Future growth of Red Rock community may be impacted by helicopter
operations.
There are plans to expand Red Rock Village, a master planned community north
of SBAH. If not properly coordinated with the AZARNG, future growth could
occur under helicopter flight routes and be impacted by AZARNG operations.
Future development pressure may encroach Picacho Peak Stagefield.
Although there are no current plans for development around Picacho Peak
Stagefield, most of the land surrounding the site is currently undeveloped.
Existing land use policies for the area surrounding Picacho Peak Stagefield do not
identify considerations for compatible development.
Concern exists with the planned railroad classification/switchyard
construction near Silverbell Army Heliport.
Union Pacific Railroad has identified plans to construct a new railroad
classification/switchyard near Picacho Peak that would include hazardous cargo
transfer capabilities. The railroad hazardous cargo transfer operations have the
potential to impact flight training around this proposed facility and create safety
concerns for pilots operating in the area.
Legislative Initiatives
Legislative initiatives are proposed changes in relevant policies, laws, regulations, or
programs that could have a significant impact on one or more substantive areas of
concern to both the facility and to stakeholder communities. The assessment of
compatibility issues that fall under Legislative Initiatives focused on initiatives with
general and broad implications. One issue relating to Legislative Initiatives has been
identified as part of this JLUS.
Arizona Revised Statutes do not address AZARNG sites.
The Arizona Revised Statues related to land use and development around
military aviation facilities do not identify Silverbell Army Heliport and
Picacho Peak Stagefield as military airports.
Light and Glare
This compatibility factor refers to man‐made lighting (street lights, airfield lighting,
building lights) and glare (direct or reflected light) that disrupts vision. Light sources from
commercial, industrial, recreational, and residential uses at night can cause excessive
glare and illumination, impacting the use of military night vision devices and aircraft
operations. Conversely, high intensity light sources generated from a military area (such
as airfield lighting) may have a negative impact on the adjacent community. Three issues
relating to Light and Glare have been identified as part of this JLUS.
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