Commission approves mixed-use project on Charleston Boulevard with 512 residential units and 25 EV station commitment

Clark County commissioners approved a horizontal mixed-use project on the south side of Charleston Boulevard near Broadalbin Drive in Sunrise Manor that will combine commercial frontage along Charleston with a residential component at the rear, including 512 units and multiple waivers tied to design and parking standards.

Applicant Levinio Heaney told the commission the site was previously planned as commercial and that the mixed-use plan now includes a residential portion at a density enabled by adjacent transit and freeway access. Planning staff and the town board recommended approval; the developer said they would match colors and architectural pop-outs from the approved commercial portion to make the project look cohesive.

Electric-vehicle commitment: the applicant agreed to provide conduit and to install up to 25 EV charging stations in the development; the developer said they would install conduit to allow additional stations to be added later.

Design and public-safety notes: staff had asked for stronger mixed-use elevational elements and additional open space; the applicant retooled colors and building elevations and said the project would still include open-space amenities—dog park, playground and pool—while intentionally limiting certain gathering features near Charleston to avoid attracting encampment activity. The developer said he pays monthly to clear homeless encampments on the site and cited that history when explaining design choices.

Outcome: the commission voted to approve the vacation of excess driveway easements, the use permit for the multifamily portion, related waivers and the tentative subdivision map, subject to the conditions in the staff report and town board recommendations.

Next steps: the project proceeds to civil and building permit review; Public Works will review the offsite work and driveway configurations required for the Charleston corridor.