City Council - 2025-12-17

Approved sale of 31-acre city-owned property to Patriot Housing LV LLC for $8,959,000 (below appraised value of $8,960,000) for development of 348 veterans housing units including 108 supportive housing units and 240 affordable apartments. Property located in Clark County requires entitlements through county process.

Approved general plan amendment from TOD-2 (30 units/acre) to TOC-1 (40 units/acre) for 28.07 acres at Southeast Corner of Sahara Avenue and Crystal Waterway for Kalita Residential LLC. Site currently contains vacant CityCourt office building. Proposed mixed-use development with commercial frontage, restaurants, retail, possible boutique hotel, and luxury multifamily ($3,500-$5,000/month rents).

Approved general plan amendment, rezoning from U/PCD to RCL, variance for private gated streets, vacation of Larry McBird Street and Ruston Road, and tentative map for 232-lot single-family residential subdivision on 31.72 acres at Northwest corner of Log Cabin Way and Alpine Ridgeway. Includes three phases with dog parks, playgrounds, shade structures, and volleyball court amenities.

Approved review of conditions to remove Larry McBird Street improvement requirement from previously approved tentative maps for TriPoint Homes at Log Cabin Way, allowing vacation for paseo and trail system.

Approved general plan amendment from PCD to SC, rezoning from U/PCD to C-1, and site development review for 4,300 sq ft dental office, 2,500 sq ft restaurant with drive-through, and 1,300 sq ft retail at Northwest Corner of Kyle Canyon Road and Alpine Ridgeway on 1.46 acres.

Approved general plan amendment from GC to LI-R, rezoning from C-2 to CM, and site development review for 3,000 sq ft contractors plant shop and storage yard on 0.49 acres at Southeast corner of Rancho Drive and Ricky Road for Encino Concrete Inc. Staff recommended denial but council approved.

Approved variance to allow 2 parking spaces where 13 required and site development review for 7-unit multifamily residential development on 0.14 acres on East Side of 13th Street near Mesquite Drive. Staff recommended denial; planning commission recommended approval.

Approved variance for setbacks and residential adjacency, and site development review for 3,574 sq ft medical office at Southwest Corner of Charleston Boulevard and Strong Drive. Staff recommended denial; planning commission recommended approval.

Approved rezoning from R-2 to C-1 and site development review for 3,500 sq ft church with 1,575 sq ft sanctuary on 0.38 acres at 1328 Westlake Mead Boulevard. Access relocated from Lexington (residential) to Lake Mead (commercial).

Approved site development review for 6,200 sq ft dental office with waivers of town center development standards at 6630 Grand Montecito Parkway. Staff recommended denial; planning commission recommended approval.

Approved variance for 23-character street name and street name changes from Centennial Parkway to Sky View Ridge Parkway and from Tropical Park Parkway to Sky Outlook Parkway west of Sheep Mountain Parkway for Olympia development's Sky Summit master plan community. Staff recommended denial.

Approved general plan amendment to incorporate supplemental heat mitigation urban forestry management plan as part of conservation element to Las Vegas 2050 master plan. Plan includes goal of 60,000 trees over 25 years, smart tree inventory using LIDAR scanning, and species diversity requirements.

Denied appeal of planning commission denial for variance to allow existing residential home additions that do not conform to setback requirements on 0.17 acres at 3520 Miramar Drive. Applicant purchased property with unpermitted additions and was operating short-term rental.

Approved variance for storage buildings and front yard fence at 2104 Santa Rita Drive with modifications. Approved one carport (Carport B) subject to building permits; denied height variance for fence (applicant agreed to bring into compliance).

Approved variance to allow 19 parking spaces where 41 required for salon expansion from 3 to 6 stations at 2187 North Decatur Boulevard. Staff recommended denial; planning commission recommended approval.

Approved required review of special use permit for existing 40 ft tall, 14x48 ft off-premise sign at 1600 North Rancho Drive. Sign has been in place approximately 30 years with recent $100,000 safety upgrades.

Approved variance for projecting sign exceeding maximum projection and sign area at 509 Fremont Street. Staff recommended denial; planning commission recommended approval.

Swore in Peter Bellen as new department judge for Las Vegas Municipal Court, replacing Greg Clemens who resigned. Bellen has 33+ years legal experience and previously served as public attorney for city for 22 years.

Held in abeyance to January 21, 2026 city council meeting at applicant's request. Public hearing for 0.97 acres at 2747 North Rainbow Boulevard.