City Council - 2026-03-04
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Meeting Summary
The Las Vegas City Council approved a $100 million medical office development at Shadow Lane and Wellness Way in the medical district, with the city selling 1.54 acres to Parting Seas Wellness LLC for $1.34 million (written down from $2.74 million appraised value). The council also approved a six-story, 56-unit mixed-use development at Gas Avenue and 7th Street despite staff denial, and granted a variance for an RV cover at 10435 Irish Cliffs Court.
Key Decisions (11)
Medical Office Building at Shadow Lane and Wellness Way
Approved disposition and development agreement with Parting Seas Wellness LLC for 1.54 acres at Northeast corner of Shadow Lane and Wellness Way. City selling land at $1,340,000 (appraised at $2,740,000) to unlock $100 million investment for 84,000 sq ft Class A medical office building, 5-story parking garage with 350+ stalls, and 2,700 sq ft retail. Developer: Jason Madeline/Parting Seas Wellness LLC. Close of escrow approximately one year out, construction 18-24 months.
Mixed-Use Development at Gas Avenue and 7th Street
Approved site development plan for 6-story, 56-unit mixed-use development with 2,177 sq ft commercial area at Southeast corner of Gas Avenue and 7th Street. Applicant: Keyvan Khorshid/Dental Training Center and Digital Lab Inc. Staff recommended denial due to building being out of scale with Founders District, but planning commission recommended approval. Waivers granted for parking, landscape buffers, lot coverage, and building setbacks.
RV Cover Variance at 10435 Irish Cliffs Court
Approved variance to allow patio cover/RV cover that does not conform to title 19.06 development standards for setbacks and height on 0.15 acres. Applicant/owner: James R. McCleary and Nicole N. Springs McCleary. Height approved at 14 feet (12 feet maximum allowed). Planning commission recommended approval; staff recommended denial.
Consent Agenda Items 10-38
Approved routine consent agenda items including various city business matters.
Planning Consent Agenda Items 46-50
Approved planning consent agenda with amended condition on item 48 reflecting date of 02/21/2029 for condition number one.
Communications Director Ratification
Ratified appointment of Megan Delaney as Director of Communications for City of Las Vegas.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Reappointment
Reappointed McCullough Kelly to Ward 3 seat of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, originally appointed in 2020.
911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee Appointments
Appointed Fire Chief Fernando Gray, Deputy City Manager Tim Hacker, and CFO Susan Hensley as alternate to Clark County 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee.
Municipal Judge Compensation Ordinance
Adopted Bill 2026-4 amending LVMC section 2.26.40 pertaining to compensation for alternate municipal judges.
Item 41 - RD-15-2026
Held in abeyance until April 1, 2026 city council meeting per staff advance request.
Items 51A-51B Searls Avenue Development
Held in abeyance until April 1, 2026 city council meeting per applicant request. Applicant/owner: Searls Ausland LLC on 2.25 acres at Northeast corner of Searls Avenue and 23rd Street.
Development Activity (3)
Shadow Lane Medical Office Building
84,000 sq ft Class A medical office building, 5-story parking garage with 350+ stalls, 2,700 sq ft ground floor retail. Designed for pre-op/post-op, potential surgery center, imaging, specialty practices, education, and incubator space.
Gas Avenue Mixed-Use Development
6-story building, 88 feet tall, 56 residential units (reduced from original 70), ground floor retail/parking, 0.3 acres in Founders District/Downtown Las Vegas overlay
Sun Haven Permanent Supportive Housing
50 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless. Funded through Nevada Home Means Nevada initiative, SNRHA project-based vouchers, and county support. Services by UNLV Mohave counseling and Westcare.
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
First Class A medical office building in the medical district in many years indicates renewed investment interest in healthcare real estate.
Housing Demand
City using form-based code approach to maximize vertical development and increase housing units, with council noting more units means competition and lower rent prices.
Infrastructure
Parking remains critical for medical district development, with new projects required to include substantial parking structures (350+ stalls) for patient convenience.
Sentiment
City actively using land write-downs (from $2.74M to $1.34M) to attract $100M+ private investment in strategic sectors like healthcare.