AI- 7467
3.
December P&Z Commission Meeting Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 12/13/2023
- Title:
- SU 23-27 (Herbie 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 an 80-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar facility, an 80-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) on a portion of seven rural-zoned parcels, of which 784.5-acres will be dedicated for the solar development area/special use request.
Background:
The County has received a Special Use application request from Herbie Solar LLC (applicant). The applicant requests a special use authorization to develop an 80-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar facility, an 80-MW battery energy storage system (BESS), and a substation, on a portion of seven parcels of which 784.5-acres will be dedicated for the solar development area/special use request. More specifically, this request includes portions on the following APNs: 20316005, 20316059, 20316061, 20316063, 20316064, 20316067, and 20316068. The proposed Project Area is zoned Rural (RU-4).
The installation of a solar energy power plant and a BESS, 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 installation of a solar energy power plant and a BESS, 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.