Docket SU22-14 (Chiricahua Sky Village Mod) request for a modification of an approved Special Use Authorization to construct an amateur astronomer campground (guest lodging) on a 72.38-acres of land in Pearce, Arizona.

The applicant, Chiricahua Sky Village, LLC, represented by Christopher Smythies, requests a Modification of a Special Use Authorization* to construct an amateur astronomer campground (guest lodging) on a 72.38-acres of land in Pearce, Arizona. The establishment of guest lodging 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. The proposed development, located on two adjacent parcels APN 401-60-009D and APN 401-60-009M, is located 10 miles west of the Coronado National Forest, approximately 0.4 miles south of Highway 181 and 0.3 miles east of Clovis Road.
 
*In March of 2022, the applicant was granted conditional approval from the Commission to construct guest lodging on Parcel 401-60-009D. Since that approval was granted, the applicant has purchased Parcel 401-60-009M, which is immediately adjacent to the south. The applicant wishes to expand the use, increase the density, and modify some conditions of the original approval through this modification request.