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Las Vegas council approves college development at Bonanza and Pecos

Las Vegas council approves college development at Bonanza and Pecos

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The council approved the 16,548-square-foot, one-story college and training center 7-0 on November 4, subject to conditions.

7 days ago: City Council public hearing

Overview

Updated Yesterday

The Las Vegas City Council approved the proposed 16,548-square-foot college and training center at Bonanza and Pecos roads on November 4, voting 7-0 subject to conditions. The one-story building is a partnership between the city and the College of Southern Nevada on about 3 acres the city owns at the southwest corner.

City staff put construction cost at about $19 million, with work expected to start in winter 2027. The planning commission had recommended approval 7-0, and the council's action clears the site development plan.

Why it matters

The approval lets the city move ahead with a $19 million college and job-training center on city-owned land in east Las Vegas.

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Key Indicators

7-0
Planning Commission recommendation
The commission voted unanimously to recommend approving the college development ahead of the council hearing.
16,548 sq ft
Proposed building size
One-story college and training center planned on a city-owned site of about 3 acres.
$19M
Estimated construction cost
Cost figure given in the city's October 13 meeting record for the college and training center.
Approved
Council action
The council approved the site development plan 7-0 on November 4, subject to conditions.

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People Involved

Council Member Diaz (Ward 3)
Council Member Diaz (Ward 3)
Las Vegas City Council member for Ward 3
Voted with the council to approve the college development 7-0 on November 4, subject to conditions.

Organizations Involved

Las Vegas City Council
Las Vegas City Council
Municipal legislature
Approved the college development 7-0 on November 4, subject to conditions.

The elected body that heard and approved the college development at its November 4 public hearing.
Las Vegas Planning Commission
Las Vegas Planning Commission
Government body
Recommended approval 7-0

The advisory panel that reviews land-use filings and voted unanimously to recommend the college development.
City of Las Vegas
City of Las Vegas
Municipal government
Applicant and owner; the City Council approved the site plan 7-0 on November 4.

The municipal government is both the applicant for and owner of the 3.01-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Bonanza Road and Pecos Road.

Timeline

October 2026 November 2026

4 events Latest: 7 days ago
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  1. City Council public hearing

    Latest Hearing

    The council held a public hearing on the 16,548-square-foot college development.

  2. Council approves college development

    Decision

    The City Council approved site development plan 26-0384-SDR1 by a 7-0 vote, subject to conditions.

  3. Council agenda posted

    Notice

    Agenda lists item 26-0384-SDR1, a site development plan review for the college development, for the Nov 4 public hearing.

  4. College plan forwarded to council

    Hearing

    The site development plan review for the 16,548-square-foot college and training center advanced to the November 4 City Council agenda.

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