https://youtu.be/CYI4LQLlz0s In 2016, Douglas County voters voted down the indexed gas tax, separate from the nickel gas tax implemented in January 2016, which would have addressed a multitude of issues. It could only be used for road and highway projects and maintenance, but it was soundly defeated. The county is doing what they can, with the…
Q: Mr. Park you should remember your heritage and keep it alive. This town, this valley needs less taking away of farmland and cattle grazing and more of it needs to be given; get the dairy farms back bring back our culture. You should look into that for a way of providing Revenue for yourself/partners/county…
Q: The plans seem very vague. We have only lived here for one year. I thought it was Heaven! Peaceful and quiet and cows that are so delightful! I talked my husband into buying here so that I could be near the cows. I had no idea of the plans to develop the land. I…
Back to News & InfoOur Response to Public Comments From September 28 through October 15, 2020, we publicized our request for public comments and questions regarding the Buckeye Farms at Park Ranch agrihood plan. We collected responses via an online survey, through social media comments, via email, or by postal mail. Our request was publicized…
As we move through the County’s process for authorization of our plan, we are asking for your questions, comments or concerns. Comments received by October 15th will be addressed in a response video by October 23rd. Our team will do its best to ensure all timely comments are heard and responded to.
Back to News & InfoDouglas County Housingand Depreciation Nevada’s property tax statute says DEPRECIATION is the estimate of the decrease in value in a wasting asset (not land) due to such factors as use and obsolescence. In Nevada, for purposes of real property appraisal, depreciation is calculated at 1.5 percent of the cost of replacement…
With many questions surrounding Muller Parkway, Douglas County’s Master Plan, and zoning rights and ordinances, we put together a timeline and explanation of how it all works, and how we got here. The infographic is transcribed below.
Back to News & InfoThe Muller Parkway Easement The proposed Muller Parkway easement will extend 2.5 miles through our Ranch as a benefit to the community. It will serve several purposes as a roadway, a flood detention and a pedestrian pathway for the community to enjoy. The parkway will also help with traffic overflow, keeping…
Back to News & InfoAbout Infrastructureand South Douglas County South Douglas County is all about ranchlands and agriculture. Our family uses our land here as pastureland for grazing and overwintering cows and as agricultural land for wheat and garlic growing. To preserve the land here, Buckeye Farms’ development will be in Minden off Buckeye Road…
Back to News & InfoConservation Easementsand Limiting Development There is an important balance to maintain between conservation and development, and Buckeye Farms at Park Ranch has focused heavily on planning to maintain the culture of agriculture and ranching in the Carson Valley, while allowing an opportunity for others to experience the wonderful ways of life…