AI- 5604
1.
P&Z Agenda Template
- Meeting Date:
- 01/13/2021
- Title:
- Docket SU-20-17 and Z-20-14 (Bella Vista Solar)
- Submitted By:
- Christine McLachlan, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Christine McLachlan, AICP
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Agenda Item Text:
Docket SU-20-17 and Z-20-14 (Bella Vista Solar)A request for a special use authorization to approve the construction of approximately 125-140 acres of solar panels and associated equipment on 232 acres of land (SU-20-17). A request to rezone the property from R-36 (Residential, one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) to RU-2 (Rural, one dwelling per 2 acres) (Z-20-14).
Background:
The Applicant, Derek Fromm of Greenstone Land Holding, LLC, requests a Special Use Authorization to approve the construction of approximately 125-140 acres of solar panels and associated equipment on 232 acres of land. The installation of a solar energy power plant is subject to site development standards contained in the Cochise County Zoning Regulations and requires Special Use Authorization from the Planning and Zoning Commission in a rural zoning district. A Rezoning Application is also included to rezone the property from R-36 to RU-2. All rezoning requests receive a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning and Commission but must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. The proposed site, parcel 107-01-001C, is located adjacent to the eastern boundary of Sierra Vista, approximately 0.75 miles northeast of Buena High School, and is bisected by E Charleston Road, where indicated in the location map. This case was tabled from the December 9, 2020 meeting until January 13, 2021 at the direction of the commission.