ISSUE LU‐2
Compatibility of future Enhanced Use Lease development on Travis AFB Close coordination will be required to ensure any future Enhanced Use Lease development on Travis is compatible with surrounding areas and is not competitive with planned community development .
Compatibility Assessment
Travis AFB currently has a vacant 53‐acre area in the northwestern corner of the Base . The area was previously occupied by housing , which was destroyed by a fire in 2008 before it was scheduled to be demolished . With this vacant land , Travis AFB has the opportunity to pursue an Enhanced Use Lease ( EUL ) project . An EUL is a method for funding development on federal property by allowing a private developer to lease federal property , with rent paid by the developer . Installations are then able to use the profit for improvements of property or facilities , construction or acquisition of new facilities , and other services to maintain the Base . An EUL offers an installation numerous benefits , including reducing Base operating costs , stimulating the local job market , and helping foster cooperation between the military and the private sector .
Potential uses for EUL could include energy production , restaurants , offices , labs , or other commercial or industrial uses . According to the Travis AFB Installation Development Plan , the EUL will capitalize on the proximity of the new Fairfield Train Station . Currently , there are no specific plans for the future use of the EUL area .
A key local concern is that the EUL should be compatible with the surrounding economic development area , not competing with local businesses and economic development plans . The area is in proximity to many industrial uses , along with the future Fairfield Train Station Specific Plan . The Moving Solano Forward Study , an economic diversification study
prepared for Solano County in 2014 , found that and associated services , and educational service experience the greatest levels of growth in the suggests a need to maintain and grow the coun Surrounding uses and economic diversification permitting future EUL development .
The City of Fairfield Train Station Specific Plan p development of the planning area . Figure 5.11‐ illustrates the layout of the Fairfield Train Statio for the area includes industrial development ea and office employment west of the railroad . Th capture the unmet demand for industrial and m region . While there are yet to be specific devel within the Specific Plan area , the objectives and plan should be considered when developing the
Any proposed development on Travis AFB shou outside service providers , such as the City of Va service provider for the installation . It will be im service providers have the capability to support can plan for capacity changes that may be need demands .
Findings
• The EUL needs to be designed to be com development planned by the Fairfield Tra other development surrounding the EUL .
• An economic diversification study found maintain and grow the county ’ s manufac
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