Clark County Planning Commission Meeting - September 1, 2026

The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting included public comments, approval of the agenda and minutes, routine action items (Items 4-15), and non-routine public hearing items (Items 16-26). Key outcomes included approvals, holds, and a deletion of several items.

Consent Calendar (Routine Action Items)

• Items 4 through 15 were considered together in one motion, with the deletion of Item 11 (UC-26-0424) and the hold of Item 14 (VS-26-0440). The motion carried unanimously.
• Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the routine action items, removing Item 11 and holding Item 14. The commission voted in favor.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Moapa Valley Residents (Items 23-26): Multiple residents from Moapa Valley expressed frustration that the applicant (B R Cubed, LLC) requested a hold on Items 23-26 after they had traveled 60 miles to attend. They stated the developer had not addressed core community concerns, including traffic, fire resources, and density. Residents noted the town board had denied the applications. They opposed the plan amendment and zone change from Corridor Mixed-Use (CM) to Compact Neighborhood (CN) and from CG/RS20 to RS2, arguing the proposed RS2 (82 single-family lots) was too dense for the rural community and that commercial development would be more appropriate. One resident claimed the developer made false statements about street classifications and hidden signage.
• Rebecca Muhlstein (near the proposed project): Argued the developer was deceptive, citing discrepancies in application records and omission of a date (July 1, 2000) from Title 30 references.
• Jeff Summers (realtor in Logandale): Stated the community needs jobs, not more residential development; the last developable commercial parcel should not be converted to housing.
• Eric King: Spoke in support of Item 22 (plant nursery) and also commented on Item 17 (chickens), recommending that code require shade trees for chicken coops on the west/southwest side.
• Ralph Wenger (property owner adjacent to Item 16, the church): Opposed the church project, stating the 35-year-old block wall was inadequate for a large church and commercial use; he urged the commission to deny it, referencing staff recommendations for denial.
• Tom Shelton (resident): Opposed the size and impact of large faith-based projects in rural preservation neighborhoods.
• Members of the public also commented on the agenda and minutes without opposition.

Discussion Items

Item 16 – UC-26-0365 (Holdover Use Permit for Place of Worship & Waivers)

• Applicant (Lucy Stewart, representing Ethiopian Orthodox Church): Presented a proposal for a permanent church on 1.59 acres in RS20 zone, requiring waivers for retaining wall height, building height (dome up to 112 feet, later conditioned to 90 feet), residential adjacency, parking lot landscaping, and parking reduction (39 spaces vs. 56 required). They offered conditions: dome height limited to 90 feet plus 8-foot cross; no concurrent services at the existing church property; matte paint for the dome; installation of medium/large trees. They argued that with overflow parking agreements with nearby churches and use of the existing 168-space lot across the street, parking is sufficient.
• Staff: Noted the original request for 112-foot dome, but applicant agreed to reduce to 90 feet. The main building height is 38 feet (waiver of 3 feet from allowed 35 feet). Staff had recommended denial on some waivers.
• Commissioner Kirk: Raised concerns about the dome height (no line-of-sight rendering for neighbors) and parking capacity (the building could hold up to 1,400 occupants). He emphasized the need for more information.
• Commissioner Stone: Asked the District Attorney about the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). The attorney explained that federal law requires a compelling justification and least restrictive means to deny a place of worship; the commission has limited discretion to deny the use permit itself but retains discretion over waivers.
• Commissioner Kalarski: Questioned the tree species (Mondell Pines are messy) and the proximity of the dome to neighbors. She noted the church is on 1.59 acres and the dome is a religious symbol.
• Commissioner Frazier: Expressed support for churches as good neighbors but agreed that parking and neighbor concerns need to be addressed.
• Outcome: The commission voted to hold the item for two weeks (to September 15, 2026) to allow the applicant to address: line-of-sight renderings, building capacity and parking plan, tree selection in consultation with the neighbor, and a crosswalk or pedestrian safety measures with Public Works.

Item 17 – UC-26-0425 (Use Permit for Chickens and Roosters)

• Applicant (Genesis Mendoza): Originally applied for 20 chickens including 3 roosters, but amended to 10 hens and 0 roosters after community feedback. She obtained supportive signatures from 16 neighbors, with no opposition.
• Commissioner Kirk: Moved to approve with conditions: limit of 10 hens, 0 roosters, and a one-year review.
• Vote: Unanimous approval.

Item 18 – WS-26-0366 (Waiver for Rear Setback – Addition Already Built)

• Applicant representative: The addition was built without a permit; the owner is now seeking retroactive approval. Five support cards received, none in opposition. The addition is 5 feet from the west property line.
• Commissioner Roytman: Noted the common trend of building first and asking for permission later, but approved due to lack of opposition.
• Vote: Motion to approve carried (Commissioner Frazier abstained? No, vote was unanimous as recorded).

Item 19 – WS-26-0446 (Waiver for Setbacks – Metal Garage Already Built)

• Applicant (Ruben Barriga): Built a metal storage garage without permit; now seeking to legalize it. No opposition, structure is neat, no electrical/plumbing.
• Commissioner Kalarski: Moved to approve with staff conditions. Vote carried.

Items 20-22 (Companion Applications – Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Waivers for Plant Nursery)

• Applicant (Jennifer Lazovich): Requesting to rezone 3.54 acres from RS80 to Agriculture (AG) to allow an existing cactus nursery to continue. Waivers include reduced lot size (AG requires 10 acres minimum), reduced parking, eliminated landscaping, waived off-site improvements, and alternative driveway. Staff recommended approval for waivers 1-4 but not for 5 (full off-site improvements) and 6 (driveway geometrics). The applicant offered to pave Eagle Ranch Drive and Wigwam Avenue but requested no curb, gutter, street lights, or sidewalk. The Red Rock Town Board voted unanimously for approval.
• Public comment: Eric King spoke in support.
• Commissioner Kalarski: Raised concern about livestock being conditionally permitted in AG zone, but no immediate issue.
• Outcome: Motion to approve all three items (PA-26-700033, ZC-26-0441, WS-26-0442) carried. These will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on October 7, 2026.

Key Outcomes

• Items 4-15 (Routine): Approved with deletion of Item 11 and hold of Item 14. Final action unless appealed.
• Item 16 (Church): Held to September 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting to address neighbor concerns.
• Item 17 (Chickens): Approved with conditions (10 hens, 0 roosters, 1-year review). Final action unless appealed.
• Item 18 (Addition / WS-26-0366): Approved. Final action unless appealed.
• Item 19 (Garage / WS-26-0446): Approved. Final action unless appealed.
• Items 20-22 (Plant Nursery): Approved. Forwarded to Board of County Commissioners on October 7, 2026.
• Items 23-26 (B R Cubed, LLC – Moapa Valley): Held to September 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting and October 21, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting per applicant request. The hold was noted during public comments with frustration from residents.
• Appeal deadline: All appeals must be filed by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2026; appeals will be heard on October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
• Items 7-9: Forwarded to Board of County Commissioners on September 16, 2026.
• General Public Comment: Eric King commented on tree canopy and heat-related issues, urging more planting.