Warso Residence Steep Slope Grading
Summary
Two large grading permits — Kelly Canyon and the Roberts 40-acre Verdi-area parcel with 51,000 cubic yards of cut — raised questions about driveway grades, erosion, fire safety and who has legal access.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Privately funded construction; heavy grading raises long-term erosion and road-maintenance concerns for neighbors.
The property owners building homes on difficult terrain.
Nearby residents (including Somerset Owners Association) fear erosion, retaining walls on common land, and access disputes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Adjustment — November 5, 2026
Two large grading permits — Kelly Canyon and the Roberts 40-acre Verdi-area parcel with 51,000 cubic yards of cut — raised questions about driveway grades, erosion, fire safety and who has legal access.
Board of Adjustment — September 3, 2026
Mark Warso received approval to conduct major grading on slopes exceeding 30 percent to construct a driveway and single-family home on Scorpion Road. The project incorporates erosion controls and revegetation to prevent hillside scarring.
Related development
Roberts' Residence
Neighbors raised erosion, retaining walls on common land, and access concerns; the county approval is just one step — city and fire approvals still needed.
Warso Residence
Allows custom home construction while requiring strict erosion control and revegetation to protect hillside stability.
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