The City of Reno has denied a minor conditional use permit for a proposed Jiffy Lube near Hunter Lake and Mayberry Drives.Â
Ward 2 representative Naomi Duerr says the permit was denied "because the location selected is already in use as a required overflow parking location for the Raley's across the street."
In a Facebook post, she goes on to say, "In 1996, when Raley's wanted to expand at this location, one of the requirements was that they have a certain amount of parking to account for the loss of parking on site. That requirement is still in place."
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The Ward Two Neighborhood Advisory Board held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss a plan to build a new Jiffy Lube on the southwest corner of Hunter Lake Drive and Mayberry Drive.
The meeting ran for close to three hours as there was a lot of public comment.
Developers that are looking to help build the Jiffy Lube were in attendance and did a question-and-answer session to address concerns.
Months ago, the real estate developer Terra Form Companies filed for a minor conditional use permit to build on the land and is in the process of purchasing it.
However, many neighbors are concerned with what might happen if the Jiffy Lube does get built.
"I think it is an absurd proposal, it is unbelievable," said Bridget Harmon.
"Most of the concerns in the neighborhood are about safety because this development does occur in a school zone on a fairly congested intersection that a lot of students use daily to walk to Hunter Lake Elementary School and Swope Middle school," said Dan Harmon.
We also heard about environmental concerns as there used to be a gas station where the proposed Jiffy Lube will go.
Managing partner for Terra Form Companies Elliot Smith declined an on-camera interview, but he addressed a few concerns.
He says the Jiffy Lube will be smaller than usual locations, meaning they will receive less business and cause less congestion.
He also says an environmental specialist deemed the lot safe for a new business to call home.
It is now up to city staff to review the proposal and decide if they want to approve or deny the minor conditional use permit.
Either way, people on both sides can appeal whatever the decision ends up being.
We should have an answer within a week or two, but in the meantime, residents say they plan to have a protest on Wednesday evening around 5:30 P.M. in front of the lot.
