Clark County Planning Commission Meeting - August 18, 2026

The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting covered routine and non-routine agenda items, including land use amendments, zone changes, use permits, and design reviews. The commission approved most items, often with modifications to staff recommendations, and forwarded several to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on September 16, 2026. Public testimony was heard on several items, particularly regarding the Simplot mine and a residential development near the Rural Preservation Overlay.

Consent Calendar

• Items 4 through 18 were approved as routine action items, except items 14, 15, 16, and 17, which were pulled for separate discussion. (Items 4-13, 18 passed unanimously.)
• Item 21 (UC-26-0365) was held to the September 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting per the applicant's request.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Items 14-17 (Simplot mine): Lucy Stewart, representing the applicant, requested approval without a drainage study condition, arguing the existing mine operations have not changed and a study would delay permanent permits for membrane structures that prevent silica dust from blowing onto neighboring properties. No public opposition was voiced.
• Items 34-38 (Roohani residential): Pam Kaiser (3485 Vicky Avenue) requested 10,000-square-foot lots along Polaris Avenue to buffer the Rural Preservation Overlay horse ranches, and asked for uniform landscaping to match Wyndham Hills. Terrence McGee and Heidi McGee (3280 West Richmar Avenue) supported denying waivers to maintain rural aesthetics and consistency with the neighborhood. The applicant noted that the buffer lots are actually 16,000 square feet, exceeding the 10,000-foot request.

Discussion Items

• Items 14-17 (Simplot mine): The applicant requested plan amendment, zone change, vacation, and use permit for an existing silica mining and processing facility in Moapa Valley. Staff had recommended a drainage study condition for items 16 and 17. The applicant argued no new grading or construction is planned, only temporary membrane structures to control dust. Commissioner Stone noted the structures are "glorified tents" over sand piles and found a drainage study unnecessary for current operations but agreed to a future condition for habitable buildings. The commission approved items 14 and 15 (plan amendment and zone change) with staff conditions. Items 16 and 17 (vacation and use permit) were approved without the drainage study condition, with the understanding that a full master drainage study may be required when a habitable building with a concrete finished floor is built.
• Item 19 (Sign design review): Silverado Ranch Plaza requested a second freestanding sign with an LED electronic message unit at the northeast corner of the shopping center near Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Eastern Avenue. The applicant stated the sign would be angled away from residential areas and include an automatic dimmer. Commissioner Reutman moved to approve with a condition requiring the automatic dimmer. Motion passed.
• Item 20 (Cool Bins portable storage): The applicant sought a use permit for outdoor storage and display of portable storage units (similar to PODS) at 5660 Boulder Highway. The property currently has a fenced lot; the business would display units and store them when not rented. Commissioner Kirk moved to approve with staff conditions and a two-year review after business license issuance, citing concerns about security and potential misuse. The commission clarified the review period starts from business license issuance. Motion passed.
• Item 22 (Carport waivers): Homeowner Miguel Sanchez requested waivers to eliminate setbacks and building separation for an existing carport at 6142 Rock Like Avenue. Commissioners discussed drainage concerns and proximity to the property line. Commissioner Kalarski moved to approve with conditions that the carport posts not be attached to the perimeter wall and that gutters be installed. Motion passed.
• Item 23 (Shed and patio): Homeowner Laura Alvarez requested waivers for an existing shed and proposed patio at 6142 Rock Like Avenue (RS5.2 zone). The shed is used for storage (chairs, tables) with no utilities. Commissioner Kalarski moved to approve with staff conditions, requiring gutters to direct rainwater onto the applicant's property and a one-year completion deadline. Motion passed.
• Item 24 (RV port): Jim and Bridget Barton requested waivers for an existing RV port and storage shed at 5680 Edna Avenue. The applicant noted neighbors had signed letters of support. Commissioner Kalarski moved to approve with a condition that gutters be added if deemed necessary during permitting. Motion passed.
• Items 25-30 (Bolognese townhomes): The applicant proposed a 26-lot townhome development on 1.93 acres near Serene Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive. The plan amendment and zone change were approved. Commissioners debated the PUD (Planned Unit Development): Commissioner Kalarski opposed, citing lack of community benefits beyond five-foot driveways and insufficient open space for children. Others supported the PUD, noting the five-foot driveways prevent parking obstructions and the project provides 65 parking spaces (58 required) and 3,404 square feet of open space (3,120 required). Items 26, 27, and 28 (zone change, vacation, waivers) were approved 6-0. Items 29 and 30 (PUD and tentative map) were approved 5-1, with Commissioner Kalarski dissenting.
• Items 31-33 (Lake Mead auto commercial): The applicant sought to redevelop 1.73 acres at Lake Mead Boulevard and Marion Drive for vehicle sales, repair, and retail. The plan amendment and zone change were approved. For the use permit, Commissioner Kalarski moved to approve waivers 2, 3, and 4 (parking, loading space, throat depth) but denied waiver 1 (reduce street landscaping from 10 feet to 5 feet), requiring the full 10-foot landscape strip. The motion passed 6-0.
• Items 34-38 (Roohani residential): The applicant proposed 113 single-family lots on 14.92 acres near Dean Martin Drive and Silverado Ranch Boulevard, including a buffer of 16,000-square-foot lots along Richmar Avenue. Public testimony requested 10,000-square-foot lots and uniform landscaping. The commission approved the plan amendment, zone change, and vacation. For the waivers (item 37) and tentative map (item 38), Commissioner Mohica added a condition requiring the landscape materials to match those at Wyndham Hills along Valley View. Items 34-38 were approved.
• Items 39-41 (Klonowski office conversion): The applicant requested conversion of a single-family residence to a pool company office at 0.72 acres near Russell Road and Topaz Street. The plan amendment and zone change were approved. For the use permit and waivers, the commission accepted the applicant's proposal to provide a 24-foot driveway width (meeting fire code minimum) and to maintain existing attached sidewalks. Motion passed.
• Item 42 (Ordinance): The commission reviewed an ordinance to amend Title 30 regulations regarding communication towers and massage establishments. No action was taken; the item was informational only.

Key Outcomes

• Items 14, 15 (Simplot): Approved unanimously with staff conditions.
• Items 16, 17 (Simplot): Approved unanimously without the drainage study condition, with a future condition for habitable buildings.
• Item 19 (Sign): Approved with condition requiring automatic dimmer.
• Item 20 (Cool Bins): Approved with staff conditions and two-year review after business license.
• Item 22 (Carport): Approved with conditions on posts and gutters.
• Item 23 (Shed): Approved with staff conditions plus gutters and one-year completion.
• Item 24 (RV port): Approved with condition for gutters if needed.
• Items 25-30 (Bolognese): Plan amendment and zone change approved 6-0; PUD and tentative map approved 5-1 (Commissioner Kalarski dissenting).
• Items 31-33 (Lake Mead): Plan amendment and zone change approved; use permit approved with waiver 1 denied (landscaping required at 10 feet).
• Items 34-38 (Roohani): Approved with condition to match Wyndham Hills landscaping.
• Items 39-41 (Klonowski): Approved with modifications to driveway width (24 feet) and attached sidewalks.
• Appeals: All approved items are final action unless appealed by 5:00 PM on August 26, 2026. Appeals will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners on September 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM.