Scott Shire

The Clark County Board of County Commissioners is proposing an ordinance to amend Clark County Code, Section 20.10.013, to revise the maximum Rentals, Fees, and Charges for General Aviation Airports. The amendment aims to support the Clark County Airport System, including Henderson Executive Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center, and Overton -- Perkins Field, by funding capital improvements and operating costs to increase throughput and capacity for projected higher volumes of aircraft traffic. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on whether the proposed rule will impose a direct and significant economic burden upon a business or directly restrict the formation, operation, or expansion of a business.

The Airport Hazard Areas Board of Adjustment reviewed an application for a variance regarding the Vegas High Roller (Observation Wheel) project. The project involves constructing an Observation Wheel up to 550 feet above ground level (AGL), which would exceed the height limitations established by the Airport Hazard Regulations. The board considered the potential impact on air navigation and the FAA's determination that the structure would not be a hazard. Ultimately, the board granted the variance, subject to conditions including compliance with FAA guidelines for marking and lighting the structure, restrictions on outdoor laser lights, and adherence to the FAA's determination of no hazard to air navigation.

The meeting included a review of certification for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE). New business included certification reviews for Fudgetopia, LLC and Imperial Trucking, LLC at Harry Reid International Airport, as well as A-1 Sandblasting, Inc. dba A-1 Masonry & Sandblasting and Prowest Coating, LLC for the Nevada Department of Transportation. The agenda also included public comment periods and discussion of housekeeping issues.

The Airport Hazard Areas Board of Adjustment is considering a variance request for the construction of a hotel tower. The proposed tower would exceed the height limitations set by the Airport Hazard Regulations. The board is evaluating whether granting the variance would pose a risk to public safety and air navigation. The board is also considering conditions such as restrictions on outdoor laser lights and compliance with FAA guidelines for marking and lighting the structure.

The Airport Hazard Areas Board of Adjustment reviewed an application for a variance regarding the construction of the Skyvue Observation Wheel. The project seeks approval to construct the wheel up to 500 feet above ground level, which would exceed height limitations. The board considered whether granting the variance would meet regulatory conditions, including not interfering with airport operations and being in the public interest. The staff recommended approving the variance application, subject to conditions including filing FAA Form 7460-1 for temporary construction equipment and marking/lighting the structure according to FAA guidelines. The resolution for granting the variance includes conditions related to outdoor lighting and compliance with FAA determinations.