CPA2022015-Z2022214 PZ Handout Memo

DATE:  
April 20, 2023 
 
TO: 
 Planning & Zoning Commission   
 
From: 
 Adam Cannon, AICP, Senior Planner 
 
SUBJECT: 
 CPA2022015/Z2022214 – Harquahala Sun II    
 
 Agenda Items: #6 & 7 
 
 
 
Since the publishing of the staff report for the above case, Staff received a letter from Mr. 
Matthew Bates retracting their prior opposition letter based upon the applicant’s commitments 
related to site development and buffering in proximity to his property.   
 
Staff already included conditions of approval addressing these matters in the staff report sent to 
the commission and no special amending action or motion is necessary to incorporate these 
conditions. 
 
 
Attachments: 
Opposition Retraction Letter (1 page) 
 
 
 
E-mail Correspondence with Mr. Bates (2 pages)

From:
Matthew Bates
To:
Adam Cannon (PND)
Cc:
Cindy Bates; Matt Garlinghouse; Brian Lynch
Subject:
Re: Z2022214 - Harquahala Sun II Solar
Date:
Friday, April 14, 2023 7:20:18 AM
Attachments:
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Harquahala Sun II Project Rezoning - Objection Waived - Bates.pdf
Adam-
Attached is the removal of my objection regarding Z2022214 – Harquahala Sun II re-
zoning proposal. I am removing my objection based on the commitments the developer has
made and I would kindly ask the County take the necessary steps to ensure the developer
adjustments/accomodations are incorporated into the re-zoning approval to ensure
accountability.
Thank you,
Matthew Bates
On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 10:39 AM Adam Cannon (PND) <Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov>
wrote:
Good morning Mr. Bates,
 
I am following up on my voicemail to you yesterday regarding Z2022214 – Harquahala Sun
II.  The County received your letter of opposition that makes various requests regarding the
development of the property surrounding your property.  As is required, that letter was
forwarded to the applicant to address concerns.  Attached is the applicant’s response letter to
the County regarding your requests.
 
If you are available, I am reaching out to you to discuss their response and discuss the
county’s role/capacity is in terms of requirements for applicants.  I will be available if you
would like to call me from 1-2pm today or from 4-5pm today.  I will also be available
Monday during the morning to speak with you as well. 
 
Best regards,
 
Adam Cannon, AICP
Senior Planner
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
O:   602-372-0292    
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THX- Matthew Bates  |  406-285-1652

1 
 
April 14, 2022 
 
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 
301 W Jefferson Street, Suite 170 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
RE:  Harquahala Sun II Project  CPA2022015 
 
After objecting to this project on January 29, 2023, I have subsequently talked with the developer and 
county.  At this time I wish to remove my objection to this re-zoning request. This is based on working with 
the developer to address my concerns and my understanding of their committed adjsutments. 
 
My residence is located at 51101 W Buckeye Rd, Tonopah AZ (legal description PT W2 NE4 DAF COM N4 
COR SEC TH E 700.27F TO POB TH CONT E 259.82F TH S 1D 48M E 179.84F TH W 262F TH NLY 179.99F TO 
POB).  
 
As discussed with and agreed upon with the developer, I understand they have made the commitments 
listed below.  The waizer of my objection is based on all of these conditions being adopted by the developer 
as part of their re-zoning approval. 
 
Developer Commitments 
• 
Exclude privacy features, like slates, from fencing 
• 
Utilize a chain link fence, topped with barbed wire 
• 
Offset fence no less than 10’ from property line 
• 
Infrastructure no closer to 10’ from fence 
• 
Exclude from project area approximately 1 acre east of the parcel owned  Matthew and Cynthia 
Bates Living Trust.  Excluded area is adjacent to the Bates property and is approximately 140’ N-S 
and 330’ E-W. 
• 
Repair W Buckeye Rd from damage caused by construction traffic, and abate dust during 
construction 
• 
Provide five-day notice to Bates family for disruption to Buckeye Rd beyond incidental disruption 
and provide appropriate detour 
• 
Leave the two palm trees on the south side of the Bates property. 
• 
not locate inverters or transformers within 300 feet of existing residences. 
• 
Select and operate lights compatible with dark skies objectives. 
 
Thank you for reviewing my letter and engaging with me to ensure a successful re-zoning that meets the 
needs of residents as well as the Utility developer. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Matthew Bates 
51101 W Buckeye Rd, Tonopah AZ 
matthewjerebates@gmail.com