| 7/7/2021 |
Clark County Zoning Commission
| Approved
Agenda note: SUBJECT MATTER/RECOMMENDATION: In the matter of the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Board of County Commissioners approve the aforementioned described application of LH Ventures, LLC (KB Home Las Vegas, Inc) for a plan amendment (as indicated on the ATTACHED agenda item):
REPRESENTATIVE(S): Present
SPEAKER(S): Present
DISCUSSION: There being no objections, Item No. 41 was heard in conjunction with Item Nos. 42, 43, and 44.
Following introduction of Item Nos. 41, 42, 43, and 44, the Board was addressed by Bob Gronauer, a representative for KB Homes, who advised that the property encompassed 45 acres, the project was master-planned for a public facility with a special use permit to be presented to the Board for a charter school on 15 acres of the property; neighbors were in opposition to a charter high school in the vicinity, however, a residential development was discussed for the 15 acres; during a November 2020 neighborhood meeting, concerns expressed by neighbors included lot size, road access, and density; revised plans included access along Raven Avenue and Montessouri Street to allow for the future construction of a fire station, construction of single-story homes, increased rear yard setbacks, and the reduction and preservation of the Rural Street Standards along Belcastro Street and Raven Avenue; and outlined the requested waivers of development standards.
Jeffrey Peters, representing the Concerned Citizens for Responsible Development, provided impact maps detailing the Rural Neighborhood Preservation (RNP) areas as it pertained to the agenda items in question; and advised that the proposed charter school met significant opposition from neighbors.
Laura Herzog advised that her residence was located in the center of the proposed development; was adamantly opposed to the KB Home project; the proposal placed 5.2 houses per acre with the majority of the lot sizes as small as 4,000 square feet; the project affected traffic and the horse trail; further advised that many reluctantly supported the development due to the opposition of the charter school; the neighborhood was not anti-development, but that any development should respect the rural neighborhood standards.
Tammy Starring spoke of the RNP lifestyle; was not opposed to new construction but that the construction should meet the requirements of the RNP; and expressed opposition to the construction of the charter school.
Jessica Pedraza advised of being in opposition to the project and would prefer a public park over a school.
Elvira Serrano and Chris Serrano spoke in opposition to the density of the project; advised of fostering exotic animals and of the possibility of increased neighbor complaints of animal noise should the project proceed due to the proximity of the neighbors.
Mr. Gronauer addressed neighbor protests and advised that most of the property was Residential Suburban or Public Facility; and that sufficient concessions had been made to construct a residential development that would be compatible to the area.
Commissioner Jones advised of meeting with neighbors to discuss other options in place of a charter school being built on the property; spoke regarding the waivers of the offsites; and confirmed the minimum 32 feet of paving for firetruck access.
Responding to a question from Commissioner Jones, Mr. Gronauer advised that the horse trail alignment would proceed down Belcastro Street to Pebble Road, Tenaya Way, then west on Agate Avenue.
Staff advised of access issues with the charter school and requested that the access be mirrored with the KB project, which would add to the north of Pebble Road.
Commissioner Jones made a motion to approve Agenda Item Nos. 41, 42, 43, and 44, and was aware of the concerns of neighbors.
Staff advised of the addition of a condition that any lot north of Raven Avenue alignment on the west side of the site, which is Montessouri Street alignment to be a minimum of 10,000 square feet and inquired if this condition should be deleted, to which Commissioner Jones agreed.
Staff further advised of the addition of a condition that the applicant coordinate a contribution with Public Works for offsite improvements for the areas where a waiver was being requested, and the deletion of the condition which stated to execute a restricted covenant agreement. | Pass |
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