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Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 | 3:41 p.m.
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Clark County Commission to allow the Fontainebleau’s garage-convention structure to increase in height from 175 feet to 230 feet.
Residents of the nearby Turnberry Towers, which has 721 unit owners, had asked District Judge Michael Villani to block the increased height. But Villani backed the decision of the commission.
The Supreme Court said, “We will not substitute our judgment for that of the board (of County Commissioners) as to the credibility of witnesses or the weight of the evidence on questions of fact.”
The court noted Fontainebleau filed for a voluntary petition for bankruptcy last June. So legal actions are stayed involving that company.
But the court said the Turnberry residents could resume their suit against Fontainebleau once the bankruptcy case is complete.
Miami development company Turnberry Associates led the development of both Turnberry Towers and Fontainebleau.
Garage height? how about getting the main buildings finished first before worrying about how high up the garage structure goes! Are they serious here ? Just unbelievable!!
The fight over the garage fight started long before the current construction issues. Yes, it seems silly now to be worried about details of the garage structure, but that's not something the judicial system cares about.
Environprotector, you may not be familiar with the FB layout . . . FB's meeting space and ballrooms are built over the floors that are parking in that structure. If they don't build enough meeting space, then their business model is shot before they even open the doors without enough meeting space to sell groups at convention rates mid week. If they have to rely on FIT and wholesale rooms to make their revenue, the value of the entire property is reduced substantially.
If FB is supposed to have 3,800 rooms, and if they want to have at least 30% of their mid week rooms sold at higher convention rates, then they need, at minimum, enough meeting space for 1,100 - 1,200 people to meet at one time, plus breakout rooms and exhibit space. The more meeting rooms they have, the more convention groups they can book, and the more money they can make. This court decision is a huge plus for this property's future.