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Home My WebLink AboutItem 01 - Z04-12 Landmark Condominiums FR`c,71 :DFW NOISE COMPAT I B I L 1 TY OFFICE FAX N0. :972 574 9038 Nov. 16 2004 04:Seem P1 111/4,/o u November 16, 2004 �' D F W Honorable William D. Tate Mayor of City of Grapevine DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 200 South Main Street 3200 FA.1 AIRFIhLU DRIVE,I O,BOX otocal UFW AIRDI)Kr,TCXA /5261 94nGrapevine, Texas 76051 Www M*Mtpv Icon, 1'172 574 k,4/ r 972 574 0001 RE: Zoning Application Z04-12, filed by Landmark Condominiums, and listed as item 11 on the Agenda for the Regular Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of November 16, 2004. Dear Chairman Oliver: Please allow me to address the referenced zoning change requested. The applicant is planning to build a 39-unit luxury condominium complex approximately 1/3rd mile from the extended centerline of Runway 36R. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport views with concern the proposed residential use of this property, given the noise levels, aircraft activity and related public policy described below. The 8.69 acres of concern lies well within the Airport's official noise contour, proximate to the 75DNL contour. According to Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, development of residential use within the 65 & 70DNL contours is considered incompatible land usage, however where the community determines that the development must be allowed, mitigation measures may be taken to render the inside of the units compatible. Outside noise remains unchanged. According to these same FAA guidelines, residential construction within the 75DNL "should be prohibited". There are no mitigation measures that will render the unit compatible by federal standards. The site is located approximately 3.6 statute miles from the end of Runway 36R. During South Flow, the residents of the proposed complex should expect to hear approximately 420 arrivals passing within 0.5 statute mile to the west of the complex at altitudes of 800- 1100' above the ground (AGL). During North Flow, the residents should expect to hear approximately 175 departures passing within 0.5 statute mile of the complex at altitudes of 900-4100'AGL. The concerns listed above were discussed with Mr. Jerry Stone of Duke, Inc. in regard to a 14.3-acre track that includes the 8.69 acres of concern here. The discussion occurred in April 2004, and was recorded in a letter to Mr. Stone (copy to Mr. Tommy Hardy) in May. A copy is enclosed. The Airport encourages the City to consider the facts above in its decision. In the event that the City determines the proposed conditional use permit is in its best interest, the Airport Board recommends the following: 1. An avigation easement be dedicated to the Grapevine, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, the City of Dallas, and the City of Fort Worth, and 2. the 30dB Noise Level Reduction recommended by the FAA for residential construction in the 70DNt noise contour be mandated and confirmed. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please contact me (972) 574-8138, at your convenience, should you wish to discuss this issue. Sincerely, // ca_ Sandra J. Lancaster Manager, Noise Compatibility Office cc: G. Keane Dallas/Fort Worth international Airoort.Noise Office.P O Cox 61428.DFW Airport,Tom 75261-942R,Phone(972)574.8138 FROM :IOW NOISE COMPATIBILITY OFFICE FAX NO. :972 574 9038 Nov. 16 2004 04:50PM P2 • DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNAT ONB x Rr d 61 IOW CAME,May 27, 2004 ORT a2oo FAST AIRFIELD E, OFW AfRPORT.TEXAS 75201'9429 www.Mwdiport•com T972S7'9999 F972rad 0000 Mr. Jerry Stone DUKE, Inc. 11234 Goodnight Lane, Suite 200 Dallas,Texas 75229 RE: Proposed 14.3-Acre Development North of DFW International Airport Dear Mr. Stone: On April 26, 2004,you met with my staff and me to discuss the Airport's position regarding your proposal for development of a 14.3-acre site in the City hereinaftereefehredGrapevin . Te ltolasothee'p operty'd west ofG Therapevproposal North Boulevard and Anderson Gibson Road, reiate your includes pursuing the development of eas at the early stageshof youP p anninge Aspwecdiscus the efforts to coordinate with the obvious stakehold in our meeting, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has concerns about your proposalgiven noise levels and aircraft activity in the vicinity of the property. e 75 contour ne The property lies within the 65 DNL noise C° (Zoneur CentralTexB) and is as Councilacent to tof GovDNL eN meets to(c�es C). The contour map was promulgated by the Northnce surrounding DFW and was adopted by the City of Grapevineaspart of fOo m dinathe City 78-2. of GThe Ordinance eb governs land uses within the various contour "zones". A graphic Zones B me is whichodepets the location s of tethe map rforerty in relation compatibility puorposes, we&c nsiderWhile the property noise contour is not depicted on the w rty the 75 DNL. According to be within the 70 DNL st contourionsince it is Land close Use pCompatibility Guito Zone delines, residential development Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA). inside the 70 DNL is considered incompatible unless orated into the building design and coneasures to achieve an struction. Noise Level Reduction (NLR) of at least X13 P In addition, the site is located 3.6 miles north of DFW Airport. Itis s is are iiately a ja ienteslo to tg end tenextnded he runway centerline for runways 18L/36R and 18R/36L These Y primary departure and primary arrivaffic all rela�lcraft pdrat'rng aty, on the West dDFW Ai portrrpN itorical flight ort. The site is subject to routine and regular air traffic bytypes of data indicates that, regardless of wind flow,a a out oof the South,ween 400 and occurs 70% o�the year on average, ily within a one-mile radius of the property. When the winds arriving aircraft fly immediately adjacentto AGLe Further, the winds acre northerly (30% of the year), itude of 1,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and as low as B000feet departing aircraft fly directly over rand adjacent to the property at average altitudes of 3,000 feet AGL with aircraft as low as 1,700 feet GL. the ty of Grapevine, er The DFW Airport Staff recommend thfort decision-makers, if the decision is made Ito approve the project for these points while developing plansP development, we strongly recommend the following conditions be applied: FR&1 :DFW NOISE COMPATIBILITY OFFICE FAX NO. :972 574 9038 Nov. 16 2004 04:51PM P3 1. Dedication of an avigation easement to the City of Grapevine, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Aith, on the t by separate form accepard, and the Cities of table table to the City of Grapevine,ne, D W Airpoas and Fort rt and the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.instrument, in a form p 2. Design and construction of the buildings in order to achieve a noise reduction of at least 30 dB outdoor-to-indoor. The attenuation efforts should be evidenced on design drawings and stamped and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas. We further recommend that the City require that such evidence be provided prior to the issuance of a building pormit(s) and Certificates of Occupancy. 3. The developer should provide full disclosure of the noise and aircraft activity to all potential purchasers of the housing units in this development. Thank you for the opportunity comment. appreciate sroactive approach this development. Furta appreciate your efforts to understadDFW ArportconcernsPlease call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, / -" andra J. Lancaster Manager, Noise Compatibility Office cc: Tommy Hardy, City of Grapevine File r LANDMARK WRITTEN COMMENTS OFFICE NO LATER THAN •: gA MQNQO VEMBERR 15. 2004 Procedure to Resgond: As (a Property Owner within 200 feet of the subject tract) or (an interested citizen), i (approve) (protest) and/or (have the following comments) AwmmE- - Pdnt Name and Address, or Lot, Blook And Subdivision: Telephone: (817) 410-3185 Fax: (817) 410+3018 Direct questions and mail responses to: Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P.G. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 f5