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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COCHISE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday, JULY 13, 2022

A regular board meeting of the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, JULY 13, 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; Robert Montgomery, Member; Albert Young, Member

Absent:

Gerry Gonzalez, Member; Larry Saunders, Member

Staff Present:

Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director
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

CALL TO ORDER

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

APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH’S MINUTES

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Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Albert Young
Member Welch abstained.

Vote: 6 - 0 Approved

Attachments:

Draft Minutes

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

Docket RZ22-12 and CP22-02 (Fort Mohave) 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). A Comprehensive Plan Amendment is included because the lots are designated as C- Neighborhood Conservation. This designation does not allow zoning for larger lots (RU-4). The Applicant is requesting to extend the Category D-Rural area west of Bell Ranch Road to include the 6, one +/- acre lots the applicant owns.

Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the files.

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Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Kim DePew

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

Vote: 7 - 0 Approved

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Nathan Watkins

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning request.

Vote: 7 - 0 Approved

Attachments:

Docket SU22-14 (Chiricahua Sky Village Mod) request for a modification of an approved Special Use Authorization to construct an amateur astronomer campground (guest lodging) on a 72.38-acres of land in Pearce, Arizona.

Ms. McLachlan presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the files.

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Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Robert Montgomery

Vote: 7 - 0 Approved

Attachments:

Docket R-22-01, Zoning Regulation Amendment to Article 21 Boards of Adjustment.

Mr. Coxworth made a presentation to the Planning Commission about the item.

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Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Nathan Watkins

Vote: 6 - 1 Approved

NO:: Member Albert Young

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 4:48 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Wayne Gregan, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director