Blue Heron delayed its application for a 61-lot housing tract on nearly 12.9 acres at the southeast corner of Alta and Campbell drives to reduce density and address other concerns. The Las Vegas Planning Commission pushed the vote to its Nov. 10 meeting at the developer's request.
The vacant site is surrounded by homes on large lots, typically half-acre to 1-acre in size, while Blue Heron's plans average 0.2-acre lots. Neighbor Caleb Sheldon said the proposal resembled a 'suburban subdivision plopped inside' the area.
Blue Heron stated it has a 'history of creating distinctive communities that complement their surroundings' and that the Alta and Campbell plan 'was designed to respect this historic neighborhood.' The company added it was revising the plan in response to residents' feedback.
City staff reported the developer requested 42 variances, including to reduce minimum lot size from 6,500 to 3,418 square feet, minimum width from 60 to 20 feet, and minimum front setback from 20 to 5 feet. Staff determined the proposal 'is not compatible or harmonious with the surrounding area' and recommended denial.
Land-use attorney Stephanie Gronauer, representing Blue Heron, said the site had sat vacant for years with attraction from homeless and illegal activities, and the subdivision would improve the neighborhood by eliminating nuisance along a highly traveled thoroughfare. Property records indicate former casino magnate Steve Wynn owns the site.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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