Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-17

Commissioner Sharp, raised the question as to what would happen if the builder completed only half the stores and no more. To this Planning Director Franklin Bills replied that he could not completely answer that question. He stated, however, that under this procedure the shopping center at 25th and Bonanza was completed on schedule and according to all requirements. He pointed out the Ordinance provided that in the event the applicant failed to reasonably meet the construction schedule and/or failed to comply in general with the plot plan and arrangements, this would be considered sufficient evidence for the Board of Commissioners to consider that the change in zoning which allowed this to take place was not in the public interest, since it did not meet the requirement of service to the people in the area. It would, therefore, be possible for the Board of Commissioners to again amend the Ordinance, but he believed this would be a matter of policy and called for a decision to be made only by the Board of Commis­sioners . Commissioner Fountain noted that in the past similar constructions were usually completed. His Honor Mayor Gragson inquired if there were any protestants, to which there was no reply. Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Franklin Realty and Development Co. for reclassification of property generally located on the NW corner of San Francisco Avenue and Maryland Parkway from R-1 and R-2 to C-C be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of a drainage map to the Engineering Department. 2. Construction of a 6' fence or wall along the west side of the service road, along the westerly boundary of the property. 3. Compliance with the plot plan and construction schedule. 4. Execution of agreement guaranteeing offsite improvements. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. Mr. George E. Franklin thanked the Board and assured them construction would be completed on schedule. Planning Director Bills presented the amended application of Lewis J. and Katie Abrahams for reclassification of property legally described as Lots 15 through 23, Block 3, Church Addition, and generally located on the South side of Sunrise Avenue, between 18th and 19th Streets, from R-3 to R-4. Planning Director Bills stated this was an alley which the Board of Commissioners had before it for vacation early in January, and that the application was originally made by the owners of the Vagabond Motel. His Honor Mayor Gragson inquired if there were any protestants; there were none. Commissioner Sharp moved the amended application of Lewis J. and Katie Abrahams for reclassification of property on the South side of Sunrise Avenue, between 18th and 19th Streets, from R-3 to R-4 be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. Planning Director Franklin Bills presented the tentative map of Golfridge Terrace #3, comprising approximately 11 acres, and located generally north of Washington Avenue and west of Decatur. Commissioner Sharp inquired as to the water situation, stating he under­stood approval had not been obtained from the State. Director of Public Works R. P. Sauer stated he did not know whether or not the present well system had been approved. Commissioner Sharp replied he understood the well system was not approved and moved to hold this matter in abeyance until they had information as to whether or not the well system was approved. City Manager A. H. Kennedy stated the agreement provided if there was not sufficient water, Mr. Miranti would immediately tie into the water system. Commissioner Fountain asked City Attorney Cory if he had something in agreement form stating Mr. Miranti must tie into City water, to which City Attorney Cory replied that the City has title to the water system and was empowered, under an agreement, to negotiate with the Las Vegas Valley Water District and get water to the area. He added that water would have been furnished in the first instance for an outlay of $3200.00. Commissioner Sharp withdrew his motion (which had been seconded by Commissioner Whipple) to hold this matter in abeyance and Commissioner Fountain moved the tentative map of Golfridge Terrace #3, submitted by 12-16-59 REZONING Z-5-59 Lewis J. and Katie Abrahams Approved GOLFRIDGE TERRACE #3 Tentative Map L. Miranti Approved