A NOTE FROM COUNCILMAN ROSSWe need your help to save some fruit trees. Stephen Aizenberg with Spinnaker Homes has had to “hand water” the orchard property adjacent to Arbor View High School. Unfortunately, the water that fed the trees on this site was “turned-off” as it was controlled by another property. As a community partner, Mr. Aizenberg wants to save as many fruit trees as possible. He is offering any resident the opportunity to come to the property from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, to pick up a tree. Here is the catch -- you need to dig up the tree and transport it yourself, but it is free!
This is a great opportunity for you to have a piece of Las Vegas history in your own yard. If you are interested in coming by the orchard next to Arbor View High School on Saturday, please contact my office and put your name on the list. You can e-mail Sheila Lambert by using the link to the right. I would personally like to thank Mr. Aizenberg for working with the community on attempting to protect these trees.
WARD 6 - INFORMATION FAIR
Councilman Ross and representatives from various government agencies, developers and community organizations will be on hand to answer questions from residents during a Ward 6 information fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Thompson Elementary School, located at 7351 N. Campbell Rd., near Fort Apache Road and Severence Lane.
Councilman Ross will host representatives from the city’s departments of Public Works and Leisure Services, Clark County’s departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation, the Nevada Department of Transportation, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada Power, the Las Vegas Valley Water District, developers such as the Focus Group (Kyle Canyon project) and Triple Five (Great Mall) as well as area and community organizations, including Little League to Lacrosse, to provide information and answers to concerns and questions for constituents in Ward 6.
LONE MOUNTAIN ROAD – BETWEEN DECATUR & LOS PRADOS/CAMINO DEL ORO
Lone Mountain Road between Decatur Boulevard and Los Prados/Camino del Oro Boulevard was completely closed to traffic due to sewer system repair work. The road was reopened last night at 7 p.m. There may need to be other closures to get this work complete.
Craig Road and Ann Road are suggested as alternate routes for east-west travel while work is underway. Traffic delays and disruptions can also be expected at the Lone Mountain Road and Decatur Boulevard intersection.
TEN TIPS FOR MAKING SURE YOUR CONTRACTOR IS ON THE LEVEL
1. Hire only licensed contractors.
2. Check the contractor’s license number by calling the Nevada State Contractors Board at (702) 486-1100 in Southern Nevada or (775) 688-1141 in Northern Nevada, or at: www.nscb.state.nv.us
3. Get three references and review past work.
4. Get at least three bids.
5. Get a written contract and do not sign anything until you completely understand the terms.
6. For pool contracts, pay 10% down or $1,000 - whichever is less, if a deposit is required.
7. Don’t let payments get ahead of the work. Keep a record of all payments.
8. Don’t make a final payment until you are satisfied with the job.
9. Don’t pay cash.
10. Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project.
VEGAS GRAND PRIX MAKES CALL FOR 600 VOLUNTEERS
An estimated 600 volunteers are needed for the first running of the Vegas Grand Prix scheduled for April 6 to 8 through the streets of downtown Las Vegas.
Volunteers will be able to enjoy a week of activities including top-flight Champ Car auto racing along with major rock concerts, a boxing match, celebrity poker tournament, giant Easter egg hunt and much more, creating a festival of speed and entertainment. Each volunteer will receive event t-shirts, a hat, discounted tickets for friends and family, coffee, donuts and lunch each day as well as enjoy a volunteer appreciation party.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age by April 6, 2007, and available for a three-day commitment of at least 25 total hours, including a Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are needed for: credentials, expo/festival, guest services, hospitality, hotel ambassadors, media center, office services, paddock tours, pass control, pedestrian flow, special events, track services, ushers, volunteer pool and to create a Vegas Grand Prix promotional team that is separate from race weekend volunteers.
Those interested in participating in the event can apply online at www.vegasgrandprix.com. Further information may be obtained by calling Rena Shanaman at 702-944-8661, extension 304.
CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL
The Office of Cultural Affairs of the city of Las Vegas Government and Community Affairs Department presents the first Target Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, November 4, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will be held in downtown Las Vegas at the Lewis Street Corridor and Centennial Plaza located at 4th Street and Lewis Avenue.
Target® collaborated with the Office of Cultural Affairs to provide this free event to the youth of the Las Vegas valley. This event will feature celebrity readings, live theatrical performances, local book exchanges and fun. There will also be information stations and interactive activities hosted by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Clark County School District, Vegas PBS Ready to Learn, Valley Braille Service Inc; 2006 Governor's Points of Light Award nominee Spread the Word Nevada Kids to Kids, Bodies The Exhibition, Titanic The Artifacts Exhibition and many more organizations.
The average 4th grader in Nevada reads below the basic reading level. In 2005, Nevada’s youth ranked 43rd nationally in reading. The city of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs is working to close that reading gap through ventures like this youth book festival.
Target® gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs. Additionally, Target team members and retirees donate more than 315,000 hours to more than 7,000 projects each year.
The Target Children’s Book Festival is a program of the Vegas Valley Book Festival, which is presented by Nevada Humanities and the city of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs. The Vegas Valley Book Festival runs November 3 to 4, and is centered in downtown Las Vegas.
LIED MIDLE SCHOOL – COMMUNITY BOOKFAIR
Lied Middle School is hosting a book fair to raise funds for their school. The book fair is being sponsored by Barnes and Noble. Lied Middle School students will be hosting events each night from November 29 through December 2. There will be a variety of performances from the students as well as a display of their work. A voucher is available that will allow for a portion of your purchases to be donated to the school. If you are interested in supporting Lied Middle School and would like the voucher to be e-mailed to you, simply e-mail themechams@yahoo.com with “Request Lied Flier” in the subject line.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS UNVEILS PLANS FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST JEWELRY PROJECTS IN THE WORLD
City of Las Vegas officials, in conjunction with Probity International Corporation, recently unveiled plans for one of the largest jewelry projects in the world, the approximately one-million square foot mixed-use World Jewelry Center (WJC). The WJC will combine the corporate offices of several hundred domestic and international gem and jewelry companies in a trade tower that will be one of the tallest office buildings in Las Vegas along with a separate, free-standing gallery of retail jewelry stores with broad middle-market appeal. The WJC is planned to open for business in late 2009 to mid 2010.
The WJC is being designed by award-winning Altoon & Porter Architects and the cornerstone will be an iconic, state-of-the-art office tower.Tenants will own their own subdivided space in the tower, which will also include meeting and exhibition facilities, several international restaurants, a private club and a fitness center. The top floors of the tower will be dedicated to luxury residential condominiums with panoramic views. The adjacent three-story retail jewelry center will have a world-class gem and jewelry museum and exhibition space open to the public. The retail center will be designed to educate and excite the general public about gems and jewelry by building confidence in the products designed and manufactured from around the globe.
The center will be built with every amenity and service in mind to make the WJC the world’s premier fully integrated, service-oriented business hub catering to international and domestic retailers, manufacturers, dealers, and wholesalers in the gem, jewelry and pearl industries. The WJC will include: state-of-the-art security, secure shipping and receiving, gem grading labs and educational facilities, trade associations, and plans for a dedicated Foreign Trade Zone.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Movie in the Park
Monday, November 20
“The Never Ending Story”
Friday, December 15
“The Polar Express”
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Rd., 7 p.m.
For more information, call 229-1607
The Vegas AM Jam Skatepark Competition Finals
The Vegas Am Jam Skatepark Competition Finals were postponed because of weather. They will be held on Saturday, November 18, at Mountain Ridge Skate Park, located at 7151 Oso Blanca Road, off Durango Drive and U.S. 95. The competition will run from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. There will also be a live concert during the competition with bands performing at 1 and 3 p.m. If you would like more information, you can contact Joe Wicher or Aly Mikos at 229-2296.
Centennial/Substation and Transmission Lines Meeting
Nevada Power is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, November 9, at the Mountain Crest Community Center at 4701 N. Durango Dr. The meeting will be an “Open House” format allowing the public to attend anytime from 4 to 7 p.m. Nevada Power will have representatives on hand to hear your input and explain the project purpose and need.
Hispanic International Day Parade
Sunday, November 5
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4th Street Parade Route - Coolidge Avenue to Fremont Street Experience
Niketown 5K
Saturday, November 4
8 to 9:30 a.m.
Downtown Las Vegas
Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 11
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
4th Street Parade Route - Coolidge Avenue to Fremont Street Experience
Santa Run 2006
Saturday, December 9
8 to 10 a.m.
Downtown Las Vegas
New Las Vegas Marathon – Full and Half Marathons
Sunday, December 10
6 to 10:30 a.m. (CLV portion)
Marathon starts on Las Vegas Boulevard at Mandalay Bay
Lone Mountain Little League
The Lone Mountain Little League is looking to give parents a “heads-up” on the dates and time for sign-ups. If you are interested in signing up your child for the Lone Mountain Little League, you can attend of the following meetings:
December 2, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Batter-Up (Cheyenne/Simmons)
January 13, 2007 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Memorial park (Gowan/Rainbow) Pancakes & Coffee to be served
January 16, 2007 5 p.m.– 8 p.m. Batter-Up (Cheyenne/Simmons)
January 20, 2007 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Memorial Park (Gowan/Rainbow) Pancakes & Coffee to be served
If you have any questions, you can contact Danielle Strong at (702) 395-6583 or danielle@cdsvents.com.
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETINGS AND INFORMATION
Developer Meeting
G.C. Garcia is representing clients planning a development at the intersection of Durango & Centennial. They will be asking for a rezoning on this site. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. inside the Pecos Room at the Sante Fe Hotel & Casino, located at 4949 N. Rancho Dr.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR WARD 6 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2
SUP-16948
APPLICANT: BRINKER NEVADA LLC - OWNER: MONTECITO MARKETPLACE –
Request for a Special Use Permit FOR A SUPPER CLUB AND A WAIVER FROM THE 400 FOOT
DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENT FROM AN EXISTING PARK on the southeast corner
of Durango Drive and Elkhorn Road. (Proposed Chilis)
VAC-16642
APPLICANT: BRAMBLE HOMES
Petition to vacate a portion of the Gowan Road Right of Way generally located on the northwest
corner of Gowan Road and Decatur Boulevard.
GPA-16538, ZON-16609, WVR-16610 & SDR-16611
OWNER: NEVADA MANAGEMENT HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Request to Amend a portion of the Centennial Hills Sector Plan of the Master Plan FROM: DR
(DESERT RURAL DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO: R (RURAL DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) on 7.02
acres at the southwest corner of Torrey Pines Drive and Azure Drive
Request for a Rezoning FROM: R-E (RESIDENCE ESTATES) TO: R-PD3 (RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - 3 UNITS PER ACRE)
Request for a Waiver to Title 18.12.160 TO ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 173 FEET BETWEEN
STREET INTERSECTIONS WHERE 220 FEET IS THE MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION
REQUIRED
Request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED 21-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
SUP-17404, SUP-17405 & SDR 16952
APPLICANT/OWNER: CENTENNIAL HILLS CENTER, LLC. -
Request for a Special Use Permit FOR A DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH
A BANK WITHIN A PROPOSED SHOPPING CENTER on 4.49 acres at the northwest corner of
Durango Drive and Grand Montecito Parkway.
Request for a Special Use Permit FOR A DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY WITHIN THE WEST
PORTION OF A PROPOSED SHOPPING CENTER
Request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A 42,500 SQUARE FOOT SHOPPING
CENTER
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR WARD 6 - THUIRSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
GPA-16578, ZON 16580, SDR 16581
OWNER: NEW VISTA RANCH, INC.
Request to Amend a portion of the Centennial Hills Sector Plan of the Master Plan FROM: DR (DESERT RURAL DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) on 15.05 acres at 7875 North Rainbow Boulevard.
Request for a Rezoning FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [DR (DESERT RURAL DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
Request for a Site Development Review FOR A PROPOSED TWO-STORY, 56-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT WITH A 43,283 SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT/RECREATION (INDOOR) FACILITY, 3,024 SQUARE FEET OF MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE, AND 1,382 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL. (All of the commercial is restricted for the mentally challenged adults on site (for example, the hair salon, is only for the residents) – this is an expansion of the existing facility that has been operating on this site for many years.
ZON-17242, VAR-17244, SDR 17247
APPLICANT/OWNER: TOUSA HOMES, INC. (Bradley/Deer Springs)
Request for a Rezoning FROM: R-E (RESIDENCE ESTATES) TO: R-PD2 (RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - 2 UNITS PER ACRE) on 2.86 acres at the northwest corner of Bradley Road and Deer Springs Way.
Request for a Variance TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON 2.86 ACRES WHERE FIVE ACRES IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED
Request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED FIVE-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND A WAIVER OF THE STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
ZON-17248, SDR-17249
APPLICANT/OWNER: TOUSA HOMES, INC. (Jones/Mello)
Request for a Rezoning FROM: R-E (RESIDENCE ESTATES) TO: R-PD2 (RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - 2 UNITS PER ACRE) on 5.06 acres adjacent to the south side of Mello Avenue, approximately 625 feet east of Jones Boulevard.
Request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED NINE-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
ZON 17250, VAR-17253, SDR 17254 (Jones/Jo Marcy)
APPLICANT/OWNER: TOUSA HOMES, INC.
Request for a Variance TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON 3.58 ACRES WHERE 5.00 ACRES IS THE MINIMUM SITE AREA REQUIRED at the northwest corner of Jones Boulevard and Jo Marcy Drive.
Request for a Variance TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON 3.58 ACRES WHERE 5.00 ACRES IS THE MINIMUM SITE AREA REQUIRED
Request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED SIX-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
VAR-17127, SDR 17218
APPLICANT/OWNER: PICERNE PROVIDENCE II, LLC
Request for a Variance TO ALLOW 926 PARKING SPACES WHERE 937 PARKING SPACES ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED on 18.98 acres at 6851 North Hualapai Way (APN 126-24-610-004), PD (Planned Development) Zone and U (Undeveloped) Zone [PCD (Planned Community Development) Land Use Designation under Resolution of Intent to PD (Planned Development) Zone] [Medium Density Residential Cliff's Edge Special Land Use Designation].
Request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED 124-UNIT ADDITION TO AN APPROVED APARTMENT COMPLEX on 18.98 acres at 6851 North Hualapai Way.
WARD 6 – UPDATE & BREAKFAST MEETINGS
Tina Eastman, my current executive assistant, has accepted a position with the city’s Department of Detention and Enforcement. Tina has been interested in pursuing this great career opportunity for some time and I am excited that she has this opportunity. I hope that you will all join me in wishing her the very best!
At the same time, I would like to share the news that Michelle Thackston will be joining my team as the new executive assistant. Michelle will be starting on Monday, November 6, and comes to us from the health industry. We are very excited to have Michelle as part of the Ward 6 team. If you are interested in having breakfast with Councilman Ross to share your thoughts about community issues, Michelle Thackston will be the new contact at 229-6154.
