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Council clears sale of city parcel on West Lake Mead Boulevard for sit‑down restaurant
Summary
The council approved a disposition and development agreement selling 1.21 acres at 1611 West Lake Mead Boulevard to RW Advance LLC for an under‑market price to attract a casual sit‑down restaurant and create jobs in Ward 5.
The Las Vegas City Council on Sept. 17 approved a disposition and development agreement to sell a city‑owned 1.21‑acre parcel at 1611 West Lake Mead Boulevard to RW Advance LLC for $400,000, a price city staff described as below market to spur redevelopment in an area the community has asked be served by a family‑style sit‑down restaurant.
The parcel was appraised at $1.2 million, according to Economic and Urban Development Director Dina Babbski, and the sale price reflects a strategic, discounted land price to encourage long‑term investment and deliver a use that residents requested.
Why it matters: The council framed the discounted sale as a targeted economic development investment intended to bring a neighborhood dining option and generate 40–50 permanent jobs, with a projected economic impact of roughly $8.1 million in total for the immediate area, according to the city’s materials.
Developer presentation: Rafael West, CEO of RW Advance LLC, and Dean Slos, the company’s chief operating officer, said the proposed concept is a 3,500‑square‑foot minimum casual sit‑down restaurant and told councilmembers they intend to work with neighborhood partners on hiring and training. The developer indicated the unit would be a franchise operation; Babbski and the developer said the buyer is committed to hiring locally.
Council action: The council approved a resolution finding the disposition and development agreement in the public interest and consistent with redevelopment goals for the Enterprise Park area. The motion carried.
Implementation timeline: The developer and staff presented a construction schedule that anticipates starting work after final approvals; the city said construction is expected to commence in 2026 (details in the project schedule in the agenda backup). The agreement includes conditions for site development and community outreach.
Next steps: The city and RW Advance will complete the sale, process building permits and coordinate workforce hiring outreach with the council and community partners.
