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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-455

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    1. That the building shall not be used as a church, or any additions be made thereto until such time as it has been brought up to code. 2. That the yard be cleared of all debris, trash, etc., subject to approval of the Fire Department. Planning Director Bills stated that a building permit has been applied for. Jessie Morgan was present and stated that they would comply with all the requirements. Commissioner Sharp moved that the application of Jessie Morgan, representing the Faith Temple Church of God and Christ, for a use permit to conduct a church in an existing building at 907 Adams Street in an R-1 zone be approved as recommended by the Board of Zoning Adjustment subject to the conditions as heretofore listed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. ONE HOUR PARKING The Commission considered the request of Virgil Earl for a 15-minute loading zone South "A" Street; at 1317 South "A" Street. The Traffic and Parking Commission recommended denial of Charleston to Utah the 15-minute loading zone; however, recommended approval of a 1-hour parking zone on the east side of South "A" Street from Charleston to Utah. All of the owners Approved and tenants were notified and 66% indicated approval of the 1-hour parking zone. Commissioner Sharp moved that a 1-hour parking zone on the east side of South "A" Street from Charleston to Utah be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. ONE HOUR PARKING The Commission considered the request of Helen Crain for a 1-hour parking zone on Fremont; 1500, 1600, & both sides of the 1500, 1600, and 1700 blocks on Fremont Street. Approval 1700 Blocks recommended by the Traffic and Parking Commission. The property owners and tenants were contacted and 75% indicated approval. Approved Commissioner Fountain moved that a 1-hour parking zone on both sides of the 1500, 1600, and 1700 blocks on Fremont Street be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. ONE HOUR PARKING The Commission considered the request of Lief Brandin of the Desert Poultry et al South Main; 1500 Block for a 1-hour parking zone on the west side of the 1500 Block on South Main Street. The Traffic and Parking Commission recommended approval. 80% of the tenants and Approved property owners indicated approval. Commissioner Fountain moved that a 1-hour parking zone on the west side of the 1500 Block on South Main Street be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. NO PARKING The Commission considered the request of Mr. Ralph Roles, 1809 South 5th, for a 1815 South 5th review of the traffic situation at that location. The Traffic and Parking Commission recommended the installation of a red "No Parking" zone in front of Approved Duffy's Tavern, 1815South 5th Street. This would necessitate the elimination of two existing parking spaces; however, the "No Parking" zone would be necessary to permit southbound cars making a left turn at the island cut at this location to enter the northbound traffic lanes without obstructing traffic. Commissioner Sharp moved that the installation of a red "No Parking" zone in front of Duffy's Tavern, 1815 South 5th Street, be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. VACATION PETITION Commissioner Sharp moved that a petition received from the Clark County School View, Lake, 26th District for the vacation of View, Lake, 26th Streets and the alleys located Streets & Alleys therein (these are the streets surrounding Sunrise School) be referred to the Planning Department. Referred to Planning Dept. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. VARIANCE (V-2-58) The Commission considered the release of bond for the offsite improvements under Lloyd and Phyllis Howey Variance (V-2-58) granted to Lloyd and Phyllis Howey. These improvements had been accepted by the Engineering Department and they recommended that the bond be released. Bond Released This bond was posted for the completion of offsite improvements adjacent to property located at 2201 Fairfield Avenue, legally described as Lots 43, 44, 45 and 46, Block 3, Meadows Addition. Commissioner Fountain moved that the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company Bond No. 404GA0914, in the amount of $871.75; be released. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. 6-3-59