| 7/21/2021 |
Clark County Zoning Commission
| Approved
Agenda note: SUBJECT MATTER: In the matter of the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Board approve the aforementioned described application of Schrills, LLC (KB Home) for a zone change, waivers of development standards, and design reviews (as indicated on the ATTACHED agenda item):
REPRESENTATIVE(S): Present
SPEAKER(S): Present
DISCUSSION: There being no objections, Item No. 33 was taken in conjunction with Item Nos. 34 and 35.
Following introduction of Item Nos. 33, 34 and 35, the Board was addressed by the applicant’s representative, Bob Gronauer, who advised that the proposed site consisted of a total of 23 acres, and a requested rezoning from RE and RNP-1 to R2; surrounding areas had already rezoned to R2, and that 2 to 2.5 acres would be changed to R2; there was an R2 development trend in the area known as the Frias properties; the parcels above the proposed development to Pyle Avenue had already submitted for a nonconforming zone change, and it was the intent of the applicant to combine the entire area, along with a 2.5-acre Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel that was to be up for sale in fall, as one cohesive residential development; single- and 2-story homes were proposed for the project with sizes that ranged from 1,200 to 2,500 square feet; prices ranged from $354,000 to $409,000; and that adjacent property owners had been contacted, declined any interest of selling their parcels to the developer, and also approved of the proposed development.
Cal Sanders, Holly Speirs, and April Gilpatrick spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning, and expressed concerns related to infringements on existing RNP lands, increased traffic, that the development was not harmonious to the surroundings, and that it was not the best use of the land.
The applicant's representative referenced a map of the area, reiterated that the parcels in question had requested R2 zoning, and the areas surrounding were already zoned R2; a representative for the Frias family had initiated the request for the change of residential classification from RE to R2; multiple developers that had already established neighboring residential communities were zoned R2; and at a recent neighborhood meeting those in attendance expressed support of general vicinity plan.
Commissioner Justin Jones stated that prior to COVID-19, the Frias family had applied for land use designation changes as part of the last Master Plan Update, and those changes were referenced in the presentation; as a result of COVID-19, the update was put on hold in order to align with the Transform Clark County initiative; and that had the Master Plan Update moved forward as scheduled last year, the rezoning requests presented would conform.
In response to Commissioner Justin Jones, the applicant’s representative shared information regarding the trail improvements and the planned inclusion of open spaces along Frias Avenue where none were required, and the installation of a trail along the south of Frias Avenue, all of which resulted in a greenbelt for enhanced pedestrian connectivity. | Pass |
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