Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 PPuubblliicc WWoorrkksshhoopp ##22 MMaarrcchh 66,, 22001177 1 WWeellccoommee // IInnttrroodduuccttiioonnss JLUS Sponsor – City of Abilene Don Green, A.A.E. Director of Transportation Services Matrix Design Group Celeste Werner, AICP Project Manager Mike Hrapla Deputy Project Manager Bren Cox, AICP Lead Planner 2 1 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 TToonniigghhtt’’ss AAggeennddaa JLUS Project Overview / Update Dyess AFB Mission Footprint Overview of Compatibility Issues Next Steps Compatibility Issues Exercise 3 JJLLUUSS PPrroojjeecctt OOvveerrvviieeww // UUppddaattee 4 2 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 WWhhaatt iiss aa JJLLUUSS?? A federally funded program to promote cooperation administered by DOD/OEA Initiated in 1985 by the Office of Economic A proactive approach to achieve a balance to Adjustment (OEA) sustaining missions at Dyess AFB and the economic development viability of Over 140 JLUSs have communities been completed nationally A preventative measure to encourage compatible development 5 GGooaall == BBAALLAANNCCEE The goal of the Dyess AFB JLUS is to promote compatible growth, sustain environmental and economic health, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare, while protecting the viability of current and future missions at Dyess AFB. Understanding. Increase communication between the military, local jurisdictions, stakeholders, and the public to promote an understanding of the strong economic and physical relationship between the installation and its neighbors. Work Together. Promote integrated planning between the military, local jurisdictions, and stakeholders to ensure an approach in addressing compatibility. Actions. Develop and implement strategies for reducing the impacts of existing and future incompatible activities on the community and military operations. 6 3 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 JJLLUUSS FFaaccttss A JLUS is NOT: a regulatory document an enforceable action A JLUS IS: A collaborative process A body of information that assists in making informed decisions A set of recommended strategies / actions to mitigate or prevent incompatible development Recommendations that are tailored to each jurisdiction / agency The JLUS will require follow on actions by all stakeholders, including appropriate public involvement, to implement 7 JJLLUUSS PPaarrttnneerrss // CCoommmmiitttteeeess JLUS Partners JLUS Committees City of Abilene Policy Committee City of Tye Technical Advisory Committee Taylor County Dyess AFB 8 4 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 JJLLUUSS AApppprrooaacchh Data collection ‐Completed Stakeholder interviews ‐Completed Identification of preliminary compatibility issues –Completed Assessment and prioritization of compatibility issues –In Progress Identification of areas of concern –In Progress Review and assessment of current processes and tools –In Progress Develop appropriate recommended options –Next Step Develop Draft JLUS document –Future task Public Review –Future task Develop Final JLUS documents –Future task 9 DDyyeessss AAFFBB MMiissssiioonn FFoooottpprriinntt 10 5 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 VVeerrttiiccaall OObbssttrruuccttiioonn Imaginary Surfaces: Vertical height limits are based on geographic location elevation and proximity to runway –greater impact closer to the runway. 11 AAiirrffiieelldd SSaaffeettyy ZZoonneess Clear zones either on base property or have restrictive easements. Some residential uses in accident potential zones. Much of the remaining land is currently agricultural or undeveloped. 12 6 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 AAiirrccrraafftt NNooiissee ZZoonneess Some residential uses in high noise zones. Property owners south of Dyess AFB are accepting of the noise. Much of the remaining land is currently agricultural or undeveloped. 13 BBiirrdd AAiirrccrraafftt SSttrriikkee HHaazzaarrdd 5‐mile area from the Air Operations Area This is an area where aircraft typically operate slower and lower to the ground 14 7 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 FFAAAA PPaarrtt 7777 FAA guidance for determining obstruction evaluations for vertical obstructions associated with an airport. Some potential impact, especially with tall structures. 15 CCoommppaattiibbiilliittyy IIssssuueess 16 8 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 CCoommppaattiibbiilliittyy FFaaccttoorrss 17 IIssssuuee IIddeennttiiffiiccaattiioonn How were the compatibility issues identified? Interviews with local stakeholders • Jurisdictions • Property owners • Agencies / organizations • Dyess AFB Committee input Public input Technical assessment based on expertise & experience 18 9 Dyess AFB Joint Land Use Study March 6, 2017 Public Workshop #2 IIssssuueess IIddeennttiiffiieedd Identified 28 compatibility issues categorized: 2 –Anti‐Terrorism / Force Protection 1 –Biological Resources 2 –Communication / Coordination 2 –Energy Development 1 –Housing Availability 2 –Land / Air Space Competition 5 –Land Use 1 –Light and Glare 2 –Noise 1 –Public Trespassing 2 –Roadway Capacity 2 –Safety 2 –Vertical Obstructions 1 –Vibration 2 –Water Quality / Quantity 19 IIssssuueess EExxeerrcciissee 20 10
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