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Planning commission approves reduced setbacks for Vaughn Ranch farm winery in Pierce
Summary
The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special-use authorization allowing Vaughn Ranch (owner Joseph Monks) to operate a farm winery with reduced setbacks from property lines; staff found nine factors in favor and recommended conditions limiting the exemption to small farm-winery activities.
The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission on the evening of the meeting approved SU25-28, a special-use authorization for Vaughn Ranch that reduces the 300-foot minimum setback required for agricultural processing.
Staff presentation: Planning staff (Mr. Taylor) told commissioners the request applies to tax parcel 11401073 at 3465 East Fawn Ranch Road in Pierce, zoned RU-4. The site includes an existing 1,800-square-foot structure and a vineyard. Mr. Taylor said the building sits approximately 100 feet from the north property line and about 200 feet from the east property line, both less than the 300-foot requirement in the zoning regulations. He said staff evaluated the application under Section 2.48 of the zoning…
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