Shawwood Homes proposes 8-lot subdivision with reduced setbacks in Durango

The Planning Commission meeting held on July 9, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, focused on a proposed residential subdivision on a 4.5-acre parcel of land. The developer, Shawwood Homes, is seeking approval for an eight-lot subdivision that includes a public street and requests a reduction in front yard setbacks from the standard 50 feet to 20 feet for each lot.

The proposal includes four large, single-story homes, ranging from 4,300 to 6,000 square feet, with optional detached casitas and RV garages. The developer argues that the reduced setbacks will allow for more aesthetically pleasing home designs, as many of the homes will have wide facades, some exceeding 80 feet in width. The design aims to create an estate-style community, with homes valued between $1.5 million and $2 million.

The developer highlighted that if the street were classified as private, the setback requirements would automatically decrease, allowing for a more flexible design. Additionally, homes on cul-de-sacs could have even shorter setbacks. The proposed layout ensures that the backyards of the homes will maintain significant setbacks from neighboring properties, with many lots achieving rear yard setbacks of 35 feet or more.

The developer emphasized that the reduced front yard setbacks would not negatively impact the surrounding community, as the homes will face each other rather than outward. All perimeter setbacks will comply with existing regulations, maintaining the overall integrity of the neighborhood.

The commission's decision on this proposal will determine the future development of this upscale residential area, which aims to blend luxury living with a spacious, estate-like atmosphere.