Graham County planning and zoning sets public hearing for Lineberger rezoning to allow kennel

Graham County Planning and Zoning voted at its meeting to set a public hearing for a rezoning application filed by Wade and Terry Lineberger. The application, REZ 925-25 (APN 107-30-048), asks to change the parcel’s designation from General Land Use to General Manufacturing to bring the property into compliance because it is being used as a kennel.

The parcel is listed at 7716 East Sanchez Road, Sanford, Arizona, described in the meeting record as “on top of Mesa behind the house.” The commission’s motion to place REZ 925-25 on the agenda for a public hearing passed; the chair called the vote and members responded, “All in favor, aye.” The chair later said, “Motion carries.”

Staff also told the commission that one agenda item intended for this meeting had not been properly noticed and would be moved to the next meeting with the applicant’s agreement. Planning staff member Steve reported on several rezoning approvals that had been acted on at a county board meeting and were being relayed to the commission. Steve said the board approved a rezone requested via power of attorney by Travis Palmer for a site at 40th Street and Highway 191 to allow repair of copper anodes for Freeport; a Tri County application to rezone roughly 250 acres south of town to multifamily; a half-acre rezone inside Thunderbird Hills adjacent to Artesia Estates; and rezones of 10 and 15 acres tied to Layton’s venue and related uses.

Steve told the commission that the Layton’s venue approval included permission for three to five spaces related to the wedding venue, and that additional spaces would require a return to the county for further review. He said the county and applicants had discussed limitations tied to a narrow, crooked bridge and that significant road upgrades would be needed to accommodate larger uses or additional RV traffic.

Steve also reported the Klontz Family Trust’s application was approved to allow multifamily residential use; as part of that approval the trust agreed to correct zoning related to an on-site kennel and to grant Graham County a right of way for a farm road that crosses the property. The staff report was informational; the commission did not take separate votes on those prior board actions at this meeting.

The commission approved the meeting minutes at the start of the session. The meeting record notes the availability of breakfast provided to attendees and adjournment after the scheduled business.

Upcoming: REZ 925-25 will be noticed for public hearing at a future meeting; staff said the improperly noticed item will be placed on the next meeting’s agenda with the applicant’s consent.