While the CARDPC’s and the SCADA’s CEDS recognize
Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex as a significant employer generating
billions of dollars in regional economic impact, neither plan recognizes
Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex as an economic development partner.
There are no goals, objectives, or actions in either CEDS that
demonstrates an effort to market and recruit other defense
contractors that may be more compatible in areas planned for
economic development in this region.
Neither the CARDPC’s nor the SCADA’s CEDS includes goals,
objectives, strategies or actions that consider the military in their
recruiting or marketing efforts.
ISSUE
COM‐5
Lack of Enhanced, Early Coordination with School
Districts
There is currently no communication or coordination with
the school district regarding planning and siting of new
schools in the JLUS Study Area. This could potentially lead to
incompatible land uses in military operational areas.
An evaluation of the noise and safety zones associated with the runways at
Maxwell AFB did not identify any existing elementary or high schools within
the base’s noise or safety operational areas. However, Trenholm State
Community College, which is a 35‐acre technical college offering various
programs in professional and technical careers, is located within accident
potential zone II (APZ II) of Maxwell AFB’s southern runway. Due to the
increased risk associated with APZ II, schools are identified as an
incompatible use because they concentrate large numbers of people within
a small physical footprint and are considered a noise sensitive land use. In
the event of an aircraft mishap or increased aviation operational activities,
this could have a significant impact on the health and safety of the public
and property, including federal, state, county, and private property.
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