Alcohol permit with school-distance waiver returned to Las Vegas Planning Commission Nov. 10
Rule Changes Las Vegas, NV localA 1,663-square-foot on-premise alcohol request at 7018 West Charleston Boulevard was on the Nov. 10 agenda after a 5-0 tabling in September. No decision has been posted.
Overview
The Las Vegas Planning Commission was scheduled to hear a special use permit for a 1,663-square-foot on-premise alcohol use at 7018 West Charleston Boulevard on Nov. 10. The request from 3344 Rowena Avenue LLC and Wong Properties LP includes a waiver of the city's school separation rule.
No decision has been posted. A transcript segment ZoneWire published for the Nov. 10 meeting shows only a roll call and equipment checks, with no land-use business recorded. The same request was tabled 5-0 on Sept. 8.
Why it matters
The waiver would let a small alcohol venue operate closer to a school than the city's separation rule normally allows.
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The city body that reviews land-use entitlement requests and holds public hearings.
One of two applicants seeking the special use permit and school-distance waiver.
One of two applicants seeking the special use permit and school-distance waiver.
The owner of record for 7018 West Charleston Boulevard in the agenda item, and a new all-ages jazz club.
Timeline
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The Coffee Note opens as all-ages jazz club
Today BusinessThe Review-Journal reported that The Coffee Note, the family-run all-ages jazz club listed as owner in the alcohol permit application, opened. It grew out of a pop-up at Desert Wind Coffee Roasters.
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Planning Commission scheduled to hear alcohol permit
Public HearingCommission set to consider special use permit and school-distance waiver at 7018 West Charleston Blvd.
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Agenda lists Nov. 10 alcohol permit hearing
AgendaPublished Planning Commission agenda lists 26-0459-SUP1 for a Nov. 10 public hearing.
Scenarios
Planning Commission approves alcohol permit with school-distance waiver
Discussed by: No public analysis found; the agenda lists the item for possible action.
If the commission votes to approve 26-0459-SUP1, the 1,663-square-foot on-premise alcohol use at 7018 West Charleston Boulevard could proceed with the waiver from school separation requirements. The official meeting record would show the vote and any conditions.
Planning Commission defers or withdraws the alcohol permit item
Discussed by: No public analysis found; the agenda warns items are regularly deferred, withdrawn or moved.
The commission could postpone the hearing or the applicant could withdraw the request before a vote. That would leave the separation requirement in place for now and push any decision to a later meeting or end the application.
Planning Commission denies alcohol permit or school-distance waiver
Discussed by: No public analysis found; the agenda lists the item for possible action.
A denial would keep the on-premise alcohol use from receiving the requested entitlement, or at minimum reject the waiver from school separation requirements. The applicant could then revise the request or pursue any available appeal under city procedure.
