Clark County approves two Lennar subdivisions after year-long neighborhood talks; neighbors raised drainage and RNP concerns

Clark County commissioners approved two companion Lennar residential proposals—one about 19.4 acres on Mistral Avenue and a second 2.5-acre parcel nearby—after extensive neighborhood engagement and with multiple conditions aimed at preserving the feel of surrounding Ranch Estate Neighborhood (RNP) properties.

The developments, presented by Lennar’s representative, propose single-story homes with lot sizes ranging from roughly 8,900 to 16,000 square feet and overall densities of about 2.4 to 2.8 units per acre. The applicant said the product will be single-story, high-end homes with three- and four-car garages; planning staff supported the PUD and zone-change requests with conditions agreed in neighborhood meetings.

Why it matters: the parcels lie adjacent to existing RNP areas and BLM land and prompted sustained public comment about maintaining rural character, drainage and security. County staff and the planning commission recommended approval after the applicant revised the plans and withdrew several waivers.

Key details and conditions: commissioners recorded these commitments and conditions in approving both projects: all single-story homes; disclosures to buyers that the area is a Ranch Estate Neighborhood with agricultural uses; installation of a trail/landscaped amenity in an NV Energy easement; removal of gated access proposed earlier; additional curb-and-gutter and drainage improvements to reduce existing ponding; and limits or conditions on driveway widths where properties front public streets.

Public comment and county response: neighbors voiced two recurring concerns. First, drainage: residents and Lennar’s civil team described ponding on Edmond and a wash that currently causes localized flooding. Lennar’s representative said the developer’s improvements will reduce peak flows through the parcel (from an estimated 10 cubic feet per second to about 6 CFS based on applicant materials) and that curb-and-gutter work and drainage infrastructure will be required by Public Works.

Second, preservation of RNP character: longtime residents said the proposal removes a significant chunk of remaining RNP acreage and worried about impacts to rural lifestyle and security. Lennar and county commissioners said the project was redesigned to be compatible—larger lots at the edge, one-story homes, and extra landscaping—and the applicant agreed to additional neighbor coordination on final grading and fence/wall solutions along shared property lines.

Commission actions and conditions: the commission approved the set of items (PA, ZC, VS, WS, PUD and TM for both sites) with planning commission conditions and several additions read into the record by commissioners, including (for one parcel) a requirement that Lot 5 be limited to a single-story home and that the developer continue to coordinate with specific neighbors and Public Works on grading, retaining walls and drainage.

Next steps: Lennar will submit civil improvement plans and traffic studies; Public Works will review drainage and curb/gutter details; and the county will track the agreed conditions as part of permit review and final map approval.