Wednesday, November 29, 2006

December 2006

ONE Las Vegas
The two enormous towers being constructed south of the Blue Diamond Road Interchange is the first high-rise condominium project of its magnitude on the South Strip. The first two towers are just the beginning. According to one-lasvegas.com, “This future 19.5-acre master planned community contains both residential towers and amenities such as a boutique hotel, a 20,000-square-foot health club, and numerous dining venues.” One-lasvegas.com also said, “The place will include five, 18- to 21-story, guard-gated, residential condominium
towers.”
Romana Djurovic, the sales manager for the ONE Las Vegas sales office, said, “People moving here are people who are looking for the lifestyle…they don’t want to cut the grass, pull the weeds, clean their big ol’ house anymore.” She continued, “This will be a true luxury condominium complex with ten-foot ceilings and eight-foot high doorways.”
She also told me, “Prices start at $399,000 and go to $1.7 million.”
Association fees will be $.37 per foot and will cover water, sewage, and trash. Phase one is planned to open Fall 2007. The entire project may be finished by 2010. The five towers may have as many as 890 units.
McCarran International Airport, the new I-15/Blue Diamond Road Interchange, and the Bruce Woodbury Beltway (I215) are only blocks away. ONE might be a good place to buy. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing development call me, Brad Emens 702-808-3531.

I-15 at Blue Diamond Road Interchange
The long over due off-ramp to Blue Diamond Road at Interstate 15 is nearly complete. According to SANDSTONEONLINE, the official Clark County Newsletter, “The estimated cost of phase 1 is $23 million.” The newsletter goes on to say, “Phase 1 will be the new I-15 at Blue Diamond Interchange as well as the realignment and widening of SR-160 (Blue Diamond Road) from the interchange to Valley View.”
Josh Mendenhall, a supervisor from Las Vegas Paving Corp, told me, “The entire project should be finished by mid-December.” He continued, “It is way late…definitely a need for the public and businesses in the area.” Mendenhall also stated, “These projects are done to make life easier for everyone.” The completion of this project will accelerate the development of our area. The west side of our valley, including Southern Highlands and Mountain’s Edge, are sure signs that Las Vegas is only getting bigger.

I-15 at Silverado Ranch Boulevard Interchange
The I-15 at Silverado Ranch Boulevard/ Gomer Road Interchange has been a bit of a mystery. Silverado Ranch Boulevard turns into Gomer Road at Jones Boulevard. According to Nevada Department of Transportation, “The proposed improvement will be an interchange with a six-lane overpass and dual left turn lanes over I-15 on Silverado Ranch Boulevard.”
An article in the May 21st, 2003, Las Vegas Review Journal, stated, “A study completed several years ago by the Nevada Department of Transportation identified Gomer Road/Silverado Ranch Boulevard, Cactus Avenue, Pebble Road and Starr Avenue as sites for future interchanges as the south valley develops.” The article goes on to say, “Gomer Road/Silverado Ranch Boulevard surfaced as the first candidate because it is located halfway between the Blue Diamond and St. Rose Interchanges.”
On August 23rd, 2006 ROAD WARRIOR Q&A, a column in the Las Vegas Review Journal, stated, “Work should start (on the interchange) sometime after Labor Day weekend…with completion expected by the end of September 2007.” This $39 million interchange will allow residents better access to Silverado Ranch by as early as this time next year! I will report more as the development takes place.

St Rose Parkway at Interstate 15
Another great improvement to our Valley’s infrastructure is SR 146, or St. Rose Parkway; in the southwest part of our valley. According to Nevada Department of Transportation, “Phase 2A of this major project will reconstruct the I-15/Saint Rose Parkway Interchange and widen Saint Rose Parkway to eight lanes from Southern Highlands Parkway to Gillespie Street.” This project is estimated to cost $42,000,000. Bob McKenzie, from Nevada Department of Transportation, told me, “We can expect to use this new interchange by as soon as mid-2008.”

Major Commercial Development
Another area that has caught my attention is the, now vacant, land south of Cactus Avenue, between Maryland Parkway and Spencer Street. The City of Henderson owns most of the 95+/- acre lot. This land is currently zoned general industrial.
According to Development Code of Henderson Nevada, “ Land deemed general industrial allows for the operation of general industry, manufacturing, extraction, salvage, and related activities.” Something major is going on there.

Gravel pit meeting
Wouldn’t it be great if the 75-acre gravel pit, located near Amigo Street at Cactus Avenue, served a dual purpose? The land is zoned P-F, or public facility, and will be used as a detention basin. I would be thankful if the basin were also used as a park and a recreation center for the community with plenty of room for parking. The next meeting, regarding the gravel pit, is scheduled for 6:30 pm on December 14th, 2006. It will be held near Las Vegas Boulevard at Shelbourne Avenue in the Enterprise Library.
There are nearly 3,000 homes, and more than a dozen associations, that surround the gravel pit nowadays. I want the gravel pit operators to be held accountable and take responsibility for their actions.

What is being built east of Roberto’s Taco Shop?
The construction project east of Roberto’s Taco Shop, on the east side of Bermuda Road and north of Cactus Avenue, will be a luxury, 100-unit, mid-rise, condominium project. According to Jerry Stogne, a construction superintendent for Dayside Inc., “The project will be four stories tall…three residential floors on top of a garage.” The project is called Milano Residences and is located at 430 E. Cactus Avenue. According to milanoresidences.com, “Units start in the mid 200’s.” The website also reported, “Coming summer 2006.”
I even mailed the owners of the property to find out more up-to-date information. To learn more about theses condominiums call me, Brad Emens 702-808-3531. I am happy to help.

The information provided in this reader was obtained from google.com and interviews and is believed to be accurate and true.

Next issue; St. Rose Parkway, at Maryland Parkway, Gated, custom home community near Pyle Avenue at Bermuda Road, and what happens at the community meeting?