Planning Commission - 2026-02-10

Approved amendments to the City of Las Vegas 2050 master plan creating a new Transit Oriented Development (TODO) overlay district, modifying general plan categories and corresponding compatible zoning districts. Animal hospital/clinic/shelter was struck from prohibited uses list.

Approved site development plan for addition of skate park and shade structures to existing park at 1800 Wildwood Drive in Ward 5. Project includes skate park in southwest corner, renovated basketball court, fitness court, three new shade structures, and 18 new trees.

Approved variance for existing residential accessory structure (gym) that does not conform to setback requirements. Applicant reached out to all neighbors who provided support letters. Structure has been in place and was purchased with pre-ordered gym equipment with specific dimensional requirements.

Approved parking variance allowing 39 spaces where 76 required, and special use permit for alcohol on premises for coffee shop/bar establishment. Square footage increased from 2,962 to 3,800 square feet. No gaming involved.

Denied variance for existing side yard fence, rear yard fence, and residential accessory structure (pool bathroom/patio cover) that exceed height and setback requirements. Applicant cited neighbor's large shed as reason for privacy lattice walls. Commission found construction not harmonious and compatible with neighbors.

Denied waiver to add razor wire material to existing perimeter wall at Boyd Vegas GSA LLC property. Staff found razor wire does not support vision for redevelopment plan area 1 for achieving high level of architectural and urban design principles.

Approved variance to allow 23 parking spaces where 65 required for Concept Auto Body Repair LLC. High-end shop will service approximately 50 vehicles per month by appointment only, with only 6 employees.

Denied variance for existing front yard wall exceeding height and visibility standards. Applicant cited homeless trespassing and camping incidents. Commissioner Rogan stated he cannot support turning neighborhoods into streets filled with 6-10 foot solid block walls due to generalized fear of homelessness.

Approved variance for existing residential accessory structures (carport and shed) that do not conform to setback, separation, and aesthetic compatibility standards. Structure has been in place over 20 years. Applicant showed 33 similar units in walking distance of property. All neighbors signed support letters.

Approved site development plan for EVgo parking facility with 36 EV chargers on East Side of Las Vegas Boulevard approximately 470 feet south of Oakey Boulevard, with waivers of interim downtown development standards.

Approved variance for existing pool bathroom and patio cover that do not conform to separation and setback standards, plus special use permit for residential accessory dwelling unit (garage conversion for applicant's father).

Denied rezoning request from RE (Residence Estates) to R1 (single family residential) on North Side of Delray Avenue approximately 330 feet east of Arville Street. Staff found R1 zoning would result in spot zoning within rural preservation neighborhood. Applicant ANC Management LLC sought to split lot.

Approved variance for home addition in Scotch Eighties neighborhood that does not conform to rear setback requirements (to block noise/light from MLK and I-15), and front yard wall variance amended to allow 6-foot tall wall with minimum 50% open visibility. Owners are retired Air Force fighter pilot and husband.

Denied variance for zero foot corner side yard setback and rezoning from PR (professional office) and R1 to C1 (limited commercial) at Northeast Corner of Peyton Drive and Eastern Avenue. Commissioner Schlottman cited long history of keeping Eastern Avenue as PR/PO and concerns about intense C1 uses like drive-thrus, bars, motor vehicle uses.

Approved two-story addition to existing one-story church/house of worship at Southwest corner of Ogden Avenue and 9th Street with waivers of form base code development standards. Construction expected to begin within 5-6 weeks.

Approved variance for proposed residential accessory structure (casita) at 60% of main home's floor area where 50% maximum is allowed. Applicant Antonio and Sonia Hurtado had already invested in sales reports, grading plans, and architectural plans.

Denied variance for existing front yard wall exceeding height standards. Applicant Maria Gonzalez added 20% contrast after city request but commission denied citing same reasons as other front yard wall denials.

Approved variance for 65-foot tall off-premise sign (where 55 feet maximum allowed) and special use permit for 14x48 foot digital LED billboard near Interstate 11. Las Vegas Billboards applicant. Sound wall creates extraordinary circumstance requiring additional height.