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CITY OF HENDERSON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 16, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rick Smith called the City of Henderson Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee meeting to order at 3:12 p.m., in the Mayor and Council Board Room, Henderson City Hall 4th Floor, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Brittany Markanian, Engagement and Programs Administrator, confirmed the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing and emailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List and Email List. PRESENT: Chairman Rick Smith Nancy Frago David Frommer (arrived at 4:08 p.m.) William Dean Ishman Andrew Jacobson Trish Nash Shaundell Newsome Paula Petruso Melodee Wilcox ABSENT: Michael Campbell (excused) Sandra Fairchild (excused) Christina Parker (excused) Julie Proctor Izaac Rowe David Saltman (excused) STAFF: Lisa Corrado, Assistant Director of Community Development and Services (left at 4:30 p.m.) Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk Andre Dixon, Deputy City Clerk Amanda Kern, Assistant City Attorney III Brittany Markarian, Engagement and Programs Administrator Andy Powell, Principal Planner Andrew Roether, Principal Planner Annamarie Smith, Planner II Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Page 2 of 7 Monday, September 16, 2019 – Minutes GUESTS: Becky Coutinho, Planner I Anthony Molloy, Downtown Redevelopment Manager Heather Virtuoso, Engagement and Programs Specialist III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Ms. Petruso introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Smith declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS NB-1 MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 15, 2019 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 15, 2019. (Motion) Mr. Jacobson introduced a motion to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 15, 2019, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Smith declared the motion carried. NB-2 PROGRESS TO DATE Staff will provide an overview of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Work Plan progress and Metrics Dashboard to date. Andy Powell, Principal Planner, provided an overview of the City’s vision for Henderson and explained how the Committee can assist with implementing community priorities. He also summarized the content from previous Committee meetings. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Page 3 of 7 Monday, September 16, 2019 – Minutes NB-3 REALIZING THE VISION – DRAFT PROMOTIONAL PLAN UPDATE Staff will provide an overview of the draft Henderson Strong Promotional Plan as a follow-up item to the May 15, 2019, meeting breakout activity. Brittany Markarian, Engagement and Programs Administrator, referred to the backup material titled 2019/2020 Ongoing Implementation Promotional Plan and summarized the objective in promoting the Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan. She also reviewed the Implementation Underway fact sheet and explained that the document highlights various projects occurring in the city and the correlation to the Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan Ms. Markarian announced that Water Street will be nationally recognized as a Great Place in America by the American Planning Association on October 26, 2019. She said staff will provide the Internet link for Committee members to view the live stream event. Ms. Markarian invited the Committee members to attend the October 15, 2019, City Council meeting to participate in the proclamation announcement, declaring October as Planning Month. In addition, Ms. Markarian announced that the City received the Livable Centers study award, in the amount of $200,000.00, from the Regional Department of Transportation. She invited the Committee members to attend the November 19, 2019, City Council meeting to participate in the recognition. Mr. Newsome recommended staff continue to publicize the Henderson Strong YouTube video to promote the comprehensive plan. Ms. Frago said the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will be hosting a diversity summit on Friday, October 4, 2019, and invited City representatives to participate and discuss Henderson’s efforts on promoting diversity. NB-4 CAPACITY BUILDING ON HENDERSON STRONG PRIORITY AREAS Staff will provide an overview of Henderson Strong Chapter 5: On the Ground: Priority Areas and ongoing implementation efforts to date. Andy Powell, Principal Planner, provided an overview of the priority areas for reinvestment, which included Downtown Henderson, Lake Mead Parkway, the Boulder Highway corridor, and West Henderson. Following an inquiry by Chairman Smith regarding when Water Street will continue past Boulder Highway towards the Cadence neighborhood, Andrew Roether, Principal Planner, stated he will research his question and provide an answer at a later time. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Page 4 of 7 Monday, September 16, 2019 – Minutes Mr. Newsome stated the City should consider hosting signature events to draw in residents from neighboring cities. He also expressed the importance of including small businesses in major development areas. Lisa Corrado, Assistant Director of Community Development and Services, said staff can research development agreements and potentially incentivize the inclusion of small business in the negotiation process. Andrew Roether, Principal Planner, stated the City has recently contracted with a company that will assist with the Development Code updating process. He said the update will modernize the uses and development standards bound within the code, and offer some zoning flexibility for businesses. Mr. Roether referred to the backup material titled Development Code Update Boulder Highway Corridor and provided an overview of the proposed mixed-use zoning. A discussion ensued regarding bus rapid transit systems and pedestrian safety. NB-5 BREAKOUT ACTIVITY ON HENDERSON STRONG PRIORITY AREAS Staff will facilitate breakout discussions on implementation opportunities related to Henderson Strong Chapter 5: On the Ground: Priority Areas, specifically West Henderson and the Eastside Redevelopment area. The groups will provide their input on implementation items from Chapter 5. The Committee reviewed the backup material and engaged in an activity to provide feedback on the Henderson Strong Priority Areas, as follows: Eastside Investment Strategy 1. How would you prioritize these sites? Mr. Frommer recommended the focus be placed on Sites A, E, and J. 2. What types of uses (residential, commercial, business/industrial, or other) would you consider to be most beneficial to the area? Following a discussion of all the sites, Andrew Roether, Principal Planner, recommended housing for employees of the Union Village Medical Plaza or additional medical office buildings. Boulder Highway Corridor 1. Which intersections along Boulder Highway do you consider to be a top priority? Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Page 5 of 7 Monday, September 16, 2019 – Minutes It was the consensus of the Committee that Lake Mead and Boulder Highway and Galleria Drive and Boulder Highway are priority intersections to focus on. The Committee encouraged the continuation of pedestrian safety efforts along Boulder Highway. 2. Keeping the vision of Henderson Strong in mind, what feedback would you give regarding the proposed changes to the zoning along Boulder Highway? Following a discussion regarding potential uses of vacant land, Mr. Roether explained that the City would like to have the mixed-use areas be compatible with what currently exists. Chairman Smith recommended industrial or flex-industrial use as a potential opportunity for development. Mr. Ishman inquired if there is a hub or business where residents can pay all their utility bills. Mr. Powell stated the Regional Transportation Commission have been in discussion of a concept called mobility hubs where key transit intersections would provide community amenities, such as bike sharing or banking opportunities. He said this concept would be a great idea to pursue. West Henderson 1. What are your top three priorities for the upcoming West Henderson Land Use Plan Update? It was the consensus of the Committee to prioritize transportation and roadway access, housing choices, and economic competitiveness. 2. What do you envision in West Henderson for the selected priorities? The Committee discussed the development potential for West Henderson. Following a comment by Ms. Petruso regarding the master transportation plan, Mr. Powell said he can get an update and timeline of when certain roadway projects will be completed. Responding to an inquiry by Ms. Frago regarding plans for high-rise residential units, Mr. Rother said towers called Henderson West are currently being developed adjacent to the M Resort. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Page 6 of 7 Monday, September 16, 2019 – Minutes NB-6 STAFF UPDATES Staff will summarize research requests and follow-up items that staff will be working on for future meetings, as well as anticipated content for the next meeting. Andy Roether, Principal Planner, summarized the ideas brought forth by the Committee members during this meeting, which included: promoting the Henderson Strong YouTube video; participation at the diversity summit at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; prioritize and provide information on roadway projects; develop signature events in Henderson; inclusion of small businesses in developing areas; and redevelopment prioritization for the Boulder Highway corridor, Eastside, and West Henderson. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Smith requested that a document be created to identify the Committee’s general responsibilities in assisting the City with the Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Smith recommended the City consider developing a performing arts center. Andy Powell, Principal Planner, stated he can have a staff member from the Parks and Recreation Department present the long-term vision of their performing arts. Responding to an inquiry by Mr. Jacobson regarding signage that indicates people are within the Henderson city limits, Mr. Roether stated there are Welcome to Henderson signs installed at prominent intersections. Mr. Powell stated he will have signage included in the Eastside Investment Strategy. Andrew Roether, Principal Planner, stated he will have staff give a presentation on the West Henderson development. Following a request by Mr. Frommer to have the newly-appointed Economic Development and Tourism Director attend a meeting, Mr. Powell this will be on the agenda for the next meeting. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in the Council Chambers Conference Room. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Advisory Committee Page 7 of 7 Monday, September 16, 2019 – Minutes IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk