Clark County Planning Commission Meeting

Overview

The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. The meeting was chaired by Edward Frasier III and included Vice-Chair Leslie Mujica (via teleconference), Commissioners Tyler Brady, Steve Kirk, Vivian Kilarski, Michael Roitman, and Nelson Stone. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Key actions included approval of a cat cafe use permit, a hold on a banquet facility application, approval of a vehicle repair use permit, approval of waivers for accessory structures, and approval of a plan amendment and related items for the Diamond Quail project.

Consent Calendar

• Items 4–12 were approved as a single motion (with items 9 and 11 handled separately). Items 4–8, 10, and 12 were approved with staff conditions.
  • Item 4: Extension of time for a congregate care facility (approved).
  • Item 5: Tentative map for one industrial lot (approved).
  • Item 6: Tentative map for two commercial lots (approved).
  • Item 7: Use permit and design review for outdoor storage (approved).
  • Item 8: Use permit for a place of worship (approved).
  • Item 10: Vacate and abandon portion of right-of-way (approved).
  • Item 12: Resolution amending the Master Plan to add a heat mitigation plan per AB96 (adopted and forwarded to the June 17, 2026 BCC meeting).
• Item 11 (design review for office/warehouse) was deleted from the Planning Commission agenda to be heard at the June 3, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
• Item 9 (cat cafe use permit) was removed from consent and heard separately.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made during the general public comment period at the beginning or end of the meeting.
• During the hearing for Item 9 (Cat & Koi Lounge), Rachel Park, property manager of Koreatown Plaza (6850 Spring Mountain Road), spoke in opposition. She cited a petition with over 120 signatures opposing the permit, concerns about sanitation, ventilation, animal welfare, and the applicant’s experience. She noted that a previous pet store (Puppy Town) had caused issues for neighboring restaurants. She also questioned the need for 18 cats versus the code maximum of 10.

Discussion Items

Item 9: UC-26-0229 – Use Permit for Household Pets (Cat Cafe)

The applicant, Mark Salvador, proposed a cat cafe (Cat & Koi Lounge) in a 1,200 sq ft space in a CG zone. The facility would keep up to 18 cats for structured interaction sessions. Key points:

• No sales, breeding, or adoptions; cats would be resident animals.
• A five-layer sanitation system including self-cleaning litter boxes, HEPA air purifiers, and dedicated exhaust.
• Applicant argued 18 cats are needed for a welfare rotation model (6-8 resting, 10-12 active), citing a 2025 study.
• Benefits: family-oriented attraction, cat therapy (lower cortisol, increased oxytocin), adoption partnership with local rescues, and economic traffic for the corridor.
• Commissioner questions focused on ventilation, animal welfare oversight (by Animal Control and Health District), and the appropriateness of the business model. Commissioner Klarski expressed confusion about the use, while Commissioner Mujica raised concerns about food establishments nearby and potential sales issues.
• A motion to deny failed (2 ayes: Mujica and Kilarski; 5 nays: Frasier, Brady, Kirk, Roitman, Stone). A subsequent motion to approve passed (5-2), with an added condition of a two-year review from issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

Item 13: UC-26-0142 – Holdover Use Permit for Banquet Facility

The applicant, Rebecca Mahana, sought a permit for an event space/banquet hall. The item had been continued previously. Commissioner Roitman noted the applicant had missed three town board meetings. He motioned to hold the item for 30 days to allow the applicant to present to the town board, warning that further delays could result in denial with prejudice. The motion passed unanimously. The item will be heard at the July 7, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Item 14: UC-26-0232 – Use Permit for Vehicle Maintenance/Repair

Applicant Jonathan Fode requested a permit for vehicle maintenance in conjunction with an existing exotic car dealership. The site is 15 feet from a residential property line, requiring mitigation. Conditions added: hours of operation 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., doors kept closed to mitigate noise, a one-year review period. The motion to approve passed unanimously.

Item 15: WS-26-0202 – Waivers for Setbacks and Building Separations

Applicant Carol Parada (on behalf of owner Alma Amaya) requested waivers for existing accessory structures (sheds, pergolas) on a 0.15-acre RS5.2 lot. Concerns were raised about fire hazard due to wooden structures close to property lines and the primary residence. Commissioner Brady and Vice-Chair Mujica opposed due to fire risk. Commissioner Kilarski moved to approve with conditions: removal of Shed #2, completion of building permits and inspection within 18 months, and a review period 18 months from the date of approval. The motion passed 6-1 (Brady dissenting).

Item 16: WS-26-0206 – Waiver to Increase Fence Height

Applicant Jessica Lane (Proficient Patios) requested a 5-foot lattice wall added on top of an existing 5-foot 2-inch CMU wall (total height ~10-11 feet) for privacy. The neighbor’s position was unknown. Commissioners expressed discomfort with an 11-foot wall without neighbor approval. Commissioner Roitman motioned to hold for 30 days to allow the applicant to obtain neighbor input and possibly reduce the height to 8 feet. Motion passed unanimously. Item returns July 7, 2026.

Items 17–20: Diamond Quail, LLC (Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Vacation, Waivers/Design Review)

These four items (PA-26-700018, ZC-26-0214, VS-26-0216, WS-26-0215) were heard together. The applicant, Jennifer Lazovich, proposed a plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Business Employment (BE) and a zone change from RS20 to IP (Industrial Park) on 1.24 acres near Quail Avenue. The site is adjacent to an electrical substation, a two-story office, a community residence, and approved church site.

• The applicant withdrew Waiver #1B (reduce landscaping on east side) and emphasized low-intensity office/warehouse use.
• Commissioner Kirk expressed concern about creating a spot zone that could open the area to industrial uses. Commissioners Brady and Kilarski echoed this. Commissioner Roitman argued the parcel is infill, and that future commissions could judge individual applications. Commissioner Frasier and Mujica supported the plan.
• The plan amendment (Item 17) was approved 6-1 (Kilarski dissenting). Items 18, 19, and 20 were then approved 5-2 (Brady and Kilarski dissenting) in a single motion, with the removal of Waiver 1B. These items are forwarded to the July 8, 2026 BCC meeting.

Item 21: ORD-26-900317 – Ordinance to Amend Title 30 Regulations

Martin Gies, Planning Manager, presented an ordinance to amend Title 30 regarding legal nonconforming lots, RM18 standards, cannabis, special events, light manufacturing, and a correction to accessible space requirements. The item was reviewed by the Commission and scheduled for the June 3, 2026 BCC meeting. No formal action was required.

Key Outcomes

• Item 9 (Cat Cafe): Approved 5-2 with a two-year review from Certificate of Occupancy.
• Item 13 (Banquet Facility): Held to July 7, 2026.
• Item 14 (Vehicle Repair): Approved unanimously with conditions (hours 9-5, doors closed, 1-year review).
• Item 15 (Shed Waivers): Approved 6-1 with conditions: remove Shed #2, complete permits/inspection within 18 months, 18-month review.
• Item 16 (Fence Height): Held 30 days to July 7, 2026.
• Items 17-20 (Diamond Quail): Plan amendment approved 6-1; zone change, vacation, and waivers/design review approved 5-2. Forwarded to BCC July 8, 2026.
• Item 21 (Ordinance): Reviewed; forwarded to BCC June 3, 2026.
• Consent Items (4-12): Approved, with Item 11 deleted to BCC and Item 9 handled separately.
• Appeals: Any appeals must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026, to be heard by the BCC on July 8, 2026.