08/21/19 BCC AGENDA SHEET

UPDATE
EXOTIC ANIMALS OQUENDO RD/LAMB BLVD
(TITLE 30)

PUBLIC HEARING
APP. NUMBER/OWNER/DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
UC-19-0286-RASHID, JAMAL:

HOLDOVER USE PERMIT for exotic animals in conjunction with a single family residence
on 2.7 acres in an R-E (Rural Estates Residential) Zone.

Generally located on the south side of Oquendo Road, approximately 620 feet east of Lamb
Boulevard within Paradise. JG/sd/ja (For possible action)
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RELATED INFORMATION:

APN:
161-32-201-005

LAND USE PLAN:

WINCHESTER/PARADISE - RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION (UP TO 2
DU/AC)

BACKGROUND:
Project Description
General Summary
• Site Address: 4311 E. Oquendo Road
• Site Acreage: 2.7
• Project Type: Exotic animals (3 Capuchin Monkeys, 1 African Caracal Cat, 1 Albino
Python, 1 Spider Monkey, 1 Serval Cat)

History
The applicant has had use permits for exotic animals approved 5 times in the previous 11 years.
All of the applications have expired because the applicant failed to comply with the conditions of
approval which all required an application for review.

Site Plans
The plans show an existing 8,204 square foot single family residence, horse arena, and barn.
Access to the property is via 2 gated driveways from Oquendo Road.

Floor Plans
The plans depict various places where the exotic animals will be housed, including within the
residence and in the accessory structures located on the property. The plans show an enclosure
for the Albino Python within the detached garage that is centrally located within the site and the
African Caracal, Serval Cat, and monkeys will be located either within the main residence or the
barn located on the property.

Applicant’s Justification
The applicant is seeking approval to house exotic animals on-site. The applicant indicates the
animals have been micro-chipped and all have GPS collars. The applicant states that there are
several camera systems on-site monitoring the property and there are full time staff of caregivers
who reside at the house to provide for 24 hour care. There have been no escapes or issues with
any animal in the last 7 years and the entire property is gated.

Prior Land Use Requests

Application Request Action Date
Number
UC-0014-17 Allowed exotic animals in conjunction with a single Approved April
family residence – expired by BCC 2017
UC-0102-15 Allowed exotic animals in conjunction with a single Approved July
family residence – expired by BCC 2015
ET-400113-13 First extension of time to complete and review the Approved January
(UC-0111-13) original use permit for 2 exotic animals (1 serval and 1 by BCC 2014
Capuchin monkey) – expired
UC-0111-13 Allowed 2 exotic animals (1 serval and 1 Capuchin Approved May
monkey) – expired by BCC 2013
UC-0326-11 Allowed exotic animals (1 serval and 1 spider Approved October
monkey) - subject to 6 months to commence and by PC 2011
review as public hearing and other conditions –
expired
UC-1116-08 Allowed exotic animals (2 servals and 1 spider Approved January
monkey) - subject to 6 months to commence and by PC 2009
review as public hearing and other conditions –
expired

Surrounding Land Use

Planned Land Use Category Zoning District Existing Land Use
North, South, Rural Neighborhood Preservation R-E Single family
East, & West (up to 2 du/ac) residential

Clark County Public Response Office (CCPRO)

ZV-13286-16 is a previous zoning violation for having additional exotic animals without an
approved use permit which was closed upon approval of UC-0014-17.

Animal Control
According to Animal Control Supervisor, Victor Zavala, Mr. Rashid is currently being
investigated by California Fish and Wildlife for some exotic animal issues as of April 2019.
According to the Public Response Office the applicant has had multiple special use permits
approved in the past, but continued to let them lapse, which is somewhat of a concern. The
applicant has failed to show that he can meet the standards imposed by the County for keeping
his land use applications active.

STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL:

The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed request meets the goals and purposes of Title
30.

Analysis
Current Planning
A use permit is a discretionary land use application that is considered on a case by case basis in
consideration of Title 30 and the Comprehensive Master Plan. One of several criteria the
applicant must establish is that the use is appropriate at the proposed location and demonstrate
the use shall not result in a substantial or undue adverse effect on adjacent properties.

The applicant has submitted information that all the exotic animals are micro-chipped and GPS
collars are used in securing the animal’s on-site. Staff finds the conditions of approval from
prior applications remain appropriate and should be applied to this application, however staff
cannot recommend approval of this application due to the concerns of Animal Control.

Staff Recommendation
Denial.

If this request is approved, the Board and/or Commission finds that the application is consistent
with the standards and purpose enumerated in the Comprehensive Master Plan, Title 30, and/or
the Nevada Revised Statutes.

PRELIMINARY STAFF CONDITIONS:

Current Planning
If approved:
• 1 year to commence and review as a public hearing;
• Provide 24 hour supervision;
• Animals to be kept inside a building at all times;
• Notify Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County School District
Police immediately, if any animal escapes.
• Applicant is advised that a substantial change in circumstances or regulations may
warrant denial or added conditions to an extension of time and application for review;
and that the extension of time may be denied if the project has not commenced or there
has been no substantial work towards completion within the time specified.

Public Works - Development Review

• No comment.

Building Department - Fire Prevention

• No comment.
Clark County Animal Control
• Work with Clark County Animal Control and follow all recommendations to keep
animals confined to the property, safe, and in approved enclosures;
• Applicant must obtain an Animal Control Exotic Permit within 60 days of approval
of this application;
• Applicant must provide documentation showing animals were legally obtained and
transported into Clark County;
• This permit will only allow 3 Capuchin Monkeys, 1 African Caracal Cat, 1 Albino
Python, 1 Spider Monkey, and 1 Serval Cat;
• No additional exotic animals will be permitted;
• Should applicant allow this current permit to expire, no further use permits for
exotic animals will be approved at this address.

Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD)

• No comment.

TAB/CAC: Paradise – denial.

APPROVALS: 3 cards
PROTESTS: 4 cards

COUNTY COMMISSION ACTION: June 5, 2019 – HELD – To 07/03/19 – per

Commissioner Gibson.

COUNTY COMMISSION ACTION: July 3, 2019 – HELD – To 07/17/19 – per

Commissioner Gibson.

COUNTY COMMISSION ACTION: July 17, 2019 – HELD – To 08/07/19 – per the
applicant.

COUNTY COMMISSION ACTION: August 7, 2019 – HELD – To 08/21/19 – per

Commissioner Gibson.

APPLICANT: JAMAL RASHID

CONTACT: JAMAL RASHID, 4311 E. OQUENDO ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89120