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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
29 April 2025
Mr. Mark C. James
Interim Director, Community Initiatives Team
56th Fighter Wing
14185 West Falcon Street
Luke AFB AZ 85309-1629
Mr. Jose Macias
Planner, Community Development
10000 N. El Mirage Road,
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Re: ZTA250003, ZTA Urban Corridor District
Dear Mr. Macias
Thank you for allowing Luke AFB to make comments on the Zoning Text Amendment:
ZTA250003 Urban Corridor Zoning District. The proposed request is to amend the allowed uses
to include “Dwelling, Single-Family Attached” as a permitted use in the Urban Corridor zoning
district.
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/ac from the 65 Ldn to 1/2 mile, a maximum of 4
du/ac from 1/2 to 1 mile, and a maximum of 6 du/ac from 1 to 3 miles.
The request would not have a negative impact on Luke AFB flight operations so long as
the GDC is utilized when planning for densities within the Urban Corridor District. Additionally,
per A.R.S. § 28-8482, “no new residential buildings or expansions of existing residential
buildings are permitted inside the high noise or accident potential zone of a military airport”.
The Urban Corridor District site will be located within the “territory in the vicinity of a
military airport,” and will be subjected to approximately 165 over flights a day. If this
development is approved, we recommend you review the sound attenuation requirements found
in A.R.S. § 28-8482 which would require sound attenuation efforts to be incorporated into the
design and construction of the buildings. In addition, a strong notification program on the part of
the applicant would be essential to inform potential residents about Luke AFB operations.
If there are any questions, please contact me at (623) 856-6175.
Sincerely
MARK C. JAMES
cc:
Colonel Matthew Johnston, Deputy Commander, 56th Fighter Wing
Ms. Demetria Themistocles, General Law Attorney, 56th Fighter Wing
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Date: 2025.04.29 14:49:18 -07'00'