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Clark County Zoning Commission - 2025-12-03

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

13
Decisions
7
Zoning Changes
7
Market Signals
13
Developments

Meeting Summary

The Clark County Zoning Commission approved a controversial 99-lot single-family residential subdivision by Richmond American Homes on 19.19 acres at Blue Diamond Road and Taneya Way (items 31-35), despite significant neighborhood opposition citing traffic and RNP protection concerns. The commission also approved multiple industrial truck parking and staging facilities in Sunrise Manor, a Buddhist temple expansion in Enterprise, and various zone changes for industrial development in the Sloan area.

Key Decisions (13)

Approved

Richmond American Homes 99-Lot Subdivision at Blue Diamond & Taneya

Plan amendment from corridor mixed use to mid-intensity suburban neighborhood, zone change from H2/RS-20 to RS-3.3, vacation of easements, waivers, and tentative map for 99 single-family lots on 19.19 acres. Includes 9 half-acre lots in RNP area, 12 lots at 10,000 sq ft as buffer, and RS-3.3 lots along Blue Diamond. Developer: Richmond American Homes. Conditions include single-story homes on lots 1-9 and 16-21, horse trail on Maranto, traffic calming measures, no streetlights on Maranto, and disclosure to buyers about agricultural uses.

Conditions: Single-story homes required on lots 1-9 and 16-21; horse trail on Maranto maintained by HOA; traffic speed analysis on Maranto and Montessori; no streetlights on Maranto with underground conduit; restrictive covenant; disclosure to buyers about agricultural uses; construction traffic limited through RNP; waiver of residential adjacency on lots 10-21 for single-story product
Approved

Buddhist Temple Expansion Design Review - Buffalo Drive & Wigwam

Design review for enlarged dormitory at existing Buddhist temple on 5 acres in RS-20 zone. Building changed from T-shape to rectangle, increased from 2 to 3 levels. Located West of Buffalo Drive and North of Wigwam Avenue in Enterprise.

Approved

Multifamily Development Extension - Highland Drive & Morgan Cashman's Way

Third extension of time for UC 190624 - multifamily residential development with increased density, accessory commercial use, waivers for increased height, reduced parking, modified driveway standards on 6.2 acres in CR zone in Paradise. New ownership took over property.

Approved

Gas Station at Las Vegas Blvd & Pebble Road

Vacation of easements and use permit for gas station with waivers for increased parking, alternative driveway geometrics, nonstandard improvements, on 0.98 acre portion of 3.36 acre site in CR zone at Northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Pebble Road in Enterprise.

Conditions: Construct detached sidewalks with future development on Lot 2 of parcel map; revised public works conditions
Approved

Seven Eleven Gas Station - Charleston & Atlantic Street

Waivers for increased parking, alternative driveway geometrics for proposed gas station and 4,700+ sq ft convenience store on 1.88 acres in commercial zone South of Charleston and East of Atlantic Street. Applicant withdrew attached sidewalk waiver and will provide detached sidewalk.

Conditions: Detached sidewalk required; will require vacation of right-of-way for detached sidewalk accommodation
Approved

Single Family Subdivision - Tropical Parkway & Chieftain Street

Waivers for reduced lot area, eliminate street landscaping, waive off-site improvements for single family residential development on 2.02 acres in RS-20 zone South of Tropical Parkway and East of Chieftain Street in Lone Mountain. Four lots being subdivided.

Conditions: Detached sidewalk required on Tropical Parkway; waiver of off-site improvements allowed on Chieftain Street only
Approved

Industrial Development - Sloan South (Items 36-37)

Zone change from IP to IL and waivers for office, warehouse, and outdoor storage development on 17.31 acres West of Interstate 15 and South of Sloan Road. Applicant withdrew waiver for off-site improvements.

Conditions: Perimeter block wall not required, wrought iron acceptable; 5-foot attached sidewalk with 5 feet landscaping along North Street frontage; full off-site improvements required; coordinate with county for Blue Diamond Road off-sites
Approved

Industrial Development - Sloan North (Items 38-39)

Zone change from IP to IL and waivers for office warehouse complex on 3.44 acres West of Interstate 15 and East of Arville Street in South County Planning Area.

Conditions: Perimeter block wall not required, wrought iron acceptable; 5-foot attached sidewalk with 5 feet landscaping along Arville; elevations per plans dated 12/02/2025; full off-site improvements required
Approved

Truck Parking Facility - Gomer Road & Redwood Street

Zone change from RS-20 to IL and use permit for truck parking staging on 2.06 acres North of Gomer Road and East of Redwood Street in Enterprise. Existing building retained for security requirements.

Approved

Truck Parking & Outdoor Storage - Las Vegas Blvd North & Puebla Street

Zone change from H2 to IL and use permits for truck parking and outdoor storage on 5.75 acres North of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East of Puebla Street in Sunrise Manor. Two parcels - Parcel 2 already zoned for current use since 2007, Parcel 1 being added.

Conditions: CMU block walls on all four sides; 24-foot landscape buffer with intense landscaping along north residential boundary; 6-foot block wall on north side; striped parking required; Metro camera access required; trash enclosure required; no barbed wire; 18 months to commence off-site improvements on Puebla; 30 days to coordinate with Public Works for easement dedication; outdoor storage limited to truck staging only; no mechanics except mobile repair
Approved

Industrial Truck Parking - Marion Drive & Carey Avenue

Zone change from IP to IL, vacation of portion of Marion Drive, and use permits for outdoor storage and truck parking on 6.26 acres East of Marion Drive and North of Carey Avenue in Sunrise Manor within airport overlay zones.

Conditions: Waiver 1 (increased parking) approved; Waiver 2 (eliminate parking lot landscaping) approved; Waiver 3A and 3B approved; Waiver 4 approved but commercial driveway required for ADA compliance; chain link fence must be moved out of site visibility zone; Metro camera coordination required
Approved

Zone Change for Horse Keeping - Gateway Road & Tonopah Avenue

Zone change from RS-5.2 to RS-20 on 1.06 acres at 1830 North Gateway Road in Sunrise Manor to permit large livestock (horses). Owner's daughters are in Escaramuza equestrian program.

Conditions: Limited to 4 horses; 5 chickens; no roosters
Approved

Storage Building Waivers - Tropical Parkway & Kevin Way

Waivers for existing single family residence on 0.5 acres in RS-20 zone South of Tropical Parkway and West of Kevin Way in Lone Mountain. Storage building constructed without permit requires setback waivers - 8 feet where 10 required, building separation 5'3" where 6 feet required.

Conditions: Eastern block wall to be reconstructed where gate removed; left driveway on Tropical allowed until county project comes through; restrictive covenant required

Zoning Changes (7)

H2 (General Highway Frontage) and RS-20RS-3.3 (Residential Single Family 3.3)14.19
Approved

South of Blue Diamond Road and West of Montessori Street, Enterprise

Richmond American Homes

IP (Industrial Park)IL (Industrial Light)17.31 (portion)
Approved

West of Interstate 15 and South of Sloan Road, South County Planning Area

IP (Industrial Park)IL (Industrial Light)3.44
Approved

West of Interstate 15 and East of Arville Street, South County Planning Area

RS-20 (Residential Single Family 20)IL (Industrial Light)2.06 (portion)
Approved

North of Gomer Road and East of Redwood Street, Enterprise

H2 (General Highway Frontage)IL (Industrial Light)3.44
Approved

North of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East of Puebla Street, Sunrise Manor

Paymon Masace

IP (Industrial Park)IL (Industrial Light)6.26
Approved

East of Marion Drive and North of Carey Avenue, Sunrise Manor

RS-5.2 (Residential Single Family 5.2)RS-20 (Residential Single Family 20)1.06
Approved

1830 North Gateway Road, East of Gateway Road and North of Tonopah Avenue, Sunrise Manor

Dulce Astorga

Development Activity (13)

Richmond American Homes Blue Diamond Subdivision

Developer: Richmond American HomesLocation: South of Blue Diamond Road and West of Montessori Street, EnterpriseType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

99 single-family lots on 19.19 acres. Mix of half-acre lots (9 lots in RNP), 10,000 sq ft lots (12 lots as buffer), and RS-3.3 lots along Blue Diamond. Single-story homes required on lots adjacent to existing single-story homes. Includes horse trail on Maranto.

Buddhist Temple Dormitory Expansion

Location: West of Buffalo Drive and North of Wigwam Avenue, EnterpriseType: OtherStatus: Approved

Enlargement of dormitory at existing Buddhist temple campus. Building changed from T-shape to rectangle, increased from 2 to 3 levels. Cultural center on north, Buddhist temple on south. Dormitories for meditation retreats and spiritual guidance programs.

Multifamily Development - Paradise

Location: South of Highland Drive and West of Morgan Cashman's Way, ParadiseType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Multifamily residential development with increased density and accessory commercial use on 6.2 acres in CR zone. Includes waivers for increased height, reduced parking, modified driveway design. Third extension of time granted to new ownership.

Gas Station & Convenience Store - Pebble Road

Location: Northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Pebble Road, EnterpriseType: CommercialStatus: Approved

Gas station and convenience store on 0.98 acre portion of 3.36 acre site in CR zone.

Seven Eleven Gas Station & Retail

Developer: Seven ElevenLocation: South of Charleston and East of Atlantic Street (within Lowe's complex)Type: CommercialStatus: Approved

4,700+ square foot convenience store and gas station on 1.88 acres. Gas station central to parcel, convenience store adjacent to Dollar Store along Charleston.

Single Family Subdivision - Lone Mountain

Location: South of Tropical Parkway and East of Chieftain Street, Lone MountainType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

Four-lot single family residential subdivision on 2.02 acres in RS-20 zone with RNP overlay.

Industrial Office/Warehouse - Sloan South

Location: West of Interstate 15 and South of Sloan Road, South County Planning AreaType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Office, warehouse, and outdoor storage development on 17.31 acres. Zone change from IP to IL.

Industrial Office/Warehouse - Sloan North

Location: West of Interstate 15 and East of Arville Street, South County Planning AreaType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Office warehouse complex on 3.44 acres. Zone change from IP to IL.

Truck Parking Facility - Enterprise

Location: North of Gomer Road and East of Redwood Street, EnterpriseType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Truck parking staging facility on 2.06 acres with existing building retained for security.

Truck Parking & Storage - Sunrise Manor (Puebla)

Developer: Paymon Masace (owner)Location: North of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East of Puebla Street, Sunrise ManorType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Truck parking and outdoor storage facility on 5.75 acres. Two parcels - existing operation being legalized and expanded. 24-foot landscape buffer along residential boundary, CMU walls on all sides.

Industrial Truck Parking - Sunrise Manor (Marion)

Developer: Mr. AndersonLocation: East of Marion Drive and North of Carey Avenue, Sunrise ManorType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Outdoor storage and truck parking facility on 6.26 acres in airport overlay zones. Includes storage containers, modular office, vehicle fuel island, paint booth, office warehouse building, storage and vehicle maintenance building, and vehicle wash.

NEMA Commercial Center

Developer: NEMALocation: Southeast corner of Taneya and Blue Diamond RoadType: CommercialStatus: Under Review

Commercial center with approved left turn median cut from Blue Diamond onto Taneya. Plans in permitting with 200 feet of storage and 550 feet of deceleration length for westbound turn lane.

Apartments - Blue Diamond & Rainbow

Location: North side of Blue Diamond Road near RainbowType: ResidentialStatus: Under Review

300+ apartments under construction.

Market Signals (7)

Housing Demand

Richmond American Homes pursuing residential development on corridor mixed-use zoned land, citing housing shortage and crisis in the Valley as justification for downzoning from commercial to residential.

Commercial Demand

Sloan area rapidly developing as industrial hub ('apex of the South'), with county working on master plan and multiple IP to IL zone changes being approved for truck parking and warehouse uses.

Infrastructure

Buffalo Drive roundabouts being removed and replaced with traditional intersections; Blue Diamond Road widening project from Buffalo to Rainbow includes flood control improvements and sidewalks.

Infrastructure

NDOT approved median cut at Taneya and Blue Diamond Road with 200 feet storage and 550 feet deceleration for westbound left turn lane, improving access to developing commercial and residential areas.

Commercial Demand

Multiple truck parking and staging facilities being approved and legalized in Sunrise Manor and Enterprise, indicating strong demand for logistics and trucking infrastructure in the region.

Sentiment

RNP (Rural Neighborhood Preservation) residents strongly oppose residential density increases but accept commercial development, preferring Walmart-style uses over housing subdivisions adjacent to their properties.

Housing Demand

Commissioner noted that denying residential projects often results in more intense commercial or multifamily development, citing KB Homes development that resulted from prior project opposition.