Commission approves 65+ community residence with conditions after neighbors express traffic concerns

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit to operate a licensed residential facility for older adults at 5933 Perfect View Street, subject to conditions limiting occupancy to individuals 65 and older and requiring a 60‑day administrative review after operations commence.

Applicant Ariana Pineda described a non‑medical, licensed residential model governed by the state Bureau of Health Care Quality (NRS chapter referencing residential care licensing) that will provide daily living assistance, meals and supervision but not medical treatments. Pineda told the commission the facility would be staffed and licensed for 7–10 residents and would follow the state's caregiver ratios.

Several nearby residents pleaded with commissioners to consider traffic, emergency access and neighborhood character. A long‑time neighbor said the small cul‑de‑sac already has heavy vehicle parking, RVs and boat storage and that emergency access could be impeded. Another neighbor said the street is "a quiet elderly community" and feared increased congestion.

Planning staff and the city attorney explained federal protections for community residences and the limits in local code; the land‑use classification allows community residences of up to 10 residents. Commissioners added enforceable conditions: restrict residents to age 65 and older, require the applicant to comply with state licensing, and direct Public Works to conduct an administrative review 60 days after operations begin to address any traffic or drop‑off issues.

The motion to approve passed; staff and the applicant confirmed the conditions would run with the special use permit.