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Public Hearings   9.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Development Services
Meeting Date:
10/29/2024
SUA24-02 (Dahlia Solar Appeal)
Submitted By:
Matthew Taylor, Development Services
Department:
Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Matthew Taylor
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
SUA24-02 (Dahlia Solar Appeal)

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Approve or deny the applicant's appeal by Horus Energy AZ1, LLC, (SUA24-02) of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of Special Use Authorization SU24-07 for a solar energy power plant (Dahlia Solar).

Background:

The appellant, Horus Energy AZ 1 LLC, filed an appeal on September 26, 2024, against a decision made by the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission. On September 11, 2024, the Commission failed to approve Special Use Authorization SU24-07 (Dahlia Solar) for a Solar Energy Power Plant on approximately 596 acres near McNeal (tax parcels 407-17-001 and 407-18-003). The properties are zoned RU-4 (Rural District, one dwelling per 4 acres) and Solar Energy Power Plants require special use approval in rural zoning districts per Section 2.15.070 of county zoning regulations.

The Board of Supervisors hears appeals of Special Use Authorization decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing. Following deliberations, the Board shall either affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

The Department shall record the basis for the decision and provide copies to the appellant and the Planning and Zoning Commission. If the Board approves the appeal, the applicant must provide the case planner signed and notarized Acceptance of Conditions and Diminution Waiver forms within 30-days. The applicant shall obtain the required permits prior to establishing the solar energy power plant.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

The Department shall record the basis for the decision and provide copies to the appellant and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval of the appeal reverses the Commission's decision, authorizing the special use. Denial of the appeal affirms the Commission's decision.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

None.

Fiscal Impact

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