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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COCHISE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
 
A regular board meeting of the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room, 1415 Melody Lane, Building G, Bisbee, Arizona.
Present:
Wayne Gregan, Vice Chair; Tom Borer, Member; Kim DePew, Member; Nathan Watkins, Member; Patrick Greene, Chairman; Jim Martzke, Member; Gary Brauchla, Member; Carmen Miller, Member
Absent:
Pat Edie, Member
Staff Present:
  • Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director
  • Paul Esparza, Planning Manager
  • Elda Orduno, County Attorney's Office
  • Karen Lamberton, Transportation Planner
  • Peter Gardner, Planner II
  • Robert Kirschmann, Planner II
Attendees:
  • Kurt Mershman, Applicant SU-18-06
  • Sylvia Vicencio, Applicant Z-18-04
  • David Verdugo, Applicant SU-18-04
  • Julie Campos, Applicant SU-18-05
  • Soccorro Paul, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Jack Mutchler, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Donna Pulling, Support SU-18-05
  • Faye Douglas, Support SU-18-05
  • Tamara Vertrees, Support SU-18-05
  • Sam Moore, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Susan Avelli, Support SU-18-05
  • Paula Sindelark, Support SU-18-05
  • Bobby Zavala, Support SU-18-05
  • Grace Ison, Support SU-18-05
  • James Bonilla, Support SU-18-05
  • Jean Howe, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Ivette Cunningham, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Dietmar Cunningham, Opposition SU-18-05
  • William McNab, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Linda DeMarco, Opposition SU-18-05
  • Mike Rutherford, Applicant SU-93-08C
  • Sally Close, Opposition SU-9-08C
  • John Messenger, Support SU-93-08C
 
Chairman Greene called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
 
ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING

 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
ROLL CALL (Introduce Commission members and explain quorum and requirements for taking legal action).
 
3.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH’S MINUTES
 
1.
Approve the minutes of the March 14, 2018 meeting,
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Vice Chair Wayne Gregan Ms. Miller arrived after the vote.

Vote: 6 - 0 Approved

Attachments:
 
4.
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.
 
5.
ACTION
 
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
 
1.
SU-18-07 (Majewski) A request for a Day Care Facility in Willcox.
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The Applicant was not present.
 

Motion by Vice Chair Wayne Gregan, Second by Member Jim Martzke Table the docket to the May 9, 2018 meeting.

Vote: 5 - 3 Approved

NO:
Member Tom Borer
Member Nathan Watkins
Member Carmen Miller
Attachments:
 
2.
SU-18-06 (Green Desert Patient Center) A request for Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Infusion in Kansas Settlement.
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Kurt Mershman, Applicant, Spoke.

 

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Tom Borer Moved to Approve the Docket with the Conditions recommended by Staff.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Attachments:
 
3.
Z-18-04 (Vicencio) The Applicant is requesting a rezoning from RU-4 (Rural; one dwelling per 4 acres) to RU-2 (Rural; one dwelling per 2 acres) in Willcox.  
 
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Sylvia Vicencio, Applicant, Spoke.
 

Motion by Vice Chair Wayne Gregan, Second by Member Tom Borer Moved to forward the Docket to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of Conditional Approval with the Conditions recommended by Staff.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Attachments:
 
4.
SU-18-04 (Verdugo) The Applicant requests Special Use Authorization to establish an event center and campground in Douglas. 
 
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David Verdugo, Applicant, spoke.
 

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Vice Chair Wayne Gregan Moved to approve the Docket with Conditions and Modifications as recommended by Staff.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Attachments:
 
5.
SU-18-05 (Campos)The Applicant requests Special Use Authorization to establish a campground, yoga studio and related activities in Palominas. 
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Julie Campos, Applicant, spoke.

Soccorro Paul, spoke in Opposition.

Jack Mutchler, spoke in Opposition.

Donna Pulling, spoke in Support.

Faye Douglas, spoke in Support.

Tamara Vertrees, spoke in Support.

Sam Moore, spoke in Opposition.

Susan Avelli, spoke in Support.

Paula Sindelark, spoke in Support.

Bobby Zavala, spoke in Support.

Grace Ison, spoke in Support.

James Bonilla, spoke in Support.

Jean Howe, spoke in Opposition.

Ivette Cunningham, spoke in Opposition.

Dietmar Cunningham, spoke in Opposition.

William McNab, spoke in Opposition.

Linda DeMarco, spoke in Opposition.

 

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Tom Borer Moved to Approve the Docket with Conditions and Modifications recommended by Staff. The tie vote triggers rehearing at the next meeting.

Vote: 4 - 4 Disapproved

AYE:
Member Tom Borer
Member Jim Martzke
Member Gary Brauchla
Member Carmen Miller
NO:
Vice Chair Wayne Gregan
Member Kim DePew
Member Nathan Watkins
Chairman Patrick Greene
Attachments:
 
6.
SU-93-08C (Arizona Folklore Preserve) The applicant is requesting a Special Use Modification for SU-93-08 to expand parking and legitimize weekend music performances per Section 1716.05 of the Zoning Regulations in Hereford.  
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Mike Rutherford, Applicant's representative, spoke.

Sally Close, spoke in Opposition.

John Messenger, spoke in Support.

 

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Tom Borer Approve the Docket with the Conditions and Modifications recommended by Staff.

Vote: 6 - 2 Approved

NO:
Vice Chair Wayne Gregan
Member Kim DePew
Attachments:
 
7.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT, INCLUDING PENDING, RECENT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ ACTIONS.
 
8.
CALL TO COMMISSIONERS ON RECENT MATTERS.
 
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Greene adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.
 
APPROVED:


_____________________________________
Patrick Greene, Chairman


ATTEST:


______________________________________
Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director