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City planning staff told the council the parcel is currently designated Land Reserve (LR) and that LR status is intended to hold land for future development. Staff described circulation, stormwater and floodplain constraints and summarized a neighborhood meeting held Jan. 2 that drew about 28 attendees. The city’s traffic analysis (background collection Oct. 29, 2024) showed peak‑hour trip additions that staff said could be accommodated by the existing six‑lane Falcon Ridge Parkway; staff also noted visibility issues on Birdie Lane median landscaping and suggested removing median trees to improve sight lines.

Commonwealth Development presented a plan for age‑restricted (55+) affordable housing; the developer said it is applying for state low‑income housing tax credits and described an initial phase of 36 apartments (one phase of a larger concept) and a proposed unit mix favoring one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments. Michelle West, who operates local tax‑credit properties, told council she has a multiyear wait list for senior affordable units in Mesquite.

A substantial number of nearby residents opposed the rezoning at the hearing and presented an online petition with more than 300 signatures. Objections cited traffic, loss of views, potential impacts on property values, helicopter approaches to the hospital, and a belief that the parcel should be retained for possible hospital expansion. Supporters and housing advocates argued Mesquite has an acute shortage of senior affordable rental housing and said new units would relieve pressure on other rentals.

Council debate focused on appropriate density and land‑use designation. Staff explained that MF‑4 (multifamily high density) in the code allows up to 25 dwelling units per acre and a height of 40 feet; the developer said it was seeking an approximately 18 units‑per‑acre development and was willing to accept MF‑3 as a compromise. During the meeting a council member moved to change the site’s designation to MF‑3; that motion passed a simple majority but did not meet the two‑thirds threshold required for the action and therefore failed. Council then considered a motion to table the rezoning and direct staff to re‑notice a possible rezoning to Commercial‑Residential (CR‑2) so the council could consider that alternative; the council voted to table the item and to pursue further public notice on a possible CR‑2 designation. Staff said community notification for a rezoning to CR‑2 will require additional mailing and publication and therefore will take longer than two weeks.

The council did not adopt a final zone change at the Jan. 14 hearing. Staff advised that any subsequent development proposals must address floodplain revision (a Letter of Map Revision process with FEMA is anticipated if the channel is modified), Clark County Regional Flood Control and habitat‑plan requirements, and utility concurrency and agency reviews before any building permits could be issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mesquite City Council Meeting Jan 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mesquite City Council held a public hearing Jan. 14 on a proposed master‑plan amendment and zone change for a 15‑acre city‑owned parcel north of Mesa View Regional Hospital; developers proposed senior affordable housing but residents opposed the rezoning and council declined to finalize a zone change.","taxTitle","Mesquite, Clark County, Nevada","taxId",63506,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386898,"Mesquite residents, union and city officials spar over termination of Officer Ryan Hughes; calls for transparency",368,1276000,1644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7&start=1276&end=1644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7/thumbnail_1276000.jpg","/articles/6386898/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Mesquite-residents-union-and-city-officials-spar-over-termination-of-Officer-Ryan-Hughes-calls-for-transparency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386898-a2e8a852e79abaae503f4d8f861d0a51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114162&Signature=CcD2cb3dGa98VXcT1PdaPhynZ9lKrzrAJYmzlpc-wBYeuPSUTkHr12pZ0D1DoTUYpd6PZBvUCyLVefw2DvvN6L6cXOZmmtvybn-iHetA3UCa0Z453edDSnD2PoaXnLxz0t5E3A4H1-TW0SH0EtMvQqr~pNT7pMue7pMVX0ujudhucU1P5JsbzCoBSs2vdAt7Iov9Q0lODbEyP1An1xVhEx4txwEmL0xe0Lh0tuEZk~sG3a6rKzTY8oQZnRZSpjtAzj7eAYdWx4uV6tC39sQpPfzw32TtCXYfVsLzo-hGskyn5IBwh2M750v1xXHamEWmRMwUfwJSsQsDULsonTQjUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Mesquite City Council heard more than a dozen public commenters contesting the termination of Officer Ryan Hughes and the city’s handling of an ongoing personnel investigation involving Police Chief McKay Chesley.

The Mesquite Police Officers Association (MPOA) and multiple speakers urged the council to reinstate Hughes and to follow what they described as required due‑process steps. Brent Horlock of the MPOA said the termination was “both foolish and unlawful” and predicted the city would be required to reinstate Hughes. Del Slosser, MPOA president, read a legal letter calling the city’s handling of Chief Chesley inconsistent with how officers had been treated in past investigations and asking the council to reconsider the chief’s status.

City officials and staff responded during the public comment period. The city attorney said hiring and firing decisions are made by HR and police administration, not the city attorney, and said staff had found no evidence that Hughes completed a required background check when he was originally hired. The city attorney said elements of the background process required by Nevada statute were not completed before the department submitted a name to Nevada POST for certification and that if documentation comes forward proving the checks were done, Hughes would be reinstated.

Speakers described a wide range of evidence and claims. Daniel Miller said he obtained text messages from department‑issued phones through a public‑records request and read excerpts at the meeting; multiple commenters described the messages as unprofessional and argued they supported termination. Family members and supporters of Hughes, including his father Clifford Hughes and others who said they have known Hughes for years, said those excerpts did not reflect their experience of him and that he deserved due process.

Several residents and MPOA leaders also questioned how internal investigatory material became public. Jamie Stout Owen (identified in the meeting as city manager) and other speakers noted that an internal affairs file is not ordinarily subject to public disclosure while the investigation is open and asked staff to investigate how material was released.

Council members expressed concern about the situation and asked staff to review available audits and records. One council member said the council should require staff to bring a follow‑up agenda item if staff does not voluntarily investigate the missing records and the background‑check question. No formal council action on Hughes’ employment status or on Chief Chesley occurred at the meeting; speakers requested impartial review and reiterated conflicting accounts about the presence or absence of required hiring documentation.

The meeting record shows strong public interest and repeated calls by the MPOA for reinstatement and further review. City staff stressed they were attempting to follow Nevada statutory hiring requirements and said that if Hughes can prove the missing background items existed in 2016, the city will reinstate him. The city also said it had reached out to outside counsel and to other agencies to confirm its records.

The council did not adopt a formal directive or reach a final personnel decision at the meeting. Several speakers asked the council to require independent review and to preserve confidentiality of internal‑affairs materials until the investigator’s report is complete.","At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Mesquite City Council heard more than a dozen public commenters contesting the termination of Officer Ryan Hughes and the city’s handling of an ongoing personnel investigation involving Police Chief McKay Chesley.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386883,"Mesquite council creates Master Plan Committee, rescinds 2001 update committee",279,3364000,3643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7&start=3364&end=3643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7/thumbnail_3364000.jpg","/articles/6386883/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Mesquite-council-creates-Master-Plan-Committee-rescinds-2001-update-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386883-e6ba95d530e12f23770d7e3b5c481917/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114162&Signature=GmkAOLBEtBWRvajNAJQrNED7NGFwX8iJbQdCPCWxPhT7qzTFmpUD9qNQhYpKmsT8yA~jxyKI94gBM6YZ~3ozKoqQQgDMVAa~Nj0EG6-FRSPiy3-uz39Vv~J8pfd1bEWPZ3-7ozW7wOCzO0kpRJ4W94DOb4jrjtkWM-n5Wv8muL1xJis8WQ~uDr44NjaTKPWZxys3dbDBH3jP3qhLX2wDm2nN2l2667s6uoCbPXnfLrShCyYCEzUr3QjVOjeU87rLZKvptSrNlgtue~f6aVqwFJLtT~VbjSFem~xrYrxy~u62Im7~1BE8ye5nPjjxk9BU2q~UrthTKYmY9vCyT6I2vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On Jan. 14 the Mesquite City Council approved Resolution R25‑001 to create a Master Plan Committee and rescind the older Resolution No. 277 that had established a Master Plan Update Committee in 2001.

Staff explained the new resolution updates membership language and clarifies that the committee will include the director of Development Services plus six Mesquite residents, for a total of seven members. Section 6 of the resolution adds an attendance provision stating a member may lose membership after three or more unexcused absences in a calendar year.

Councilwoman Fielding moved approval of R25‑001 and the motion passed. Staff said the new committee is intended to provide continuing review and maintenance of Mesquite’s master plan rather than a one‑time update body.

The council approved the resolution and will proceed with appointments in the coming weeks.","The council approved Resolution R25‑001 establishing a standing Master Plan Committee composed of the director of Development Services and six Mesquite residents; the resolution rescinds the 2001 Master Plan Update Committee and includes attendance expectations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386887,"Council authorizes sale of city building at 700 Hardy Way for $800,000; buyer to pay 3% commission",768,10924000,11692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7&start=10924&end=11692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7/thumbnail_10924000.jpg","/articles/6386887/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Council-authorizes-sale-of-city-building-at-700-Hardy-Way-for-800000-buyer-to-pay-3-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386887-6c0c9f4a5b6b4db07e1a1192ff604705/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114162&Signature=ZEWCWGwpLeIZV4bxU5u3sL7gW8VcuIQOqF4z6lTiuRc~WRB5OYPxIkC9w2DPJkrLTthZyQIyixsZjjVV2IU7BZhEMjOOtMFnxjbpYMYstCk9OsfVys3uhCktSw131UukOUoAbD71eP1TNZoupfqG3EUMoXa7~F1YZxlSqLu3MwoBL0dk4UQXgw0bgzlgDgL-CRCk9BgX~RKZqxMSYCtq7ocGaFdszgMUFGCvEzagfvGAt6gS7QILSJ~gw08CqlGwNv6auAK1VWzU34NWhBSXLsbW87ZRaRi2JA8WdEq1Gjd4B3vHQ4fmt6ag5g2PUusezuk12Hykqim9U0O5TinbHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mesquite City Council on Jan. 14 directed staff to move forward with an offer to purchase the city‑owned building at 700 Hardy Way (the former Archon building, a 2.59‑acre parcel with a roughly 96,100 square‑foot building) for $800,000, to be sold as‑is, and to pay a 3 percent real‑estate commission to the broker representing the buyer.

City staff told the council the parcel previously exchanged hands in 2020 and that two appraisals prepared for the city in the last three years ranged from $1,180,000 to $1,250,000. Staff said the $800,000 offer is substantially below the appraised values and noted the building requires significant tenant improvements. The buyer’s agent told council the purchaser (a private investor) intends to rehabilitate the building and had identified potential community uses, including space for Mesquite Cancer Health Society or event/venue use; the prospective buyer was not present at the meeting but is represented by local brokers.

Councilwoman Fielding moved to accept the offer and to authorize the sale as‑is with payment of a 3 percent commission; the motion passed. The city manager and staff were directed to finalize sale paperwork consistent with council direction and to negotiate customary closing terms.

Staff advised that the lowest appraised value exceeded the offer price by roughly $380,000 and reminded council members that the city has latitude in how to proceed with city‑owned property; council balanced the lower offer against the cost of long‑term vacancy and the buyer’s willingness to rehabilitate the building into active use.","Mesquite council approved moving forward with an $800,000 offer for the city‑owned property at 700 Hardy Way (the former Archon building), accepting sale as‑is and agreeing to a 3% real‑estate commission. The buyer’s representative said the purchaser intends to rehab the building and is discussing possible community uses.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386892,"Council approves 70‑unit Enclave Apartments site plan at 850 Smoky Lane",410,3946000,4356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7&start=3946&end=4356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2117528-61d34d5a3181ccebe8f83fef05ceb6a7/thumbnail_3946000.jpg","/articles/6386892/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Council-approves-70unit-Enclave-Apartments-site-plan-at-850-Smoky-Lane","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386892-952f2e6f1360d3f5e73f31dab3a4f7c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114162&Signature=DRuZhDX87vZ3pxRhScL3qnMJig1Xj9InqHkiYcU3S4tBOmDLdAI0xyt8uPlSA-wi4MAisA5j866MLW6Rrx28B~7JgP55uHUcRshLE77EBSDBirR7ojRc~mzNZx2pFNGXWYi8O3UynAWI7W2qhRpTXITd1XlgTGxad7G~a0JvBt~yhDnX5iAUB~FzEHo46-9Hc-pmPoNQXPktZ~aRJgLMkQNr1~craNknMvxzLZTli96iuC7VH9ktNB6EFsWTT20GuppnHO9nt0i9VtzmixUm5s5NduP~15hOJq~XIEHsNmEScDpGHsSqQTVp5yQchIqZ6HroezcHrfaj4vrudHHZkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mesquite City Council on Jan. 14 approved architectural and site plan review case ASR‑25‑2 for the Enclave Apartments (also referred to as Smoky Lane Apartments), authorizing construction of a three‑story, 70‑unit multifamily development at 850 Smoky Lane (APN 001‑18‑702‑006) in the MF‑4 zone.

City staff reviewed the project against applicable design and site criteria and recommended approval. The project as presented includes two three‑story buildings (35 units each), 146 parking spaces, roughly 28.69 percent landscaped area, provision of amenities such as pool and playgrounds, and speciﬁc privacy and noise‑mitigation measures: balconies at the rear were removed, transom windows are proposed on upper floors facing single‑family neighbors, and dumpster location was placed to minimize collection noise.

Councilwoman Fielding moved approval of ASR‑25‑2; a second was recorded and the motion passed. Staff will require standard improvement‑plan submittals and building permits before construction begins, including landscaping, ADA parking and final engineering to confirm grading and drainage.

The council record does not show additional conditions beyond those recommended by staff. Staff noted the project meets landscaping, parking and height standards for the MF‑4 zone and recommended approval of the site plan as presented.","Mesquite City Council approved architectural and site plan review ASR‑25‑2 to build a three‑story, 70‑unit apartment complex at 850 Smoky Lane. The approved plan includes two three‑story buildings, 146 parking spaces and approximately 28.7% landscaping; staff found the application met review criteria.","actionData","errors"]

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