17 - Joining Forces - Joint Land Use StudyItem No. 17
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TO: Mayor& City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Alan Efrussy, AICD, City Planning Manager
SUBJECT: JOINT LAND USE STUDY
DATE: February 16, 2018
BACKGROUND: This Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is a collaborative process among local
governments, military installations, citizens, and other stakeholders to identify and help mitigate
and prevent encroachment issues that may affect current and future military missions and nearby
communities, The Study states this encroachment occurs when conditions outside the military
installation limit the ability of the military to perform its mission safely and effectively, or when
military operations diminish quality of life in surrounding areas, This JLUS effort for the North
Texas region—,Joining Forces,- Aligning Community and Miliary,Missions—seeks to facilitate
dialogue around common interests and strengthen community -military compatibility through
communication, education, and the planning process.
STATUS OF ISSUE. The JLUS includes study areas comprised of eight military establishments
in North Texas. Staff from the NCTCOG will make a presentation regarding the purpose of the
entire JLUS, but will focus on the Camp Maxey Training, Center. Specifically, COG staff will
address: Economic impacts of military installations to Texas and North Texas; Scope of the
JLUS and the study area, Issues identified, with a focus on Camp Maxey issues, and
recornmendations; and discussion of implementation resources and next steps. The entire JLUS
report is 512 pages. For those interested in reviewing this entire document, go to website
IK� J.injff.or'e. lltx-gig. However, the COG staff recommends that the most relevant pages
for the city council to review for the February 26"' presentation are pages 81-85; they are
included as is a graphic illustrating Camp Maxey in relation to Paris. The COG has requested
that the governmental entities that participated in the JLUS project approve a resolution
supporting the implementation of the JLUS. Staff supports said resolution.
BUDGET: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Read the enclosed documents and approve the enclosed resolution.
Camp Maxey enjoys a supportive retafionship with the City of Paris, and the surrounding community
has expressed a desire toaccornmod'ateincreased npera1�nnsat the �nstaYiaiign.However, there
are no formal, standing channels of communicaUcin and coordination between the installation and
surrounding connnnumfties,VVhiieParis is tothe sou|h.the nearby census -designated community of
Puwdedy and other parts of unincorporated LamarCouoiy surround the installation,, The adjacency
mfcounty land creates the clommmomchallenge ofalack ofland use coniroL
The Camp Maxey and Communities cornpatibility menu identifies 30 strateg�es (see Technical
Appendix BY Ten of these strategies are high priority and short-term actions with a primary
emphasis on developing strong communication mechanisms and addressing trespass risks:
. Identify specift off-instaltation areas vu[nerable to security and safety threats from
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Work vvi'tblocal. airports and conduct outreach bothe general aviation community to
communlicate safety risks to low-ftying aircraft during active range operations and
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Create formal, ongoing channels of communication and coordination between Camp
Maxey and local communities to exchange information on major commun�ty actions
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Establish a formal coordination process with the entities that manage Pat Mayse
Lake reservoir and Wildlife Management Area ro ensure that ongoing operations,
management actions, and plans consider environmental and security impacts on
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Support �mplementation of HB 890 (85th Texas Legis[ature, Regular Session) by
ensuring the ready availability of curnpaMbi0ty-re(atad studies, such as the Joining
Forces JLUS;
° Coordma1eon the siting ofenergy infrastructure to reduce safety threats to aviation
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Coordinate with the State Legislature and Lamar County representatives to, es1abUsh
the legal authority to implement iand use controls that promote compatibility on
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Coordinate with Pat h4ayseLake reservoir and Wildlife Management Area on security
issues, and enhance outreach, to recreational user's an the safety risks assoc�ated
with trespass onto Camp Maxey;
. Work with the USACE to explore strategies to reduce the risk of trespass� and
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0 Coordinate maintenance of easement road on Camp Maxey and regulate use to
reduce potential trespass and safety conflicts with training operations.
Of the 10 strategies, stakeholders identified four critical actions reiated to estab#shingenongoing
military-civiihan communicabon structure, reducing instances of trespass onto mi[itary lands, and
8suite of strategies to protect the mission capabilities of Camp Maxey, The CommAtee supported
advocacy for statewide legislation to enable targeted county zoning near military msJaUations.
Section 5.1 addresses this action asaregional strategy. Table 10 expands onkey compatibility
actions for Camp Maxey arid! its environs.
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Action — Comm unicat ion/Coordinaitio n! Structure: Create formal, ongoing channels of
communication and coordination between Camp Maxey, local jurisdictions, and Pat Mayse Lake
reservoir and Wildtife Management Area to facilitate consistent dialogue on major community
,actions, park use, and military operations that have potential compatibility impacts.
Purpose: The absence of standing channels of coordination between the installation and
surrounding communities may lead to gaps in communication that result in incompatibilities,,
The adjacency of Pat Mayse Lake reservoir and Wildlife Management Area also introduces
another jurisdictional authority whose actions can affect Camp Maxey operations, Establishing
consistent collaboration processes through structured meetings, clear points of contact, and
defined expectations for information sharing will strengthen dialogue and ongoing compatibility
planning.
Milestone Implementation Actions:
* Collaborate with Ark -Tex COG on the organizational structure of the coordination
body and potential technical support
Conduct outreach to county officials to build support for participation in
compatibility efforts
Identify participating representatives of the coordination bodly to include a
representative from Pat Mayse Lake reservoir and Wildlife Management Area
Define basic organizational roles and responsibilities, and areas of focus through
bylaws and operating procedures
Convene at [east a yearly session of the coordinating body and' develop an email
database for more frequent, informal communication
Lead Partners: Camp Maxey, City of Paris, Lamar County
Supporting Partners: Texas Military Department, Red River Veterans Authority, Ark -Tex COG
Geographic Area Lamar County and Municipalities
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Table 10. High Priority Camp Maxey and Communities Implementation Ran (cont,)
Action — Trespass Reduction: Coordinate with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the
USACE to reduce the risk of trespass onto military lands
Purpose: The boundary of Camp Maxey does not extend to the shores of the take, preventing
the instaltafion from effectively securing its northern perimeter. Hunters enterNng from adjacent
recreational lands regularly trespass onto Camp Maxey, posing a safety risk for themselves, as
well as for soldiers in the trainung areas. There is also some risk of hunting on adjacent lands
creating a firing hazard onto military lands,
Milestone Implementation Actions:
Explore moving the Camp Maxey boundary north to the lake, thus eliminating
hunting at the northern, installation boundary and helping to improve anti -
trespass enforcement
. Explore banning hunting (and restricting other access) to the area between
Camp Maxey and' the lake
• Install signage to indicate safety risks associated with unauthorized entry onto
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. Jointly develop, outreach materials in printed and digital formats to raise safety
awareness among recreational Users and hunters and deter trespass
Lead Partners: Camp Maxey, Texas Military Department
Supporting Partners- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, USACE
Geographic Area: Areas of Camp Maxey with adjacency to public lands on the north
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Table 11 0. High Priority Camp IMaxey and Communities li-riplementation Plan (clont.)
Action — Protect IMission Capabilities: Protect Camip Maxey operations and mission capabilities
from threats associated with UAS and small aircraft, energy infrastructure siting, and BASH,
This, action bundles strategies that reduce aviation, vertical intrusion, and mid-air collision risks
to installation operations.
Purpose: Small, non-military aircraft periodically fly low over the eastern portion of the
installation during range operations, requiring a halt of firing activity due to safety risks for
both the pilot and on -the -ground military personnel, Birds and the nearby siting of energy
infrastructure can similarly pose a safety risk due to mid-air collision or intrusions into
protected airspace. These strategies are designed to protect mission capabilities by maintaining
the safe and efficient use of range and airspace assets.
Milestone implementation Actions:
Identify specific off -installation areas vulnerable to security and safety threats
frorn unauthorized UAS activity for purposes of designating drone "'no fly zones"
Jointly develop informational materials with local airports, and conduct outreach
to the general aviation community to communicate safety risks to tow-ftying
aircraft over Camp Maxey
Develop a consistent consultation process with Camp Maxey on the potentiat
siting of energy infrastructure and provide any updated mapping of the location
of tall structures
Establish siting and design standards for uses, such as detention ponds, sanitary
landfills, and crops in areas subject to low-level flights
Coordinate on BASH measures with resource management entities, particularly
at Pat Mayse Lake
Lead Partners: Camp Maxey, City of Paris, Lamar County
Supporting Partners: Texas Military Department, USAGE, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Geographic Area. Airfield clearance zones,- drop zones; tow -level approach and departure,
paths; and/or specified distance from airfield or installation boundary
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINING FORCES, A JOINT
LAND USE STUDY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2008 the joint Land Use Study was published to prevent
encroachment and promote compatible land use involving the Cities of Benbrook, Fort
Worth, Lake Worth, River Oaks, Westworth Village, and White Settlement, as well as
Tarrant County, and to establish an oversight committee now known as the Regional
Coordination Committee (RCC); and
WHEREAS, the 2017 joint Land Use Study, joining Forces, builds upon the joint Land
Use Study (2008) to include study areas in all of northern Texas such as the Naval Air
Station Fort Worth joint Reserve Base; Redmond Taylor Army Heliport (RTAHP); Fort
Wolters Training Center; Camp Maxey Training Center; Eagle Mountain Training Center;
Brownwood and Brady Military Operating Areas; and Colonel Stone Army Reserve Center;
and
WHEREAS, joining Forces was created as a collaborative process among local
governments, military installations, stakeholders, and citizens to identify and mitigate
encroachment issues that may affect current and future military missions and surrounding
communities and to establish a dialogue between these parties concerning common
interests, education, and planning; and
WHEREAS, the new study addresses issues including aviation and airspace safety
related to drones/unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), air pollution and emissions, the need
for communication among all installations and defense communities, energy-related
infrastructure, and noise management; and
WHEREAS, recommendations in the study include working to increase awareness
of security and safety risks associated with UAS operations, communicating with
communities surrounding military installations, monitoring developments near
installations to determine compatibility and coordination, and implementing or pursuing
compatible state legislation; and
WHEREAS, collaboration between local governments, developers, stakeholders and
military installations is essential for continued safety and overall success in military
operations and limiting encroachment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. 'The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. The City of Paris endorses and supports vital military installations
throughout the North Central Texas Region.
Section 3. The City of Paris endorses and supports joining Forces and its voluntary
recommendations for local and state governments as well as military installations to
promote compatible development that protects public health, safety, and welfare, and the
ability of the military to accomplish its vital training and operational missions.
Section 4. The City of Paris supports coordination with communities and other
local governments surrounding military installations in North Central Texas, and other
study areas to implement compatibility strategies.
Section 5. The City of Paris supports monitoring future developments in cities
Surrounding military installations to maintain compatible land use and safety.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Steven J. Clifford, M.D., Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney