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Item 10: BESS Zoning Text Amendment

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Supportive (9)Concerned (1)Neutral (1)

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Public comments
11
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.

Public comments (11)

SupportiveAndy TobinSep 1, 2026

Represented Western Way supporting affordable, reliable energy and the 100-foot setback.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 55:16 →
SupportiveMatthew RagsdaleSep 1, 2026

Representing Key Capture Energy, supported the 100-foot setback grounded in facts and data.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 1:04:04 →
SupportiveTed MurphySep 1, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Vets Forward supporting the 100-foot setback for reliable energy and grid stability.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 47:19 →
SupportiveAutumn JohnsonSep 1, 2026

Represented Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association supporting the 100-foot setback.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 53:23 →
SupportiveChristiana Fadul-PepperSep 1, 2026

Spoke in favor of the 100-foot BESS setback, citing modern safety tech and community growth.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 1:00:53 →
NeutralBenjamin GraffSep 1, 2026

Representing APS, proposed a variable setback range from 100 to 500 feet to build trust and flexibility.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 1:05:05 →
SupportiveMike JohnsonSep 1, 2026

Landowner supporting the 100-foot setback and questioning additional restrictions.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 1:08:46 →
SupportiveAdrian KellerSep 1, 2026

Supported the 100-foot setback on behalf of Solar United Neighbors, highlighting safety and local clean energy benefits.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 52:17 →
SupportiveKimberly FadulSep 1, 2026

Expressed support for clean energy storage to ensure reliable power and safety.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 58:09 →
SupportiveLisa EverettSep 1, 2026

Planning Commissioner urged approval of the 100-foot setback, citing modern safety standards and energy needs.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 49:04 →
ConcernedSarah NgoSep 1, 2026

Representing NextEra Energy Resources, criticized the overlay framework and encouraged regional consistency.

Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 1, 2026 · 1:09:44 →