Commission unanimously recommends downzoning for 5-acre Fort Grant/ Ingram corner to allow agricultural sales
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Summary
The commission unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors approve rezoning 5 acres from R36 to RU4 to permit small-scale agriculture-related sales after the applicant described business losses in cattle and a plan to sell equipment and farm supplies.
The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward a rezoning request, RZ25-19, that would reclassify 5 acres at North Fort Grant and Ingram Roads from R36 to RU4 to permit agriculture-related sales.
Applicant Marco Vas Hernandez told the commission he needs to change the use because the cattle business has become uneconomic. "I come in because I need to change the use of the land because the business of the cattle right now is not good business," Hernandez said, explaining he intends to sell equipment and farm supplies from the site.
Staff presented the parcel as an old farmstead and said RU4 is consistent with the county's rural plan designation. Staff noted a concept plan and that 25 notices were mailed within 300 feet, with one written response in favor; staff recommended forwarding the docket to the Board of Supervisors without special conditions.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about prior feedlot activity and whether equipment sales would be ongoing; Hernandez explained he plans to sell equipment he has and to establish an ongoing buy-and-sell operation for agricultural equipment. Commissioner Lindbach moved to recommend approval and the motion passed unanimously. The item will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final action.
