Clark County Planning Commission - 2025-12-02
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Meeting Summary
The Clark County Planning Commission approved a zone change and plan amendment to redesignate 7.5 acres from open lands/RS-20 to industrial (IL) near Jones Boulevard and Serene Avenue for a 112,000 SF office warehouse complex, despite neighbor concerns about traffic impacts on Alita Avenue. The commission also approved an amended use permit for a commercial development at Blue Diamond Road and Durango Drive that replaced a previously approved gas station with a Take Five oil change and drive-through restaurant, following extensive neighbor coordination.
Key Decisions (11)
Extension of Time for Accessory Structure at Kyle Canyon Road
First extension of time to allow an accessory structure prior to primary building on 3.27 acres in RS-80 zone, located North of Kyle Canyon Road and West of Buena Vida Street. Extended to December 2, 2026 due to BLM right-of-way dedication delays.
Vacation of Drainage Easement at Rochelle/University Avenue
Vacate and abandon drainage easement between Rochelle Avenue and University Avenue, and Arville Street and Cameron Street within Paradise. Public drainage easement to be rededicated as privately maintained. Applicant agreed to raise curb on east side from 6 to 12 inches per neighbor request.
Amended Use Permit for Commercial Development at Blue Diamond/Durango
Amended use permit for vehicle maintenance/repair (Take Five oil change) and outdoor dining, plus waivers and design review for modifications to approved commercial development on 3.76 acres in CG zone, North of Blue Diamond Road and East of Durango Drive. Replaces previously approved gas station with Take Five oil change and drive-through restaurant.
Outdoor Storage and Site Modifications for Industrial Facility on SR-160
Use permit for outdoor storage and display (2.35 acres and 5.67 acres), waivers to increase retaining wall height to 5 feet, increase maximum parking, and eliminate landscaping for light industrial manufacturing facility on 57.9 acres in IL zone, North of State Route 160 and East of Las Vegas Boulevard South. Wood products production facility with rail access.
Rear Setback Waiver for Existing Residence on Goody Court
Waiver to reduce rear setback from 20 feet to 11 feet 6 inches for existing single family residence on 0.22 acres in RS-5.2 zone, North of Goody Court and East of Mann Street within Spring Valley. Patio enclosure and roof overhang were existing conditions from previous owner.
Eliminate Street Landscaping at Fort Apache/El Campo Grande
Waiver to eliminate street landscaping for existing single family residence on portion of 2.9 acres in RS-20 zone with Neighborhood Protection RMP overlay, West of Fort Apache Road and South of El Campo Grande Avenue within Lone Mountain. Property to be used for horses. No other developed properties in quadrant have perimeter landscaping.
Accessory Structures Prior to Primary Structure in South County
Waiver to allow existing accessory structures (Quonset hut and carport) prior to primary structure on 0.41 acres in RS-5.2 zone, West of Great Lakes Drive and North of Spad Road within South County Planning Area (Calleva area).
Plan Amendment for Industrial at Jones/Serene
Plan amendment to redesignate 7.5 acres from open lands to industrial employment, West of Jones Boulevard and North of Serene Avenue within Enterprise.
Zone Change RS-20 to IL at Jones/Serene
Zone change to reclassify 6.33 acres from RS-20 to IL (light industrial), West of Jones Boulevard and North of Serene Avenue within Enterprise.
Vacation of Easements at El Camino/Jones Area
Vacate and abandon easements between El Camino Road and Jones Boulevard and Alita Avenue and Serene Avenue, plus portion of right-of-way being Alita Avenue between El Camino Road and Jones Boulevard within Enterprise.
Office Warehouse Complex Waivers at Jones/Serene
Waivers to eliminate street landscaping, waive full off-site improvements, and allow alternative driveway geometrics, plus design review for proposed office warehouse complex on 7.4 acres in IL zone, South of Alita Avenue and West of Jones Boulevard within Enterprise. Four buildings with outdoor storage areas, 32-foot warehouse lids.
Zoning Changes (1)
West of Jones Boulevard and North of Serene Avenue, Enterprise
Development Activity (3)
Blue Diamond/Durango Commercial Development
Amended commercial development replacing previously approved gas station with Take Five oil change facility and drive-through restaurant. Includes 8-foot redundant wall along property line, modified landscaping with red push pistachio trees.
Wood Products Manufacturing Facility
Light industrial manufacturing facility on 57.9 acres with rail access for wood products. Includes 8.02 acres of outdoor storage/display areas (2.35 acres and 5.67 acres), retaining walls up to 5 feet, and increased parking capacity.
Jones/Serene Office Warehouse Complex
Four-building office warehouse complex on 7.4 acres with 32-foot warehouse lids, outdoor storage areas with full screening, 8-foot screen wall around property. Access via Alita Avenue only due to blocked Serene Avenue right-of-way.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
A planned Serene Avenue bridge overpass over railroad tracks is not yet in design phase and not in the county's 10-year capital improvement plan, indicating limited near-term infrastructure investment in the Jones/Blue Diamond industrial corridor.
Commercial Demand
Developer voluntarily removed gas station from approved commercial site at Blue Diamond/Durango in response to neighbor concerns, replacing it with Take Five oil change and drive-through restaurant, suggesting flexibility in commercial tenant mix.
Industrial Demand
Multiple industrial projects approved in South County and Enterprise areas, including a 57.9-acre wood products facility with rail access and a 7.4-acre office warehouse complex, indicating continued demand for industrial/logistics space.