MINUTES
CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
January 13, 2021
BRIEFING
5:30 p.m., Caucus Room, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
(Virtual Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER
6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
(Virtual Meeting)
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Chairman Kraft
Vice Chairman Warner
Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Berrett
Commissioner Calhoun
Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Guymon
Commissioner Riley
STAFF PRESENT
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Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan City Clerk Raynor Senior Deputy City Attorney Moore Planning and Zoning Manager Eastman Principal Planner Michaels Deputy City Clerk Tapia-Rojas |
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Commissioner Berrett |
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There was no public participation. |
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1. |
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OF JANUARY 13, 2021. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Greer |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2020. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Calhoun |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer and Guymon |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
Commissioner Riley |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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Principal
Planner Michaels presented related Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6 together,
noting that separate votes are required and a new condition would be
recommended for Item 6. She stated that the applicant requested an amendment
to the Comprehensive Master Plan Land Use Element from Mixed-Use Employment
to Single-Family
Bob Gronauer, Kaempfer Crowell, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, represented the applicant and provided information on the project, neighborhood meetings, and comments received from those in attendance.
Mr. Gronauer stated that the resolution does not prohibit the residential developments and similar have been developed in Nevada. He stressed that the conditions required for those are the same ones that staff has added to these items and the applicant would file the appropriate aviation documents.
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ACTION: |
APPROVED; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Greer |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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ZN-23-2020 CHEYENNE & VALLEY (PUBLIC HEARING). APPLICANT: LGI HOMES - NEVADA, LLC. REQUEST: A PROPERTY RECLASSIFICATION FROM A PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) TO R-CL (SINGLE-FAMILY COMPACT LOT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT). LOCATION: NORTH OF CHEYENNE AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF VALLEY DRIVE. (APNS 139-07-417-015 AND 139-07-417-016) (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) |
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(Please refer to comments in Item No. 3, AMP-14-2020)
Chairman Kraft opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Riley |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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(Please refer to comments in Item No. 3, AMP-14-2020)
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ACTION: |
APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 1.
SHOULD THE ORDER
OF VACATION NOT RECORD WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL, THE
VACATION SHALL BE DEEMED NULL AND VOID. |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Guymon |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
(Please refer to comments in Item No. 3, AMP-14-2020)
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Principal Planner Michaels read additional condition # 14, regarding the Air Terminal Environs Overlay District into the record. |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED AS AMENDED AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; ADDED CONDITION 14:
5. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY SLOPES SHALL NOT EXCEED TWELVE PERCENT (12%).
6.
ALL COMMON ELEMENTS SHALL BE LABELED AND ARE TO BE
MAINTAINED BY THE HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION.
8.
APPROVAL OF A TRAFFIC STUDY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL
OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. PLEASE CONTACT TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING AT 633-2676 TO REQUEST A SCOPE. A QUEUING ANALYSIS
MAY BE REQUIRED.
10.
THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF ACCESS POINTS AND THEIR LOCATIONS
ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
TRAFFIC ENGINEER AND MUST MEET THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN NORTH
LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.24.040. CONFORMANCE
MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE.
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Greer |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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Principal Planner Michaels presented the item and stated that the applicant requested a special use permit to allow a 767.25 square foot patio cover attached to an existing 728 square foot accessory structure (garage) to provide the family with a shaded area to enjoy outdoor activities. She noted that the applicant was cited by the Building Safety Division for constructing a structure without the proper building permit and was informed that the addition did not comply with the requirements for an accessory building within Title 17. She stated that the applicant is requesting an approximate 1,495 square foot accessory structure which exceeds the maximum area allowed by code. Staff had no objections to the proposed garage expansion and recommended approval subject to conditions.
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ACTION: |
APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED THROUGH A VARIANCE, WAIVER OR ANOTHER APPROVED METHOD, THIS DEVELOPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES.
2. THE PATIO COVER SHALL REMAIN AN OPEN STRUCTURE AND MAY NOT BE ENCLOSED. |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Calhoun |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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Principal Planner Michaels presented the item and stated that the applicant requested consideration for a tentative map in an R-1 Single-Family Low Density Residential District to allow a 22-lot residential subdivision on approximately 4.1 acres. The applicant proposed single-family detached homes with a gross density of approximately 4.4 dwelling units per acre. She noted that the proposed tentative map shows landscaping along Ferrell Street and Delhi Avenue as 15 feet including the five foot sidewalk and the landscaping along Gowan Road as ten feet including the five foot sidewalk which is in compliance with code requirements. Staff recommended approval of the tentative map.
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ACTION: |
APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED THROUGH A VARIANCE, WAIVER OR ANOTHER APPROVED METHOD, THIS DEVELOPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES.
2.
ALL KNOWN GEOLOGIC
HAZARDS SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TENTATIVE MAP AND
THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS SUCH AS FAULT LINES OR
FISSURES AFFECTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES MAY SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER THE
TENTATIVE MAP LAYOUT AND REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISED TENTATIVE MAP
WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL OF
3. APPROVAL OF A DRAINAGE STUDY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
4. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY SLOPES SHALL NOT EXCEED TWELVE PERCENT (12%).
5. ALL COMMON ELEMENTS SHALL BE LABELED AND ARE TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION.
6. THE STREET NAMES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NORTH LAS VEGAS STREET NAMING AND ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT STANDARDS, AND MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS CENTRAL FIRE ALARM OFFICE.
7. APPROVAL OF A TRAFFIC STUDY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. PLEASE CONTACT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AT 633-2676 TO REQUEST A SCOPE. A QUEUING ANALYSIS MAY BE REQUIRED.
8. ALL DRIVEWAY GEOMETRICS SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM STANDARD DRAWINGS FOR PUBLIC WORKS’ CONSTRUCTION OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS DRAWING NUMBER 222.1.
9. THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF ACCESS POINTS AND THEIR LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS TRAFFIC ENGINEER AND MUST MEET THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.24.040. CONFORMANCE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE.
10. THE PUBLIC STREET GEOMETRICS AND THICKNESS OF THE PAVEMENT SECTIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
11. DEDICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS AND/OR HALF STREETS IS REQUIRED PER THE MASTER PLAN OF STREETS AND/OR HIGHWAYS AND CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.24.100:
A. GOWAN ROAD (SIDEWALK) B. FERRELL STREET C. DELHI AVENUE
12. ALL NEVADA ENERGY EASEMENTS, APPURTENANCES, LINES AND POLES MUST BE SHOWN AND SHALL BE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE PERIMETER LANDSCAPE AREA OF THIS DEVELOPMENT. DISTRIBUTION LINES, EXISTING OR PROPOSED, SHALL BE PLACED UNDERGROUND IF IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARCEL OR IF THE POLE IMPEDES UPON THE PROPER ADA CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALK. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NEW DOWN GUY WIRES BE PERMITTED. |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Greer |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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Planning Manager Eastman presented the item and stated that the applicant requested a special use permit to allow a supper club within the Aliante Master Planned Community. He noted that the code in effect for Aliante does not have a distance separation requirement and the supper club could be approved with a Special Use Permit. He stated that the supper club is part of a multi-building commercial center containing five buildings; an existing bank, a tavern, a convenience food store with gas pumps and the convenience food restaurant. The last building is for the proposed supper club and is approximately 6,792 square feet in size. He noted that the applicant provided 210 parking spaces and is in compliance with the Aliante parking standards. Additional landscaping specifically, a double row of trees with pyracanthas located between the trees, should be provided along the north and east property lines.
Chairman Kraft opened the public hearing. City Clerk Raynor noted that the City received one returned public hearing notice in support of the project and one notice in opposition. Having no requests to speak, Chairman Kraft closed the public hearing. |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
AS AMENDED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; STAFF CONDITION 3 DELETED:
3. 3. ALL KNOWN GEOLOGIC HAZARDS, SHALL BE SHOWN ON ANY PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. SUBSEQUENT IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL HAZARDS MAY SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Riley |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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Planning Manager Eastman presented related Item Nos. 10, 11, and 12, stating that individual votes are required. He stated that the applicant requested a reclassification of the site from an R-E Ranch Estates District to an R-1 Single-Family Low Density District on approximately 4.50 acres located north of Centennial Parkway and approximately 400 feet west of Commerce Street. He noted that the applicant’s letter of intent states that they are proposing a 21-lot single-family development. He stated the applicant also submitted a request to vacate a 40-foot-wide private right-of-way that terminates into a cul-de-sac, a public utility easement and a drainage easement located approximately 610 feet west of Commerce Street. The vacated portion would be incorporated into the applicant’s property for development. He noted that T-Map-14-2020 is a request for approval for a 21-lot residential tentative map on 4.50 acres for a density of 4.6 dwelling units per acre and contains single-family lots that range in size from a minimum of 6,000 square feet to a maximum of 10,000 square feet. The applicant proposed access to the site from one entrance from Centennial Parkway and will provide fire sprinkler systems for each home instead of a secondary fire access. Staff recommended approval of all requests.
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ACTION: |
APPROVED; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Calhoun |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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(Please refer to comments in Item No. 10, ZN-21-2020)
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ACTION: |
APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 1. THE VACATION SHALL RECORD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE ASSOCIATED FINAL MAP. |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Guymon |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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(Please refer to comments in Item No. 10, ZN-21-2020) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
2. THE TENTATIVE MAP SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR VAC-12-2020. IF VAC-12-2020 IS DENIED, T-MAP-14-2020 IS DEEMED NULL AND VOID. 3. ALL KNOWN GEOLOGIC HAZARDS SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TENTATIVE MAP AND THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS SUCH AS FAULT LINES OR FISSURES AFFECTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES MAY SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER THE TENTATIVE MAP LAYOUT AND REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISED TENTATIVE MAP WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. THE FOOTPRINT OF PROPOSED STRUCTURES SHALL BE PLOTTED ON ALL LOTS IMPACTED BY FAULTS AND/OR FISSURES AND A MINIMUM WIDTH OF FIVE (5) FEET SHALL BE PROVIDED FROM THE EDGE OF ANY PROPOSED STRUCTURE TO THE NEAREST FAULT AND/OR FISSURE. 4. APPROVAL OF A DRAINAGE
STUDY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT
PLANS. 6. ALL COMMON ELEMENTS SHALL
BE LABELED AND ARE TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE HOME OWNERS’
ASSOCIATION.
12. DEDICATION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS AND/OR HALF STREETS IS
REQUIRED PER THE MASTER PLAN OF STREETS AND/OR HIGHWAYS AND CITY OF
NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.24.100: 13. ALL NEVADA ENERGY EASEMENTS, APPURTENANCES, LINES AND POLES MUST BE SHOWN AND SHALL BE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE PERIMETER LANDSCAPE AREA OF THIS DEVELOPMENT. DISTRIBUTION LINES, EXISTING OR PROPOSED, SHALL BE PLACED UNDERGROUND IF IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARCEL OR IF THE POLE IMPEDES UPON THE PROPER ADA CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALK. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NEW DOWN GUY WIRES BE PERMITTED. |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Greer |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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Planning and Zoning Manager Eastman presented the item and stated that the applicant requested consideration to vacate a 25-foot-wide Bureau of Land Management right-of-way grant to the City containing streets, drainage easement and public utility easement on property generally located approximately 500 feet north of Farm Road and extending approximately 297 feet north. He noted that the vacation is supported by the approved tentative map to develop 99 multi-family residential units.
There was no applicant present.
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ACTION: |
APPROVED; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Berrett |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
Planning
and Zoning Manager Eastman presented related Item Nos. 14, 15 and 16 together stating that individual votes are
required. He stated that ZN-24-20 was a request to reclassify the subject site
from an O-L Open Land District to an M-2 General Industrial District on 2.04
acres located at the southwest corner of Centennial Parkway and Beesley Drive
for future industrial development. He noted that the site is surrounded by
undeveloped land to the south and the west and is abutting the I-15 to the
north. He stated that ZN-25-2020 is a request to reclassify the subject site from
an
O-L Open Land District to an M-2 General Industrial District on 0.05 acres
located south of Interstate 15 and approximately 660 feet southwest of the
intersection of Centennial Parkway and Beesley Drive for future industrial
development. He noted that the Comprehensive Master Plan identified this area
of the City as one of the major industrial locations. He stated that
ZN-26-2020 is a request to reclassify the subject site from and O-L Open Land
District to an M-2 General Industrial District for approximately 4.77 acres
located at the northwest corner of Azure Avenue and Beesley Drive. Staff
recommended approval of all requests.
Bob Gronauer, Kaempfer Crowell, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, represented the applicant and concurred with staff’s recommendations for all items.
Chairman Kraft opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak closed the public hearing.
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ACTION: |
APPROVED; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Berrett |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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(Please refer to comments in Item No. 14, ZN-24-2020)
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ACTION: |
APPROVED; FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Greer |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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(Please refer to comments made in Item No. 14, ZN-24-2020)
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ACTION: |
APPROVED FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION |
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MOTION: |
Commissioner Guymon |
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AYES: |
Chairman Kraft, Vice Chairman Warner, Commissioners Berrett, Calhoun, Greer, Guymon and Riley |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Manager Jordan wished all a Happy New Year. He shared that the State of the City would be a virtual event with more specifics to follow. He added that tonight's meeting of the Planning Commission marked the last vacation to be reviewed and forwarded to Council by the Planning Commission. He clarified that in the future the Public Works Department would process vacation applications and that Public Works would forward them to Council for action, stating that those applications do not require Planning Commission review or approval.
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COMMISSION ITEMS |
Chairman Kraft wished all a Happy New Year.
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There was no public participation. |
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Chairman Kraft adjourned the meeting at 7:04 PM |
APPROVED: February 10, 2021
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/s/ Kenneth Kraft |
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Kenneth L. Kraft, Chairman
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/s/ Catherine A. Raynor |
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Catherine A. Raynor, City Clerk
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