Final Plat Amendment for Kings Ranch at Coronado (S-11-01)

Request for a Waiver from the Subdivision Regulations

Bisbee

Sierra Vista

Location Map

First conservation subdivision in Cochise County

Approved in 2006

2 minor and 1 major revision to the FP

840.72 acre Site, zoned RU-4

Lot size from .86 to 6.5 acres

426.72 acres as Conservation Easement Area

Kings Ranch at Coronado

(formerly the Kinjockity Ranch)

Changes include: New Owner – K Ranch,

LLC. Name Change from Kings

Ranch Estates Changing Private roads to

Public roads Owner donating 10+

acres to County Stormwater Recharge Project

Adding 19 lots plus 3 lots deeded to Cochise County for Stormwater Project

Kings Ranch at Coronado

Stormwater Recharge Grant

County awarded a 3-year $1.7 million dollar grant – December, 2011.

Specifically for capture and storm water recharge on the Kings Ranch subdivision.

Located at the upper end of a problematic watershed which affects Palominas Elementary School and homes closer to the river.

New Owners have: Donated approximately 11-acres of easements including deeding 3- lots directly

to the County. Willingly cooperated with County Staff in allowing free access to property. Assisted with negotiations for County access to Conservation Easement holder:

Arizona Conservation Easement Stewards, LLC.

Benefits to Citizens of Cochise County: Reducing flooding downstream. Recharging stormwater closer to the San Pedro River.

The County is receiving substantial value: Stormwater recharge tracts and additional easements. Cooperation and assistance with the conservation easement holder. Economic benefits from potential BRACT.

Shaded areas on plat denote Conservation

Easement

(3) Lots deeded to Cochise County for Stormwater Recharge

30’ easement along entire

eastern boundary

Staff Recommendation: Approve the waiver for density bonus AND the Amended Final Plat