Cochise County
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Cochise County Complex
Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room
1415 W. Melody Lane, Building G
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room
1415 W. Melody Lane, Building G
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Regular Meeting
December 13, 2023
4:00 p.m.
or virtually
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(888) 680-6714, Phone Conference ID: 510 755 175#
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(H), the public will have physical access to the meeting place fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
December 13, 2023
4:00 p.m.
or virtually
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
(888) 680-6714, Phone Conference ID: 510 755 175#
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(H), the public will have physical access to the meeting place fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL (Introduce Commission members and explain quorum and requirements for taking legal action).
CALL TO THE PUBLIC – Pursuant to A.R.S . § 38-431.01 (H) this is an opportunity for the public to comment. Individuals are invited to address the Commission on any issue within the Commission's jurisdiction. Since Commissioners may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda, Commission action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
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. [Item tabled from November 8, 2023 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting]
2.
A Special Use Authorization request for a commercial plant nursery on APN 123-08-003S. The subject parcel consists of 5.8 acres and is located on the east side of Ocotillo Road, approximately 2/3 mile north of Interstate 10 between Four Feathers Lane and Aviation Drive.
3.
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.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT, INCLUDING PENDING, RECENT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' ACTIONS.
CALL TO COMMISSIONERS ON RECENT MATTERS.
ADJOURNMENT