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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COCHISE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

A regular board meeting of the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, May 9, 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; Patrick Greene, Chairman; Pat Edie, Member; Jim Martzke, Member; Gary Brauchla, Member; Carmen Miller, Member

Absent:

Nathan Watkins, Member

Staff Present:

Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director
Elda Orduno, County Attorney's Office
Peter Gardner, Planner II
Robert Kirschmann, Planner II

Attendees:

Richard Majewski, Applicant SU-18-07
William McNab, Opposition SU-18-05
Linda DeMarco, Opposition SU-18-05
Donna Jarvis, Opposition SU-18-10
Billie Joan Power, Opposition SU-18-10
Elmer Kropf, Applicant SU-18-08
Ricky Veal, Support SU-18-08
Andrew Normando, Support SU-18-08
Robert Murphy, Support SU-18-08
Carla Reaves, Applicant Z-18-05
Linda Guinter, Opposition Z-18-05
Debbie Derosa, Opposition Z-18-05
Amber Jordan, Opposition Z-18-05
James Derosa, Opposition Z-18-05
Katrina Jackson, Opposition Z-18-05
Yeleua Arevalo, Opposition Z-18-05
Lee Grey, Opposition Z-18-05
Carolyn Grey, Opposition Z-18-05
Charles Everett, Opposition Z-18-05
Dennis Finneran (Via Telephone), Applicant SU-18-09

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

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL (Introduce Commission members and explain quorum and requirements for taking legal action).

APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH’S MINUTES

Approve the minutes of the April 11, 2018 meeting.

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Motion by Vice Chair Wayne Gregan, Second by Member Tom Borer Approve the minutes of the April 11 meeting.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Attachments:

Minutes April 11, 2018

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.

ACTION

PUBLIC HEARING

OLD BUSINESS - SU-18-07 (Majewski) A request for a Day Care Facility in Willcox.

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Richard Majewski, Applicant, spoke.

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

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

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OLD BUSINESS - SU-18-05 (Campos) Applicant requests Special Use Authorization to establish a campground, yoga studio and related activities in Palominas.

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William McNab spoke, requesting confirmation that the Docket was being tabled,
Linda DeMarco requested confirmation that the item could not be discussed at Call to the Public and the Public Hearing.
Peter Natwick spoke in Opposition.

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Pat Edie Moved to Tablet the Docket to the June 13 meeting.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Attachments:

Request to continue

SU-18-10 (Baker)The Applicant requests Special Use Authorization to establish art and permaculture facilities.

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Donna Jarvis spoke in Opposition.
Billie Joan Power spoke in Opposition.

Motion by Member Pat Edie, Second by Vice Chair Wayne Gregan Moved to Table the Docket to the July 11 meeting.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

SU-18-08 (Kropf) The Applicant requests Special Use Authorization to expand a home-based wood and metal working business (Home Occupation, HO 17-25) into larger structures such as sheds, cabins, garages, and similar structures.

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Elmer Kropf, Applicant, spoke.
Ricky Veal spoke in Support.
Andrew Normando spoke in Support.
Robert Murphy spoke in Support.

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

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

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SU-18-09 (Finneran MMJ Cultivation) The Applicant is requesting Medical Marijuana Cultivation on an 8.04 acre site in Dragoon.

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Dennis Finneran attended via telephone.

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

Vote: 7 - 0 Approved

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Z-18-05 (Reaves) The Applicant is requesting a rezoning from RU-4 (Rural; one dwelling per four-acres) to RU-2 (Rural; one dwelling per two-acres) in Whetstone.

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Carla Reaves, Applicant, spoke.
Linda Guinter spoke in Opposition.
Debbie DeRosa spoke in Opposition.
Amber Jordan spoke in Opposition.
James DeRosa spoke in Opposition.
Katrina Jackson spoke in Opposition.
Yeleua Arevalo spoke in Opposition.
Lee Grey spoke in Opposition.
Carolyn Grey spoke in Opposition.
Charles Everett spoke in Opposition.
Carle reaves offered rebuttal.

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

Vote: 2 - 6 Disapproved

AYE:: Vice Chair Wayne Gregan
Chairman Patrick Greene

Attachments:

PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT, INCLUDING PENDING, RECENT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ ACTIONS.

CALL TO COMMISSIONERS ON RECENT MATTERS.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Greene adjourned the meeting at 6:47 pm

APPROVED:

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Patrick Greene, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director