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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-595

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    CHARLESTON ESTATES Commissioner Whipple moved the revised tentative map for Charleston Estates No. 1 No. 1 submitted by Charleston Heights, Inc., Ernest A. Becker, President, consisting Revised Tentative of approximately 12 lots and generally located directly east of the Red Rock Map School property, be approved. Approved 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. VACATION VAC-5-59 The Commission considered the petition of Charleston Plaza; Inc., for the Charleston Village vacation to clear lot lines and vacate some street right-of-way for the Tract #1 development of a shopping center; vacation to consist of Charleston Village Tract #1 with the exception of Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Block 7 and that Approved - portion of Peyton Drive commencing at Burnham and extending 240' westerly. Public Hearing Dec. 2, 1959 Commissioner Fountain moved this vacation be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions; and public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., December 2, 1959, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall: 1. The dedication of utility easements as requested by the Southern Nevada Power Company. 2. Dedication and improvement of a cul-de-sac as shown on the westerly end of Peyton Drive. 3. Easements to the Las Vegas Valley Water District for existing water mains. 4. A street drainage design on the westerly edge property to provide for proper drainage of the Hillside Terrace area including the dedication and improvements of Peyton Drive across the power company easement; all to be done in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineering Department. 5. Installation of fire hydrants in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Department. 6. Signing of an agreement to be drawn up by the City Attorney whereby Charleston Plaza, Inc. will be fully responsible for drainage in the area and will not hold the City liable for any resulting damage; said agreement to be signed prior to the public hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. -0O0- At the hour of 8:10 P.M. this meeting was recessed and reconvened at the hour of 8:30 P.M. with all members present as of the opening session. -0O0- LIQUOR & GAMING The Commission considered the application of Karl and Leo Frey (Leroy Corporation) LICENSE for licenses for a Tavern and 4 Slot Machines at the Moulin Rouge Hotel, 900 West Moulin Rouge Hotel Bonanza. There was a favorable report on the applicants. This application was held in abeyance for a full Board on October 7, 1959. Denied Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Karl and Leo Frey (Leroy Corporation) for licenses for a Tavern and 4 Slots Machines at the Moulin Rouge Hotel, 900 West Bonanza, be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp. At this time Louis Wiener; Attorney for the applicants, addressed the Commission; requesting to be advised by letter or verbally of any defects in the application to see if they could be corrected before the City Commission acted on this denial. He added that his clients had a favorable police report and had invested some $2,000,000 in this business; furthermore, they were the second or third largest taxpayers in Clark County and paid approximately $24,800 a year on real property. Commissioner Elwell agreed with Mr. Wiener and moved to amend the motion to meet with the principals of this application. This motion failed for the lack of a second and the vote on the first motion was as follows: Commissioners Fountain; Sharp; Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes; none. Commissioner Elwell abstained. CIGARETTE VENDING Commissioner Sharp moved the application of Ralph T. Warne for a Cigarette OPERATOR LICENSE Vending Operator License at the Ralph T. Warne Vending Machine Company; 8 East Ralph T. Warne Charleston, be approved on the basis of the affidavits presented, and the Vending Mach. Co. Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. Approved Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain; Sharp; Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; Commissioner Elwell voted no. Commissioner Fountain asked Mr. Warne if he presently held licenses in North Las Vegas and Henderson and Mr. Warne answered in the affirmative. MARYLAND PARKWAY Commissioner Fountain moved the proposed island landscaping and crosswalks on ISLAND LANDSCAPING Maryland Parkway between Oakey Boulevard and San Francisco be approved subject & CROSSWALKS to the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that due to the existing traffic and the potential future pedestrian traffic that an additional Approved pedestrian crosswalk be installed on Maryland Parkway approximately 200' south of Oakey Boulevard at the traffic island separation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. 10-23-59