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Candela Renewables, LLC Page 7. OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION Candela Renewables, LLC (Applicant), and its consultant, Hulet Urban Group, are available to provide any additional information requested by the Maricopa County Planning and Development or by the Technical Advisory Committee. FIGURES ^_ La Paz County Yuma County Pima County Maricopa County Pinal County Gila County Mohave County Yavapai County Coconino County ^_ 2020 0 20 Miles ± Figure 1. Transverse Mercator NAD 1983 UTM Zone 12N 0 20 Kilometers Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan Amendment Overview Exhibit ^_ Proposed Project Service Layer Credits: © OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Airbus,USGS,NGA,NASA,CGIAR,NCEAS,NLS,OS,NMA,Geodatastyrelsen,GSA,GSI and the GIS User Community Legend Project Location Candela Renewables, LLC Vulcan Solar Project Maricopa County, AZ Date: 9/29/2020 Case No.: CPA2019014 Proposed Gen-tie Line ^_ 2020 0 2 Miles ± Transverse Mercator NAD 1983 UTM Zone 12N 0 2 Kilometers 1:40,000 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan Amendment Topographic Exhibit Proposed Project Area PLSS Township PLSS Section Service Layer Credits: © OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA Candela Renewables, LLC Vulcan Solar Project Maricopa County, AZ Legend Project Location Figure 2. 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Central Avenue #150 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone: (602) 506-1058 Fax: (602) 506-5813 TDD 602 506 6704 Maricopa County Environmental Services Department Water and Waste Management Division DATE: December 18, 2019 TO : Farhad Tavassoli, Planning & Development Dept. Planner FROM: Souren Naradikian, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer SUBJECT: CPA for Vulcan Solar Project. CPA2019014 The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has reviewed revised documents received from the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department for the above referenced project. This project is a CPA for Vulcan Solar Project at APN# State Land. Water / sewer will not be provided. MCESD has no concerns. Stormwater -- The parcel is not located in the urbanized unincorporated area, and therefore, not regulated by the Maricopa County Stormwater Quality Program. Based on the above, MCESD raised no objections to the Planning & Development Department in Accela: on December 18, 2019 and will allow the project to proceed at this time subject to the following stipulations Stipulations: None. It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided only as advisory to Maricopa County Planning and Development Department to assist staff to prepare a staff report. Other Maricopa County agencies may have additional requirements. Final review and approval will be made through Planning and Development Department procedures. Applicant may need to submit separate applications to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department for approval of proposed facilities regulated by the Department. Review of any such application will be based on regulations in force at the time of application. Douglas A. Ducey Governor Arizona State Land Department 1616 West Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-4631 Lisa A. Atkins Commissioner Serving Arizona’s Schools and Public Institutions Since 1915 www.azland.gov August 10, 2020 Rick Ferrera Candela Renewables, LLC 360 Pine Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 RE: State Trust land located in T1S, R5W, Sections 11, 14, 15, 22 and 23; Maricopa County ASLD Commercial Lease Application KE# 03-120364-99-100 Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment Dear Mr. Ferrera: The Arizona State Land Department (the “Department” or “ASLD”) has received your email dated July 30, 2020, requesting permission to act as authorized agent for the Department to apply to Maricopa County (the “Jurisdiction”) for a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment (the “Entitlements”) on State Trust land described above, as detailed in your application narrative and Citizens Participation Plan submitted to Maricopa County on December 3, 2019, to allow for development of a solar generating facility. Candela Renewables, LLC its employees, representatives, agents, and/or consultants (hereinafter “Applicant”) therefore, has the Department’s consent to file for the Entitlements as required by the Jurisdiction, subject to the following conditions and understandings. 1. Applicant shall pay all costs associated with the Entitlements and shall not be reimbursed by the Department or by any subsequent purchaser at auction. 2. Applicant, their employees, representatives, agents, and/or consultants shall be permitted to act as the Department’s agents to procure the Entitlements and any related permits or approvals which may be required (the “Entitlement Process”), subject to final review and approval by the Department. 3. Applicant shall diligently pursue the satisfaction of all Entitlements. Further, it shall respond to all inquiries by the Department as to the status of the Entitlement Process and provide regular updates without formal request. Rick Ferrera August 10, 2020 Page 2 4. Prior to beginning the Entitlement Process, the Applicant shall provide the Department with an outline of the proposal and a timeline for the process which identifies key dates with the Jurisdiction or other jurisdictional agency staff and project hearing dates with any agency or jurisdiction. All documentation, including, but not limited to land use plans, engineering drawings, application materials and development agreements, shall be submitted to the Department for approval prior to the date the documentation is filed with the approving jurisdiction. A copy of the application shall be submitted to the Department on the same day it is filed with the Jurisdiction or other jurisdictional agency. 5. The Department staff shall be invited, but not required to attend, all meetings with the various agencies, elected officials, and the Jurisdiction as the Entitlements are processed through relevant hearings. A minimum of five (5) business days’ notice shall be provided to Department staff in advance of any meeting. 6. Applicant shall submit to the Department all staff reports and draft stipulations that will be considered by the Jurisdiction on the day they are received by the Applicant, and at least ten (10) business days before each public meeting or hearing, if possible. 7. As additional consideration for the grant of this permission, all Entitlements and/or rights and permits obtained pursuant to the described applications are the property of the Department and will only be transferred to the successful bidder, if any, at the time the land is auctioned for sale or lease at some point in the future. 8. The Jurisdiction is authorized to enter and inspect the subject property. 9. This authorization may be revoked at any time without notice and in no way creates an obligation on the part of the Department of any kind. All information will be provided to Raymond Moore, Manager, Sales and Commercial Leasing. The Department appreciates your consideration in this matter and looks forward to working with you through this process. Please contact Raymond Moore at 602-364-1126 or rmoore@azland.gov if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mark Edelman, AICP Director Planning and Engineering Division cc: Raymond Moore, ASLD Sales & Commercial Leasing July 2, 2020 SENT VIA EMAIL Adam Cannon, Planner Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85008 Subject: CPA2019014: Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Vulcan Solar Project CPA2020001: Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Sun Streams Expansion Project CPA2020002: Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Maricopa Solar & Storage Project Dear Adam: Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on Maricopa County Major Comprehensive Plan Amendments CPA2019014, CPA2020001 and CPA2020002 for a number of solar energy projects in the county. The three projects are located approx. 40-50 miles west of downtown Phoenix, AZ. The region is characterized by undeveloped desert areas, agriculture and sparse rural residential development. The region has a number of power generating stations (Palo Verde Generating Station, Harquahala Power Plant, Mesquite Generating Station, Redhawk Power Plant) and the proposed projects may be able to take advantage of existing power transmission infrastructure. The addition of solar energy generation and storage projects should have minimal impact on surrounding properties and generation of renewable energy would be a benefit to the region. Pima County Development Services Department, Planning Division has no opposition to the proposed major comprehensive plan amendments. Sincerely, Mark Holden, AICP Principal Planner Pima County Development Services Department, Planning Division From: Edward Boik To: Adam Cannon (PND) Cc: Terri Hogan Subject: Major Comp Plan Amendments Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:24:09 PM The City of Buckeye has no comment regarding case #’s: CPA2020001, CPA2020002, CPA2019014. Please include the City on any future notices related to rezoning or entitling the project sites. Ed Boik, AICP, Principal Planner City of Buckeye, AZ P: 623.349.6207 C: 623.693.0723 E: eboik@buckeyeaz,gov This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. 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King Attorney at Law P.O. Box 34401 Phoenix, AZ 85067 602-301-5094 rwking1@cox.net October 14, 2020 Lisa A. Adkins, Commissioner Transmitted by Electronic Mail Arizona State Land Department 1616 West Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Re: Proposed Vulcan Solar Project on State Trust Land west of the intersection of Old US 80 and Salome Rd. between Arlington and Hassayampa. (portions of Secs 10-23, T1S, R5W) Dear Commissioner Adkins: We greatly appreciate the attention given by Joe Charles and Roy Moore in the leasing section of the Department to the concerns we’ve raised regarding the proposed location of this project near Arlington. In addition to seeking a lease of this land, Candela Renewables, LLC from San Francisco has submitted a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Maricopa Planning & Development Department for reclassification from Rural- 43 and Rural Density (1 d.u./ acre) to “utilities”. My clients are property owners residing directly within the boundaries of the proposed site and other residents in Arlington. We’ve made clear to the applicant, to the County and the Department that OUR OPPOSITION IS NOT TO SOLAR PROJECTS in general. The objection is solely to the fact that THIS LOCATION IS TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE for the reasons set forth hereafter. The site is a unique geologic feature very visible in the west Buckeye valley. It’s a hill that makes up the entire area identified in their application and is virtually covered with black volcanic rocks. Vulcan Solar 10/14/2020 Page 2 Dr. Shelby Cave wrote her doctoral dissertation (ASU-2015) in which she identified the crater located on top of this hill as the Arlington low shield volcano in the Sentinel-Arlington Volcanic Region. The crater is clearly visible in the Department’s aerial photos. My clients and others who have worked in this area, including the utility companies, have long ago discovered that the hill consists of rock formations with underlying lava flows making construction extremely difficult, if not impossible. Installation of utility poles has always proved problematic, requiring the heaviest equipment and multiple drill sites. Some years ago an attempt was made to bury a communication cable adjacent to Old US 80 across the hill. A D8 cat with a single ripper initiated the dig. They finally brought in a 2nd D8 to assist but still were unable to put in a simple trench. After abandoning the effort, the cable was attached above ground to the utility poles. In Candela’s presentation to the neighborhood they showed row upon row of solar panels mounted upon frames up to 20 feet in height. They stated the “solar racking system is supported by driven posts”. (Refer pg 15 of the Narrative submitted to the County). This design is consistent with other solar arrays located in the desert south and west of this site as well as similar projects elsewhere. We’ve not attempted to estimate the number of “driven posts” but it’s obvious they will number in the thousands. Based upon local construction experience as well as observations of other efforts such as utility companies, we’re certain they will discover that any sort of “driven posts” in the pattern needed for their project will prove impossible. However, our concern, and we believe should be the concern of the Department, is that anything more than small core sampling will cause irreparable damage. Further, it’s clear that the overlay of black volcanic rocks on this site would be largely removed for construction. We drew Roy Moore’s attention to a similar hillside located several miles south and west, which we understand you are familiar with. It’s very unaffectionately known in the area as “Scar Mountain”. More than 20 years ago the overlay of rock was stripped leaving the underlying surface unprotected. Absolutely no vegetation grows, erosion occurs and dust is driven off in the wind. It’s outrageous and an insult to one’s sight. A portion of this was State Trust Land for which it was reported a fine was paid but no restoration ever occurred. This site is also clearly visible in the Department’s aerial photos. Vulcan Solar 10/14/2020 Page 3 If the Department were to make clear that upon any significant disturbance of the surface or abandonment of this project, which we’re confident would occur after testing for feasibility, or at decommissioning in the unlikely event the project is constructed, full RESTORATION (not remediation) would be required, including bonding to assure compliance, our guess is Candela would immediately be evaluating other locations. Before this proposed lease is considered, we urge that you and your staff meet us there and personally inspect the site and Scar Mountain. POINT #1: This particular site is geologically, as well as aesthetically, totally unsuited for the proposed project and is certain to do irreparable damage to Trust Land even in the initial testing. It would be a breach of the fiduciary duties of the Trustee to not assure protection of this land. ________________________________________________________________ Additionally, Candela outlined in the neighborhood meeting that the entire site would be surrounded by a 7’ woven wire fence topped with coiled razor wire. This would be on both sides of Old US 80 then down the sides of Teepee Rd. leading to my family’s home and to other residences within the project. This is the equivalent of putting these residences, as well as a highway designated as historic, inside what looks like a prison. It’s wrong and would not be tolerated in other residential areas much less well known places such as the Phoenix Mountain Preserve or the McDowell Mountains. For the Arlington Community, this hill is as important aesthetically as those Preserves are to Phoenix and Scottsdale. We realize aesthetics and appearance will not usually be a significant factor in evaluating a lease of Trust Land; however, a basic sense of fairness to the community, in addition to preservation of value of the Trust Land, surely is deserving of serious consideration. POINT #2: Placing the main roadway into the Arlington community, as well as into the various residences, inside a prisonlike fence topped with coiled razor wire is wrong and bisects State Trust Land. Vulcan Solar 10/14/2020 Page 4 Viable and even preferable alternate sites exist in the immediate area for this project. Several similar solar arrays were completed within a few miles south and west. The terrain is far more suited and access to transmission lines and other infrastructure is equal, if not superior. There will be serious archeological, historical, environmental and related issues but, for the reasons set forth above, it’s premature to address those. Therefore, on behalf of my family and others who live within the boundaries of the site of this proposed lease, as well as residents in the Arlington community, we urgently request the Department accept our offer for a personal visit to this site to evaluate the concerns we’ve outlined. We feel confident this will result in a message to Candela that this site is wholly inappropriate for the proposed project but there are other more suitable locations nearby. Please don’t hesitate to contact the undersigned with any questions and to arrange for the visit to the site. Note: we’ve copied Candela on this letter and extended an invitation to meet us there. Sincerely, Reed W. King Attorney for the King Family interests cc by electronic mail: Rick King Gary Gable Candela Renewables, LLC Adam Cannon, Planner Maricopa County Planning & Development Joe Charles & Roy Moore Arizona State Land Department Vulcan Solar 10/14/2020 Page 5 Wayne Smith, Esq. Howard Shanker, Esq. Chris Combs, Esq. Dr. Shelby Cave Volcanologist Cheryl Blanchard Archeologist, BLM Katherine Leonard Arizona State Historical Preservation Office Charlene R. Fernandez Geraldine Peten Legislative District 4 Senator Lisa Otondo Senator Sine Kerr From: Adam Cannon (PND) To: Reed W. King Cc: Adam Cannon (PND) Subject: RE: Case #: CPA2019014 Solar project near Arlington Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 3:50:00 PM Attachments: image001.png image003.png image004.png Good afternoon Mr. King, Thank you for your inquiry. Regarding calls - I have been at my desk all week and received no calls from you. My voicemail box is completely empty. If you were given an incorrect number, I apologize. My number is listed below if you would like to contact me tomorrow morning. I would be happy to speak with you if you have any questions about the process. The appropriate process for reviewing records is to submit a public records request through the appropriate channels at the following link: https://www.maricopa.gov/4214/Public-Records#7. An appointment will be scheduled with you afterwards by the records clerk for you to review the file. In the meantime, you may visit https://accela.maricopa.gov/CitizenAccessMCOSS/Default.aspx. You can search for case related documents using the Comprehensive Plan Amendment number CPA2019014. We will notify you when the applicant resubmits information or if any hearing dates are scheduled. Hearings for comprehensive plan amendments do not occur until November and December. Thank you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Adam Cannon Planner Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desk: 602-372-0292 adam.cannon@maricopa.gov From: Reed W. King <rwking1242@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:19 PM To: Adam Cannon (PND) <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov>; Tom Ewers (PND) <Tom.Ewers@Maricopa.Gov> Cc: Reed King <rwking1242@gmail.com> Subject: Case #: CPA2019014 Solar project near Arlington Adam: Tom told me to contact you regarding the proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan referenced above. I’ve tried to call but have been unable to leave a message since it says the “mailbox is filled”. I’m an attorney here in Phoenix and represent various owners of property adjoining this proposed project. I would like to schedule a meeting with you at your earliest convenience (this week, if possible) to review any submissions made + evaluations by your office. Make no mistake: these adjoining owners are unalterably opposed to the location submitted. This has nothing to do with opposition to solar projects but is directly related to the site proposed. Please treat this Email as a Notice of Appearance in this matter and assure any notices or other information will be directed to my office as set forth below. I’ll look forward to your prompt response regarding an appointment to come in for a review of the file. Thank you for your attention to this request. Reed W. King Attorney at Law 602-301-5094 rwking1242@gmail.com P.O. Box 34401, Phoenix, AZ 85067 From: Reed W. King To: Adam Cannon (PND) Cc: Reed King Subject: Re: Public records request 3514 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:39:27 PM Adam: Literally, as I sent my Email re meetings v hearings & correspondence, I received your second message. It appears we’re fully on the same page. Thank you. On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:33 PM, Reed W. King <rwking1@cox.net> wrote: I understand, Adam, re their second submission; however, it’s clear there has been correspondence or other communications with the applicant and a specific invitation for them to participate in a meeting with your staff. Our inquiry is very direct: Will we be copied on any future communications & will we be invited to participate in any other conferences or meetings to which the applicant has been invited, as distinguished from a hearing? On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:58 AM, Adam Cannon (PND) <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov> wrote: Mr. King: – To clarify, you will receive a notification when the applicant makes their second submission of their application package which may not take place for a few months. Information from their first application package is made available through the website link and case number that I sent to you. You will also receive notification of hearing dates once the applicant has been scheduled for hearing. If there is anything that you want to review that is not available on the website, then you will need fill out a public records request to schedule an appointment to view the physical file. Public records requests are required each time you want to view anything not available on the website so that an appointment can be scheduled. Please be aware that you will be required to take proper precautions so as to not spread COVID-19 including wearing a mask and wearing gloves to touch files. We can provide you with a mask and gloves upon your scheduling. Best regards, <image003.png> Adam Cannon Planner Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desk: 602-372-0292 adam.cannon@maricopa.gov From: Reed W. King <rwking1@cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:54 AM To: Julia Jett (PND) <Julia.Jett@Maricopa.Gov>; Adam Cannon (PND) <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov> Cc: Reed King <rwking1@cox.net> Subject: Re: Public records request 3514 Julia: To confirm, I have received one transmission from your office listing 13 items in this file and we were able to open those. It’s my understanding that this is the entire file of all documents to date relating to this application. By separate memo from Adam Cannon in Planning and Development he stated: “An appointment will be scheduled afterwards (following the Public Records Request) by the records clerk for you to review the file”. I suspect your forwarding of these materials may be in lieu of such an appointment in the current circumstances; however, if such an appointment is available for a physical review of the file, that is our request. Adam further advised that we will be notified “when the applicant resubmits information”. Unless specifically informed otherwise, it will be our understanding that we will receive prompt disclosure of ALL further filings or submissions in this case without the necessity of new Public Records Requests. Thanks to both of you for your prompt responses and we’ll look forward to cooperating fully with the County in addressing the concerns of the community with this proposed amendment. Reed W. King On Jun 16, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Julia Jett (PND) <Julia.Jett@Maricopa.Gov> wrote: < i m a g e 0 0 2 . p n g > Thank you <image001.png> <image002.png> Julia Jett Records Coordinator Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desk: 602-506-1510 | Fax: 602-506- 3711 Julia.jett@maricopa.gov From: Reed King <rwking1@cox.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:08 AM To: Julia Jett (PND) <Julia.Jett@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Re: Public records request 3514 Thanks Julia. I’m away from the office today so will check for the Emails tonite & leave word for U. We’ve had Cox issues & I know it was completely down y/day. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 16, 2020, at 6:53 AM, Julia Jett (PND) <Julia.Jett@maricopa.gov> wrote: Good Morning, I have had issues sending the documents to you. Please let me know if you received the 2 emails to access the documents and that you were able to view them. Thank you, <image001.png> <image002.png> Julia Jett Records Coordinator Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desk: 602-506-1510 | Fax: 602-506-3711 Julia.jett@maricopa.gov From: Dan Narramore To: Adam Cannon (PND) Subject: Vulcan Solar Project Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:33:49 PM I’m strongly opposed to the Vulcan Solar Project. Dan Narramore Sent from my iPhone From: Lorna Joslin To: Adam Cannon (PND) Subject: Re: FW: Issue#188774 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:45:17 PM Attachments: image003.png image002.png The note that I sent to you at 8:42 AM on 10/27/2020 is oppostion to the Vulcan Solar Project. --- Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov wrote: From: "Adam Cannon (PND)" <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov> To: Lorna Joslin <ljoslin@wyoming.com> Subject: FW: Issue#188774 Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:22:46 +0000 Good morning Bob, I received this communication. If this is meant to be an opposition letter, it needs to cite the specific CPA case number otherwise we can’t include it because it doesn’t match a specific case. There are three CPA cases going on this next hearing. Also, if Dan is opposing he needs to send a communication to me with the case number as well. Adam Cannon Planner Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desk: 602-372-0292 adam.cannon@maricopa.gov From: Dan Narramore <dann331@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:48 AM To: Lorna Joslin <ljoslin@wyoming.com> Subject: Re: Issue#188774 Beautiful...... just right Sent from my iPad On Oct 27, 2020, at 8:42 AM, Lorna Joslin <ljoslin@wyoming.com> wrote: About 10 years ago my wife and I and our partner acquired property which is immediately adjacent to what is now a solar farm proposal.The zoning looked good to us for what we intended to do with it. There are only five properties with residences on them along what we call THE BLUFF. We were going to build a couple of houses facing south with a view of the Gila River and all of the magnificent country east. south and west of the property. We don't see this happening if the zoning is changed and the project is put in. We would still have the view but when we looked out the back of the houses all we would see would be the solar farm. Loss of what we envisioned would be gone. Based on this we would prefer to see the zoning stay as it is. If it is changed we will be heavily involved as the process moves forward. Thank you. Bob Joslin From: JT Taylor To: Adam Cannon (PND) Subject: Vulcan Solar Project - Follow up Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:03:30 PM Adam, Thanks for taking the time to briefly go over the Vulcan Solar Project. I have reached out to Candela to get additional info and let them know of my client's concerns. Can you please send me the link to the Maricopa County Planning Portal you referenced so I can pull the relevant documents for CPA 2019-014. Thanks, JT -- J.T. 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The recipients are advised that the sender and Orion Investment Real Estate are not qualified to provide, and have not been contracted to provide, legal, financial, or tax advice, and that any such advice regarding any investment by the recipients must be obtained from the recipients’ attorney, accountant, or tax professional. From: Clint Gladden To: Adam Cannon (PND) Subject: Re: Issue #181482: Case# CPA2019014 Date: Monday, June 1, 2020 9:27:07 AM Thank you, for the response. I have been in contact with the company. Appreciate your help. Sincerely, Clint Gladden On Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 8:56 AM <adam.cannon@maricopa.gov> wrote: Good morning Mr. Gladden, I hope you are well. I am having the public notice sign company contact you to help rectify the issue. You should be hearing from them today. If you do not hear from them, please contact me at my email address adam.cannon@maricopa.gov and I will reach out to them again. Regarding hearings: Hearing dates are not scheduled until an application has addressed all technical concerns of Maricopa County agencies. The applicant will add the hearing dates when they are received by the County. For this particular application, hearings will not take place until around the end of the year. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Adam Cannon Planner adam.cannon@maricopa.gov PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL! The following Issue has been submitted to IssueTrak: To view this Issue in detail, click HERE. Issue #: 181482 Subject: Case# CPA2019014 Status: Open Division Type: Development Services Sub Type 1: Planning Priority: Medium Project: Division: PNDDevServ Development Services Organization: Planning and Development Submitted By: Baldonado, Rosemary on 01-Jun-2020 602-506-5128 Assigned To: CustomerService, PND on 01-Jun-2020 Next Action: Planning on 01-Jun-2020 Issue Description: Hi, I'm looking to see who is responsible for posting these public notice signs? Is that the county or the upfront company? Someone posted one on our private property without permission or notice. Also there's no date on any of the signs. So I'm trying to figure out how you hold a public hearing with no given date? -Clint Gladden From: Lorna Joslin To: Adam Cannon (PND) Subject: RE: Jessica Sarkissian Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 3:18:25 PM Attachments: image003.png image002.png Thank you Adam. We have talked before. I will call you next week. --- Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov wrote: From: "Adam Cannon (PND)" <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov> To: Lorna Joslin <ljoslin@wyoming.com> Subject: RE: Jessica Sarkissian Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:47:56 +0000 Good afternoon Mr. Joslin, Yes I am the Planner assigned to the site. My phone number is 602-372-0292. In general, Jessica is handling the outreach, but not answering questions about process or content. If you would like to contact me, you can do so at that phone number I gave. Though, just so you are aware, I will be in meetings most of the rest of the day and out of the office tomorrow, but if you call and I miss you, I will try and get back to you when I have a free moment. Best regards, Adam Cannon Planner Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desk: 602-372-0292 adam.cannon@maricopa.gov From: Lorna Joslin <ljoslin@wyoming.com> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:27 AM To: Adam Cannon (PND) <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov> Subject: Jessica Sarkissian Do you have an e-mail address and phone number for Jessica. Also are you still the person dealing with the Solar Plant proposal out in the Arlington area? Thanks Bob Joslin