Luke Review

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2024-10-01)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
19 August 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mr. Christopher P. Toale  
Director, Community Initiatives Team  
56th Fighter Wing  
14185 West Falcon Street  
Luke AFB AZ 85309-1629  
  
  
Mr. Jose Macias 
Senior Planner 
City of El mirage Planning Department 
10000 N. El Mirage Rd 
El Mirage AZ 85335 
 
Re: CUP24-07-01; Guardian Storage El Mirage (APNs: 501-37-948, 501-37-949B) 
        
Dear Mr. Macias 
  
 
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Guardian Storage Center 
application.  Guardian proposes a phased development of the Property with a high-quality self-
storage project and multiple retail pads along the Thunderbird Road frontage.  The subject parcel 
is 8.1 acres and is located east of the southeast corner of 127th Ave and Thunderbird Rd in El 
Mirage, AZ.  The site is located inside the Luke AFB 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 A.R.S. §28-8461.    
 
As stated in the narrative, this project will not negatively affect Luke AFB operations; 
however, any proposed buildings, structures or cranes will be subject to the results of an FAA 
Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis and Spectrum Analysis (OE/AAA).  Since the 
development will be located within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be 
subjected to approximately 170 over flights a day.  We recommend you review the sound 
attenuation requirements found in A.R.S. § 28-8482.  A strong notification program on the part 
of the applicant is essential to inform potential occupant(s) about Luke AFB operations.   
 
If applicable, it should be noted that certain investments and real estate transactions 
within the military installation footprint of Luke AFB may be subject to review by the 
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to determine the effect of such 
transactions on the national security of the United States.  The CFIUS regulations, Foreign 
Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA) provisions, and related 
resources can be found on the Department of the Treasury’s website: 
http://www.treasury.gov/cfius.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mark James at (623) 856-6175.  
                                           
 
 
 
 
Sincerely 
  
  
 
            
             CHRISTOPHER P. TOALE  
 
cc:  
Colonel Matthew Johnston, Deputy Commander, 56th Fighter Wing  
Ms. Demetria Themistocles, General Law Attorney, 56th Fighter Wing 
 
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Date: 2024.08.19 12:46:30 -07'00'