1. Arizona Military Regional Compatibility Project Western Maricopa County/Luke Air Force Base
Deb Sydenham, AICP
Director, Community Planning Office
Arizona Department of Commerce
Denver 2003

2. Statewide endeavor – airports, installations, and the Goldwater Range
Department of Defense JLUS grant
Western Maricopa County/Luke AFB is phase one, Davis-Monthan AFB and others are phase two
State’s role as convener to engage all parties and cross jurisdictional boundaries

3. Primary Project Objective
“This Project is an undertaking of statewide impact designed to find resolutions to land use compatibility and encroachment issues through collaborative effort and strong implementation.”

4. Background
Military Airport Preservation Committee, 1988 Contours
Legislation (SB1514)
Legislation (SB1525 & SB1120)
Aviation Advisory Council
Legislation (SB1393)
Economic Impact Study

5. Project Scope Compile & analyze existing plans
Identify acceptable and feasible uses of land, taking into account economic viability and compatibility with adjacent uses
Consult with stakeholders
Identify potential funding sources & financing mechanisms
Develop a strong implementation plan

6. Phase 1 - This Project is about: Balancing Mutually Exclusive Desires
Jurisdictions – meeting demands of fast paced growth and new residents
Developers/Homebuilders – turn raw land into developable commodity
Landowners – gain compensation for highest and best land use (fairness/equity)
Luke AFB – maximum mission capability

7. Western Maricopa County/Luke AFB -- Who’s Been Involved?
11 Jurisdictions
Multiple developer, homebuilder, landowner, business and other interests
In essence, a herd of cats ...

9. Headline Evolution

12. Positive By-Products
Increased regional cooperation and strengthening of public/private partnerships
Broaden understanding of critical missions of military installations
Federal recognition of Arizona’s cohesive approach and unified support for implementation

13. Critical Benchmarks January ‘02 – Kick-off Project, Put on Hold
March ‘02 – Re-engage Project
September ‘02 - West Valley & Luke Regional Land Use Open House
October ‘02 - Strategies Formulation
December ‘02 - Draft Plan for Review, Open House II, Interest Group Mtgs.
February ‘03 - Conference Calls
March ‘03 - Release Phase 1 Final Plan

14. Compatibility Project Principles
Provide information as early as possible
State role is as objective convener of local efforts and stakeholders, and as clearinghouse for data to ensure consistency and completeness
Accountability on the part of all participants in providing information and opinions

15. _____Project Consultant Team
Parsons
Nationally renowned & recognized leader in urban planning and Air Force Base & military planning
Economics Research Associates (ERA)
Economic analysis & development, founded in 1958
The Maguire Company
Katz & Associates
Public Relations specialists

16. PLANNING AREA

17. Vicinity Box

18. Existing Land Use

19. Existing Population Total 574,535 Avondale 47,610 Buckeye 11,955
City
Population
Avondale
47,610
Buckeye
11,955
El Mirage
20,645
Glendale
227,495
Goodyear
26,715
Litchfield Park
3,850
Peoria
122,655
Surprise
45,125
Youngtown
3,295
Unincorporated Sun City
38,670
Unincorporated Sun City West
26,520
Total
574,535

20. Projected Population Total 433,784 2,904,719 570% Avondale 35,883
City
2000 Population
Projected Total
Build-Out
% Increase 2000/
Total Build-Out
Avondale
35,883
200,000
457%
Buckeye
6,537
500,000
7,549%
El Mirage
7,609
33,0005
334%
Glendale
218,812
309,2426
41%
Goodyear
18,911
688,7777
3,542%
Litchfield Park
3,810
17,000
346%
Peoria
108,364
486,700
349%
Surprise
30,848
670,0008
2,072%
Youngtown
3,010 NA
Total
433,784
2,904,719
570%

21. Overflight Area

22. Land Ownership

23. Land Use Compatibility Laws & Regulations
Federal
Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ)
State
Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS)
Local
General and Comprehensive Plans
Zoning

24. Inconsistent Land Use

25. Differences in Regulations
APZ II
Residential (allowed in AICUZ)
Retail-Food Service (allowed in AICUZ)
75 dnl contour
Outdoor Amphitheaters (allowed in ARS)
70 dnl contour
Schools (allowed in AICUZ)
65 – 74 dnl contour
Public assembly (allowed in AICUZ)

26. TRENDS AND ISSUES

27. Trends Growth into the West Valley
Replacement of large-scale agriculture
Residential uses ahead of employment
Multiple jurisdictions
Arizona legislature action
Luke AFB operations
Increased land values

28. Issues Future incompatible uses Noise as a nuisance
Changing regulation
Lack of coordination
Economic
Land valuation
Economic impact / benefit of Luke AFB
Proportionality of benefits and burdens
Compensation vs. Restriction

29. Issues Implementation Equity Previous planning Vested development
Competing jurisdictions
Funding
Availability
Sources
Mechanisms

30. COMPATIBLE LAND USE

31. Compatibility Defined
Criteria
Safety
Pilots in the air
People on the ground
Noise
Physical harm
Nuisance
Mitigation
Limit the density of people

32. Compatible Land Use Plan

33. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

34. Compensation Strategies
Compensation precedes restriction
Land use compatibility priorities
Clear Zone, APZ I, APZ II
Be logical and flexible
Land acquisition
Department of Defense
Fee simple
Purchase / Lease back

35. Compensation Strategies
Development Rights
Purchase
Transfer
Partnerships

36. Funding Strategies Land and Water Conservation Fund
Property transfer tax
Sales tax
Regional employment-related uses

37. Planning Strategies Sunset provision
Adoption of Compatible Land Use Plan
Desert / open space / agricultural uses
Range Access Routes
Amend ARS
Attenuated uses in 55 and 65 dnl contours
Signs in the Notification Area
West Valley Compatibility Notification Area

38. Compatibility Notification Area

39. Coordination Strategies
Governor’s military affairs liaison
Proactive Arizona Military Airport Preservation Committee
Development Review Model Ordinance
Best practice techniques
Collaborative partnerships between jurisdictions and Luke AFB

40. ______Next Steps__________
Davis-Monthan JLUS
Barry M. Goldwater Range
Range Access Routes
Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield
Luke Auxiliary 1 Airfield
State Policy Guide
Ft. Huachuca
Marine Corps. Air Station – Yuma
Other Installations

42. Arizona Military Regional Compatibility Project convened by The Arizona Department of Commerce Deb Sydenham, AICP -