ENTERPRISE TAB WATCH

Results

June 29, 2016

 

The Zoning Agenda items will be heard by the PC or BCC on the dates indicated in each application:

 

The PC decisions/recommendations may be appealed to the BCC within five business days of the date of the PC hearing.  Appeal form is found at:

 

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Note: If you ctrl+click on the blue underlined text it will take you to the detailed documents to explain the agenda item.

 

ANNOUNCMENTS

 

Neighborhood Meeting: Discuss proposed commercial shopping center located on the southeast corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Pebble Road.

Thursday, July 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane

 

Metro First Tuesday will be July 5 at the Windmill / Rainbow sub-station.  They will talk about summer safety tips.

 

ZONING AGENDA:

 

1.      CP-0434-16:  

That the Enterprise Town Advisory Board consider proposed changes to the Transportation Element of the Clark County Comprehensive Plan, and after conducting a public hearing, take appropriate action.  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

TAB comments:

·TAB thanked the staff for incorporating TAB suggestions on local road/alignments vacations in the goals and policies.

·There appears to be a basis toward compact development transportation needs.

o        The same emphasis should be given to the suburban development in the valley.

o        Need to preserve 330 and 660 parallel streets to make Complete Streets to work in suburban areas.

o        Increased the emphasis on employment areas close to residential areas.

·The RNP-1 transportation needs are unique.

o           Need goals/policy to develop RNP multi modal transportation plans.

o           Complete Streets design could be used for RNP-1 arterials.

·What is a 60 ft. collector? Not defined in the standards.

·Bronco St. between Pebble Rd. to Ford Ave. and Ford Ave. between Bronco St. to Jones Blvd be added to the list of collector changes on the current Master Transportation Plan update.  The two road/alignments segments will be required when Jones Blvd is completed over the UPRR tracks.

 

2.         NZC-0364-16 – Mosaic Four, LLC. et al:

ZONE CHANGE to reclassify 2.5 acres from R-E (Rural Estates Residential) Zone to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) Zone.

DESIGN REVIEWS for the following: 1) a proposed single family residential development; and 2) increased finished grade on 15.0 acres with a portion in the MUD-3 Overlay District.  Generally located on the west side of Fort Apache Road and the north side of Gomer Road within Enterprise (description on file).  sb/pb/ml  (For possible action) 07/05/16 PC

PREVIOUS ACTION

Enterprise TAB June 15, 2016: HELD to the June 29, 2016 TAB meeting per agreement with the applicant to provide cross-sections for lots. (Previously heard)

 

APPROVE per staff conditions and,

ADD Current Planning conditions:

·         Any walls over 6 feet high adjacent to a public street be terraced and landscaped or rock-scaped;

·         Walls adjacent to public roads wall height be measured from centerline of road elevation;

ADD Public Works – Development Review condition:1

·         All pole mounted lighting and street lighting to be fully shielded;

 

The NZC is for 2.5 acres of a 15-acre project.  The zone change removes the last segment of neighborhood commercial from the area.

 

The applicant presented a fill diagram that indicated the maximum amount of fill to be 3.5 ft.  The applicant stated the grading will be terraced from west to east. However, the applicant was not able to detail the project wall heights need.  The fill amounts indicate wall heights greater than allowed by Title 30 will be required. Due to uncertainty, the TAB added two conditions related to wall height.  Both conditions pertain to walls adjacent to public roads.  Any wall over 6 ft. as measured for the center of the adjacent road, to be terraced and landscaped or rockscaped.

 

The TAB has consistently recommended that all pole mounted lighting including street slighting be fully shielded.  It appears the Dark Sky lighting concept will be adopted with the Master Transportation Plan update.  This will require all the street lights to be fully shielded.

 

3.         NZC-0388-16 – ROSS CARL FAMILY TRUST, ET AL:

ZONE CHANGE to reclassify 13.8 acres from M-D (Designed Manufacturing) Zone to C-2 (General Commercial) Zone in the MUD-3 Overlay District.

DESIGN REVIEW for a proposed shopping center.  Generally located on the north side of Blue Diamond Road and the west side of Lindell Road within Enterprise (description on file).  sb/pb/raj  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

DENY

 

The TAB recommends denial for the non-conforming zone change.

 

The applicant presented a design for a shopping center with 114,500 square foot shopping center consisting of one, 50,000 square foot anchor store; 2 in-line retail buildings, and 5 pad sites.  The site is well parked and provides cross access to undeveloped property to the west. 

 

Lighting and signage were not discussed or included in the application.  If the application goes forward a Design Review for lighting and signage should be required.

 

The applicant indicated the property owners desire this change and the area is designated for intense uses as part of the MUD-3 overlay.

 

The TAB agrees with the staff analysis and recommendations:

·      A compelling justification for a non-conforming zone change has been presented.

·      There is sufficient Commercial General land use along Blue Diamond Rd.

·      Current C-2 development is more than sufficient to meet the consumer needs.

           

            The TAB added the following comments:

·      C-2 zone district, over the last five years, has been removed from the BDRP as each land use plan was updated.

o  The removal was triggered by commercial general projects removing opportunities for primary job creation.

o  Enterprise was the last land use plan to be updated.

o  This application is counter to and not consistent BCC approved C-2 zone district being removed from the BDRP land use.

·      This area is set aside for primary job creation as the surrounding developments have done.

o  The BDRP must be preserved to create local primary job employment areas to avoid long commutes to employment.

o  Enterprise has lost too many job creation areas to residential and retail commercial.

·      The TAB experience is the MUD applications have been high density residential with very little commercial.

o  The MUD has been used to significantly change the character of a neighborhood.

o  The applicants reference to MUD intensity is not an appropriate comparison because of its high intensity residential uses.

 

4.         TM-0085-16 – MOUNTAIN BLUE 12 IRREVOCABLE BUSINESS TRUST, ET AL:

TENTATIVE MAP consisting of 168 single family residential lots on 31.1 acres in a R-2 (Medium Density Residential) Zone for a single family residential development in the MUD-3 Overlay District.  Generally located on the south side of Pebble Road and west side of Torrey Pines Drive within Enterprise.  SB/rk/raj  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

DENY

 

The applicant presented the Tentative Map which included the approved BCC conditions. 

 

The property owner for APN 176-23-101-007 stated his property is not in escrow with the applicant and he had not been contacted by the applicant since March 2016.  His property was shown as part of the tentative map.  This was not stated in the applicant’s presentation.

 

The TAB opinion is the tentative map as presented was a misrepresentation because the applicant does not have a contract to purchase ANP 176-23-101-007.  The TAB requested that the applicant hold the application to resolved the property question.  This request was rejected by the applicant.  The TAB believes it is inappropriate to recommend approving a tentative map where the applicant does not own or have under escrow all the included parcels.

 

Also noted by the TAB is that the plots on the west side of the cul-de-sac are side loaded and do not meet the intent for 50 ft. separation from the cul-de-sac.  The road on the east side of the cul-de-sac does provide separation but is a much greater intense use than a backyard. 

 

5.         UC-0377-16 – MAURI, CHRISTOPHER D. & NICOLE L.:

USE PERMITS for the following: 1) allow customers to come to the residence; and 2) allow employees other than family members to work at the site in conjunction with an existing residence on 1.2 acres in an R-E (Rural Estates Residential) (RNP-1) Zone.  Generally located on the west side of Rancho Destino Road, 300 feet south of Shelbourne Avenue within Enterprise.  ss/pb/mcb  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions

 

6.         VS-0370-16 – ta las vegas wpr, llc:

VACATE AND ABANDON easements of interest to Clark County located between Torrey Pines Drive (alignment) and El Camino Road (alignment), and between Pebble Road and Blue Diamond Road within Enterprise (description on file).  SB/co/raj  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions

 

7.         VS-0374-16 – Cactus Villas, LLC:

VACATE AND ABANDON easements of interest to Clark County located between Cactus Avenue and Lake Como Avenue, and between Dean Martin Drive and Interstate 15 within Enterprise (description on file).  SB/co/raj  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions

 

8.         VS-0393-16 - MOUNTAIN BLUE 12 IRREVOCABLE BUSINESS TRUST, ET AL:

VACATE AND ABANDON easements of interest to Clark County located between Pebble Road and Blue Diamond Road, and between Torrey Pines Drive and Rainbow Boulevard and a portion of a right-of-way being Raven Avenue located between Torrey Pines Drive and Rainbow Boulevard, and a portion of right-of-way being Sorrel Street located between Raven Avenue (alignment) and Pebble Road within Enterprise (description on file).  SB/rk/raj  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions

 

9.         VS-0403-16 – fong, courtney b. & amanda a.:

VACATE AND ABANDON easements of interest to Clark County located between Haven Street and Rancho Destino Road, and between Pyle Avenue and Frias Avenue within Enterprise (description on file).  SS/jvm/raj  (For possible action) 07/19/16 PC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions

 

10.       DR-0385-16 – 318 BLUE DIAMOND VENTURE, LLC, ET AL:

DESIGN REVIEWS for the following: 1) proposed site lighting; and 2) proposed signage in conjunction with an approved hospital and medical/professional office development on 3.7 acres in a C-2 (General Commercial) Zone in the MUD-3 Overlay District.  Generally located on the southeast corner of Blue Diamond Road and Decatur Boulevard within Enterprise.  sb/pb/mcb  (For possible action) 07/20/16 BCC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions and,

ADD Current Planning condition:

·         Building mounted east facing signs not to be illuminated

 

This is an excellent sign and lighting package.  The signs are sized to identify the property and provide on sight direction without being intrusive.  The sign will enhance the neighborhood and provide an example for additional sign packages.  The one TAB concern is wall mounted signs on the east building elevation.  There are established residences along the eastern boundary approximately 100 ft. away.   The east elevation of the building has a very limited sight line form Blue Diamond Rd. or Ford Ave.

 

The TAB added a condition for the wall mounted sign on the eastern building elevation not to be illuminated.

 

11.       DR-0386-16 – PATRICIA AHLEEN DERRICK REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST:

DESIGN REVIEW for shade structures. 

WAIVER OF CONDITIONS of a zone change (ZC-1262-03) requiring 24 inch box trees planted at 15 feet on center along the inside wall of the south boundary in conjunction with an existing day care facility on 1.0 acre in a C-P (Office & Professional) Zone.  Generally located on the northwest corner of Montessouri Street and Mardon Avenue within Enterprise.  SS/gc/mcb  (For possible action) 07/20/16 BCC

 

APPROVE per staff conditions and,

STRIKE Current Planning condition bullet #1;

 

The applicant does not want all green shade structure canopies.  The Current Planning Condition #1 requires all green canopies.

 

12.       WS-0224-14 (ET-0084-16)silverado gallery, llc:

WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME to permit vehicular access to a residential local street.

DESIGN REVIEW for a commercial complex with a drive-thru on 2.0 acres in a C-1 (Local Business) Zone.  Generally located on the southwest corner of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Fairfield Avenue within Enterprise.  SS/jvm/ml  (For possible action) 07/20/16 BCC

 

CHANGE Current Planning bullet #1 to read:

·         Until July 20, 2017 to commence;

ADD Current Planning condition:

·         Design Review as a public hearing for significant changes to plan;

 

The applicant has made little if any progress toward commencing this project.  No technical studies submitted to Clark County for review and no building permit applications have been submitted.  In addition, the applicant’s justification of a poor economy seems counter to other commercial applications reviewed by the TAB.

 

The TAB recommendations are a one-year extension of time is appropriate and a design review be accomplished for significant changes to plans.

 

13.       UC-0396-16 – TERRA 215, LLC:

USE PERMITS for the following: 1) proposed restaurants; and 2) proposed retail sales.

WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS to allow modified driveway design standards.

DESIGN REVIEWS for the following: 1) 2 restaurants; and 2) retail sales on 2.2 acres in an H-1 (Limited Resort and Apartment) (AE-65) Zone.  Generally located on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard South and the south side of George Crockett Road within Enterprise.  SS/dg/ml  (For possible action) 07/20/16 BCC

 

APPROVE and,

Waiver of Development Standards #1a is WITHDRAWN

ADD Current Planning conditions:

·         Provide cross access and parking agreements to south if compatible uses are developed;

·         Design Review as a public hearing for lighting and signage;

 

This is an excellent use for the area.  The TAB asked what is the seating for the two restaurants.  The applicant did not have an answer.  The concern is the number of parking places vs restaurants seating to determine parking needs.

 

The retail sales are part of the restaurant operations, not separate stores.

 

The applicant withdrew Waiver of Development Standards 1a.

 

The TAB added two conditions.  First, lighting and signage were not covered in the application.  The TAB requests a Design Review for lighting and signage.  The close proximity to McCarran runways may require special lighting requirements.  Second, the property to the south is undeveloped.  If compatible uses are established, cross access and shared parking agreements should be required.  The applicant did show one cross access point to the south.

 

14.       WS-0404-16 – STRA HOLDING, LLC:

WAIVERS OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS for the following:  1) allow alternative landscaping; 2) reduce setback for a freestanding sign; 3) increased height for a freestanding sign; and 4) an off-site improvement (sidewalk). 

WAIVERS OF CONDITIONS of a zone change (ZC-0587-15) requiring the following:  1) per revised plans submitted on October 19, 2015; and 2) full off-site improvements. 

DESIGN REVIEWS for the following:  1) modifications to an approved shopping center; 2) a comprehensive sign package; and 3) lighting on 8.5 acres in a C-2 (General Commercial) Zone and a C-2 (General Commercial) (AE-60) Zone in the MUD-3 and MUD-4 Overlay Districts.  Generally located on the north side of St. Rose Parkway, 200 feet west of Amigo Street within Enterprise.  SS/gc/ml  (For possible action) 07/20/16 BCC

 

APPROVE per staff “if approved” conditions

 

This is well designed shopping center.  Changes have been made to the design since the original approval in response to neighborhood comments.

 

The TAB was concerned with the size and scope of the sign package.  The factor that set this project apart from other signage is the three lines of landscaping between the residential wall mounted signs and free standing signs.  There are two lines of trees in the parking area and landscaping along the northern border.  The applicant will plant 24-inch box trees. With sufficient irrigation the landscaping will buffer the resident form the signs.

 

15.       NZC-0366-16 – HARRISON KEMP & JONES 401 PLAN, ET AL:

ZONE CHANGE to reclassify 4.7 acres from R-E (Rural Estates Residential) Zone and C-1 (Local Business) Zone to C-2 (General Commercial) Zone for a proposed shopping center.

DESIGN REVIEWS for the following:  1) a shopping center; and 2) a lighting plans.  Generally located on the north side of Cactus Avenue, 340 feet east of Valley View Boulevard within Enterprise (description on file).  SB/al/raj  (For possible action) 07/05/16 PC

PREVIOUS ACTION

Enterprise TAB June 15, 2016: HELD to the June 29, 2016 TAB per prior request of the TAB. (Not previously heard)

 

Approve Zone Change reduced to C-1;

Approve Design Review

ADD Current Planning conditions:

·         All pole mounted lighting to be fully shielded;

·         No signage to face established or planned residential uses;

Per staff conditions

 

The TAB agrees with the staff analysis on this property.  C-2 uses are too intense for this location and over 40 acres of Commercial General is provided along north side of Cactus Ave. between Cactus interchange and Decatur Blvd. 

 

The TAB opinion is the property should be zoned C-1 in conformance with the Enterprise Land Use plan.  There is some question if the parking is adequate for the number of tenants and building space being constructed.  The applicant did include cross access for properties to the east and west.

 

The TAB has consistently recommended that all pole mounted lighting including street slighting be fully shielded.  It appears the Dark Sky lighting concept will be adopted with the Master Transportation Plan update.  This will require all the street lights to be fully shielded.

 

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