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Mesquite Master Plan Committee Meeting – March 19, 2026: Desert Falls Workshop and Concept Approval

City Council & CommitteesThursday, March 19, 2026
BodyMesquite, Nevada
SessionCity Council & Committees
DateThursday, March 19, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:01

Thank you for coming today.

0:04

We'll start the meeting.

0:06

Karen Dokowski and then Lisa One Lass has been excused, so they will not come today.

0:15

But it is in Korum, so we'll start the meeting.

0:21

Is there any public comments?

0:27

No.

0:28

Then we'll go for the consent agenda.

0:31

2.1 consideration of approval of the February 23rd 2026 Master Plan Committee Agenda.

0:38

And 2.2 consideration of approval of the January 26 2026 Master Plan Committee meeting minutes.

0:49

Any discussions?

0:54

Move to approve.

0:58

Thank you.

1:00

Second.

1:01

Second.

1:01

Yep, sorry.

1:02

Yeah.

1:03

All in favor say aye.

1:04

Aye.

1:05

Aye.

1:11

Thank you.

1:13

And then we're gonna move to the administrative items.

1:17

It's a workshop session.

1:21

There is my so uh we uh originally actually I informed the city council uh at the last budget session uh that uh we're gonna uh master plan community is gonna actually uh review this area.

1:47

Uh and then uh we also talked at the city council meeting a couple of times, but uh when I was bringing these issues to the master plan committee, uh Master Cup Master Plan Committee actually chose another location, so that's why we missed this location.

2:07

But uh we have another chance to review this one uh because recently we have uh uh some interest uh in this uh 500-acre city-owned property, and this is one of those uh uh the uh idea uh they proposed and uh uh it includes workforce housing apartments and gold coasts, event center, snowy river village, casino, snow river large, and outbreak adventure and hotels.

2:38

So it includes uh water park in it and all those.

2:43

Uh idea is really uh interesting, but uh the process itself is not actually following the uh the traditional uh planning process.

2:53

It's just uh uh drafty, and then uh they uh didn't show us uh uh the healthy uh fiscal uh plan.

3:04

So uh the step had concerns and uh some of other people also uh expressed their concerns and uh that's why we are here uh to discuss about this area.

3:16

Uh the subject area is uh 500 acre uh within the red dotted uh area uh and uh this is the current zoning.

3:28

So uh to the east is uh CR2 commercial and most of the area currently is uh uh parks and recreation except uh multi-family uh areas in the brown uh in the the bottom middle area.

3:46

Okay, oh okay, all right.

3:48

Yeah.

3:48

It's gonna explain it better.

3:50

Okay.

3:50

Yeah, yeah.

3:51

So uh the to the west, there are natural uh federal land exists, and then uh to the northwest, Muski Regional Sports and Event Complex.

4:02

So when we have uh sports and event complex, it is better to have a hotel nearby.

4:08

So I initially uh zoned the hotel right there.

4:13

And uh to the south is a parks and resorts.

4:16

Uh it is because currently it is uh uh uh parks and recreation uh area uh and I thought it was a good location for that.

4:26

And then workforce housing down south is also uh multi multi-family zoned, and then uh innovation and research area uh bottom south is because it is uh neighboring to the Musky Technology and Commerce Center.

4:42

So to support that commerce center, uh innovation and research area would be uh quite uh reasonable, I believe.

4:51

Um and then uh to the north there are single family residential area.

5:00

multi multifamily zone and then uh innovation and research area uh button south is because it is uh neighboring to the musket technology and commerce center so to support that uh commerce center uh innovation and research area would be uh quite uh reasonable I believe um and then uh to the north there are single family residential area uh so I thought multifamily zone would be a great buffer uh in between the mixed use and uh other areas and then uh there are commercial areas uh the uh at the intersection of Hardy and Falcon Edge uh and because of there uh that uh commercial location existing commercial areas are not quite feasible because uh uh it does not actually we have uh too many uh commercial areas designated right there so I initially designated mixed use so first floor commercial and second and uh maybe second and third floor uh residential uh or uh office and then uh there need uh uh the hospital expansion area so I initially uh added 13 acre hospital uh zone and then education area next to the hospital would be the uh research area or office area supporting the hospital area so this is my proposed concept uh by the by all means this is not the final uh the the graphic and uh I I gave you those uh uh the pictures yeah of the area so uh you want to draw around that area and if you have any recommendations for that area uh you can uh write it and then uh give it to me so that I can incorporate it later.

6:35

Simon yeah could I'm sorry could you just explain a little bit more about the mixed use area what you're in yeah yeah I I'll get there okay so uh mixed use area is about 61 acre hospital expansion area 13 acre and education area 26 acre uh multifamily zone uh 71 acre hotel zone about 20 acre house and resorts about one 160 acre and workforce housing about 80 acre and then innovation and research area about 49 acres um and this is the uh the use standards I thought about so uh hotel uh the hotel uh the users need to cluster near near the views and add event spaces and add a small equation oriented commercial nodes uh because it is uh right next to the multi uh flex uh the sports event center so uh sports clinic cafe pro shop child care would be the reasonable and conference facilities if it is feasible and consider shared parking strategies for that area because uh we have been doing a lot of special events there and shared parking would be quite appropriate and the parks and uh uh resorts uh that should include the uh green spines and then links natural dunes to the hospital commercial side but uh uh I'm not excluding uh those parks and water features or water park and trails uh all there and uh workforce housing areas and uh uh these need to be the not just the workforce housing it is it's this gotta be the mixture of uh flex leave work units and mid-density apartments and then strong pedestrian and bike connections to the work and uh that area and that need to uh have a grocery and gym and uh restaurants within that area so that uh it can be functioned as one independent uh kind of village uh location and innovation research down south would be the uh public private innovation hub and the multifamily zone uh is a low rise medium density housing uh towns courtyard apartments or uh duplex uh triplex clusters landscape purpose be adopted and mixed to use area uh it is a medical medical adjacent uses uh medical office and short term stay housing for visiting families so this is a commercial area so short term stay housing is not a problem and particular mixed use uh shall include uh again uh ground floor uh floor retail service uh or of office and residential vote and uh transit supportive density if possible and education components next to the hospital is uh uh satellite training center medical or uh tech education facility and street network need to be connected with each other and additional consideration would be the community center branch library cultural facilities or uh public services stations emergency stations uh fire um uh police or those stuff so proposed zoning is like this uh CR2 mixed use to the east and

10:06

And additional consideration would be the community center, branch library, cultural facilities or public services stations, emergency stations, fire, police, or those stuff.

10:23

So proposed zoning is like this.

10:27

CR2 mixed use to the east and MF2, PR, PB1, PB2, and then MF4, and then CRH next to the hospital.

10:43

And then future schedule would be after having discussion here, we're gonna go to the city council for their ideas and maybe approval, and then we're gonna uh post it out there so as uh requestable proposer uh so that uh uh people can uh apply for the each location or for the entire location if they are uh financially healthy.

11:11

Uh so this RFP will include uh uh development agreement provisions, uh which will also again include the phasing, minimum development threshold, and performance security, uh revolutionary rights, and default remedies, reporting requirements, physical impact tracking, etc.

11:34

And uh uh proposal requirements will be added to it.

11:38

So uh developer qualification, financial capacity, development plan, economic impact, transaction structures, etc.

11:47

And then finally, there will be the transaction structure, uh the three options.

11:54

Uh option A, uh performance lease with conditional conveyance.

11:58

So the city will lease the properties for uh three to seven years uh with the condition.

12:06

So it um the if the developer uh improved the area, and then they will have an option to purchase it at a pre-construction price.

12:18

Um so we want to make sure that they actually build it.

12:23

And option B will will be the market sale with the performance debate.

12:28

So uh the city will uh sell it at a market uh the uh value, and then uh uh if they actually improve it, then we may gonna refund those differences between the market value and uh pre-construction value.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning████████████████████████24%
Economic Development███████████████████19%
Parks and Recreation████████8%
Public Engagement████████8%
Capital Improvement Planning████████8%
Short Term Rentals████████8%
Education██████6%
Procedural█████5%
Water And Wastewater Management████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Mesquite Master Plan Committee Meeting – March 19, 2026

The Master Plan Committee met on March 19, 2026, to approve consent items and conduct a workshop on the Desert Falls property, a 500-acre city-owned parcel. After discussion, the committee voted to present a proposed development concept to the City Council for further action.

Consent Calendar

  • 2.1 Approval of the February 23, 2026 Master Plan Committee Agenda – Approved unanimously.
  • 2.2 Approval of the January 26, 2026 Master Plan Committee Meeting Minutes – Approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • A member of the public asked about the planned number of residents in the multifamily and workforce housing areas. Staff responded that no specific density limits are set; the concept is a guideline and developers will propose their own plans for review.

Discussion Items

  • Workshop: Desert Falls (500-acre city-owned property) – Staff planner Simon presented a conceptual master plan for the site, including proposed land uses and zoning changes. Key elements:
    • Proposed Zoning Districts: CR2 Mixed Use (61 acres), Hospital Expansion (13 acres), Education (26 acres), Multifamily (71 acres), Hotel (20 acres), Parks & Resorts (approx. 160 acres), Workforce Housing (80 acres), Innovation & Research (49 acres).
    • Use Standards: Hotels should cluster near views and event spaces with shared parking; Parks & Resorts should include green spines linking dunes to commercial areas; Workforce Housing requires a mix of flex work units and mid-density apartments with grocery, gym, restaurants; Mixed-Use must have ground-floor retail/office and upper-floor residential; Education component could serve as a satellite training center for medical or tech facilities.
    • Transaction Structures: Staff presented three options for developer acquisition:
      • Option A: Performance lease with conditional conveyance (3–7 year lease, purchase option at pre-construction price).
      • Option B: Market sale with performance rebate (sell at market value, refund difference if improvements made).
      • Option C: Pre-construction price sale with mandatory public improvements (developer builds and donates public facilities like community centers, libraries, or emergency stations).
    • Committee Feedback: Members expressed strong interest in Options A and C, citing concerns about past developer performance. They discussed the potential to combine options and require upfront public improvements. The committee also inquired about water availability, hospital expansion (currently 25 beds, potential need for more), and the role of the school district. Staff noted that an RFP process will follow City Council approval, allowing developers to bid on parts or the whole parcel. The concept aims to attract organized development rather than random proposals.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion and Vote: The committee unanimously (all in favor, with Lisa Onelass excused) approved a motion to present the Desert Falls concept to the City Council for their review and potential approval. The motion included a recommendation to incorporate the committee’s input, particularly emphasizing Options A and C.
  • Next Steps: Staff will refine the concept based on committee suggestions and present it to the City Council. If Council approves, an RFP will be issued for development proposals, including development agreement provisions for phasing, performance security, and public improvements.
  • Other: A question about the short-term rental committee’s impact on the master plan was addressed; staff clarified that short-term rentals are not treated as businesses in the master plan, so no conflict exists.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned after public comments and a motion to adjourn, approved unanimously.

Meeting Transcript

Thank you for coming today. We'll start the meeting. Karen Dokowski and then Lisa One Lass has been excused, so they will not come today. But it is in Korum, so we'll start the meeting. Is there any public comments? No. Then we'll go for the consent agenda. 2.1 consideration of approval of the February 23rd 2026 Master Plan Committee Agenda. And 2.2 consideration of approval of the January 26 2026 Master Plan Committee meeting minutes. Any discussions? Move to approve. Thank you. Second. Second. Yep, sorry. Yeah. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Thank you. And then we're gonna move to the administrative items. It's a workshop session. There is my so uh we uh originally actually I informed the city council uh at the last budget session uh that uh we're gonna uh master plan community is gonna actually uh review this area. Uh and then uh we also talked at the city council meeting a couple of times, but uh when I was bringing these issues to the master plan committee, uh Master Cup Master Plan Committee actually chose another location, so that's why we missed this location. But uh we have another chance to review this one uh because recently we have uh uh some interest uh in this uh 500-acre city-owned property, and this is one of those uh uh the uh idea uh they proposed and uh uh it includes workforce housing apartments and gold coasts, event center, snowy river village, casino, snow river large, and outbreak adventure and hotels. So it includes uh water park in it and all those. Uh idea is really uh interesting, but uh the process itself is not actually following the uh the traditional uh planning process. It's just uh uh drafty, and then uh they uh didn't show us uh uh the healthy uh fiscal uh plan. So uh the step had concerns and uh some of other people also uh expressed their concerns and uh that's why we are here uh to discuss about this area. Uh the subject area is uh 500 acre uh within the red dotted uh area uh and uh this is the current zoning. So uh to the east is uh CR2 commercial and most of the area currently is uh uh parks and recreation except uh multi-family uh areas in the brown uh in the the bottom middle area. Okay, oh okay, all right. Yeah. It's gonna explain it better. Okay. Yeah, yeah. So uh the to the west, there are natural uh federal land exists, and then uh to the northwest, Muski Regional Sports and Event Complex. So when we have uh sports and event complex, it is better to have a hotel nearby. So I initially uh zoned the hotel right there. And uh to the south is a parks and resorts. Uh it is because currently it is uh uh uh parks and recreation uh area uh and I thought it was a good location for that. And then workforce housing down south is also uh multi multi-family zoned, and then uh innovation and research area uh bottom south is because it is uh neighboring to the Musky Technology and Commerce Center. So to support that commerce center, uh innovation and research area would be uh quite uh reasonable, I believe. Um and then uh to the north there are single family residential area. multi multifamily zone and then uh innovation and research area uh button south is because it is uh neighboring to the musket technology and commerce center so to support that uh commerce center uh innovation and research area would be uh quite uh reasonable I believe um and then uh to the north there are single family residential area uh so I thought multifamily zone would be a great buffer uh in between the mixed use and uh other areas and then uh there are commercial areas uh the uh at the intersection of Hardy and Falcon Edge uh and because of there uh that uh commercial location existing commercial areas are not quite feasible because uh uh it does not actually we have uh too many uh commercial areas designated right there so I initially designated mixed use so first floor commercial and second and uh maybe second and third floor uh residential uh or uh office and then uh there need uh uh the hospital expansion area so I initially uh added 13 acre hospital uh zone and then education area next to the hospital would be the uh research area or office area supporting the hospital area so this is my proposed concept uh by the by all means this is not the final uh the the graphic and uh I I gave you those uh uh the pictures yeah of the area so uh you want to draw around that area and if you have any recommendations for that area uh you can uh write it and then uh give it to me so that I can incorporate it later. Simon yeah could I'm sorry could you just explain a little bit more about the mixed use area what you're in yeah yeah I I'll get there okay so uh mixed use area is about 61 acre hospital expansion area 13 acre and education area 26 acre uh multifamily zone uh 71 acre hotel zone about 20 acre house and resorts about one 160 acre and workforce housing about 80 acre and then innovation and research area about 49 acres um and this is the uh the use standards I thought about so uh hotel uh the hotel uh the users need to cluster near near the views and add event spaces and add a small equation oriented commercial nodes uh because it is uh right next to the multi uh flex uh the sports event center so uh sports clinic cafe pro shop child care would be the reasonable and conference facilities if it is feasible and consider shared parking strategies for that area because uh we have been doing a lot of special events there and shared parking would be quite appropriate and the parks and uh uh resorts uh that should include the uh green spines and then links natural dunes to the hospital commercial side but uh uh I'm not excluding uh those parks and water features or water park and trails uh all there and uh workforce housing areas and uh uh these need to be the not just the workforce housing it is it's this gotta be the mixture of uh flex leave work units and mid-density apartments and then strong pedestrian and bike connections to the work and uh that area and that need to uh have a grocery and gym and uh restaurants within that area so that uh it can be functioned as one independent uh kind of village uh location and innovation research down south would be the uh public private innovation hub and the multifamily zone uh is a low rise medium density housing uh towns courtyard apartments or uh duplex uh triplex clusters landscape purpose be adopted and mixed to use area uh it is a medical medical adjacent uses uh medical office and short term stay housing for visiting families so this is a commercial area so short term stay housing is not a problem and particular mixed use uh shall include uh again uh ground floor uh floor retail service uh or of office and residential vote and uh transit supportive density if possible and education components next to the hospital is uh uh satellite training center medical or uh tech education facility and street network need to be connected with each other and additional consideration would be the community center branch library cultural facilities or uh public services stations emergency stations uh fire um uh police or those stuff so proposed zoning is like this uh CR2 mixed use to the east and And additional consideration would be the community center, branch library, cultural facilities or public services stations, emergency stations, fire, police, or those stuff. So proposed zoning is like this. CR2 mixed use to the east and MF2, PR, PB1, PB2, and then MF4, and then CRH next to the hospital. And then future schedule would be after having discussion here, we're gonna go to the city council for their ideas and maybe approval, and then we're gonna uh post it out there so as uh requestable proposer uh so that uh uh people can uh apply for the each location or for the entire location if they are uh financially healthy.

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