Clark County Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Clark County Board of Commissioners held a zoning meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent items, non-routine public hearings, and ordinance introductions. Numerous items were held to future meetings, and the board approved several development projects, including a gas station sign, a cannabis cultivation extension, a resort hotel podium near the A's ballpark, a single-family subdivision, and multiple zone changes and design reviews. Public comments highlighted concerns about a charter school extension, a monorail project, and the handling of a held item.

Consent Calendar

• Items 4 through 27 were approved together in a single motion, subject to staff conditions. An audience member attempted to speak on item 12 (Pinecrest Academy extension) after the consent agenda had already been approved; the board noted the item was approved and advised her to speak with Commissioner Jones separately.
• Staff clarified that assessor parcel 162-21-810-004 is not part of item 15 (monorail use permit).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Chris Teachman (62 East South Valley View, Suite 116) requested that item 46 be held to the September 16, 2026 meeting; this request was later included in the agenda adjustments.
• Steve Small (8565 South Warm Springs Way) commented on the Buffalo Serene/Silver project (items 49-53), noting a letter taped to his door. He contested the requested hold on the item; the board indicated it would decide during agenda approval. The items were ultimately held to October 7, 2026.
• Unnamed speaker (222 Cairn Avenue) raised concerns about the monorail (item 15), asking what Clark County is being asked to do regarding a proposed station on their property. Commissioner Segerblum offered to brief them separately, stating the plan is not nefarious.
• Janet Kane (2940 Shondarin Circle) spoke passionately against item 12 (Pinecrest Academy extension of time and waiver of buffering), describing negative impacts on her neighborhood, traffic, and the loss of a community facility. She later returned during final public comments to reiterate her opposition and asked the board to reconsider the approval.
• Tommy Lepresti (9341 Dean Martin Drive) opposed the 70-foot sign height requested in item 28, arguing 50 feet is sufficient and that a 35-foot monument sign on Dean Martin Drive would be more appropriate.
• Al Rojas (Sunrise Manor resident) spoke in favor of items 42-44 (single-family subdivision), praising the provision of open space for children and suggesting gating the community for security.
• Kip Barton (8985 Southeastern) spoke for items 62-63, stating the site has been vacant for 20 years and the proposed use as a construction company office with minimal outdoor storage is appropriate.

Discussion Items

• Item 28 – Sign Design Review (Maverick Gas Station): Applicant Tony Sless requested increasing freestanding sign height from 50 to 70 feet due to the site being below grade near an overpass. Two waivers (1A and 1B) were withdrawn. Commissioner Jones moved for approval at a maximum of 60 feet, citing the request as excessive. The motion carried.
• Item 29 – Cannabis Cultivation Extension: Applicant Adam Fulton requested a first extension of time for a cannabis cultivation use permit. The property was vandalized, and all copper was stripped. The board approved the extension after staff confirmed conditions for off-site improvements (curb, gutter, street lights) and a reduced roadway/utility contribution.
• Items 32-33 – Vacate and Design Review (Spring Mountain Road): Applicant Jerry Lebeau presented a proposed retail building. Waivers were needed for driveway departure distance and landscape buffer, partly to accommodate a future county road improvement project. Public Works confirmed they would not require the applicant to keep attached sidewalks given the future project. Approved.
• Item 41 – Resort Hotel Podium (Bally’s/A’s Ballpark): Attorneys Rory Reed and staff presented a phased approval request. The board approved only the Northwest Podium (2A), surface parking (2B), and theater (2C), while holding the hotel/casino portion until September 16, 2026, pending FAA clearance. Conditions included that surface parking be built before CO for phase 2A, and if the theater is not built, the area must be graded secure. Signage is not part of this application. Approved.
• Items 42-44 – Single-Family Subdivision (Independence Extension): Applicant Denise Gordillo presented a 337-lot single-family development with modified standards via a PUD, providing over 500% of required open space. Public Works confirmed approval of inverted crown roads for drainage. The board approved, noting the project provides affordable housing.
• Item 47 – Retaining Wall Height (Lennar): Applicant Stephanie Grownower requested a waiver to increase retaining wall height on an already-approved project. Town board had unanimously approved. Approved.
• Items 60-61 – Zone Change and Design Review (Office Building): Applicant Joey DeBlanco requested a zone change from RS20 to CG and waivers for buffering and screening. Seven additional conditions from Commissioner Gibson’s office were read into the record, including wall heights, waterproofing, and cost responsibilities. Applicant agreed. Approved.
• Items 62-63 – Zone Change and Use Permit (Boulder Highway): Applicant Kip Barton requested reclassification from H2 to CG and a use permit for outdoor storage for a construction company. The site has been vacant for 20 years. The buffer to neighboring residences was addressed. Approved.
• Ordinances (Items 64-66): Introduced ordinances for a development agreement with Parvin Senior Land LLC for multi-family, a zoning map amendment, and Title 30 amendments regarding communication towers and massage. Public hearings set for September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Key Outcomes

• Item 28: Approved with sign height reduced from 70 to 60 feet (waivers 1A and 1B withdrawn).
• Item 29: Approved first extension of time for cannabis cultivation; conditional on reduced off-site improvement contributions.
• Items 32-33: Approved; waivers granted consistent with future road improvements.
• Item 41: Approved for phases 2A, 2B, and 2C only; resort hotel portion held to September 16, 2026; conditions on phasing and grading.
• Items 42-44: Approved; 337 single-family lots with modified standards.
• Item 47: Approved; retaining wall height increase on already-approved project.
• Items 60-61: Approved with seven additional conditions regarding walls and landscaping.
• Items 62-63: Approved; zone change and use permit for outdoor storage.
• Ordinances Items 64-66: Introduced with public hearings set for September 2, 2026.
• Held Items: Numerous items were held to future dates: to September 2, 2026 (items 7, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, and 59); to September 16, 2026 (items 30, 46, 58, 59); and to October 7, 2026 (items 49-53 and others).