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Kings Ranch at Coronado is Cochise County's first conservation subdivision, approved in 2006, with proposed changes to lot sizes, road ownership, and stormwater projects.
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Final Plat Amendment for Kings Ranch at Coronado (S-11-01) Request for a Waiver from the Subdivision Regulations
Location Map Sierra Vista Bisbee
Kings Ranch at Coronado (formerly the Kinjockity Ranch) • 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 • 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
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.
30’ easement along entire eastern boundary (3) Lots deeded to Cochise County for Stormwater Recharge Shaded areas on plat denote Conservation Easement
Staff Recommendation: Approve the waiver for density bonus AND the Amended Final Plat