Clark County Planning Commission Meeting - August 4, 2026

The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting covered seven agenda items, including use permits, waivers of conditions, waivers of development standards, and design reviews. Key actions included approval of a recreational gaming facility, denial of a school waiver request due to safety concerns, denial of an accessory living quarters proposal, and conditional approval of a cannabis drive-through and an accessory structure height waiver.

Consent Calendar

• No items were approved on the consent calendar. Item 4 (UC-26-0303) was pulled from the routine action portion for separate discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 7 (WC-26-400059 – Blessed Day Academy): Two speakers supported the application. Tanya Teresiano, a parent, stated the academy offers a safe, inclusive environment for children with disabilities and that families trust state licensing. Antony Ashana, a real estate professional for the academy, noted the academy’s leadership acted in good faith and invested significant resources; he asked the commission to consider prior approvals and the academy’s cooperation.
• Item 8 (WS-26-0285 – Accessory Living Quarters): Two neighbors opposed the project. Bart Donovan of Happy Lane stated the existing home is already large (7,169 sq ft) on a 0.45-acre lot, and the proposed two-story building would create a multifamily use incompatible with the single-family neighborhood. James Bradford of Happy Lane argued the structure looks like another house, would loom over neighboring properties due to a grade difference, and would likely cause on-street parking issues.

Discussion Items

• Item 4 (UC-26-0303 – Visible Noise, LLC): Holdover use permit for a recreational/entertainment facility (online gaming competition) in an office/warehouse complex. The applicant requested 11 clarifying conditions to replace the town board’s 4 conditions. Staff recommended sticking with the original conditions, noting potential unintended consequences from the 11 conditions. The applicant agreed. A condition was added requiring a one-year review following the date of opening to the public. The item was approved unanimously.
• Items 5 & 6 (WC-26-400064 & UC-26-0349 – A J M M Holdings, LLC): Waiver of conditions for tree planting and use permits for light manufacturing and outdoor storage with parking, adjacency, and buffering waivers. The applicant explained outdoor storage is screened by walls and containers face the building; parking is shared via cross-access. Commissioners noted the proposed replacement of dead cypress trees with drought-tolerant species was acceptable. A motion approved both items with staff’s conditions. Motion carried.
• Item 7 (WC-26-400059 – Mojave Springs Realty, LLC / Blessed Day Academy): Waiver of conditions requiring a traffic study update and installation of school zone/pedestrian flashers on Desert Inn Road for a school and daycare. The academy’s founder, Lily Aguirre, argued that the prior traffic study remained valid (enrollment not increased), children do not walk independently (all arrive/depart by vehicle with adult supervision), and the flashers would take a year to install. She noted the property previously operated as a school and the academy serves children with special needs. Commissioners expressed concerns about life safety, noting the speed limit is 35 mph, and questioned whether the board could waive such requirements. Commissioner Mohica moved to deny, citing child safety as paramount. The motion carried.
• Item 8 (WS-26-0285 – Victor Knight): Waiver of development standards to reduce setbacks for a proposed two-story accessory living quarters. The applicant stated the setback to the north property line is about 2 feet due to access needs. Neighbors objected to the scale (two stories, 21 ft high) and compatibility. Commissioners noted the lot already has a large home and that a two-story structure adjacent to lower-lying properties would be intrusive. Commissioner Kirk moved to deny. Motion carried.
• Item 9 (WS-26-0331 – Harmon Square SPE, LLC): Holdover waiver of parking design standards and design review for a drive-through at an existing cannabis dispensary. The applicant argued the proposed entrance off Harmon is safer than off Paradise (as staff preferred), and that stacking lanes and overflow parking are adequate. Staff recommended denial due to traffic flow concerns, but the commission found the proposal acceptable. A motion to approve included a two-year review period. Motion carried.
• Item 10 (WS-26-0338 – Guy, Danielle M & Donald W): Amended waivers for increased building height and reduced setbacks (latter withdrawn) for an accessory structure with a gym, office, and roof terrace. The building is 25 ft 9.5 inches tall, exceeding the 25 ft limit by 9.5 inches. Commissioners were concerned about the blank 44-foot north elevation facing a neighbor. A condition was added requiring the applicant to work with staff to add architectural articulation to the north elevation. Motion carried with that condition.

Key Outcomes

• Item 4: Approved (unanimous) with town board’s conditions and a one-year review after opening.
• Items 5 & 6: Approved (unanimous) with staff conditions.
• Item 7: Denied (motion by Commissioner Mohica, carried).
• Item 8: Denied (motion by Commissioner Kirk, carried).
• Item 9: Approved (unanimous) with a two-year review period.
• Item 10: Approved (unanimous) with condition to add architectural articulation to the north elevation.

All actions are final unless appealed by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Appeals will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners on September 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM.