Las Vegas township pumps the brakes on gas station proposal
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Larae and Michael DiCamillo love their backyard where their family comes to spend time, but now they are concerned a proposed gas station might end visits from their grandchildren.
On April 10 the Enterprise Township Advisory Board met to review a series of requests for the area including a proposal for a strip mall near Blue Diamond and Durango roads.
The advisory board discussed two items for the proposed development: four pads for a commercial complex, and one pad for a gas station.
Anthony Celeste, a partner at Kaempfer Crowell, spoke in advocation of the applicant for the property during the meeting.
“This is an application that started in 2018 with a zone change,” Celeste said. “It was modified in 2020 which is why now you see [the gas station] for a second extension for time.”
The traffic study, drainage study and off-site permits for the strip mall have been submitted and approved, according to Celeste.
“We are close to getting our final building permits,” he said. “We would appreciate staff’s recommendation on approval for these applications.”
Following Celeste’s remarks, Larae and Michael DiCamillo rose to speak in opposition of the gas station which would sit 40 feet away from their backyard.
“I beg you please,” Larae said. “Don’t let them put a gas station there.”
The DiCamillo’s highlighted their concerns about the health of their family who could be possibly exposed to lingering fumes from the gas station or idling cars just feet from their backyard.
Following public comment remarks, the Enterprise Township Advisory Board noted this was the third time an extension has been requested for the commercial development.
Tiffany Hesser, county liaison, noted the gas station was separated as a different item to be voted on.
“There are two items you have the opportunity to ‘up’ or ‘down,’” she said. “I don’t think as they are presented here, they are inextricably linked.”
On Apr. 10 the Enterprise Township Advisory Board met to review a series of requests for the area including a proposal for a strip mall near Blue Diamond Road and Durango. (KLAS) On Apr. 10 the Enterprise Township Advisory Board met to review a series of requests for the area including a proposal for a strip mall near Blue Diamond Road and Durango. (KLAS) On Apr. 10 the Enterprise Township Advisory Board met to review a series of requests for the area including a proposal for a strip mall near Blue Diamond Road and Durango. (KLAS) On Apr. 10 the Enterprise Township Advisory Board met to review a series of requests for the area including a proposal for a strip mall near Blue Diamond Road and Durango. The advisory board discussed two items for the proposed development: four pads for a commercial complex, and one pad for a gas station. (KLAS)
After a short discussion the Enterprise Township Advisory Board voted unanimously for the commercial development’s permits but voted unanimously against the gas station’s time extension.
The vote now goes to the Clark County Commission on May 8 which will see the recommendation for denial for the gas station.
An advisory board member said he hopes this will indicate the community’s thoughts on the proposal.
“Thank you so much,” Larae said.
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