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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 18 October 2019 Mr. James R. Mitchell Director, Community Initiatives Team 56th Fighter Wing 14185 West Falcon Street Luke AFB AZ 85309-1629 Mr. Jose A. Macias City of El Mirage Community & Development Services 10000 N. El Mirage Rd El Mirage AZ 85335 Re: PZ19-010-16; FIG Greenway & Dysart (APN 501-33-987 & 501-33-988) Dear Mr. Macias Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed residential project FIG Greenway & Dysart. The site is located on 8 acres at the southeast corner of Greenway Road and Dysart Road, in El Mirage AZ. The site consists of 180 multi-family units in a gated community for a density of 22.5 du/ac. The site is located 0.9 miles outside the 1988 JLUS 65 Ldn, “high noise or accident potential zone” as identified by A.R.S. § 28-8461 and is within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport” also defined by ARS. § 28-8461. In an effort to promote a more compatible co-existence Luke AFB follows the guidelines in the Graduated Density Concept (GDC). The GDC proposes, in the absence of a more restrictive state, county or municipal general or comprehensive plan, graduating densities away from the 65 Ldn as follows: a maximum of 2 du/acre from the 65 Ldn to 1/2 mile, a maximum of 4 du/acre from 1/2 to 1 mile, and a maximum of 6 du/acre from 1 to 3 miles. Village at Dysart & Greenway, with a density of 22.5 du/ac does not fall within these guidelines. However, the City of El Mirage requested that Luke AFB utilize the remaining city boundaries within the % to 1 mile band of the GDC to calculate the entire GDC. Since the remaining band is fully developed, excluding commercially-zoned parcels 501-33-984 & 501-33-988, Luke AFB concurs that utilizing the entire band is acceptable to meet overall GDC guidelines. By completing this parcel as proposed, the City of E] Mirage guarantees the overall density will not appreciable increase and will remain within the guidelines of the GDC. Given that stipulation, FIG Greenway & Dysart will not negatively impact the flying operations at Luke AFB. This request, as described in the narrative, will not negatively impact the flying operations at Luke AFB. If this development is approved, we recommend you review the sound attenuation requirements found in A.R.S. § 28-8482. In addition, a strong notification program on the part of the applicant would be essential to inform potential residents about Luke AFB operations, If you have any questions, please contact my Community Planner, Mr. Reggie Christianson at (623) 856-9981. Sincerely JAMES R. MITCHELL ce: Colonel Scott W. Walker, Vice Commander, 56th Fighter Wing Ms. Cindy L. Allen, GS-13, General and Environmental Law Attorney, 56th Fighter Wing