Luke AFB Comments

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2021-06-01)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      31 March 2021 
 
Mr. Christopher P. Toale 
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 Road  
El Mirage AZ 85335 
 
Re: PZ21-03-09; Tippmann Innovation Cold Storage (APN: 509-18-968C)    
 
Dear Mr. Macias 
 
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Site Plan Approval for the Tippmann 
Innovation Cold Storage. This application proposes the construction of a cold storage warehouse that will 
be part of the Copperwing Logistics Park.  The proposed 320,160 square foot building will be 157 feet in 
height and located on 22 acres at the northwest corner of Jose Ramirez Rd and Dysart Rd in El Mirage, 
AZ.  The parcel is located inside Accident Potential Zone 2 and the Luke AFB 1988 JLUS 75 and 80 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 A.R.S. § 28-8461.    
 
 
Subject to the results of an FAA Obstruction Analysis Evaluation; this request, as described in the 
narrative, will not negatively impact the flying operations at Luke AFB. The developer submitting an 
FAA Obstruction Analysis Evaluation for any permanent structures as well as equipment used during 
construction will need to be fully evaluated and cleared by all commenting parties to ensure there is no 
mission impact. Additionally, any production that would release substances into the air that would impair 
visibility or otherwise interfere with operating aircraft such as:  steam, dust, smoke or direct or indirect 
reflective light emissions could create negative impact and should be eliminated. 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. Mark James at  
(623) 856-9981.  
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
             Sincerely 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
             CHRISTOPHER P. TOALE 
 
cc: 
Colonel Luke B. Casper, Vice Commander, 56th Fighter Wing 
Ms. Cindy L. Allen, GS-13, General and Environmental Law Attorney, 56th Fighter Wing 
 
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