Committee recommends Grant Sawyer development agreement, citing statutory compliance and unit range

The Las Vegas recommending committee on Feb. 2 recommended that City Council consider Bill 2026-3, the development agreement for the property formerly known as Grant Sawyer.

Stephanie Gronower, representing Lennar Homes, told the committee Lennar is under contract to buy the state-owned parcel and presented the approved application for 290 units. Christian Gates delivered the staff report and said the development agreement meets the requirements of "NRS 278.0201" and "will help facilitate 290 to 580 units of housing on 22.77 acres within the downtown area." Staff asked the committee to recommend approval.

There were no public comments and no substantive questions from committee members. A motion to approve was made, the committee voted to approve, and the item was scheduled to be heard by City Council in early February for final action.

The committee's action is a recommendation to council; the City Council will make the final decision and could alter unit counts or terms of the agreement.