Planning Commission approves residential development with revised safety and landscaping plans
May 21, 2025 | Events, School Districts, Nevada
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The City Council of Las Vegas convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on a proposed residential development project. The meeting began with a presentation from the project developer, who outlined the modifications made to the site plan in response to previous feedback.
The developer reported that significant changes had been implemented, including the elimination of most setback waivers. The revised site now features a 15-foot setback for backyards and a 10-foot setback from Owens and Harrison streets, addressing prior concerns regarding access and safety. The street width has been adjusted to 28 feet, complying with Fire Department requirements for emergency access.
Landscaping plans were also discussed, with the developer committing to plant trees along both Harrison and Owens streets at 20-foot intervals, in line with the standards for Ward 5. The project includes five townhomes, each measuring 1,580 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and two and a half baths, along with a one-car garage. Additionally, a three-story condominium with six units is proposed, consisting of three units with three bedrooms and two baths, and three units with two bedrooms and one bath.
To address privacy concerns raised by the councilwoman's office regarding the three-story structure, the developer proposed the use of reeded or smoke glass for third-floor windows. This measure aims to enhance privacy for neighboring properties.
City staff reviewed the proposal and found it compatible with the surrounding area’s redevelopment vision. They noted that the unique shape and limited dimensions of the site presented challenges in meeting typical yard space and setback requirements. Consequently, staff recommended approval of the project, with several condition modifications reflecting the applicant's revisions.
The council confirmed that the applicant agreed to all proposed conditions. Following the presentation, a public hearing was opened, inviting community members to voice their opinions on the development. The meeting concluded with a clear path forward for the residential project, pending any further public input.
The developer reported that significant changes had been implemented, including the elimination of most setback waivers. The revised site now features a 15-foot setback for backyards and a 10-foot setback from Owens and Harrison streets, addressing prior concerns regarding access and safety. The street width has been adjusted to 28 feet, complying with Fire Department requirements for emergency access.
Landscaping plans were also discussed, with the developer committing to plant trees along both Harrison and Owens streets at 20-foot intervals, in line with the standards for Ward 5. The project includes five townhomes, each measuring 1,580 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and two and a half baths, along with a one-car garage. Additionally, a three-story condominium with six units is proposed, consisting of three units with three bedrooms and two baths, and three units with two bedrooms and one bath.
To address privacy concerns raised by the councilwoman's office regarding the three-story structure, the developer proposed the use of reeded or smoke glass for third-floor windows. This measure aims to enhance privacy for neighboring properties.
City staff reviewed the proposal and found it compatible with the surrounding area’s redevelopment vision. They noted that the unique shape and limited dimensions of the site presented challenges in meeting typical yard space and setback requirements. Consequently, staff recommended approval of the project, with several condition modifications reflecting the applicant's revisions.
The council confirmed that the applicant agreed to all proposed conditions. Following the presentation, a public hearing was opened, inviting community members to voice their opinions on the development. The meeting concluded with a clear path forward for the residential project, pending any further public input.
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