Cochise County
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Cochise County Complex
Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room
1415 W. Melody Lane, Building G
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
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Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room
1415 W. Melody Lane, Building G
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
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Regular Meeting
March 11, 2026
4:00 p.m.
March 11, 2026
4:00 p.m.
AGENDA
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.
ANY ITEM IN THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM IN THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.
ANY ITEM IN THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM IN THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INTRODUCTION, AND ROLL CALL (Introduce Commission members and explain quorum and requirements for taking legal action).
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
CALL TO THE PUBLIC – This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Commission may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Docket RZ26-01: An applicant-initiated request to rezone APN 117-02-314D (formerly APNs 117-02-309, 312, 313, and 314C) from SR-43 (Single-Household Residential District, one dwelling per 43,000 square feet) to SR-174 (Single-Household Residential District, one dwelling per 4 acres). The property totals about 7.6 acres and is located at the northeast corner of Justin Street and Cochise Stronghold Road in Sunsites Unit #2.
2.
Docket SU26-01: An applicant-initiated Special Use Authorization request to allow educational services (private school) at 5048 E. Bevers Street near Sierra Vista (APN 107-69-039A). The property totals about three acres and is zoned R-36 (Residential District, one dwelling per 36,000 square feet).
3.
Docket SU26-02: An applicant-initiated Special Use Authorization request to allow a swap meet on the south side of Highway 82 about one mile east of Highway 90 near Huachuca City (APNs 106-25-043C and 043D). The property totals about two acres and is zoned GB (General Business District).
4.
Docket SUA25-04 (Hereford Road RV Park Appeal): The appellants, Bennie and Janell Schmidt, filed an appeal with the Board of Supervisors against a decision made by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 10, 2025, where the Commission failed to approve Special Use Authorization
Docket SU25-14 to allow a recreational vehicle park on 30.7 acres located along Hereford Road approximately 4 miles north of E. Highway 92 (tax parcel 104-34-010A). The parcel is zoned RU-4 (Rural District, one dwelling per 4 acres) and the proposed use requires Special Use approval per Section 2.15.070 of the Zoning Regulations.
The Board of Supervisors heard the appeal during a public hearing on November 18, 2025, remanding the Special Use request back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further proceedings. The Commission will hear the requested Special Use during a public hearing on March 11, 2026, and forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Board will either affirm, reverse, or modify the Commission's recommendation during a subsequent public hearing.
The Board of Supervisors heard the appeal during a public hearing on November 18, 2025, remanding the Special Use request back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further proceedings. The Commission will hear the requested Special Use during a public hearing on March 11, 2026, and forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Board will either affirm, reverse, or modify the Commission's recommendation during a subsequent public hearing.
5.
Docket R25-05: A staff-initiated text amendment to the
Cochise County Subdivision Regulations to allow administrative review and approval of Preliminary Plats, Final Plats, and Plat Amendments. Senate Bill 1286 was signed into law on March 25, 2025, amending Sections § 11-269, § 11-822, and § 11-823 of Arizona Revised Statutes, authorizing counties to implement administrative review and approval of subdivision plats pursuant to an adopted county ordinance.
6.
Docket R26-01: A staff-initiated text amendment to the Cochise County Zoning Regulations to define "Data Center," require Special Use Authorization in certain districts, and establish standards for their siting, development, and operation.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT, INCLUDING PENDING, RECENT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' ACTIONS.
CALL TO COMMISSIONERS ON RECENT MATTERS.
ADJOURNMENT