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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
31 October 2024
Mr. Mark James
Deputy Director, Community Initiatives Team
56th Fighter Wing
14185 West Falcon Street
Luke AFB AZ 85309-1629
Jose Macias
Senior Planner
Development Services - Planning & Zoning
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Re: SP24-09-01; Thunderbird Project (APN: 501-27-007A)
Dear Mr. Macias
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the preliminary site plan
application for the Thunderbird Project. The proposed project involves a new commercial
building that will be 35 ft in height. The site is located at N Palm St and W Thunderbird Rd in
El Mirage, AZ. The site is 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.
The project, as described, will not have a negative impact on Luke AFB flight operations.
Since the site will be located within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be
subjected to approximately 170 over flights per day. We also recommend a strong notification
program on the part of the applicant to inform any potential occupants about Luke AFB
operations.
If there are any questions, please contact me at (623) 856-6175.
Sincerely
MARK JAMES
cc:
Colonel Matthew Johnston, Deputy Commander, 56th Fighter Wing
Ms. Demetria Themistocles, General Law Attorney, 56th Fighter Wing
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Date: 2024.11.04 07:04:21 -07'00'