Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.
The organized neighborhood opposition to Rhodes Ranch that existed six months ago seems to have blown away like a cloud of dust.
Homeowners in the rural southwest valley came out in full protest against the project when it was first made public, but no opposition was present Wednesday when the County Commission approved a draft development agreement for the 1,400-acre master-planned development.
Developer Jim Rhodes already received zoning approval for the 339-unit adults-only community and golf course he plans to make the project's centerpiece. Commissioner Jay Bingham said he wanted assurances the company uses effluent water for irrigating the course.
The neighborhood group that has opposed the project almost from its inception has reconciled itself to the project as long as the County Commission creates a rural preservation district on the remaining land.
The Clark County Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on that request tonight. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center.
Commissioner Bruce Woodbury remained opposed to the project, saying it represents "leap-frog zoning" because it too far from existing public utilities.
When built out, the project is expected to have at least 7,000 homes, condos and apartments, neighborhood and community shopping centers, and a town center with plans for a hotel-casino.
Rhodes also has reserved 10 acres for an elementary school and 40 acres for a county park. Commissioner Myrna Williams said the park site has to be consistent with the county's park code.
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