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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 16 June 2021 Mr. Christopher P. Toale 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: PZ21-05-17. Mendez Preliminary Plat (APN: 501-44-1 10K) Dear Mr. Macias Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Preliminary Plat for the Mendez Project. The site sits on approximately 4 acres of vacant land located at 11104 N. El Mirage Road in El Mirage, AZ and is part of the Dysart Ranchettes Subdivision. This application request is for a subdivision of APN 501-44-1 10K into four single-family residential lots. The site sits inside the Luke AFB 1988 JLUS 70 and 75 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. Given the 4-acre parcel sits within the Luke AFB 1988 JLUS 70 and 75 Ldn “high noise or accident potential zone”, Luke AFB is concerned with the mission impact, safety and noise issues of this residential development. Arizona Revised Statute prohibits new residential development inside the noise contours and our determination of what uses will and will not impact our training mission is generally consistent with the land use compatibility determination within the “high noise or accident potential zone of a military airport or ancillary military field” table found in A.R.S. §28-8481. For this reason, Luke AFB finds this development negatively impacts our flying mission: however, Luke AFB also recognizes the Attorney General’s 11 July 2003 determination (attached) that the Dysart Ranchettes Subdivision has been previously approved and falls under “grandfathered” status. While Luke AFB defers to the Attorney General’s determination on the Dysart Ranchettes, this does not minimize our safety concerns for this area. This housing development remains one of the most hazardous residential areas near Luke AFB. As the location is immediately outside of Accident Potential Zone II and is directly in line with the runway extension and under the flight path there is a high potential for negative impact to both Luke AFB’s flying operations and the residents. Since the site will be located within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be subjected to approximately 165 over flights a day, with some as low as 1,500 feet above ground level. 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 there are any questions. please contact my Community Planner, Mr. Mark James at (623) 856-9981. Sincerely TOALE.CHRISTOP [once crnistapren p 10396 HER.P.1039696165 %" Date: 2 16 14:40:46 -07°00 CHRISTOPHER P. TOALE Attachment: AZ Attorney General Letter, dated 11 July 2003 ce: Colonel Luke B. Casper. Vice Commander, 56th Fighter Wing Ms. Cindy L. Allen, GS-13, General and Environmental Law Attorney, 56th Fighter Wing Office of the Attorney General State of Arizona Patrica J. Boland Assistant Allorney General Terry Goddard Attornoy General July 11, 2003 James,R, Mitchell Director, Encroachment Team 56th Fighter Wing * JA185 W, Falcon Street Luke AFB, AZ 83309-1629 Re: — Surprise und Bl Mirage Dear My. Mitchell: T wanted to respond to Colonel Rea’s letters that were hand-dolivered to me at our June.6, 2003, mecting at the base, Those letters complained of two subdivisions: Dysart Ranchettes in EL Mirage and Kenly Farms JI in Surprise. 1 bayo gathered information segatding those subdivisions and wanted to mako sure that you had this information. Fredda Bisman, attorney for Bl Mirage, responded to my request for information regarding Dysart Ranchettes. I have enclosed a copy of her letter, From her letter, it appears that Dysart Ranchettes was grandfathered pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S, § 28-8481.8. J would appreciate your providing me wilh any information you may havo that suggests Dysart Ranchettes was not gtandfathered, With respect to Kenly Farms I in Surprise, I understand that the Surprise City Council, at its meeting last night, rezoned Kenly Fanus Ji from residential to commercial, 1 believe that action relieves the concerns expressed in Colonol Rea’s June 6, 2003, fetter, Tam also enclosing a copy of a lelter dated June 23, 2003, that I received from Jeff Blilie, Doputy City Attomey for Surpriso, I will be out of the office until July 30, 2003, At that time I will be devoloping a xosponse tu Mr, Biilie’s letter. Iwill call you when I retutn. Very truly yours, Patricia J. Boland Chief Counsel Natural Resources Section 398236 PIBAL 1275 West Washington, Phoenlx, Arizona 85007-2928 « Phone 602.942.7782 « Fax 602.642.4084 398236.)