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John Benedict

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (June 2026) Member

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Voting record (23)

12 yes10 no1 abstained

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Voted noOct 14, 2026

Docket SU26-18 (Gold Gulch Guest Lodging Special Use)

Concerned the project was not fleshed out deeply enough, citing unaddressed water, traffic, and compatibility issues.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Docket SU26-11: Babacomari Solar BESS Expansion

Too much risk, no community benefit.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Docket SU26-12: Highway 92 Impound Storage Yard

Lack of anticipated vehicle count and risk of mission creep.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Docket SU26-13: Stump Canyon Wireless Facility

Does not fit character, too many risks, and residents do not need it.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Docket SU26-14: Lena Way Motion Picture Production Site/Studio

Voted noJul 8, 2026

Docket SU26-09: An applicant-initiated Special Use Authorization request to allow a Solar Energy Power Plant with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 1855 N. Highway 90 near Huachuca City (APN 106

Voted noJul 8, 2026

Docket SU26-09: Javelina Solar and Battery Energy Storage Plant

Cited too much risk, wildfire concerns, omission of hazardous materials, and little community benefit.

Voted noJun 10, 2026

Motion to approve Docket SU26-05

Voted noJun 10, 2026

Approval of Docket SU26-05 (Pre-fabricated Housing Display)

Preferred rezoning to General Business and expressed concern over traffic and enforcement reliance on citizen complaints.

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Approval of Docket SU26-06 (Communications Tower Height Increase)

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Table Docket R-26-02 (Zoning Code Text Amendments)

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Docket RZ26-02 Rezoning Recommendation

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

Approval of Docket SU26-03: Dragon Winds Airstrip

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

Approval of Docket SU26-04: Winchester III Solar and BESS Project

Voted noMar 11, 2026

Docket SUA25-04 (Hereford Road RV Park Appeal): Appeal against a decision made by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 10, 2025

Voted noMar 11, 2026

Docket SUA25-04: Hereford Road RV Park Appeal

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Approval of Docket SU25-32 (Middlemarch Guest Lodging)

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Approval of Docket SU25-33 (Palominas Communications Facility)

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Recommendation of Approval for Cochise County Comprehensive Plan (CP2045)

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

Approval of Previous Month's Minutes

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Docket RZ25-18: Joe Hines Road Rezone

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Docket RZ25-19: Fort Grant Road Downzone

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Docket SU25-31: Apache Trail Self-Storage Special Use