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Fernley council approves casino plan

FERNLEY, Nevada – As reported by the Reno Leader-Courier: "Although residents in the Good Earth subdivision and Villa Mobile Home Park voiced concerns about traffic, noise, casino lights, and crime, the Fernley City Council voted 4-1 to approve a Special Use Permit to make way for a 9,000 square foot casino and a 4,500 square foot restaurant on Main Street north of the Fernley 7-11.

"…Owner W.C.W. Corporation/D. Scott Tate made the request to put a smokeless casino on a 5.59-acre site located north of the mobile home park and the subdivision.

"According to the City Community Development Department, the property is permitted within the C-2 (general commercial) zoning district with a special use permit

"This is the first phase of construction on that site, and ultimately a 16,410 square foot casino and a six room hotel will be the ensuing projects…"

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