Airport Conflicts Evaluation

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2022-02-10)

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MEMORANDUM 
 
DATE:  
January 13, 2022 
 
TO: 
 
Kevin Mayo 
 
FROM: 
Chris Andres 
 
SUBJECT: 
Airport Conflict Evaluation 
 
Midway – Germann and Hamilton 
 
Northwest Corner of Germann Road and Hamilton Street 
 
At 
their 
January 
12, 
2022 
meeting, 
the 
Chandler 
Airport 
Commission 
("Commission") discussed the proposed Midway – Germann and Hamilton 
development located at the northwest corner of Germann Road and Hamilton 
Street. 
 
Finding: The Commission determined the proposed development does not 
constitute a conflict with existing or planned airport uses.  
 
Conflict(s) Cited:  None.  Please note that the final building height (including rooftop 
equipment) must not impact the departure surfaces from the Airport’s two 
runways. 
 
The Commission voted 7-0 to forward a report to the Planning Administrator 
indicating the finding noted above. 
 
cc:   
Ryan Reeves 
David De La Torre 
 
Lauren Schumann 
 
Attachment: Airport Conflict Evaluation – Germann and Hamilton

MEMORANDUM 
 
Airport - Memo No. 22-003 
 
Date:  
January 12, 2022 
To: 
 
Chandler Airport Commission 
From:  
Airport Planning Administrator 
Subject: 
Airport Conflict Evaluation 
 
Midway- Germann and Hamilton 
 
North of the Northeast Corner Germann Road and Hamilton Street 
 
Recommendation 
Staff recommends the Airport Commission ("Commission") present an Airport Conflict 
Evaluation (ACE) report to the Zoning Administrator and City Council with a finding of "no 
conflict with airport uses" for the proposed Midway- Germann and Hamilton development. 
 
Background 
The approximately 18.30 +/- net acre site is located north of the northeast corner of 
Germann Road and Hamilton Street (Exhibit A - Vicinity Map, Exhibit B - Property Location) 
and is zoned Planned Area Development (PAD).  Adjacent land uses include industrial uses 
under County jurisdiction to the north and west; industrial uses to the east; and 
Tumbleweed Park to the south. 
 
The site is approximately 1 mile to the northwest of the Airport and is not located within of 
the 55ldn noise contour (Exhibit A- Vicinity Map, Exhibit B- Property Location). 
 
The proposed project is three light industrial buildings totaling approximately 302,000 
square feet (SF) (Exhibit C - Site Plan).  
 
The City of Chandler General Plan designates the property for Employment.  The 2021 
Chandler Airpark Area Plan (CAAP) designates the property Innovation District (Exhibit D – 
Chandler Airpark Area Plan Land Use Plan). 
 
Analysis 
The proposed development is consistent with the CAAP. Commercial and industrial land 
uses are generally compatible with airport operations.  The property will experience daily 
overflights from aircraft in the normal traffic pattern (Exhibit E – Flight Tracks).   
 
Based on the maximum allowable building heights, the proposed development does not 
appear to pose a hazard to flight safety or be an airspace obstruction.  The proposed

building height does not appear to impact the approach and departure surfaces for either 
runway.  Final building structures, including all rooftop objects, must not impact the approach 
and departure surfaces for the Airport’s runways.  
 
The proposed project does not indicate the use of rooftop solar panels.  If solar panels are 
anticipated to be installed, the owner/applicant must complete a solar study and 
coordinate with Airport Administration to ensure that glare will not interfere with aircraft 
on approach or takeoff. 
 
Due to the site’s proximity to the Airport, the developer must file a Notice of Proposed 
Construction (FAA Form 7460-1) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for (1) the 
final structure heights, including all rooftop antennas, parapets, light poles, and other 
equipment and (2) temporary construction equipment.  The form may be submitted online 
at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp.  The FAA-assigned numbers for all 
evaluation cases should be provided to Airport Administration. 
 
The proposed project’s building design does not appear to create reflectivity issues with 
aircraft in the traffic pattern (Exhibit F – Building Elevations).  The use of non-reflective 
glazing and non-reflective paint is encouraged. 
 
Findings 
   No Conflict 
__    Low Conflict 
__    Moderate Conflict 
__    High Conflict 
    
Specific Area(s) of Conflict:  Not applicable. 
 
Recommended Corrective Actions: Not applicable.   
 
Public Notice/Meetings 
No neighborhood meeting was held due to the absence of residential units within 600 feet 
of the site; however, a notice to neighbors was transmitted. 
 
Proposed Motion   
Move to present an Airport Conflict Evaluation (ACE) report to the Zoning Administrator 
and City Council with a finding of "no conflict with airport uses" for the proposed Midway- 
Germann and Hamilton development. 
 
Attachments

A. Vicinity Map 
B. Property Location 
C. Site Plan 
D. Chandler Airpark Area Plan Land Use Plan 
E. Flight Tracks 
F. Building Elevations

Property 
Location
N 
Exhibit A: Vicinity Map

Property 
Location
Exhibit B: Property Location
N 
Airpark Area
Property 
Location

Exhibit C: Site Plan

Property 
Location
Exhibit D: Chandler Airpark Area Plan – Land Use Plan

Above Mean Sea Level / Above Ground Level
Above Mean Sea Level   /  Above Ground Level
<800’ AGL
>800’ AGL
AMSL
AMSL
N 
Queen Creek Rd
Germann Rd
Pecos Rd
Ocotillo Rd
Property 
Location
Above Mean Sea Level / Above Ground Level
Exhibit E: Flight Tracks
Loop 202

Exhibit F: Building Elevations

Exhibit F: Building Elevations