Clark County Planning Commission Meeting – October 6, 2026

This meeting of the Clark County Planning Commission began at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. After roll call, a quorum was established (Chairman Frazier, Commissioners Stone, Kirk, Kalarski, Brady, and Royman present). The commission approved the agenda with holds, approved routine action items, and then considered seven zoning, use permit, and waiver applications. Key outcomes included approval of several waivers and a continuation of one item to the October 20 meeting. All final decisions are subject to appeal to the Board of County Commissioners.

Consent Calendar

• Agenda Approval: The agenda was approved after adding holds: Items 13 (UC 260365) and 14 (UC 260495) were held to the October 20, 2026 meeting; Items 6 (VS 260440), 12 (UC 260333), and 20 (WS 260534) were held to the November 3, 2026 meeting per applicant requests.
• Routine Action Items (Items 4‑11): Approved in a single motion, with Item 6 held as noted. No public removed any item from the routine list.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Joe Crathwall (resident, 8435 Lindell Road): Spoke against Item 27 (removal of the Neighborhood Protection overlay). He stated he had lived in the area for 27 years, operates an eagle rescue, and had moved there specifically because of the RP designation. He opposed further “chipping away” at the rural protections and noted concerns about density, traffic on Decatur, and impacts on wildlife.
• No other public comments were made during the designated public comment periods at the beginning or end of the meeting.

Discussion Items

Each item below was heard separately. The commission opened a public hearing for each; if no public came forward, the hearing was closed and commissioners deliberated.

Item 15 – WS 260505 (Retaining Wall Height Waiver – Lone Mountain)

• Applicant: Dor Medani, owner. Requested a waiver to increase a retaining wall to 10 ft (tapering to 6 ft) on a 0.51‑acre RS‑20 lot north of LaMadre Way. The wall would match an existing 10‑ft wall on the adjacent property and was needed for privacy and safe parking due to grade differences. The neighbor provided written consent.
• Commission: No questions or objections. Motion to approve carried.

Item 16 – WS 260511 (Multiple Waivers – Mount Charleston)

• Applicant: Doug Clinkscales (owner). Requested waivers for reduced setbacks, reduced building separation, and increased hardscape for existing accessory structures (carport, tool shed, future gazebo) on a 0.07‑acre RS‑80 lot north of Cow Canyon Road. Structures were built years ago and inadvertently did not meet current setbacks. The applicant had spoken with the Mount Charleston Town Board and neighbors (no objections). Fire‑resistant metal roofs noted.
• Commission: Commissioner Mohica asked about landscaping; staff clarified hardscape waiver was for snow removal. Commissioner Stone noted the metal roof for fire safety. No opposition. Motion to approve all waivers carried.

Item 17 – WS 260512 (Multiple Waivers – Sunrise Manor)

• Applicant: Micaya Magdaleno (representing owner). Requested waivers for reduced setbacks for an existing accessory structure, and increased wall height (north & south sides) on a 0.17‑acre RS‑3.3 lot west of Mojave Road. The applicant initially sought a 9‑ft wall but agreed to 7‑ft. Commissioners expressed concern about a proposed 7‑ft solid CMU wall on the front (east) property line. The applicant then proposed a 3‑ft CMU base with 3‑ft wrought iron on top (total 6 ft) for the front, with a 7‑ft wall on the sides. Staff noted that revised plans would be required if the front wall height or materials changed from the original application.
• Commission: Commissioner Kirk and Kalarski objected to a solid 7‑ft front wall, preferring a combination wall with open iron. After discussion, the applicant agreed to a 3‑ft CMU + 3‑ft wrought iron front wall (no waiver needed for that height). The motion approved waivers 1 and 2 (side walls to 7 ft) and accepted the front design as presented. Motion carried.

Item 18 – WS 260527 (Retaining Wall Height Waiver – Mount Charleston)

• Applicant: Betty Belova (engineer) on behalf of owner. Requested a waiver to increase an existing retaining wall from 3 ft to 8 ft along the driveway (Crestview Drive). The wall and driveway are existing; no new construction. The wall is needed because the property is lower than the street. Commissioner Brady raised a safety concern about snow hiding the wall edge. Staff noted that public works would review visibility and safety during plan check. Commissioner Stone clarified the commission’s role is limited to the height waiver. Motion to approve the waiver carried.

Item 19 – WS 260528 (Multiple Waivers – Paradise) – CONTINUED

• Applicant: Homeowner (self‑represented). Requested waivers for reduced setbacks, building separation, increased wall height, hardscape, and access gate setback on a 0.48‑acre RS‑20 lot north of Hacienda Avenue and west of Palm Street. The applicant proposed modifications (e.g., moving gate back, reducing hardscape to 58%) but those changes were not reflected in the submitted plans. Staff indicated new revised plans would be needed.
• Commission: Commissioners Kirk and Kalarski moved to continue the item to the October 20, 2026 meeting to allow the applicant to work with staff on revised plans and verification of code compliance. Motion to continue carried.

Item 21 – WS 260535 (Parking Lot Landscaping Waiver – Paradise) – Holdover

• Applicant: Jim Difiore & Eric Sanchez (DP Warrior Consulting). Requested a waiver to reduce parking lot landscaping trees on the east side of a 2.50‑acre IL‑zoned property (office‑warehouse). The project was approved in 2022; construction delayed due to water pressure issues. The waiver was needed because the east side abuts mini‑storage and a school bus depot; trees would obstruct truck maneuvering.
• Commission: Commissioner Workman expressed support after speaking with applicant. Motion to approve carried.

Companion Items 22‑25 – Senior Housing Development (Spring Valley)

• Applicant: Bob Gronauer (representative). Requested a plan amendment (CN to UN), zone change (RS‑20 to RM‑32), vacation of easements, and multiple waivers for a proposed senior housing, assisted living, and congregate care facility on 4.886 acres north of Tropicana Avenue. The facility would be three‑ and four‑story. The applicant withdrew waiver 3B (driveway width) after confirming the northern driveway meets code. Waiver 3C (Tropicana driveway width at 32 ft rather than 36 ft) was acceptable to public works pending traffic study completion.
• Commission: Commissioner Kalarski noted the applicant addressed prior concerns about amenities. No public testimony. Motion to approve all items (22, 23, 24, 25) with staff conditions and pending public works approval carried. These items will go to the Board of County Commissioners on November 4, 2026 for final action.

Companion Items 26‑30 – Residential Subdivision (Enterprise)

• Applicant: Robert Cunningham (Tanney Engineering). Requested a plan amendment (RN to LN), zone change (RS‑20 to RS‑5.2, remove RP overlay), vacation of right‑of‑way, multiple waivers (retaining wall height, residential adjacency, off‑site improvements), design review, and a tentative map for 10 single‑family lots on a 2.50‑acre portion of a 45‑acre BLM parcel north of Wigwam Avenue. The site is currently vacant; the applicant stated the rest of the 45 acres remain BLM land and were not part of the auction. The retaining wall waiver was needed to allow fill and proper drainage. The waiver of off‑site improvements on Hawk Street was requested because no lots front that street and existing improvements are rural.
• Public Comment: Joe Crathwall opposed the removal of the RP overlay, citing cumulative loss of rural protections and impacts on his wildlife rescue.
• Commission: Commissioner Kalarski expressed concern about “chipping away” at the RP designation and questioned whether future BLM auctions would bring similar requests. The applicant clarified only this 2.5‑acre parcel was auctioned; the rest remains BLM. The commission noted the density (10 lots on 2.5 acres) is below the maximum allowed. Motion to approve the plan amendment passed, followed by motion to approve items 27‑30. These items will also go to the Board of County Commissioners on November 4, 2026 for final action.

Key Outcomes

• Votes: All items except 19 were approved. Item 19 was continued to October 20, 2026.
• Next Steps: Appeals of final actions must be filed by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Appealed items and those requiring Board action will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9 a.m.
• Reminders: The commission noted that sign‑in sheets are required for appeal eligibility. Staff contact number: 702‑455‑4314.