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Clark County Zoning Commission - 2026-03-04

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

11
Decisions
4
Zoning Changes
5
Market Signals
8
Developments

Meeting Summary

The Clark County Zoning Commission approved a mixed-use shopping center development at Decatur Boulevard and Pioneer Avenue despite neighborhood opposition, and approved a 167-unit senior affordable housing project at Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Gillespie Street after extensive community engagement. The commission also approved multiple zone changes, vacations, and development projects including a horse rescue facility in Kyle Canyon and truck parking near Nellis Air Force Base.

Key Decisions (11)

Approved

Mixed-Use Shopping Center at Decatur/Pioneer

Approved plan amendment, zone change from RS-20 to CG, right-of-way vacation, and waivers for a shopping center on 2.89 acres at Decatur Boulevard and Pioneer Avenue. Applicant: Sheldon Colon representing developer. Neighbors opposed citing traffic, homeless concerns, and neighborhood character impacts.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: No nightclubs permitted; security on-site; retail and restaurants only
Approved

Senior Affordable Housing at Silverado Ranch/Gillespie

Approved plan amendment from mid-intensity suburban to urban neighborhood, zone change from RS-20/RS-2 to RM-32, and use permit for 167-unit senior affordable housing development on 4.7 acres. Developer: George Yakekis. Project includes 24 studios, 94 one-bedrooms, and 49 two-bedrooms.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: 50-year deed restriction for senior affordable housing; fence Walmart Castle Lane within 30 days; coordinate with public works for drainage easement access
Approved

Hearts Alive Horse Rescue Facility in Kyle Canyon

Approved easement vacation and use permits for housing for agricultural employees and stable on 5.09 acres at Kyle Canyon Road and Cardenas Way. Facility will house up to 53 horses with apartments for four agricultural workers. Applicant: Hearts Alive Hooves/For the Love of Horses nonprofit.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: Retaining walls to be rockery walls painted to blend in; waiver of off-site improvements to maintain rural character
Approved

Office Warehouse Complex at Sunset Road/Surrey Street

Approved right-of-way vacation and waivers for office warehouse complex with accessory outdoor storage yards on 2.46 acres in IP zone at Sunset Road and Surrey Street. Applicant: Lucy Stewart representing developer.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: Town board conditions apply
Approved

Stable Development at Pebble Road/Arville Street

Approved amended use permit for stable on 1.25 acres at Pebble Road and Arville Street. Applicants: Brandon Clark and Cody Clark.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: Coordinate with public works development review for on-site turnaround
Approved

Truck Parking Facility near Nellis Air Force Base

Approved zone change from H-2/CG to IP and use permits for outdoor storage/display and truck parking on 2.81 acres at Las Vegas Boulevard North and Nellis Boulevard. First special use permit for truck parking in the area.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: Security guard at all times; no overnight sleeping; no unhitched trailers more than one week; no idling near residents; fence must meet code; contact information posted; cameras coordinated with Metro; construct off-site improvements on Las Vegas Boulevard North
Approved

Five-Lot Residential Subdivision at Wigwam/Eastern

Approved zone change from RS-20 to RS-5.2, easement vacation, waivers for setbacks and retaining wall height, and tentative map for five single-family lots on 1.13 acres at Wigwam Avenue and Eastern Avenue. Paradise Town Advisory Board had recommended denial.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: Single-story homes on lots adjacent to horse property
Approved

Extension of Time for Condo Development near I-15

Approved fourth extension of time for residential condominium development on 1.3 acres at Ensworth Street and Ford Avenue alignment. Applicant: Liz Olson representing property owner.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: One year to commence construction
Tabled

Christian Brothers Automotive Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Held to March 18 meeting for further discussion regarding parking spaces opposite commercial driveway. Project proposed on 0.97 acres at Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Olam Drive.

Vote: Held to March 18
Denied

Chicken Zoning Accommodation Appeal at Port Tack Drive

Appeal of director's denial of reasonable zoning accommodation for chickens as emotional support animals at 6163 Port Tack Drive was denied. Director found no evidence specific animal type was therapeutically necessary and chickens pose public health risk.

Vote: Denied without prejudice
Approved

Accessory Storage Containers at Marion Drive/Melvin Street

Approved waivers for existing non-conforming building to add two storage containers on 0.5 acres in IP zone at Marion Drive and Melvin Street. Applicant: Lucy Stewart/Scott Burnett representing tenants.

Vote: Carried (vote count not specified)Conditions: Pay fee in lieu for buffer landscaping and street landscaping

Zoning Changes (4)

RS-20CG1.99 acres
Approved

South of Pioneer Avenue and East of Decatur Boulevard, Paradise

Sheldon Colon (representative)

RS-20 and RS-2RM-324.7 acres
Approved

South of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and East of Gillespie Street, Enterprise

Bob Groenauer representing George Yakekis

H-2 and CGIP2.81 acres
Approved

South of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East of Nellis Boulevard, Sunrise Manor

Melissa Urie (representative)

RS-20RS-5.21.13 acres
Approved

North of Wigwam Avenue and West of Eastern Avenue, Paradise

Robert Cunningham/Tanny Engineering

Development Activity (8)

Decatur/Pioneer Shopping Center

Developer: Sheldon Colon (representative)Location: South of Pioneer Avenue and East of Decatur Boulevard, ParadiseType: CommercialStatus: Approved

Shopping center with retail and restaurants on 2.89 acres; two-story parking garage; no nightclubs; interior courtyard design

Silverado Ranch Senior Affordable Housing

Developer: George YakekisLocation: South of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and East of Gillespie Street, EnterpriseType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

167 units: 24 studios, 94 one-bedrooms, 49 two-bedrooms; three-story building at 39.5 feet height; 50-year affordability restriction

Hearts Alive Horse Rescue Facility

Developer: Hearts Alive Hooves/For the Love of Horses (501c3)Location: North of Kyle Canyon Road and East of Cardenas Way, Upper/Lower Kyle CanyonType: OtherStatus: Approved

Stable for up to 53 horses with 12x10 to 18x18 stalls; indoor arena; apartments for 4 agricultural workers; 5.09 acres

Sunset Road Office Warehouse Complex

Developer: Lucy Stewart (representative)Location: South of Sunset Road and East of Surrey Street, ParadiseType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Office warehouse with accessory outdoor storage yards on 2.46 acres in IP zone

Nellis/Las Vegas Blvd Truck Parking

Developer: Melissa Urie (representative)Location: South of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East of Nellis Boulevard, Sunrise ManorType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Truck parking and outdoor storage on 2.81 acres; guard shack; security cameras; reservation-based access

Wigwam/Eastern Residential Subdivision

Developer: Robert Cunningham/Tanny Engineering (representative)Location: North of Wigwam Avenue and West of Eastern Avenue, ParadiseType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Five single-family lots on 1.13 acres; two-story homes at 2,300 sq ft; single-story homes over 3,000 sq ft; lots range 6,000-9,500 sq ft

Ford Avenue Condominiums Phase 3

Developer: Liz Olson (representative)Location: West of Ensworth Street and South of Ford Avenue, EnterpriseType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Third and final phase of residential condominium development on 1.3 acres; drainage and traffic studies completed; off-site bond approved

Christian Brothers Automotive

Developer: CBA/Zia Takush (Z and Co)Location: North of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and East of Olam Drive, EnterpriseType: CommercialStatus: Under Review

Nine-bay vehicle maintenance facility on 0.97 acres

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

Annual housing progress report indicates over 90,000 senior housing units are still needed in Southern Nevada, driving demand for senior affordable developments.

Commercial Demand

First special use permit for truck parking approved near Nellis Air Force Base, indicating effort to formalize and regulate informal truck parking operations in industrial areas.

Infrastructure

Silverado Ranch Boulevard identified as one of the only east-west connectivity corridors in Southwest Las Vegas, with NDOT traffic counts showing 38,500 daily vehicles (down from 47,000 peak in 2021).

Sentiment

Multiple neighborhood opposition to density increases in established areas, with Paradise Town Advisory Board recommending denial of Wigwam subdivision that was ultimately approved.

Housing Demand

Infill development pressure continues on vacant parcels in established neighborhoods, with developers citing issues of illegal dumping, homeless encampments, and unauthorized uses on undeveloped land.