Clark County Zoning Commission - 2025-12-03
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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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zoning Changes (7)
South of Blue Diamond Road and West of Montessori Street, Enterprise
Richmond American Homes
West of Interstate 15 and South of Sloan Road, South County Planning Area
West of Interstate 15 and East of Arville Street, South County Planning Area
North of Gomer Road and East of Redwood Street, Enterprise
North of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East of Puebla Street, Sunrise Manor
Paymon Masace
East of Marion Drive and North of Carey Avenue, Sunrise Manor
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
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
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
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
Gas station and convenience store on 0.98 acre portion of 3.36 acre site in CR zone.
Seven Eleven Gas Station & Retail
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
Four-lot single family residential subdivision on 2.02 acres in RS-20 zone with RNP overlay.
Industrial Office/Warehouse - Sloan South
Office, warehouse, and outdoor storage development on 17.31 acres. Zone change from IP to IL.
Industrial Office/Warehouse - Sloan North
Office warehouse complex on 3.44 acres. Zone change from IP to IL.
Truck Parking Facility - Enterprise
Truck parking staging facility on 2.06 acres with existing building retained for security.
Truck Parking & Storage - Sunrise Manor (Puebla)
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)
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
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
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.