AI- 7418
5.
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 11/08/2023
- Title:
- SU 23-26 (Cochise Stronghold Solar Solar)
- Submitted By:
- Christine McLachlan, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Christine McLachlan
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planning Division Manager
Agenda Item Text:
An applicant-initiated Special Use Authorization request to construct and operate a proposed 235-MW Solar Energy Power Plant and 235-MW Battery Energy Storage System on 2,437 acres of rural zoned land.
Background:
The County has received a Special Use application request from Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (AEPCO)/Roadrunner LLC (applicant). The applicant requests a special use authorization to develop a 235-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar facility, a 235-MW battery energy storage system, and a substation, on AEPCO owned land near the existing Apache Generating Station at 3525 N. Highway 191, Cochise, Arizona. More specifically, this request includes portions on the following APNs: 20401020 (237.89 Ac), 20401022C (427.2 Ac), 20418001 (159.43 Ac), 20418003A (198.74 Ac), 20422001G (488.53 Ac), 20506004 (612.17 Ac), 20507001 (313.08 Ac), which equates to approximately 2,437 acres of rural-zoned land.
During the November 8, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant requested, and was granted, a continuance until the December 13, 2023 meeting.
During the November 8, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant requested, and was granted, a continuance until the December 13, 2023 meeting.
Attachments
- Staff Memo
- Application and Concept Plan
- Public Input
- Agency Comments
- Staff Presentation
- Additional Input (Received by 11/6/23)