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Council approves contested Ann‑Leggett infill plan with single‑story buffer and 8‑foot wall condition
Summary
After extensive neighborhood testimony, the City Council approved a rezoning and tentative map to allow a 25‑lot, single‑family compact rental subdivision at Ann Road and Leggett Road, adding conditions that lots adjacent to existing homes be single‑story and that an 8‑foot perimeter wall be constructed.
The Las Vegas City Council on Dec. 18 approved a package of land‑use changes and a tentative map allowing a 25‑lot single‑family compact development at the northwest corner of Ann Road and Leggett Road. The applicant, represented by counsel Bob Groenauer, described the site as a 3.18‑acre infill parcel and said the project advances the city’s Las Vegas 2050 housing priorities.
Neighbors and homeowners gave extended public comment opposing the rezoning and variances, citing concerns about density, traffic on Leggett Road, drainage and alleged poor records of some rental operators. One resident described 400 petitions against the project and urged council to “abide by our agreement” to protect existing large lot neighborhoods.
Council and planning staff negotiated conditions to ease neighborhood impacts. Planning staff recommended approval of the general plan amendment and rezoning but recommended denial of the variances; the applicant agreed to concessions including single‑story homes adjacent to existing residences and a perimeter wall. Council adopted the rezoning and tentative map with the condition that Lot 9 and Lots 12–17 be limited to single‑story dwellings and that the adjacent perimeter wall be 8 feet in height.
Quotes: “We have a housing crisis,” applicant counsel Bob Groenauer said in support of the project; neighbor Leslie Johnson Murphy said, “This project would not allow parking on their street at night … Our neighborhood would likely see a decline [in value].”
Why it matters: The vote illustrates the council balancing infill housing goals with strong neighborhood resistance; the final approval includes specific conditions intended to reduce visual and privacy impacts on adjacent single‑family lots.
Next steps: The developer may proceed with permits consistent with the approved tentative map and conditions; variances denied by staff that were not approved remain subject to the conditions recorded in council action.
The council’s action was taken by voice vote following public testimony and staff presentation.
