Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2009-37-Accept Joint Land Use Study — reading text

committed to producing and selling openers in stores near installations that only use the agreed- upon frequency ( Giangrosso, 2006). Also according to the RAICUZ, the use of industrial, scien- tific, and medical ( ISM) devices can encroach upon several different bandwidths utilized by Eglin for a variety of mis- sions. Interference from the ISM devices is handled as it is detected. A reactive approach is acceptable for these de- vices since the encroachment occurs less frequently and is not directly related to control of a test item Giangrosso, 2006). Although the City is not responsible for regulating or licens- ing radio frequencies, there are steps the City can take to help minimize radio frequency interference. The City should begin including educational material for developers and builders pulling development orders and/ or building permits on the importance to limit the bandwidth used in their proposed development and/ or building( s). This litera- ture should include language describing the potential nega- tive implications from radio frequency interference and de- scribe the region' s long standing support of the military to minimize interferences such as wireless LAN, microwave, and cordless devices. As stated in the RAICUZ, since en- croachment on these frequencies interferes with the safety of test missions, protection is a priority and must be proac- tive rather than reactive as interferences occur. The remainder? f this pa,ge intentionallY I~ ft blank. Section 7 - FORT WALTON BEACH TETRA TECH  EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE JOINT LAND USE STUDY JUNE 2009 7. 4 RECOMMENDATIONS approach flight patterns. Lighting standards need to pro- Based on the issues identified and the analysis associated mote compatibility with aircraft operations within the vicinity with each issue, recommendations focused on addressing of airfields and night vision training areas. In addition, over each issue or combination of issues are provided. It is the time, lighting should not create a condition to impact dark intent of the recommendations to provide guidance to the skies over the Eglin Reservation. City on land use and related land use policies and proce- Many of the following measures will not only reduce light dures with definitive direction and in some cases, applica- encroachment on Eglin maneuver areas and ranges, but ble examples from across the US successfully imple- should also avoid light trespass on neighboring property, mented. reduce dangerous glare to motorists, and save energy. The following summarize the recommendations for the City. Community Wide Measures: Some of the recommendations require further information o Turn-off un- needed lights, e. g. unused parking lots beyond the following summary bullets and additional detail o Use appropriate levels of illumination is provided at the end of this section for the City' s use: o Prevent illumination of unintended areas by using full- cutoff fixtures ( luminaries which prevent illumination FWB 1: Implement Lighting Ordinance to Avoid Glare and Reflection Within One Mile of the Eglin Boundary above the horizontal plane) FWB 2: Distribute Education Handouts Materials Pro- Further restrictions are warranted in the vicinity of airfields, vided by Eglin AFB to Developers and Builders on e. g., lights that could be confused with airfield approach Radio Frequency Interference lighting; lights that create glare and thereby interfere with pilots' night vision. FWB 3: Implement Public Awareness Measures Santa Rosa County has developed a lighting ordinance that Through Environs Signage, Website Links, Educational Handouts sets additional requirements in Military Airport lones MAl). The MAl is similar to a MIPA in the form of an FWB 4: Implement Comprehensive Plan Amendments overlay district providing regulatory measures and zoning Discouraging Additional Marine Navigation Channels standards to achieve land use compatibility and protection or Land Cuts, Artificial Reefs, or Other Proposed Ac- of public health and safety in the areas exposed to impacts tivities Increasing Marine Traffic in Controlled Firing generated by military flight or ground activities occurring at, Areas near, or above military airports. For Naval Air Station Whit- FWB 5: Formalize Policy to Include Military Participa- ing Field North and South, and for Naval Outlying Landing tion and Cross- Jurisdiction Coordination in Develop- Fields ( NOLFs) Spencer, Harold, Santa Rosa, Holley, and ment Review and Planning Process Pace, the MAl boundaries extend one half mile from the perimeter of each airfield and encompass all Air Installation FWB 6: Limit Object Heights Regarding Potential Compatible Use lones ( AICUl) and noise zones. For Conflicts With Eglin AFB Missions and Operations NOLF Choctaw, MAl boundaries encompass an area bounded by the Yellow River to the north, Eglin AFB to the FWB 7: Update City' s Comprehensive Plan and Land east, East Bay to the west, and the East Bay River to the Development Code to Include Specific Language De- south. signed to Strengthen the City' s Compatibility Position on Proposed Developments, Land Use Amendments and/ or Other Related Change Requests Santa Rosa County prohibits the following in a MAl: Additional ImDlementation Information for Some of the o Light patterns common to military aviation Recommendations. The following information provides o Lights to create sky glow ( except when used for safety, additional details with implementation steps and/ or exam- security, and utility) o Luminous tube lighting on building exterior or roof ples for the City' s use: o Internally lit awnings FWB 1: Imolement Liahtina Ordinance. Evaluate and up- o External illumination for signs date outdoor lighting standards applicable to areas within one mile of the Eglin Boundary. Ground lighting, glare, The County sets the following guidelines inside a MAl: and/ or reflection should not interfere with an aviator' s vision o Minimal illumination necessary or with night vision instrumentation or equipment. Outdoor o No outdoor lighting to illuminate golf courses/ driving lighting should also not cause pilot confusion with landing Section 7 - FORT W ALTON BEACH TETRA TECH  EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE JOINT LAND USE STUDY JUNE 2009 ranges, athletic fields/ courts an application, or more preferably as part of a pre- o Parking lot light poles cannot exceed 24 feet above the application meeting. This requires a definitive approach to adjacent grade; they must be fully shielded and use working with developers from their initial contact with City low- pressure sodium light fixtures staff regarding their prospective plans through to presenta- o Non- residential parking lots lighting must be turned off tions to policy makers such as the Planning Commission within one- hour of closing and turned on no sooner and City Copmmission. A key component of this recom- than one hour prior to opening mendation is ensuring the opportunity for different jurisdic- tions to communicate amongst themselves is provided as Appendix I - Example Military Area / Dark Skies Lighting part of the coordination effort. Ordinances provides two examples of implementing out- To facilitate the cross communication of the jurisdictions door lighting standards. In some cases, the example light- with Eglin AFB, it is recommended the JLUS Technical ing ordinances provided include requirements to retrofit Advisory Group ( TAG) remain and communicate develop- existing lighting to comply with dark skies initiatives. At this ment activities and planning efforts across jurisdictions to time, an ordinance addressing future new development and the TAG and Eglin AFB. The TAG should include active redevelopment is recommended as a means to avoid glare participation from each jurisdiction and appropriate repre- and reflection. A retroactive ordinance requiring existing sentatives from Eglin AFB including those responsible for property owners to meet a dark skies ordinance is not rec- coordinating activities associated with Eglin Main, Eglin ommended. Reservation and Range ( including Choctaw Field, Camp Rudder, and Duke Field), Hurlburt Field, Site C- 6, and 7th FWB 3: Imolement Public Awareness Measures. Through Special Forces Group. a variety of information vehicles, the public ( existing and future) can be made aware of Eglin AFB and its operations FWB 7: Uodate City' s Comorehensive Plan and Land