95 acres | 156.80 acres |
| Parks, Greenways and Open SpaceAlso roughly doubles. | 93.09 acres | 172.43 acres |
| Large-Lot NeighborhoodA residential designation, removed. | 72.72 acres | none |
| Suburban Mixed-UseAllowed a mix that can include housing, removed. | 75.95 acres | none |
| Unincorporated Transition | 11.52 acres | none |
Assessor parcel numbers: 082-180-77, 082-180-78, 082-083-10, 082-083-07.
Why evacuation keeps coming up
The Hawk Fire started on August 22, 2026 and burned 15,085 acres across the North Valleys. It destroyed 47 homes and one commercial building, which the state insurance commission recorded as the most destructive wildfire in Nevada. Horizon Hills was evacuated, and residents were not allowed back until the following Wednesday afternoon.
KUNR, Hawk Fire coverageWho decides
Reno Planning Commission
Holds the public hearing on the application and makes a recommendation. This is the body to address if you want your position on the record.
gilbertn@reno.gov · 775-334-2698
Contact detailsReno City Council
Takes the final vote on both the Master Plan Amendment and the Zoning Map Amendment. The site is in Ward 4.
Contact detailsOther ways to be heard
- Or use the city’s own form at reno.gov/PCPublicComment, which goes to the Planning Commission.
- Or mail a letter to City of Reno Planning Division, P.O. Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505, with the case number on it.
- Speak at the hearing on November 19 at 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, Reno City Hall, 1 East First Street. Submit a Request to Speak form to the Secretary.
- Read the application yourself at Onenv.us. Choose the Planning tab, enter LDC25-00057 in the Record Number field, then open Record Info and Attachments. Staff reports are posted the Friday before the hearing.
- Questions about the process go to Nathan Gilbert, the planner on the case, at 775-334-2698.
How it got here
- April 2025. An earlier, smaller version of the project was filed, covering about 82 acres.
- May 15, 2025. Ward 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board meeting on that earlier version.
- August 2026. The Hawk Fire burned through the North Valleys. Horizon Hills was evacuated.
- November 4, 2026. Applicant neighborhood meeting, held virtually. Not a public hearing, and no public officials attended.
- November 19, 2026. Reno Planning Commission public hearing, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers at Reno City Hall. Comments received by noon that day go into the record.
Details taken from the public notice and the City of Reno record. Last checked 2026-11-05. Figures are the applicant’s. Check the record for the current version before you write.