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For SUP25-03 (APN 11-16-001F, 161 acres), the applicant, Larry Wilson, requested a special use permit to create a private airstrip on a portion of the land in Kielberg Canyon near the Galero Mountain Range. Staff said the applicant has already obtained federal authorization and the county's action is to set the item for public hearing; commissioners voted to set it up for the next meeting.

The commission also set up rezonings requested by Lane Jensen (REZ938-25, 2.5 acres), Clyde and Paula England (REZ939-25, 5 acres, commercial/manufacturing to match existing use) and Shauna Taylor (REZ940-25, 5.5 acres of a 61-acre parcel for storage units). Each item was placed on the commission's next agenda for a public hearing.

Staff reported that nine items that had gone to the Board of Supervisors were approved, including a family cemetery special use permit for Chris and Monica Stauffer, a lot-split approval for Ryan Layton, approvals for a travel trailer park rezoning (Neil Brooks) with stipulations related to an underground water or irrigation line, and a co-op rezoning expansion in Central. Staff also announced a new building inspector, Dustin Willie, who replaces Joe Carpenter.

The commission emphasized that items set up today will receive public comment at the public hearing stage and that no public input will be taken while merely placing items on the next meeting's public-hearing calendar.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning 7/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission scheduled public hearings for a private airstrip and three rezoning requests, and staff reported that nine items taken to the Board of Supervisors were approved, including a family cemetery special use permit and other rezones.","taxTitle","Graham County, Arizona","taxId",27861,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167909,"Commission recommends rezoning a portion of 3.5-acre parcel to create one half-acre lot; floodplain noted",119,2168000,2287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409814-a6a1ca9ee444c662f31d808b0897ad35&start=2168&end=2287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409814-a6a1ca9ee444c662f31d808b0897ad35/thumbnail_2168000.jpg","/articles/6167909/Graham-County/Arizona/Commission-recommends-rezoning-a-portion-of-35-acre-parcel-to-create-one-half-acre-lot-floodplain-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167909-d65003471f695c16bc3305edcc57bbd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611011&Signature=P5z2mYJK8i1Mr-ed6Tp1GAKi568O-u4eIzpl-hAS4j5sP1kkenUdJj9pFaOi5CT12KXZJsp0S2sqJgPwchGP1uUl62ybNdrVT5IjZJC5jfzaQzfFJ7BU34MFUbq1YMkFg0qaFccY4UsT5Ltl5iRTsFpx6wDVt9LfVnM3agk~e7WBbuoR4-klOrtn1-7Nb~MVFNhXOd5trxxFFnuSnhw3zS~qibJlIB7Y6RU8KzEgDsj4xLnNt0rGRM1rxQYr5mrYWM7m5APlYLcCtdXImvw0HqmmmfEcm0Uwsnze0wFCOgC4ReYB-5phbhKo4ezVUY2vNylh-iE8~n4i8sAo-ArkEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for a rezoning request by Leslie and Michael Orr (APN 105-02-054, 3.5 acres) to create one half-acre parcel while leaving the remaining acres as single-acre parcels.

Staff said the applicants intend to sell a half-acre parcel next to the road while keeping the other portions as one-acre parcels; engineering and floodplain requirements will constrain where structures can be placed. Planning staff noted part of the parcel lies in a wash floodplain and that the parcel will require qualified FEMA engineering where structures are proposed.

A commissioner said the lot next to the street is further from the floodplain and is the likely half-acre parcel to be rezoned and sold. No members of the public signed up to speak on the item. A motion to forward a favorable recommendation was made, seconded and approved by the commission.

Staff advised that floodplain and septic/engineering constraints will be addressed during the Board of Supervisors review and any subsequent permitting stages.","The Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation to rezone part of a 3.5-acre parcel (APN 105-02-054) so owners Leslie and Michael Orr can create one half-acre lot; staff noted floodplain constraints for portions of the parcel.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167914,"Commission endorses rezoning for 1.1-acre parcel so owner can replace older manufactured unit",277,1717000,1994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409814-a6a1ca9ee444c662f31d808b0897ad35&start=1717&end=1994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409814-a6a1ca9ee444c662f31d808b0897ad35/thumbnail_1717000.jpg","/articles/6167914/Graham-County/Arizona/Commission-endorses-rezoning-for-11-acre-parcel-so-owner-can-replace-older-manufactured-unit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167914-7a80148f22969a5cc36e37b40a87eea2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611011&Signature=HvnTyF-8SBiAEVassjWvD2EM70hEQ2CpuTcdhK0PCqWkHPmGcZFkIegPIaeP9610WH5h0THcbpQgmrWuzrjtjVahPAw9d4h6c9EpaZPzF3L3ek1yko0aRgLN9c4ybQ9rK~YpQl8La7ylC4~Xg1kB8Ute6DzqUuuQDRIwWz9HCC35dKIO6xPItPJeZntMkkAmK0TTU97iDB6xmpCbHS2U~z~RS4lyk9bF9-emJzcSLH~I9swY6h~H2qqCGhYrg9dR80p5dHBqIy1mCalwFPWljuW1TSOX8dwRG5GSOFmyf~iwSZt9Ehe3xzW2QvEPmyFeFWi8CDbRfbtL1yeImOpp-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for APN 107-45-016, a 1.1-acre parcel, to allow the applicant, Joe Hernandez, to place a newer manufactured home where an older manufactured unit had been removed.

Planning staff said the process began after a code violation for two residences on one parcel. Staff explained the older manufactured unit was removed and the property owner seeks to replace it with a newer manufactured home; because the parcel is 1.1 acres and lacks sewer service, the county requires septic compliance and the parcel meets minimum lot-size constraints for septic systems.

A county planner noted the area already contains many half-acre lots and that the neighborhood context differs from other cases, which influenced the commission's decision to recommend rezoning. A commissioner moved and seconded a favorable recommendation; the motion carried without public opposition.

Staff reiterated the property has city water but no sewer, so septic rules apply and the parcel cannot be reduced below 20,000 square feet where septic is required. The commission forwarded the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final action.","The commission voted unanimously to forward a rezoning request for APN 107-45-016 (1.1 acres) to allow a new manufactured home after a code-violation-related removal of an older unit.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167919,"Planning commission recommends approval for rezoning that would allow additional homes near Lebanon Loop",899,766000,1665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409814-a6a1ca9ee444c662f31d808b0897ad35&start=766&end=1665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409814-a6a1ca9ee444c662f31d808b0897ad35/thumbnail_766000.jpg","/articles/6167919/Graham-County/Arizona/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-for-rezoning-that-would-allow-additional-homes-near-Lebanon-Loop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167919-9a992f285d00e91b5884d85bd2c0b9b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611011&Signature=Ae9VxKTUwyWl1cLQbyBRlaaWWya90rJZutGXu4x-EkFHklF25DXrrfzAcP5G0H29vaV4G5yVfcgQerVSpTqIl-1CkFzjVkMaEWtm-VJ2gvsgjld26VZKA6DdUEVsqO0fmrTP1FVDtEzF3fRw7lesncuNku1cUHqnU2QuMc1RHK-oNVAVAtoACA6kgE-5I~ko7W6QF6nfVIaO5erSroGJhC1RHn~NZN~R6ZOhHFTu2bdLXQeVkWDTQeU~E8JIs1hBjSFPNDZDHh7q22awU2w2DW-yFJKyiFUmS2s9SJak0rVaChUXmsUgPVpam3ouu9VuVDA-NnOgeq3rbHCv9i9Uyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of a rezoning request that would allow multiple additional homes on a rural parcel near Lebanon Loop, the commission decided after a public hearing that included neighbors and the applicant.

Neighbors questioned lot size, road access and utilities, while the applicant and county staff described proposed site improvements and state law changes that could affect future dwelling counts. The recommendation now goes to the Graham County Board of Supervisors for a final decision at 8 a.m. on the first Monday of next month.

A resident who spoke during public comment asked detailed questions about infrastructure, saying, “Will there be a wall around each and every property? Whom will have the road? Where will the road be, and how will it be maintained to access either the 3 or 5 if you approve the 5? What is the requirements for the road?” The resident also noted local lot sizes, adding, “everything out there is 1 acre.”

The applicant described current and planned development on the parcel: “There is currently a double wide on the property. There would be 4 more site built frame homes.” The applicant told the commission the development would meet septic and road standards, and that electrical service would likely be installed underground. The applicant also said, “No. We're not gonna build walls around the property,” and described expected home sizes and price points, saying a “thousand square foot home can sell for under … $300,000.”

County planning staff explained how pending state law changes will affect accessory dwelling units. Staff said that under current local code one additional dwelling unit for a relative is limited to 900 square feet and cannot be rented, but that state legislation signed recently will require jurisdictions to allow additional dwelling units under certain conditions beginning Jan. 1 and will raise the livable-area limit to roughly 1,000 square feet. Staff summarized the effect: once the state rule takes effect, a 1-acre parcel may allow multiple dwelling units in ways not currently permitted.

Commissioners debated the balance between preserving the county’s traditional 1-acre minimum lots and the county’s need for more housing. After discussion, a commissioner moved to forward a favorable recommendation; the motion was seconded and the commission recorded three ayes and two opposed. The chair noted the commission’s recommendation is advisory and that the Board of Supervisors will make the final decision.

The commission and staff emphasized practical site issues that remain to be resolved at the Board of Supervisors hearing, including engineering and septic requirements. Staff also noted the recommendation to the board is not final approval for building permits; any development would still need to meet county engineering, septic and road standards.

The matter will be placed on the Board of Supervisors agenda for a final decision at 8 a.m. on the first Monday of next month in the same meeting room.","The Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of a rezoning request that would allow additional homes on a rural parcel near Lebanon Loop; the measure will be heard by the Board of Supervisors next month.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission sets public hearings for private airstrip and several rezonings; reports several items approved by supervisors

Commission recommends rezoning a portion of 3.5-acre parcel to create one half-acre lot; floodplain noted

Commission endorses rezoning for 1.1-acre parcel so owner can replace older manufactured unit

Planning commission recommends approval for rezoning that would allow additional homes near Lebanon Loop