properties , which may create vulnerabilities along the perimeter if they are not situated according to required residential setbacks . The accessory structures that violate the required residential setbacks provide opportunities for unintentional trespass , which can potentially increase the security profile risk of the installation . The structures , and their relative proximities to Gunter Annex ’ s installation perimeter are illustrated on Figures 5.2‐2a through 5.2‐2c .
When installations are evaluated in Base Realignment and Closure ( BRAC ), they are required to have a number of feet internal and external from the fence line that is free and clear of obstacles to ensure optimal security . The lack of enforcement of required setbacks for accessory structures from the property line increases the risk profile for the installation . The installation can potentially receive a citation for non‐compliance of the DOD AT / FP Standards . This alone will most likely not cause a realignment scenario in a BRAC , but this combined with other factors could potentially result in a realignment scenario . If a realignment occurs , then it could mean lost revenues for the local and regional economy .
Compatibility Assessment The City of Montgomery ’ s Zoning Ordinance states that accessory structures located on residential properties must be placed at least five feet away from the property lot lines , as well as ten feet from any other structure present on the same lot .
In Maxwell AFB ’ s internal 2015 Installation Complex Encroachment Management Plan ( ICEMAP ), concerns over the enforcement of residential setbacks were identified as a potential encroachment issue . It was noted in the ICEMAP that Maxwell AFB has a good relationship with private property owners ; however , communication attempts to engage private property owners regarding the importance of compliance with the city ’ s minimum setback requirements were not discussed . The need for communication and coordination with the City of Montgomery ’ s planning and zoning department was identified as a necessary action .
Findings
• The City of Montgomery defines resident structures on residential properties , but t along the southern perimeter of Gunter A Maxwell AFB .
ISSUE AT‐4
Utility Vaults for Water Lines ar Maxwell AFB
Utility vaults that support Maxwel situated on both installation and C property . Only the vaults located protected .
Maxwell AFB personnel identified that the locat infrastructure necessary for providing the instal potable water is located partially outside the in perimeter on land controlled by the City of Mon Maxwell AFB and to the City of Montgomery is Montgomery Water Works and Sanitary Sewer
The water distribution infrastructure is housed are shared by Maxwell AFB and the City of Mon strict protocols for maintaining force protection the portion of the vault that is location on the in secured . This strict protocol is designed to prot or harmful acts intended to attack the integrity water supply and disrupt installation operations and the ability to execute the mission .
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