rough order of magnitude is presented to prioritize projects to sustain the existing
mission needs.
The final part of the plan presents various alternatives for proposed projects to enhance
and expand the operational capabilities at Florence Military Reservation. These projects
primarily focus on adding new structures in the southern part of Florence Military
Reservation to serve as future barracks, additional classrooms, dining facilities, and other
functions that would support expanded operations at the installation.
Silverbell Army Heliport Proponent Strategy
The Silverbell Army Heliport Proponent Strategy is similar in nature to the one for
Florence Military Reservation in terms of how it is laid out and the type of information
that it contains. It also includes a discussion of Picacho Peak Stagefield since its mission is
linked to Silverbell Army Heliport. Silverbell Army Heliport is mostly built‐out and has
little room for future development, so much of the potential future projects planned
there expand existing facilities. The plan identified potential future development at
Picacho Peak Stagefield, including adding four new landing lanes and some administrative
and support facilities to utilize undeveloped portions of the site and to allow greater use
of the asset for pilot training.
Statewide Operational Noise Management Plan
The most recent Arizona Army National Guard Statewide Operational Noise Management
Plan (SONMP) was completed in 2011, in accordance with the Noise Control Act of 1972.
Although this is a statewide plan, the only installation the SONMP covers in Pinal County
is the Florence Military Reservation.
This plan provides an educational overview about the methodology of assessing,
analyzing, and mapping noise generated by military training from the various AZARNG
facilities. The plan further establishes guidelines and procedures for managing strong
relationships and compatible development with neighboring communities. These
guidelines and procedures include both physical and procedural noise mitigation.
Physical noise mitigation primarily includes the location and orientation of high‐noise
producing ranges. Procedural mitigation measures include adjusting training hours to
avoid community conflicts, providing information about noise‐generating activities,
monitoring the noise environment, and mapping noise contours for land use decisions.
The AZARNG does not have centralized procedures for noise complaints. Currently, noise
complaints received by AZARNG facilities are addressed by the entity responsible for the
noise. However, Section 3.3 outlines the recommended procedures upon receiving a
noise complaint as follows:
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