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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, May 26, 1952 to February 17, 1954, lvc000008-599

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    USE PERMIT APPLICATION This being the time heretofore set for the public hearing on the application of the Presbyterian Public Hearing Church for a Use Permit to construct a church on Lot 7 of Ellis Estates Subdivision, being Presbyterian Church generally located on the southwest corner of Desert Lane and Charleston Boulevard, the U-70-53 matter was considered by the Board. Mr. Herb Jones representing the Presbyterian Church appeared before the Board at this time asking that this Use Permit be granted. Mrs. Mary Tomlinson appeared at this time protesting the granting of this Use Permit. Mr. Milton Keefer, representing Dr. James Swank, A. R. Addison and James Costello Sr., appeared before the Board at this time. Mr. Keefer stated that his clients would make no objections to this Use Permit if there were no other objections from the residents of this area. TRIP EXPENSES Richard Cluphf HOUSE MOVING HOUSE MOVING Guy Mathis Mr. Herb Jones stated at this time that the. following stipulations would be met: 1. The Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Church would make no objection if and when the sewer assessment is put in. 2. Sufficient space would be maintained within the area for off-street parking. Commissioner Whipple moved this Use Permit be approved with the above mentioned stipulations and the following resolution adopted: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas in a regular meeting on the 6th day of January, 1954, having held a public hearing on the application of the Presbyterian Church for a Use Permit to construct a church on Lot 7 of Ellis Estates Subdivison; and The Board having considered the decision of the City Planning Commission recommending approval of this application; NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the application of the Presbyterian Church as approved by the City Planning Commission, be and the same is hereby granted subject to the above listed stipulations, and the inspection departments are authorized to issue the necessary permits. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye;noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. Commissioner Bunker moved that Richard Cluphf be allowed $90.00 expenses to go to Pasadena, California and the Mayor and Clerk authorzed to sign the warrant when prepared. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. At this time the request of M. H. Jones for permission to move a house from 1014 Garces to the SW corner of 19th and Elm was considered by the Board. Commissioner Whipple moved this request be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. The request of Guy Mathis to move two duplexes from 1013-19 South 3rd to 1150-54 South 4th Street was considered by the Board at this time. Commissioner Whipple moved this request be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp PETITION FOR VACATION Commissioner Whipple moved the petition for vacation of a portion of Boulder Avenue lying Boulder Avenue east of 2nd Street be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp CONDEMNED BUILDING At this time the request for permission to extend the time for demolition or repair of the Extension of Time following buildings was considered by the Board: 106-108 Fremont a) Lester and Elsie Goldring - 108 Fremont b) Alfred and Marie Dorothy Ripps - 106 Fremont Mr. David Zenoff appeared before the Board at this time on behalf of Mr. Goldring and Mr. Ripps, asking for this extension of time. Mr. George Marshall representing Pauline K line appeared at this time asking the Board to deny this extension of time as his client wanted these buildings demolished. At the hour of 9:15 P.M., the meeting recessed. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 9:30 P.M. with all members present as of the opening session. Commissioner Whipple moved the Board request a current report from the Building Department Electrical Department and Fire Department and the matter be held in abeyance until the next regular meeting on January 20, 1954 Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. NAME CHANGE Commissioner Whipple moved a public hearing be set for January 20, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. to Elm Dr & Tonopah Dr change the name of Elm Drive and Tonopah Drive to Baskin Drive. Public Hearing Set Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. REMOVAL OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS At this time the recommendation of the Planning Commission to condemn the temporary construction buildings located on the west side of Maryland Parkway south of Charleston Boulevard, was considered by the Board. 1-6-54