Clark County Planning Commission Meeting – January 6, 2026

The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Chair Vivian Kilarski, who later presided over the election of new officers. After a unanimous vote, Commissioner Edward Frasier III was elected Chair and Commissioner Leslie Mujica was elected Vice-Chair for 2026. The agenda was approved with a hold placed on Item #15 (UC-25-0800) per the applicant's request, moving it to the February 3, 2026, meeting. No minutes were available for approval. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Consent Calendar

• Items 5–14 (Routine Action Items): Approved in a single motion by unanimous vote (7-0). These included:
  • AR-25-400130: Use permit for a massage establishment in an office complex (Paradise).
  • ET-25-400123: Extension of time for waivers of development standards for a single-family residence (Spring Valley).
  • UC-25-0784: Use permit for a recreational facility at a place of worship (Spring Valley).
  • UC-25-0793: Use permit for a massage establishment in a retail center (Spring Valley).
  • VC-25-0805: Variance to reduce rear setback for a patio cover (Summerlin South).
  • VS-25-0792: Vacation of easements (Red Rock).
  • Items 11–14 (POSTHAWK, LLC): Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Vacate, and Waiver of Development Standards for an office/warehouse on 2.71 acres (Spring Valley). These were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on February 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made during the opening public comment period or the closing public comments period.

Discussion Items

• Item 16 – WS-25-0734 (YANG, TAYING & VIKTORIYA): Holdover waiver to allow a 6-foot non-decorative fence in the front setback. The applicant was not present. The Commission held the item to January 20, 2026, by unanimous vote.
• Item 17 – WS-25-0785 (LAM MARSHA M FAMILY TRUST): Waiver to reduce the rear setback for a proposed balcony. The applicant (Juan Alvarado) spoke in favor, stating the balcony would provide privacy. Several commissioners expressed concern about the balcony's impact on neighbor privacy. The Commission held the item to February 3, 2026, to allow the applicant to obtain letters of support from adjacent neighbors at 4787 and 4735 Covered Bridge Court.
• Items 18 & 19 – WS-25-0787 and TM-25-500194 (TPG AG EHC SD MULTI STATE 1, LLC): Waivers and tentative map for a 41-lot single-family subdivision on 22.79 acres. The applicant (Stephanie Girl) explained that the map was revised to include a new street (Cougar Avenue) and added a waiver for lot 16. No public opposition. The Commission approved both items by unanimous vote (7-0).
• Item 20 – WS-25-0788 (NEW STRATEGIES, LLC): Waivers to increase fence height and reduce access gate setback for a restaurant/hookah lounge. The applicant stated the fence is needed for security. Commissioner Kilarski noted the fence may be in the right-of-way and advised that NDOT permits may be required. The Commission approved by unanimous vote (7-0).
• Items 21–24 – TOBLER RUSSELL K & BELLA NOIR, LLC: A package including a plan amendment (NC to BE), zone change (RS20 to IP), vacation of easements, and waivers/design review for a warehouse/distribution center on 4.61 acres. The applicant (Bob Gronauer) argued that industrial use is less intense than commercial and compatible with the area. One speaker, Bruce Cowan (5840 Mohawk), opposed the project, stating that staff recommended denial, the town board voted unanimously against it, and that the building would be a massive concrete block. He also mentioned concerns about notice, floodplain, and wildlife. Commissioner Kilarski voted against the plan amendment (Item 21), citing concerns about industrial migration and good planning. The other six commissioners voted to approve, and the items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on February 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Key Outcomes

• Election of Officers: Edward Frasier III elected Chair, Leslie Mujica elected Vice-Chair (unanimous).
• Agenda approved with a hold on Item 15 to February 3, 2026.
• Routine Items 5–14: Approved unanimously.
• Item 15 (UC-25-0800): Held to February 3, 2026, per applicant.
• Item 16: Held to January 20, 2026.
• Item 17: Held to February 3, 2026, pending neighbor letters.
• Items 18–19: Approved unanimously.
• Item 20: Approved unanimously.
• Items 21–24: Approved (6-1; Chair Kilarski dissented on Item 21, and voted against Items 22-24). Forwarded to BCC for final action on February 4, 2026.