Clark County Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting - September 16, 2026

The Clark County Board of Commissioners held a zoning meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Commission Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent items, multiple non-routine public hearings, and introductions of ordinances. Key decisions included approval of an animal resource center, an ice rink facility, a residential subdivision, and several zone changes, while a place of worship was approved but its requested waivers were denied.

Consent Calendar

• Items 4–18: Routine action items were approved in one motion after staff modifications: added a 15-year discontinuance condition for a use permit and replaced a drainage study condition with an 18-month completion requirement. No public objections were raised.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Russell C. Strand (spelled last name): Opposed item 56 (held). Stated that six lots on 1.62 acres would negatively impact property values and neighborhood character, presenting photos and a petition with over 70 signatures opposing the density.
• Shirley Seestrand: Supplemented opposition, noting the property is zoned for a maximum of three lots.
• Speaker on item 33: Requested a hold to October 21, 2026, which was granted.
• Al Rojas (final public comment): Expressed support for items 60–61 and raised concerns about A-frame signs, homeless encampments, mobile home rent increases, and illegal dumping. Commissioners responded with details on funding for affordable housing ($360 million since 2022) and ongoing efforts.

Discussion Items

• Items 19–21 (Animal Resource Center): Chris Luhan (TSK Architects) presented a plan amendment, zone change, and waivers for a county animal resource center on 24.15 acres. The proposal included reconfiguring a trail, rezoning from RS-20 to PF, and waiving full off-site improvements. Colin Kavanaugh, representing nearby residents, objected to rezoning the entire parcel, citing lack of justification for future development and inadequate buffers. Commissioners noted the site is county-owned and restricted from residential use. Motion to approve passed.
• Item 23 (Place of Worship): Applicant sought a use permit and eight waivers on 0.56 acres in RS-20. Public commenter Troy Lang (directly across the street) opposed, citing 120 members with only 12 parking spots, potential overflow, and safety issues. Commissioner Sagerbloom moved to approve the use permit (citing constitutional protections) but deny all waivers due to traffic and parking concerns. Motion passed without prejudice.
• Item 27 (Ice Rink Facility): Jennifer Lazovich presented a recreational and entertainment facility with two NHL-sized ice surfaces on 7.02 acres. Waiver for EV capable spaces was partially withdrawn; applicant agreed to install eight EV spaces but requested waiver of 26 EV capable spaces. Commissioners approved, noting the shortage of ice time in the county. Director Alswing acknowledged the EV requirement may be excessive and promised review.
• Items 48–52 (Residential Development – KB Homes): Mark Mohall presented a plan amendment, zone change, and tentative map for 113 single-family lots on 14.92 acres. Public comments from Heidi McKee (30-year resident) and James J. Brown opposed, citing excessive density, inadequate emergency access, and drainage issues. McKee asked to follow the Planning Commission and Town Board recommendations of denial. Commissioners approved, noting buffering and drainage mitigation, and referencing absent Commissioner Jones’ support.
• Items 53–55 (Office Conversion): Lebanon O’Heaney requested conversion of an existing residence to office use on 0.72 acres. Waivers for attached sidewalk, driveway width, and uniform standards were debated. Public works noted that detached sidewalks are infeasible on Russell Road. Commissioners approved after public works withdrew two conditions (driveway design and unused driveway reconstruction).
• Items 60–61 (Industrial Yard): Micah Magdaleno requested zone change from RS-20 to IL for a crane company that has operated for 22 years. Waivers included full off-site improvements, gate width, throat depth, and driveway geometrics. Al Rojas spoke in support. Commissioner Sagerbloom moved to approve with condition that waiver 3 (full off-sites) be withdrawn and that applicant work with public works on off-sites. Motion passed.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar (Items 4–18): Approved by unanimous vote.
• Items 19–21: Approved.
• Item 23: Use permit granted; waivers denied without prejudice.
• Item 27: Approved with withdrawal of waiver 1B.
• Items 48–52: Approved.
• Items 53–55: Approved with modifications (public works conditions withdrawn).
• Items 60–61: Approved with condition to withdraw waiver 3 for full off-sites and coordinate with public works.
• Items 62–65: Introduced as ordinances; public hearing set for October 7, 2026.
• Items 56–59: Held without a specific date. Commissioner Segerblum noted awareness of the issue; Commissioner Gibson abstained from voting on the hold due to a conflict of interest.