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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
February 15, 2024
TO:
Kevin Mayo
FROM:
Airport Staff
SUBJECT:
Irgens Ascend
Near Northwest Corner of Germann Road and Cooper Road
At their February 14, 2024 meeting, the Chandler Airport Commission
("Commission") discussed the above-referenced project.
Finding: The Commission determined the proposed development does not
constitute a conflict with existing or planned airport operations.
Conflict(s) Cited: None.
The Commission voted 6-0 to forward a report to the Zoning Administrator and the
City Council indicating the finding noted above.
cc:
Ryan Reeves
David De La Torre
Alisa Petterson
Subject:
Airport Conflict Evaluation
Irgens Ascend
Near Northwest Corner of Germann Road and Cooper Road
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 Irgens Ascend development.
Background
The project is a two-phase development over two parcels totaling approximately 20.5 acres at and near
the northwest corner of Germann Road and Cooper Road (Exhibit A - Vicinity Map, Exhibit B - Property
Location). The property is zoned Planned Area Development for mixed use commercial, retail, hotel,
office, and light industrial uses. The request is to amend the site plan and to allow for showroom uses
west of Cooper Road.
The site is approximately one-tenth (0.10) of a mile to the north of the Airport property line (Exhibit A-
Vicinity Map, Exhibit B- Property Location).
The first phase of the proposed development consists of a showroom building and a flex/industrial
building totaling approximately 75,800 square feet (Exhibit C - Site Plan). The proposed building height will
not exceed 47 feet.
The City of Chandler General Plan designates the property for Employment and Growth Areas. The 2021
Chandler Airpark Area Plan (CAAP) designates the property as Innovation District (Exhibit D – Chandler
Airpark Area Plan Land Use Plan).
Analysis and Stipulations
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
on takeoff and landing (Exhibit E – Flight Tracks).
Based on the proposed 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 owner/applicant must file a Notice of Proposed Construction (FAA Form 7460-1) with the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) for the final structure heights, including, without limitation, all rooftop
antennas, parapets, light poles, and other equipment. The form may be submitted online at
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp. The FAA-assigned numbers for all evaluation cases must
be provided to Airport Administration.
The owner/applicant must ensure that its contractors file a Notice of Proposed Construction (FAA Form
7460-1) with the FAA for temporary construction equipment including, without limitation, cranes, drilling
rigs,
and
concrete
boom
pumps.
The
form
may
be
submitted
online
at
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp. The FAA-assigned numbers for all evaluation cases must
be provided to Airport Administration. The owner/applicant and its contractors must coordinate directly with
Airport Administration at least thirty (30) calendar days before starting vertical construction.
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.
The proposed project’s building design must not create reflectivity issues with aircraft in the traffic
pattern and on approach or takeoff (Exhibit F – Building Elevations). The use of non-reflective glazing and
non-reflective paint is encouraged.
Findings
No Conflict
High Conflict
Moderate Conflict
Low Conflict
Specific Area(s) of Conflict: Not applicable.
Recommended Corrective Actions:
Not applicable.
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 Irgens Ascend 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