Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-150

The Board having considered the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Adjustment approving this application; NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the application of John Replogle for Variance be approved subject to the signing of an agreement and posting of a performance bond for installation of sidewalk and driveway. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. STREET NAME CHANGE Consideration was given to the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the 5th & Main Streets proposed change of name of 5th Street and Main Street, as follows: to Las Vegas Boulevard 1. South 5th Street (Fremont to Main) - to Las Vegas Boulevard, Southeast. Public Hearing Set 2. North 5th Street - Las Vegas Boulevard, Northeast. 3. South Main Street - to Las Vegas Boulevard Southwest. 4. North Main Street - to Las Vegas Boulevard Northwest. 5. South 5th Street (Main Street to South City Limits) - to Las Vegas Boulevard South. Commissioner Fountain moved that a public hearing on this request of change of name of 5th and Main Streets be held on July 2, 1958 at the hour of 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. Commissioner Bunker asked that as wide publicity as possible be given on this public hearing. Commissioner Sharp also requested that an estimate of the cost of new street signs, new maps, etc. be prepared prior to this public hearing for information VARIANCE (V-5-58) The Commission again considered the application of Dr. Ralph LaCanna for variance Dr. Ralph LaCanna to construct a combination commercial building and upstairs hotel at 302 Lewis Continued (Lots 14 through 16, Block 28, Clark's Las Vegas Townsite), in a C-1 zone. Planning Director Bills advised the Commission that Dr. LaCanna has not been in to discuss the insufficient parking facilities since this matter was continued on May 7, 1958 and May 21, 1958. Mr. Bills stated that he has been advised that there is illness in Dr. LaCanna's family and it has been requested that this application be continued until the next regular meeting of the Commission. Commissioner Bunker moved this application for variance be continued as Dr. LaCanna has requested until the next regular meeting on June 18, 1958. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. WASHINGTON STREET Director of Public Works Sauer advised the Commission that Bid No. 58.05 for the STORM DRAIN installation of the storm drain on Washington Street, east from North 5th Street, Stage II designated Stage II, was opened on May 21, 1958 and the one bid received from Longley Construction Co. totaling $18,400 was rejected. Contract Awarded Mr. Sauer stated that the matter was negotiated with Longley Construction Co. and said contractor will furnish labor, materials and equipment to construct this storm drain pursuant to plans and specifications, in the total amount of $12,340.90. The Commission was further advised that the original Engineer's estimate on this project was $12,000.00 and it was recommended that the contract be awarded in ac­cordance with the negotiated figure. Commissioner Fountain moved that the contract for the installation of the Washing­ton Street Storm Drain, Stage II be awarded to Longley Construction Co. in the total amount of $12,340.90, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the contract. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. CHARITABLE Commissioner Fountain moved the following applications for Charitable Solicitation SOLICITATION PERMITS Permits, as recommended by the Solicitations Review Board, be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue said permits: Echoes of Zion Zonta Club of Las Vegas Las Vegas Firemens' Benefit Assn. Nevada Nurses Assn., District #3. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. CIGARETTE LICENSES Commissioner Bunker moved the following applications for license for the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products be approved, and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue same: MIN'S MART 921 South Main Geng Gee & Harry Noda SOUTHERN NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1800 W. Charleston Bernice L. Hyden, Restaurant Manager 6-4-58