PROCEEDINGS OF THE COCHISE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday, MAY 11, 2022
A regular board meeting of the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, MAY 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room, 1415 Melody Lane, Building G, Bisbee, Arizona.
- Present:
- Wayne Gregan, Chairman; Kim DePew, Member; Nathan Watkins, Member; Jim Martzke, Member; Nancy Welch, Member; Gerry Gonzalez, Member; Robert Montgomery, Member; Larry Saunders, Member
- Staff Present:
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- Christine McLachlan, Planner II
- Robert Kirschmann, Planner II
Chairman Gregan 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
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).
Election of Vice Chairman
Motion by Member Kim DePew, Second by Member Nathan Watkins
A motion was made and confirmed appointing Mr. Saunders to Vice Chairman.
Vote: 8 - 0 Approved
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH’S MINUTES
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez
Vote: 8 - 0 Approved
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Docket RZ22-04 (Jack) Rezone parcel 106-15-021P, 8 acres from R-36 (Residential; one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) to RU-4 (Rural; one per four acres).
Mr. Kirschmann presented a staff report that is preserved in the files.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a staff report that is preserved in the files.
Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez
Vote: 8 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
2.
Docket RZ22-05 (Varnum) The applicant requests a rezoning from R-36 (Residential one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) to RU-4 (Rural, one dwelling per 4 acres).
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the files.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the files.
Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Nathan Watkins
Vote: 8 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
3.
Docket RZ22-06 (Quinn) The applicant requests a rezoning from R-36 (Residential one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) to RU-4 (Rural, one dwelling per 4 acres).
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserve in the files.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserve in the files.
Motion by Member Kim DePew, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez
Vote: 8 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
4.
DocketRZ22-07 (Flynn) The applicant requests a rezoning from R-18 (Residential one dwelling per 18,000 square feet) to RU-4 (Rural, one dwelling per 4 acres).
Due to a conflict Vice Chairman Sauders recused himself from the item.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Due to a conflict Vice Chairman Sauders recused himself from the item.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Jim Martzke
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
5.
Docket RZ22-08 (Highway 83) The applicant requests a rezoning from RU-4 (Rural, one dwelling per four acres) to RU-2 (Rural, one dwelling per 2 acres).
The Applicant requested and the Commission approved continuing the Docket to the June 8, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting.
The Applicant requested and the Commission approved continuing the Docket to the June 8, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Kim DePew
Vote: 8 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
6.
Docket SU22-08 (Frontier) A Special Use Authorization to approve a phased eco-friendly destination to teach about soil health, water retention, agroforestry, and similar topics.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Michael Gregory spoke in favor of the request.
John and Heidi Stamp did not speak in favor or against but raised concerns regarding the road.
Jaime Chaney spoke in opposition to the request.
Douglas Roberts spoke in Opposition
Bruce Cameron spoke in favor of the request.
The vote was 4-4, which triggers a re-hearing at the June 8, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Michael Gregory spoke in favor of the request.
John and Heidi Stamp did not speak in favor or against but raised concerns regarding the road.
Jaime Chaney spoke in opposition to the request.
Douglas Roberts spoke in Opposition
Bruce Cameron spoke in favor of the request.
The vote was 4-4, which triggers a re-hearing at the June 8, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Robert Montgomery
Vote: 4 - 4 Disapproved
- AYE:
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Member Nathan Watkins
Member Jim Martzke
Member Gerry Gonzalez
Member Robert Montgomery
- NO:
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Chairman Wayne Gregan
Member Kim DePew
Member Larry Saunders
Member Nancy Welch
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 Gregan adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Wayne Gregan, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director
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Wayne Gregan, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director