In addition , the draft MOU does not capture all the local impact issues that could potentially impact Maxwell AFB operations ; these issues include variances , zoning changes , comprehensive plan changes , proposed internal city land use actions such as developing parkland in this area , and roadway and utility infrastructure improvements or expansion . All these land use planning matters could potentially impact the military mission at Maxwell AFB depending on location relative to operations . Moreover , the draft MOU does not consider other land use variables that could impact military operations including the production of dust , smoke , or steam , light or glare , or the use of temporary cranes . These impacts could impact the Base mission if not properly mitigated during the construction phase or completion phase .
The MOU also does not specify when the military will be notified of the proposed changes that occur in the five NM areas around Maxwell AFB and the two statute mile area around Gunter Annex . Pursuant to AL Code § 11‐106‐4 , the jurisdictions are only required to allow for a 30‐day review period ; however it does not specify when in the planning process will the 30‐day review occur .
Source : Alabama Code Sections 11‐106‐4 and 11‐106‐5 , 2014 . Draft Multi‐Jurisdictional Memorandum of Understanding with Maxwell AFB for Zoning and Land Use Change Notifications .
Findings
• The two‐mile notification area in Alabama Code § 11‐106‐4 may not be adequate to address all potential local military impact issues .
• Alabama Code § 11‐106‐5 does not require coordination with the military early in the planning process including during the submission of the planning application .
• The draft MOU does not establish early coordination at the time a planning application is submitted to the jurisdiction .
• The draft MOU does not establish trigger the proposed land use generating dust , s
ISSUE COM‐3
Formalized Maxwell AFB Points
The public and elected officials are designated points of contact for M Annex for reporting concerns or o related to training activities .
An established line of communication between and business leaders is essential for managing i the military mission or community activity . Issu occurs out of the routine schedule may impact to experiencing noise outside the routine timef community festival or parade during the week c training operations for the military . Established between the civic and business leaders and the potential issues associated with these types of a impacts of such activities .
The JLUS participating jurisdictions identified a points of contact and processes for contacting b Maxwell AFB to obtain information about traini concerns . When points of contact between the not known to either of the organizations , conce unresolved for lengthy periods of time resulting delays in operations at the base and / or the co
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