PROCEEDINGS OF THE COCHISE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 8, 2023
A regular board meeting of the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room, 1415 Melody Lane, Building G, Bisbee, Arizona.
- Present:
- Kim DePew, Chair; Nathan Watkins, Member; Jim Martzke, Member; Gerry Gonzalez, Member; Albert Young, Member; Robert Montgomery, Vice Chair; Robert Limbach, Member
- Absent:
- Nancy Welch, Member; Larry Saunders, Member
- Staff Present:
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- Christine McLachlan, Planner II
- Susan Bronson, Planner I
- Paul Correa, Deputy County Attorney
- Attendees:
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- Jim Corneille, Applicant
- Vicki Corneille, Applicant
- Shawn Campbell, Citizen
- Glenn Renell, Citizen
- Gail Renell, Citizen
- Patrick Gleason-Moore, Citizen
- Tom Messier, Applicant
- Brandon Collins, Applicant
- Anna Collins, Applicant
- Bruce Hamberger, Applicant
- Diane Hamberger, Applicant
- Joshua Schaa, Applicant
- Loretta Goeglein, Citizen
- Brian Goeglein, Citizen
- Rita Miller, Citizen
- Niles Miller, Citizen
- Judy Martinez, Citizen
- Laurel Goeglein, Citizen
- Barbara Sparks, Citizen
- Trina Macphail Sirota, Citizen
- Nathan Strait, Citizen
- Steven Breitegrs, Citizen
- Ron Sirota, Applicant
- Nicole Lyon, Citizen
- Angel Makareilz, Citizen
- Robert Gendler, Citizen (online)
- Cindy Mess, Citizen (online)
- Renee Kitko, Citizen (online)
- Robert Gendler, Citizen (online)
- Becky Basset, Applicant
Chair DePew 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
Election of Vice Chair
Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez
A motion to remove the item from the Table was approved.
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
Motion by Vice Chair Robert Montgomery, Second by Member Nathan Watkins
Mr. Montgomery volunteered to be Vice Chair. Mr. Watkins seconded.
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
ROLL CALL (Introduce Commission members and explain quorum and requirements for taking legal action).
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH’S MINUTES
Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez No changes were requested.
Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
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.
No Members of the public wished to speak.
No Members of the public wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Docket SU22-27(191 Potato Farm) The Applicant, PGH Holdco LLC, represented by Mr. Jim Corneillie is requesting a Special Use Modification to allow a phased addition of approximately 150,000 square feet.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Jim Corneillie, Applicant spoke to the request.
No Members of the public wished to speak to the request.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Jim Corneillie, Applicant spoke to the request.
No Members of the public wished to speak to the request.
Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Nathan Watkins
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
2.
Docket SU22-31(Natoma Plant Nursery); the Applicant requests a Special Use Authorization for a commercial plant nursery in an RU-4 Zoning District.
Ms. Susan Bronson presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Brendon Collins, Applicant spoke to the request.
No Members of the public requested to speak.
Ms. Susan Bronson presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Brendon Collins, Applicant spoke to the request.
No Members of the public requested to speak.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
3.
Docket SU22-33 (RV Park Expansion) A Special Use Modification to allow a phased expansion of an existing six (6) space recreational vehicle(RV) park.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Ms. Becky Basset, Applicant, spoke to the request.
Mr. Patrick Gleason-Moore spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Shawn Campbell spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Glenn Renell spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Robert Gendler spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Ms. Becky Basset, Applicant, spoke to the request.
Mr. Patrick Gleason-Moore spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Shawn Campbell spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Glenn Renell spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Robert Gendler spoke in opposition to the request.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Jim Martzke A substitute motion was made to eliminate to condition of approval number #5.
Vote: 6 - 1 Approved
- NO:
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Member Robert Limbach
Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez
The Planning Commission approved the item as modified, eliminating condition #5.
Vote: 5 - 2 Approved
- NO:
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Member Robert Limbach
Member Albert Young
Attachments:
4.
Docket SU22-34 (181 Solar) A Special Use Authorization to approve construction of a contract construction services business.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Joshua Schaa, Applicant, spoke to the request.
No members of the public requested to speak.
Mr. Kirschmann presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Joshua Schaa, Applicant, spoke to the request.
No members of the public requested to speak.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Robert Limbach
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
5.
Docket SU 23-01 (Omphalos Wine Tasting) An applicant initiated Special Use Authorization Request to lawfully establish an off-site winery tasting room and agricultural processing with less than a 300-foot minimum setback on a rural zoned parcel.
Ms. Christine McLachlan presented a PowerPoint presentation preserved in the files.
The Applicant, Mr. Thomas Messiere spoke to the request.
No members of the public requested to speak on the request.
Ms. Christine McLachlan presented a PowerPoint presentation preserved in the files.
The Applicant, Mr. Thomas Messiere spoke to the request.
No members of the public requested to speak on the request.
Motion by Member Nathan Watkins, Second by Member Jim Martzke
Vote: 7 - 0 Approved
Attachments:
6.
Docket SU 23-02 (Sirota Guest Lodging) An applicant initiated Special Use Authorization request to lawfully establish guest lodging on a rural zoned parcel.
Ms. Christine McLachlan presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Ron Sirota, Applicant spoke to the request.
Mr. Steven Breitengr spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Niles Miller spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Loretta Goeglein spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Laurel Goeglein spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Nathan Strait spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Kelly Berger spoke in opposition to the request.
Mary Brightengross spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Jonathan Wall spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Christine McLachlan presented a PowerPoint presentation that is preserved in the file.
Mr. Ron Sirota, Applicant spoke to the request.
Mr. Steven Breitengr spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Niles Miller spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Loretta Goeglein spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Laurel Goeglein spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Nathan Strait spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Kelly Berger spoke in opposition to the request.
Mary Brightengross spoke in opposition to the request.
Mr. Jonathan Wall spoke in opposition to the request.
Motion by Member Gerry Gonzalez, Second by Member Robert Limbach
Vote: 2 - 4 Disapproved
- AYE:
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Member Albert Young
Member Gerry Gonzalez
Attachments:
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT, INCLUDING PENDING, RECENT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ ACTIONS.
CALL TO COMMISSIONERS ON RECENT MATTERS.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair DePew adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Kim DePew, Chair
ATTEST:
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Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director
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Kim DePew, Chair
ATTEST:
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Daniel Coxworth, Development Services Director