Clark County Commission Zoning Meeting: February 18, 2026

The Clark County Board of County Commissioners held a zoning meeting on February 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting covered routine action items (4-15) and non-routine public hearing items (16-32), including zone changes, use permits, waivers, and a reconsideration. Significant discussions included a 20-lot residential development in Sunrise Manor, a proposed auto body shop in Spring Valley, a cannabis retail store, and a farewell to Planning Director Sammy Real.

Consent Calendar

• Items 4-15: Approved as a single motion, with the following modifications: Item 5 (UC-25-0890) waiver #1 withdrawn; Item 15 (ORD-26-900034) amended by deleting proposed language for private streets under Title 30 Section 30408 E22 requiring cul-de-sac ends. Items 6-12 were pulled for separate hearing.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Madeline Lewis (on items 6-9) expressed opposition to the Linn Lane development, citing infrastructure strain, safety concerns for emergency access, loss of ranch land, and unaffordable housing prices. She noted the neighborhood has strong community ties and low crime.
• Christina Papian (on items 6-9) opposed the development, arguing it would increase traffic, endanger livestock, and remove ranch lands. She criticized the board for not listening to residents.
• Tom Shelton (on items 10-12) opposed the auto body shop, stating it does not fit the neighborhood and that material safety data sheets and air filtration specs had not been provided.
• Gary Covene (on items 10-12) seconded opposition, representing 15 neighboring residents who signed a letter. He questioned if commissioners would approve such a business next to their own homes.
• Bob McGee (on items 10-12) said the entire block is medical/office and that an auto body shop would change the neighborhood character. He noted near-unanimous opposition from neighbors.
• Jorge Peraza (on item 16) requested conditions for the video-capable electronic message unit sign to prevent light spill into homes, citing a history of excessive lighting.
• Canita Jones (on item 29) expressed frustration over lack of notification for the mini-warehouse extension approved three years ago, and asked for enforcement to prevent traffic through the neighborhood.
• Paul O'Bannon (on item 29) questioned why the storage facility would have access on O'Bannon Drive rather than Jones Boulevard, noting other commercial properties use Jones. He appreciated Commissioner Jones' clarification on a similar project.
• Jennifer Castleoni (during final public comment) asked about a rezoning on her county island that increased density without notice, and raised concerns about a vape shop next to a kids' gym and a Dottie's in a shopping center.

Discussion Items

Items 6-9: Linn Lane Residential Development (Sunrise Manor)

• Applicant (Mark Mulhall) presented a plan amendment to Compact Neighborhood, zone change to RS-3.3, and waivers for retaining wall height and curb radius. The development proposes 20 single-family lots at ~8 units per acre, with detached sidewalks and single- and two-story homes.
• Commissioner Kirkpatrick noted the product is compatible with the area, similar to the Dolly development, and will bring kids to underutilized schools. She confirmed no landscaping waivers were granted and that fire and Metro found no strain on services. She moved approval with staff conditions.
• Vote: Motion carried.

Items 10-12: Auto Body Shop, Jones Boulevard (Spring Valley)

• Applicant (David Brown) described a paint and body shop with two roll-up doors, storage-only second building, landscaping exceeding requirements, and access only from Jones Boulevard. He read seven voluntary conditions including limited hours, all work in the eastern building, and compliance with noise and air quality standards.
• Neighbors opposed, calling it industrial, not commercial, and argued it would set a bad precedent and harm the residential neighborhood.
• Commissioner Jones acknowledged the commercial zoning and the conditions as protective. He moved approval with the seven conditions and a correction to pluralize "roll-up doors."
• Vote: Motion carried.

Item 16: Sign Design Review, Sahara Avenue (Spring Valley)

• Applicant (Michael LeBlue) proposed a 36-foot pylon sign with an electronic message unit. The sign faces east-west, not toward the residential area.
• Jorge Peraza asked for conditions to prevent light intrusion.
• Commissioner Jones added a condition requiring compliance with residential adjacency standards for dimming the sign in evening hours. He noted a similar sign across the street in Las Vegas. Moved approval with the added condition. Vote: Carried.

Item 17: South Point Entertainment Facility (Enterprise)

• Applicant (Stephanie Grownauer) sought a use permit for temporary events on the South Point property not in the gaming district. She proposed a condition to add paving, curb, gutter, and a detached walking path along Las Vegas Boulevard when an adjacent development to the south comes in.
• Commissioner Jones moved approval with the proposed condition replacing the existing public works condition. Vote: Carried.

Items 18-20: Stables and Livestock (Enterprise)

• Applicants (Brandon and Cody Clark) presented for items 18-20. After trailing, Commissioner Jones moved to approve items 18 (vacate) and 19 (amended use permits) but held item 20 (waivers and design review) to the March 4, 2026 meeting, as the applicants' architect was absent and design concerns needed resolution.
• Vote: Motion carried for items 18-19; item 20 held.

Item 21: Cannabis Retail Store (Spring Valley)

• Applicant (Nancy Amundsen) proposed moving an existing cannabis retail store into a former Carl's Jr. building at Warm Springs and Durango, with no exterior changes except color.
• Commissioner Jones moved approval as recommended by staff. Vote: Carried.

Item 22: Residential Waivers, Silver Falls Avenue (Paradise)

• Applicant (Jeremy Nelson) requested waivers for a lean-to structure already built without permits. He provided neighbor support letters and photos of similar structures.
• Commissioner Gibson added conditions requiring the exterior to match the existing stucco and paint, and obtaining building permits and inspections within one year. Moved approval. Vote: Carried.

Items 23-24: Residential Development, Topaz Street (Paradise)

• Applicant (Jennifer Lazovich) proposed 10 single-story homes (down from previously approved 15) on 4.28 acres. She read additional conditions: height limits on lots 8-9, minimum setbacks, coach lighting, and paving over a sewer line where feasible.
• Commissioner Gibson noted the applicant's cooperation and moved approval with the additional conditions and public works requirements. Vote: Carried.

Items 27-28: Atlas Crane Office/Warehouse (Sunrise Manor)

• Applicant (Tammy LaRivier) requested a zone change to Industrial Light and waivers for an office/warehouse with outdoor storage.
• Commissioner Kirkpatrick confirmed waiver #3 (access gate setback) was withdrawn; the applicant agreed to participate in the SID for landscaping. Moved approval with staff conditions and withdrawn waiver. Vote: Carried.

Item 29: Mini-Warehouse Extension of Time (Spring Valley)

• Applicant (Don Morgan) requested a first extension of time for a previously approved mini-warehouse with vehicle storage.
• Residents objected to the O'Bannon Drive access, which they argued would increase neighborhood traffic.
• Commissioner Becker added conditions to redesign the driveway to direct traffic west (away from the neighborhood) and install "no right turn" signs. Moved approval with those conditions. Vote: Carried.

Ordinances (Items 30-32)

• Introduction of three ordinances: (30) Development agreement with TPG/CORE Acquisitions for multifamily residential on 10.5 acres; (31) Development agreement for vocational training facility on 2.5 acres; (32) Amendment to official zoning map for properties approved on December 3, 2025. Public hearings set for March 4, 2026. Vote: Unanimous.

Key Outcomes

• Approved items: 4-15 (as consent), 6-9, 10-12, 16, 17, 18-19, 21, 22, 23-24, 27-28, 29.
• Item 20 held to March 4, 2026 meeting.
• Items 25-26 (zoned change and use permit) held to March 18, 2026 meeting (as requested by staff in agenda modifications).
• Public hearings for ordinances 30-32 set for March 4, 2026.
• Director Sammy Real recognized for her service; farewell comments from commissioners.