Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-633

zoning was inconsistent with good zoning practices, and in that way everyone would he satisfied. He believed this was a problem for the Planning Commission. Mr. Bills was of the opinion this might be logical, due to the fact that there was little likelihood this property could be developed as anything except an extension of these motel units. Commissioner Whipple moved the application of Lewis J. and Katie Abrahams for a variance to construct 9 motel units and a utility room at 1919 Sunrise Avenue, between 18th and 19th Streets, be referred to the Planning Commission to consider the rezoning of this property from R-3 to C-1. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. REZONING Z-29-59 Commissioner Fountain moved the amended application of the Leroy Investment Company and Leo Frey for the reclassification of property legally described as a portion Leo Frey of the S½, NE¼, SE¼, Section 28, T20S, R61E, MDB&M, generally described as only (Leroy Investment that property upon which the Moulin Rouge Hotel was presently located, from R-1 Co.) to C-2 be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance amendment. Approved Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. NO PARKING ZONE Commissioner Whipple moved the request of Mr. G. T. Reed, American Buslines, for a No Parking Zone along the west side of the north-south alley located between Alley between 1st 1st and 2nd Streets, from Fremont to Carson, be approved as recommended by the & 2nd, Fremont to Traffic and Parking Commission. Carson Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Approved Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. NO PARKING ZONE Commissioner Whipple moved the request of Mr. Ted Glenn for a No Parking Zone along the north side of San Francisco Avenue, between Las Vegas Boulevard South San Francisco and Paradise Road, be approved as recommended by the Traffic and Parking Commission. between L. V. Blvd. S. & Paradise Road Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Approved Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Mr. Bills advised that a request had been sent to the Clark County Commissioners for a similar No Parking Zone along the south side of San Francisco, between Las Vegas Boulevard South and Paradise Road. NO PARKING ZONE The Commission considered the recommendation by the Traffic and Parking Commission for a No Parking Zone along the west curb line of Main Street, beginning at a Main Street, point 175' south of Stewart and extending south to a point 150' south of Carson. between Stewart and Carson This proposal would make it possible to make a third south-bound traffic lane for this portion of Main Street, which would allow the use of the inside lane strictly Held in Abeyance for left hand turning movements into Ogden, Fremont and Carson, and still leave two lanes for through traffic. This proposal had been discussed in considerable detail with representatives of the James Cashman Company, The Union Pacific Railroad Company, and the Greyhound Bus Lines. The Cashman Company and the Bus Lines were in accord with the recommendation, provided arrangements could be made to provide them additional access to their properties through property which is now owned by the Railroad Company. The Traffic and Parking Commission voted to recommend approval of this program and also recommended that City funds be provided to construct the curb cuts and paving, as shown on the plot plan submitted by the Traffic Engineer, with the provision that the Railroad Company dedicate to the City such property as might be needed for this construction. Commissioner Sharp moved this matter be held in abeyance for further study and investigation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. URBAN RENEWAL Coordinator of Urban Renewal, Franklin Bills, advised the Commission that in order for the City to remain eligible to receive Federal assistance in various phases Workable Program of the City's Urban Renewal Program, including redevelopment project loans and Progress Report grants and special F.H.A. insurance provisions, it would be necessary for the City to have in effect a current certified Workable Program to combat slums and blight. Approved The present certification of the program was to expire January 1, 1960. To justify a request for re-certification, it was necessary to submit a report to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, listing progress made in each of the seven elements of the program during the past year, and a statement of goals to be sought during the coming year. This report had. been prepared by the various department and division heads directly affected and put together by the Coordinator of Urban Renewal and it was requested that the City Commission approve this report so that it might be forwarded to the Federal Agency without delay. In reply to Commissioner Whipple's question, Mr. Bills advised this would put the City under no obligation whatsoever. Commissioner Elwell moved the Workable Program Progress Report be approved and forwarded to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, as requested by the Coordinator of Urban Renewal. 12-2-59