City Council - 2026-01-21
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Meeting Summary
Las Vegas City Council approved major residential developments on 73+ acres of former Cashman Field and Grant Sawyer state office sites, bringing 1,071 new for-sale homes to Ward 5 in a project by Lennar Homes. The council also approved a 12-year retail lease with Boom Bang Fine Food and Cocktails for 2,630 square feet at 70 East Bonneville Avenue, and authorized up to $10 million in general obligation bonds for the Arts District Garage project.
Key Decisions (7)
Cashman Field Residential Development (50.54 acres)
Approved general plan amendment from Public Facility to Medium Density Residential and rezoning from CV Civic to R3 for 781-lot single family detached and attached residential subdivision at former Cashman Field site bounded by Washington Avenue, Maryland Parkway, Sagman Street, and Las Vegas Boulevard. Developer: Lennar Homes (Greystone Nevada LLC). Owner: City of Las Vegas. Includes vacation of portions of Harris Avenue and Maryland Parkway right-of-way.
Grant Sawyer Residential Development (22.77 acres)
Approved general plan amendment from Public Facility to Medium Density Residential and rezoning from CV Civic to R3 for 290-lot single family residential subdivision at former Grant Sawyer state office site at Northeast Corner of Washington Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. Developer: Lennar Homes (Greystone Nevada LLC). Owner: State of Nevada, Division of State Lands.
Boom Bang Restaurant Retail Lease at 70 East Bonneville
Approved 12-year retail lease with two 5-year renewal options for Samepage LLC (Boom Bang Fine Food and Cocktails) for 2,630 square feet at 70 East Bonneville Avenue Suite 150 in Civic Plaza Building B. Total lease value over initial 12 years exceeds $1.5 million. Redevelopment agency contributing $1 million toward tenant improvements with $300,000 to be amortized and repaid over lease term.
General Obligation Bonds for Arts District Garage
Authorized issuance of general obligation limited tax medium term bonds Series 2026C not to exceed $10 million to reimburse redevelopment agency for Arts District Garage construction. Garage is approximately $27.2 million project providing roughly 500 parking spaces and over 19,000 square feet of retail/lease space.
Mixed-Use Development at Southeast Corner of Gas Avenue and 7th Street
Six-story 70-unit mixed-use development with 2,177 square feet of commercial area proposed by applicant Kivan Korshid on 0.3 acres. Staff recommended denial due to building being out of scale with surrounding Founders District area and numerous waivers requested for parking, setbacks, lot coverage, and landscape buffers.
Alcohol Use Permit at 926 West Owens
Proposed 2,400 square foot alcohol on-premise full use with 3,400 square foot outdoor patio for Taste of Class Lounge targeting seniors age 70 and over. Applicant Jerry Durr, owner JLC Nucleus LLC. Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Rhythm Roast Alcohol Use Permit Remanded to Planning Commission
Application for 3,800 square foot alcohol on-premise full use at 2747 North Rainbow Boulevard with parking variance (39 spaces where 43 required) remanded back to Planning Commission for re-notification and rehearing due to applicant request to intensify the use.
Zoning Changes (2)
Former Cashman Field - bounded by Washington Avenue, Maryland Parkway, Sagman Street, and Las Vegas Boulevard (50.54 acres)
Greystone Nevada LLC (Lennar Homes)
Former Grant Sawyer State Office Site - Northeast Corner of Washington Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard (22.77 acres)
Greystone Nevada LLC (Lennar Homes)
Development Activity (8)
Cashman Residential Development
781-lot single family detached and attached residential subdivision on 50.54 acres. Four product types: detached townhomes (3-story, 1,745-1,945 sq ft with optional next-gen suite), three-plex condos, four-plex units, and five/ten-plex brownstones. 950 parking spaces plus 160 visitor spaces. Approximately 1 acre amenity area with pool, cabanas, play structure, tot lots, and trail. 2.6 acres reserved for future commercial development.
Grant Sawyer Residential Development
290-lot single family residential subdivision on 22.77 acres. Mix of detached townhomes in center and detached single family homes (2,000-2,400 sq ft, two-story) around perimeter. Half-acre amenity area with pool, clubhouse/cabanas, and tot lot. Gated entries on Washington Avenue and Vision Park Lane. Pedestrian access to existing RTC bus stop on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Arts District Garage
Public infrastructure investment of approximately $27.2 million providing roughly 500 parking spaces and over 19,000 square feet of retail and lease space. Construction already underway.
Boom Bang Fine Food and Cocktails
2,630 square foot restaurant with modern diner staples, classic French cuisine, Mexican cafe culture. Full bar with craft cocktail program. Gray shell buildout required. $1 million redevelopment agency contribution toward tenant improvements.
Mixed-Use Development at Gas and 7th
Proposed six-story, 88-foot tall, 70-unit mixed-use development with 2,177 square feet of commercial area on 0.3 acres. Waivers requested for reduced parking, landscape buffers, lot coverage, and building setbacks.
Regional Pickleball Complex
24 new pickleball courts, largest pickleball-only facility within City of Las Vegas. Groundbreaking held January 8.
Nevada State Veterans Memorial
Permanent home for bronze statues honoring American military service from Revolutionary War to present. Groundbreaking held January 14.
La Bonita Supermarket
Eighth supermarket location, described as flagship store and largest location.
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
City officials emphasized desperate need for affordable and attainable housing, with Lennar's 1,071-unit project positioned as potentially the most attainable homes price-point wise in the Valley.
Housing Demand
Councilwoman Summers Armstrong noted strong demand for first-time home ownership options and mentioned availability of grants for teachers and moderate-income buyers.
Commercial Demand
2.6 acres at Cashman development reserved for future commercial to service the 1,000+ new homes and existing residents, indicating recognized retail gap in downtown area.
Infrastructure
Arts District Garage ($27.2M) with 500 parking spaces and 19,000 sq ft retail indicates city investment in supporting Arts District growth and development.
Sentiment
Multiple council members expressed enthusiasm about downtown revitalization, with Cashman/Grant Sawyer projects described as catalyst developments that will change the trajectory of the community.
Commercial Demand
Boom Bang restaurant lease at Civic Plaza Building B adds to tenant mix including Vegas Chamber, Workforce Connections, and Secretary of State, indicating demand for downtown office and retail space.