Historic Preservation Commission, October 28, 2026
Approved: National Register nomination draft for Johnny Toco's Ringside Gym, unanimous
What happened
On October 28, 2026, Las Vegas approved National Register nomination draft for Johnny Toco's Ringside Gym (unanimous).
The Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission approved the first draft of the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Johnny Toco's Ringside Gym at 9 West Charleston Boulevard (item 626-0533-HPC1) by unanimous voice vote, with commissioner edits due to staff by the e…
- Jurisdiction
- Las Vegas, NV
- Date
- October 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
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Huntridge Theater status report
Jay Dapper (Dapper Companies) reported no renovation has started at the Huntridge Theater. The city has funded phase two of the AMS study, which covers renovation costs and a broader performance-venue master plan. Dapper plans to transfer ownership to his nonprofit and pursue a public-private partnership in 2027, and will not seek a reduction of liquidated damages this year. The covenants run through the end of 2030. The city attorney said the commission may extend the covenant after a diligence finding and a 60-day notice process, without SHPO involvement. No action was taken.
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Key Decisions (4)
Huntridge Theater status report
National Register nomination draft for Johnny Toco's Ringside Gym
HPC grant match for Arts District historic context study
Letters to congressional delegation on Section 106 revisions
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Development Activity (1)
Huntridge Theater renovation
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Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
The city has funded phase two of the AMS study,…
Sentiment
Staff cited significant development pressure in the Arts District (18B),…
Other
The historic J. Dayton Smith House at 624 South 6th…
Who spoke
15 distinct speakers; 12 identified names.
All speaker roles: 1 Clerk, 1 Applicant, 4 Staff, 6 Commissioner, 1 Attorney, 1 Witness, 1 Chair.
Identified name roles: 1 Applicant, 5 Commissioner, 3 Staff, 1 Attorney, 1 Witness, 1 Chair.
Speaker sample: Jay Dapper, Applicant.
11 more identified names in Pro: 5 Commissioner, 3 Staff, 1 Attorney, 1 Witness, 1 Chair.
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Zoning terms (4)
23 recorded timestamps
- historic preservation (17 timestamps)
- motion to approve (4 timestamps)
- commercial (1 timestamps)
- zoning (1 timestamps)
Decision moments (4)
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