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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. Growth ManagementBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: June 16, 2010 Division: Growth Management Bulk Item: Yes X No _ Department: Marine Resources Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Rich Jones 289-2805 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise a request for bids for a new pumpout vessel (replacing the existing pumpout vessel) of approximately twenty seven foot length and a sewage capacity of approximately five hundred gallons. ITEM BACKGROUND: The existing pumpout vessel is over five years old is nearing the end of it's expected service lifespan. A new replacement pumpout vessel will provide for continued pumpout service in the Key Largo area. Subsequent to receiving bids staff is prepared to apply for a DEP Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant to assist with funding. A new 27' pumpout vessel is expected to cost approximately $125,000. The CVA grant requires 25% match or $31,250. It is anticipated that the existing pumpout vessel will be traded in on a replacement pumpout vessel. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: August 2005- Approval of the purchase of a pumpout boat utilizing grant funding from the Clean Vessel Act Program. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: n/a INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: 157-62613 REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes _ No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year APPROVED BY: County Atty X OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included DISPOSITION: Revised 7/09 Not Required X AGENDA ITEM # BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: June 16, 2010 Bulk Item: Yes x No _ Division: Growth Management Department: Building Department Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Joseph M. Paskalik, Sr. Director/Building Official 289-2574 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution directing staff to act on the extensions of building permits and development approvals in accordance with SB 1752 and establishing the fee for building permit extensions at $250.00 and other Growth Management development orders as provided by Monroe County Code. ITEM BACKGROUND: On Friday, April 30, 2010, the Florida House of Representatives passed SB 1752, the "Jobs for Florida" bill (SB 1752 excerpt). Among other things, SB 1752 sets forth a new two (2) year permit extension as well as reauthorizes several provisions found in SB 360 passed in 2009. The new two-year permit extension applies to any permit that was issued by the Department of Environmental Protection or by a water management district pursuant to Part IV of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, any local government issued development order, any local government issued building permit, or build out dates, which have an expiration date of September 1, 2008 through January 1, 2012. A permit holder must notify the authorizing government entity in writing on or before December 31, 2010 of the holder's intention to invoke the extension as well as provide an anticipated time frame for acting on the extension. In addition, SB 1752 authorizes an additional 2 year extension for owners who received a SB360 extension during 2009. Staff is seeking approval to add a nominal fee ($250.00) for processing extension requests: Eligible permits/development orders include but may not be limited to: • Building Permits PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: NIA CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes x No _ SOURCE OF FUNDS: AMOUNT PER MONTH APPROVED BY: County Atty x OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included x Not Required DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # Year RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA IMPLEMENTING STATUTORY EXTENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND BUILDING PERMITS PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1752; IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING FEES; PROVIDING FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Florida signed Senate Bill 1752, into law on May 28, 2010; and WHEREAS, among other things SB 1752 mandates a two-year extension of local government issued development orders and building permits that have an expiration date of September 1, 2008 through January 1, 2012, under certain circumstances and in recognition of the current real estate market conditions; and WHEREAS, the two-year extension provided for pursuant to SB 1752 extends and renews the development orders and building permits from the date the permit expired or will expire; and WHEREAS, SB 1752 further provides that the holder of a valid development order or building permit or other authorization that is eligible for the two-year extension must notify the local government in writing no later than December 31, 2010, identifying the specific authorization(s) for which the holder intends to use the extension and the anticipated timeframe for acting on the authorization; and WHEREAS, SB 1752 further provides that the holder of a valid development order or building permit or other authorization that is eligible for an additional two-year extension over and above the 2 year extensions granted under SB360 must notify the local government in writing no later than December 31, 2010; and WHEREAS, SB 1752 further provides that permits that receive the two-year extension will continue to be governed by rules in effect at the time the permit was issued, except when it can be demonstrated that the rules in effect at the time the permit was issued would create an immediate threat to public safety or health; and WHEREAS, SB 1752 further provides that the local government may continue to require the owner/holder to maintain and secure the property in a safe and sanitary condition in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances; and WHEREAS, in order to provide clarity and effectuate the intent of SB 1752 within Monroe County it is prudent to establish administrative procedures and fees to properly administer and document the requests for the extensions granted under SB 1752; and WHEREAS, in order to carry out the administrative procedures and process the requests made in accordance with the requirements of S131752, it is necessary to authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to draft and execute the appropriate documents to implement SB 1752 and grant the extensions identified herein; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Recitals incorporated. The above recitals as set forth in the various "Whereas" clauses are hereby adopted and incorporated into the body of this Resolution. Section 2. Authorizations. The County Administrator is authorized to: (a) Promulgate form(s) for requests for building permit extensions and development order extensions pursuant to SB 1752; (b) Accept and process requests for extensions properly made in accordance with this Resolution, Monroe County Ordinances and Codes, S131752, and other applicable laws and regulations; (c) Execute appropriate documents to implement such extension(s) upon written request made in accordance with this Resolution and pursuant to SB 1752; and (d) Impose the following administrative processing fee for each extension requested, plus recording costs, if any, in order to process the request: (1) For Development Orders: a fee set according to Monroe County Code Section 102-19(9) per development project (regardless of the number of Development Orders associated with the project). (2) For Building Permits: $250.00 per development project (regardless of the number of associated site construction, mechanical, gas, electrical, or plumbing permits). Section 3. Procedures to request extension. (a) Any holder of a Building Permit or Development Order with an expiration date of September 1, 2008 through January 1, 2012, may apply for a SB1752 extension on the application form(s) provided by the County Administrator. In order to be processed, a completed application with payment of fee, must be received by the County Administrator or designee on or before 4 p.m. on December 31, 2010. (b) Upon submission of a completed application and payment of the administrative fee, the County Administrator, or designee, shall process the application and send a written acknowledgement to the holder. In the event the holder is not the same person/entity as shown on the face of the Development Order or Building Permit, the holder shall provide all legal documentation necessary for the County Administrator or designee, to verify that the holder is eligible to apply for the extension. (c) The written acknowledgement shall state whether the application is approved or denied and, if denied, shall state the grounds for denial. Grounds for denial shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Submittal of incomplete application or failure to pay the prescribed administrative fee; (2) Failure to adhere to the requirements of this resolution, Monroe County ordinances or codes, or SB 1752; (3) The building permit or development order is determined to be in significant noncompliance with the conditions of the building permit or development order, as established through the issuance of a warning letter or notice of violation, the initiation of formal enforcement, or other equivalent action by the authorizing body, prior to the date of the application for extension. (4) If granting an extension to the building permit or development order would delay or prevent compliance with a court order. Section 4. Requirements and limitations on extension. (a) A Building Permit or Development Order extended under this Resolution shall continue to be governed by the laws in effect at the time the Building Permit or Development Order was issued, except when it can be demonstrated that the laws in effect at the time the Building Permit or Development Order was issued would create an immediate threat to the public safety or health. (b) The holder of an extended Building Permit or Development Order shall throughout the term of the extension maintain and secure the property in a safe and sanitary condition in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. (c) The holder of an extended Building Permit or Development Order shall, throughout the term of the extension, have a continuing obligation to notify the Planning and Building Department of any change in the status of the holder as it relates to the extension such as, but not limited to, change of entity name, transfer of property, death or foreclosure. Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and upon the effective date of SB 1752. (REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK) PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County Florida at a regular meeting of said Board on the 16th day of June, 2010. Mayor Sylvia J Murphy Mayor Pro Tern Heather Carruthers Commissioner Mario DiGenaro Commissioner George Neugent Commissioner Kim Wigington BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA (SEAL) ATTEST: Danny L. Kohlage, CLERK Deputy Clerk Mayor Sylvia J. Murphy MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY PRQVE0 AS TO FORM Dale: X r 4438 4439 4440 4441 4442 4443 4444 4445 4446 4447 4448 4449 4450 4451 4452 4453 4454 4455 4456 4457 4458 4459 4460 4461 4462 4463 4464 4465 4466 ENROLLED 2010 Legislature CS for SB 1752, 2nd Engrossed 20101752er federal grants and private investment and the creation of new businesses and jobs. The office shall also recommend outcome measures for further evaluation of the program. The office shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Re resentatives by November 1, 2011. Section 46. (1) Except as provided in subsection (4) a development order issued by a local government, a building permit, and any permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection or by a water_ management district pursuant to part IV of chapter 373, Florida Statutes, which has an expiration date from September 1, 2008, through January 1, 2012, is extended and renewed for a period of 2 years after its previously scheduled ate_of expiration. T is 2-year extension also applies to buildout dates, including any extension of a buildout date that was previously granted under s. 380.06(19)(c), Florida Statutes. This section does not prohibit conversion from the construction phase to the operation phase upon completion of construction. This extension is in addition to the 2-year permit extension provided under section 14 of chapter 2009-96, Laws of Florida. (2) The commencement and completion dates for any required mitigation associated with a hased construction project are extended so that mitigation takes place in the same timeframe relative to the phase as originally permitted. (3) The holder of a valid permit or other authorization that is eligible for the 2-year extension must notify the authorizing agency in writing by December 31, 2010, identifying the specific authorization for which the holder intends to use the extension and the anticipated timeframe for _acting on the Page 154 of 162 CODING: Words s n are deletions; words underlined are additions. ENROLLED 2010 Legislature 44671 authorization. CS for SS 1752, 2nd Engrossed 20101752er 4468 (4) The extension provided for in subsection (1) does not 4469 apply to: 4470 (a) A permit or other authorization under any programmatic 4471 or regional general permit issued by the Army Corps of 4472 Engineers. 4473 (b) A permit or other authorization held by an owner or 4474 operator determined to be in significant noncompliance with the 4475 conditions of the permit or authorization as established through 4476 the issuance of a warning letter or notice of violation, the 4477 initiation of formal enforcement, or other equivalent _action by 4478 the authorizing agency. 4479 (c) A permit or other authorization, if granted an 4480 extension that would delay or prevent compliance with a court 4481 order. 4482 (5) Permits extended under this section shall continue to 4483 be governed_by the rules in effect at the time the permit was 4484 issued, except if it is demonstrated that the rules in effect at 4485 the time the permit was issued would create an immediate threat 4486 to public safety or health. This provision applies to any 4487 modification of the plans, terms, and conditions of the]permit 4488 which lessens the environmental impact, except that any such 4489 modification does not extend the time limit beyond 2 additional 4490 years. 4491 (6) This section does not impair the authority of a county 4492 or municipality to require the owner of a property that has 4493 notified the county or municipality_ of the owner's intent to 4494 receive the extension of time granted pursuant to this section 4495 to maintain and secure the property in a safe and sanitary Page 155 of 162 CODING: Words stEleleen are deletions; words underlined are additions. ENROLLED 2010 Legislature CS for SB 1752, 2nd Engrossed 20101752er 4496 condition in compliance_ with applicable laws and ordinances. 4497 Section 47. (1) The Legislature hereby reauthorizes: 4498 (a) Any exemption granted for any j2roject for which an 4499 application for development approval has been approved or filed 4500 pursuant to s. 380.06, Florida Statutes, or for which a complete 4501 development application or rescission request has been approved 4502 or is pending, and the application or rescission process is 4503 continuing in good faith, within a development that is located 4504 within an area that qualified for an exemption under s. 380._06, 4505 Florida Statutes, as amended by chapter 2009-96, Laws of 4506 Florida. 4507 (b)__Any 2-year extension authorized and timely applied for 4508 pursuant to section 14 of chapter 2009-96, Laws of Florida. 4509 (c) Any amendment to a local comprehensive plan adopted 4510 pursuant to s. 163.3184, Florida Statutes as amended by chapter 4511 2009-96, Laws of Florida, and in effect pursuant to s. 163.3189, 4512 Florida Statutes, which authorizes and implements a 4513 transportation concurrency excej2tion area pursuant to s. 4514 163.3180, Florida Statutes, as amended by chapter 2009-96, Laws 4515 of Florida. 4516 (2) Subsection (1) is intended to be remedial in nature and 4517 to reenact Provisions of existing law. This section shall apply 4518 retroactively to all actions specified in subsection (1_) and 4519 therefore to any such actions lawfully undertaken in accordance 4520 with chapter 2009-96, Laws of Florida. 4521 Section 48. The unexpended funds appropriated in Specific 4522 Appropriation 2649 of chapter 2008-152, Laws of Florida, for 4523 improvements to Launch Complex 36 on the 45th Space win 4524 property shall revert immediately and are reappropriated for Page 156 of 162 CODING: Words et=Eieken are deletions; words underlined are additions. Ch. 2009.96 LAWS OF FLOMA Ch. 2009-96 may maintain the exemption if „x a developer is continuing the application process in good faithor the developmgnLj&.gMroveq W This subsection does not agpl,X to areas: 1. W'thin thg !jound= of any areg of criticaltate si RurgMant to s. 380.05• 2. i hin h bound= of the Wekiya t a as d9sgrjhgd i 369.316: or 3. Within-2 miles of the boundary e verglades Protqction Area as deagribed in s. 373.4592(2). 23 CODING: Words sirs-iakem are deletions; words underlined are additions. Ch. 2009-99 LAWS OF FLORIDA Ch. 2009.96 ( The extension provided for in Aubsectfon (lYdoesnot-aRR)y A permit 91: oauthorizationa c r r l permitgeneral i b ArmyC s ' Engineers. A oermit or other authorization, if granted an ggdgngion, delay or Rx§vent compliance with a cg3uj order. Section 15. Subsection (4) of section 159,807, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 159.807 State allocation pool.— (4)(a) The state allocation pool shall also be used to provide written confirmations for private activity bonds that are to be issued by state agen- cies, which bonds, notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, shall 24 CODING: Words stpiekse are deletions; words underlined are additions. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: June 16, 2010 Division: Growth Management Bulk Item: Yes x No _ Department: Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Christine Hurley (305) 289-2517 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Authorize Mayor to submit on behalf of the BOCC public input on the Environmental Impact Statement for the air field operations at the Naval Air Station in Key West. ITEM BACKGROUND: The Navy is beginning public input sessions relative to: 1) No Action Alternative — Required by National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • Annual airfield training operations would continue at a similar level to present • Support of existing capabilities would continue • New aircraft would not be introduced 2) Alternative 1— Introduce New Aircraft • Changes in the type of aircraft that operate at the airfield + Similar number and types of airfield operations — Arrival, departures, and patterns • Minor infrastructure improvements would occur — Upgrades to meet security standards for new aircraft 3) Alternative 2 — Introduce New Aircraft and Increase Operations • Changes in the type of aircraft that operate at the airfield • Training operations could increase above baseline levels to provide added operational capacity and flexibility to meet Navy training requirements Staff is seeking input by the BOCC to submit to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast following the June 10h meeting. Several issues staff recommends including are: 1) Assure all areas surrounding operations and new aircraft will be evaluated through Environmental Impact Statement to protect citizens of Monroe County. 2) Assure that baseline conditions for EIS reflect actual existing conditions (especially as relates to noise impacts) PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No _ DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No x AMOUNT PER MONTH Year APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required,__ DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # Naval Air Station Key West Airfield Operations Environmental Impact Statement Thank you for providing your comments on the Naval Air Station Key West Airfield Operations Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Please provide us with your comments no later than June 10, 2010. Comments may be submitted at the meeting, by visiting the project website at www.kevwesteis.com, or via U.S. Postal Service to the address below. Over for more space ***Please Print*** Name: Address: Email: Please check here if you would NOT like to be on the mailing list Please check here if you would like your name/address kept private (i.e., not published in EIS documents) Would you like to receive a hard copy or CD of the Draft EIS? me Public Scoping Open House Meetings May 26 and 27, 2010 Naval Air Station Key West Airfield Operations Environmental Impact Statement The Navy's Environmental impact Statement {EIS} will evaluate the potential environmental effects of supporting new aircraft and modifying operations levels as necessary to meet Fleet training requirements. The purpose of this scoping meeting is to inform you of the proposed action, explain the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the associated environmental impact analysis, and to solicit your input and concerns related to the scope of the EIS. jNavy representatives are here to explain the proposed action and alternatives, answer any questions you i might have about these items, and describe the environmental impact analysis process and related time line. An area has been set aside within the main meeting room to allow you the opportunity to write and submit your comments. Station 1 ftme, Public Involvement Process Welcome (Sign In Table) A41k � Station 6 Comment Area E z Open House Format Station S How Will the Navy Assess Noise? Station 2 Purpose and Need I& Station 3 Proposed Action and Alternatives AID Station 4 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) May 2010 For more information, please visit the project website at: www.keywesteis.com J. L National Environmental Policy Act An Overview of the National Envimmnental Policy Act The National Environmental Policy Act WA) is the national charber for promoting productive harmony between man and the environment and minimizing the impacts of federal actions. This law requires all federal agencies to consider potential environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives in making decisions about those actions. Public involvement is an essential part of the process. With W public involvement and environmental analysis, the NEPA process helps the Navy arrive at the best possible informed deasrOn Infommed decisions are based on a candid and factual presentation of environmental impacts. These facts come from collecting information on the areas and resources (for example, threatened and endangered species, water duality, and land use) affected by the proposal, and then identifying the type and extent of potential impacts resulting from the proposal. This infomtation is then presented in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS). Following public review of the Draft EIS; comments are considered and integrated into the Feral ElS and re-rn]eased for public review. The Navy then makes a determination on how to implement the proposed action based in part on the analysis provided in the Final EIS. Public Involvement in Shaping the Scope o f Analysis One of the Navy's overall responsibilities —to keep communities informed and involved —is underscored by the NEPA prods. To this end, we will meet with community representatives in potentially affected. areas to discuss this initiative. We will obtain citizens' input during the sniping process to help us understand community -specific issues and concems. We anticipate feedback from community members, such as: business and community leaders, federal, state, and local political representatives, environmental groups, and interested citizens— to name just a few. The official 30-day sniping period began with the Notice of Intent published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2010 and lasts until June 1Q 2010. During this time two public sniping open -house meetings are being held to help Navy representatives identify issues and to assist in defining the scope of analysis. For more information, visit the project website at www.keywesteis.com Ali federal agencies must consider the environmental impacts of any major proposed projects. Informed decisions are based on a candid and factual presentation of environmental impacts. May 2010 Timeline and Opportutd ies for Public Input During the ES process, the sc+oping and Draft ES comrkernt periods serve as kaey opportunities for the eornrnunity to provide input. Throughout the scraping period, the public can provide input in various ways Accomplished thus far: ■ Preparation of Draft EIS .1 Notice of Availability of Draft EIS (Summer 2011) 1 Public_ Comment Period/ Public Hearings — 45 Days I Preparation of Final EIS I Notice of Availability of Final EIS I Public Waiting Period 30 Days Record of -Decision ;(Estimated Summer/Fall 2012) 1. Submitwiam om-anents by June 10, 2010 to the EIS ProjectManager (address is providedbebw), 2. Submit cornments online at vvww k5m mgkom or 3. Fill out acnrrunentsheetatanyof:the soopingmeetirgs: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3..00pmto5f)0pm;6:00pmto 8-00pm Doubletnee Grand KeyResort ConferenoeRwm Thursday, May 27, 2D10 3-00 pm to5:00 pm; 61)0 pm to 8..00 pm Taviessm Williams Theater at Florida Keys Cmrnunity College Throughout the EIS proof we will continue to provide information through the project website. Your seopang comments will be considered in the preparation of the Draft EIS. When the Draft EIS is completed (estanated m Sumnner 20111 a fonmal Nonce of Availability of the Draft EIS will be ptNi51ned in the Fad Register: At that tune, we will again be asking for your involveriv nt in the 45-day Draft E15c+ornn>antperiod and public hearin� There are numerous ways in which comments can be provided during the scoping process. To ensure your comments are considered in the EIS analysis, please submit them (in writing or via the project website) by June 10, 2010 to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast NAS Key West Airfield Operations EIS Project Manager P.O. Box 30, Building 903 NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212 Or at www.kMLwestels.com May 2010 Proposed Action and Alternatives What is the Navy Proposing? The Navy proposes to support and conduct future training operations and capabilities at NAS Key West by maintaining baseline training operations, supporting new aircraft, and modifying training as necessary in support of the Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP). Why is the Navy Proposing this Action? The primary mission of NAS Key West is to provide aviation training facilities, services, and access to training ranges for tactical aviation squadrons. NAS Key West's favorable weather conditions support year-round fleet training, and its location provides efficient access to the nearby Key West Range Complex, a premier training range complex regularly used by Department of Defense and U.S. federal agency aircrews from around the country to fulfill operational and readiness training requirements. The primary users of NAS Key West are not homebased there; they are the Navy's fleet squadrons that detach to NAS Key West for several weeks at a time to conduct operations to fulfill certain training requirements that cannot be accommodated at the fleet squadron homebases. NAS Key West provides and maintains facilities and services for these transient squadrons. In order to maintain NAS Key West as an ideal military aviation training site, it is important to identify potential impacts associated with future airfield operations, and identify ways to address those potential impacts. For more information, visit the project website at: www.keywesteis.com May 2010 NAS Key West Boca Chica Field Statistics: • Visual conditions favorable for flying 98% of the time • One 10,000-foot runway and two 7,000 foot runways • Total annual operations (takeoffs and landings): -In 2009.-34,000 --Prior to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan: -60,000 '.U11 : I What are the Alternatives that will be Evaluated? The Navy is evaluating three alternatives for future airfield operations at NAS Key West, including a No Action alternative. The kind of aviation operations (including air combat training over water in the Key West Range Complex, field carrier landing practice, and various real world operations) would not change. The three alternatives under consideration are summarized in the table below: No Action Alternative Alternative 1 Alternative: 2 �utrrulurr �e.��' .Nircralt and hncrease Operatiuus • Annual airfield training • Changes in the type of • Changes in the type. of operations would aircraft that operate at the aircraft that operate at the continue at a similar airfield airfield level to present • Similar number and types of • Training operations could • Support of existing ca- airfield operations increase above baseline pabilities would — Arrivals, departures, and levels to provide added continue patterns operational capacity and • New aircraft would not . 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Key West Training Range Complex: • Overall Extent: 25,500 square nautical miles • Offshore Special Use Airspace (Warning Areas): 24,410 square nautical miles • Offshore Operating Area (surface and subsurface waters): 8,290 square nautical miles • System of specialized training equipment at the Key West Range Complex and NAS Key West allows pilots to assess and learn from practiced maneuvers Military aircraft transit between NAS Key West and the Key West Range Complex without traversing or interrupting busy commercial jet ways. For more information, visit the project website at. www.keywesteis.com Mny 2010 RAW How will the Navy Assess Noise? What is Noise? Noise is defined as unwanted sound that interferes with normal activities or otherwise diminishes the quality of the environment. Comprehensive Noise Study Underway A Comprehensive Noise Study that will evaluate noise exposure levels associated with Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West airfield operations is currently underway. This study is being conducted as a technical study to inform the Environmental Impact Statement (MS) process. As such, it will analyze noise exposure levels resulting from baseline operations and with changes that would occur with implementation of the EIS ,�. alternatives. The study will use the latest computer models and acoustical information. Once projected noise exposure levels are deteruned, these will be assessed for the potential to impact the natural and human environment The results will be published in the Draft ELS. How is noise evaluated? Physical charactermcs The perception and evaluation of sound involves three basic physical characteristics: • Intensity: The acoustic energy, which is expressed in terms of sound pressure, in decibels (dB) • Frequency: The number of cycles per second the air vibrates, in Hertz • Duration The length of time time sound can be detected The US. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Aviation Administration, and NAS Key West takes all noise concerns seriously and maintains a Norse Department of Defense calculate aircraftnoise levels in dBs using two common metrics: the Hotline where aircraft Sound Exposure Level and Day -Night Average Sound Level. noise concerns can be Sound Exposure Level (SEL) reported: (305) 293-2166 • A composite metric that represents the intensity (loudness) and duration of a sound event by representing the total energy of the event as if it had occurred over one second. • SEL is used to compare sound levels from overflights. Da3Night Average Sound Level WNL) • DNL is the average sound level exposure, over a 24hour period with a 10-dB penalty added to sound levels for noise events occurring between 10:00 FM and 7:00 AM. The 10-dB penalty for nighttime noise events accounts for the added intrusiveness of noise when background noise levels are low and noise - sensitive activities (such as sleep) take place. • DNL is directly related to the number of aircraft overflights, time flight performance profile of each airu* and the time of day when each overflight occurs • DNL is typically used to determine long-term community response to noise and particularly aircraft noise effects. For more information, visit the project website at: www.keywesteis.com May 2010 e� z Noise Modeling Computer modeling provides a tool to assess noise: • INPUT includes type of aircraft, number of operations, flight routes, altitude, power settings, speed of aircraft, terrain, temperature, relative humidity, and pre-flight performance tests. • OUTPUT is presented on land use reaps in the form of noise contours. Noise contours are lines that connect points of equal value and are usually shown in 5-dB increments (e.g., 65 DNL, 70 DNL, 75 DNL). While the DNL is generated by a computer model, the data in the aircraft noise library are based on actual noise measurements. What is the Relationship Between the EIS and the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Study? An EIS uses a supporting noise study to assess the potential impacts of noise associated with the proposed alternatives on the natural and human environment. An AICUZ study differs in that it uses a supporting noise study to make long term land use recommendations to protect public health, safety, and welfare while ensuring the continued viability of the Air Station. Whereas the EIS is being prepared under the guidelines of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Navy policy, procedures, and guidelines for Navy implementation of the AICUZ program are provided in Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 11010.36C, Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program, dated October 9, 2008. The Navy most recently updated the AICUZ study for NAS Key West in 2007. The purpose of the AICUZ program is to: • Protect public health, safety, and welfare; • Ensure the continued viability of the Air Station; and • Promote development of compatible land use in high noise and accident potential zones. The best available data and most advanced noise modeling technology will be used in the Comprehensive Noise Study. May 2010 For more information, visit the project website at. www.keywesteis.com t About Naval Air Station Key West, Florida An Overview of Naval Air Station Key West Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West continues to fulfill the mission envisioned when the Air Station was commissioned in December,1917. Mission statement then: "We exist to enable warfighter readiness. We achieve this through the dedication and professionalism of the NAS Key West Team." � r Today's overarching mission statement 'We exist to support operational and readiness requirements for Department of Defense, - r Department of Homeland Security, National Guard, federal agencies, and allied forces." The EIS effort pertains specifically to the aviation training mission for tactical aviation squadrons. The primary users of NAS Key West the Navy's fleet squadrons that visit NAS Key West for several weeks at a time to conduct aviation training, depend on the facilities and services provided by NAS Key West. These include the Key West Range Complex, Tactical Combat Training System (the premier air combat training system), a full -service airfield, capacity to accommodate up to approximately 800 visiting personnel and their aircraft:, and a visitor quarters complex. Aar Station facilities can support up to 100 aircraft and 1,200 personnel at one time, as well as provide port operations for visiting ships. In 2009, NAS Key West hosted approximately 220 deployments of visiting squadrons and their aircraft. More than 800 personnel and 72 aircraft were deployed to the Air Station concurrently. In addition, approximately 80 vessels visit Truman Harbor, also known as the "Mole Pier," on an annual basis. Annual deployments fluctuate somewhat from year-to-year and are lower during times of war. More than 30 tenant commands call NAS Key West home. These include the following: • Composite Fighter Squadron (VFC)-111, which flies F 5 aircraft and is one of the Navy's three adversary squadrons. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFAY106 Detachment; an F/A-18 Hornet training squadron • joint Interagency Task Force -South • U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West • U.S. Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School • Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 • Navy SEALS Inclusive of these tenant organizations, the NAS Key West population is approximately 8,800. This includes the following- * 3,500 military and civilian personnel • 5,300 dependents This equates to approximately 26 percent of the total population in the Lower Florida Keys. For more information about NAS Key West, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/KeyWest May 2010 Properties NAS Key West occupies approximately 5,800 acres across several properties in the Lower Florida Keys, the largest of which is Boca Chica Field, at approximately 4,700 acres. Others include: • Truman Annex: port operations, housing, visitor quarters, beach patio, and several tenant activities • Trumbo Point and Peary Court Annexes: diverse operational uses and housing • Fleming Key: accommodates functions requiring isolation • 5igsbee Park Annex: central hub for family housing, community support, and recreation facilities Economic Impact of NAS Key West In addition to supporting the military mission, NAS Rey West's "Mole Pier" is used as a venue for City events and cruise ships. NAS Key West contributes directly to the local economy in three major ways: jobs, expenditures by squadrons that visit the Air Station for training, and expenditures for ongoing operations and improvement projects. There are additional indirect impacts as NAS Key West spending leads to businesses hiring employees who also spend their money on various goods and services, creating a ripple effect as dollars are spent and re -spent. • jobs: As the largest employer in the Lower Florida Keys, the Navy pays more than $100 million annually in salaries to the approximately 3,500 military and civilian personnel at NAS Key West. Most employees have family members that fill a wide range of jobs in the local market. Military personnel not accommodated at the Air Station are provided a housing allowance in addition to their base salary. Approximately 75 percent of NAS Key West employees rent in the local economy. • Visiting Squadrons: The economic impact of military personnel that visit NAS Key West for training is best measured by visitor days, which is the same unit that is used to estimate economic impact of the tourism industry. In 2009, there were approximately 115,000 visitor days associated with the 220 deployments to NAS Key West for training. As noted previously, deployments to the Air Station vary year-to-year and are reduced during times of war. This average does not include port visits by Navy ships, conference or reunion groups, or personnel visiting other commands. Depending on the season and whether visiting personnel are housed on -or off -Station, an estimated $60 to $270 is spent per person, per day by visiting squadron personnel. Visiting ship personnel spend more, an estimated $100 to $400 per person, per day. • Operations and Improvement Projects: The Navy spends approximately $32 million annually in operations and maintenance funds to keep the Air Station facilities in good condition. Additional spending occurs on a case -by -case basis for military construction projects. In recent years, spending for major military construction has included projects for harbor maintenance dredging, airfield lighting, restoration of clear zones and drainage at Boca Chica Field, and utility privatization. A $15.7 million fire station project also is planned for the Air Station. Additional socioeconomic benefit is realized from mutual aid agreements for law enforcement, fire, and emergency services; continuing education support; environmental stewardship; and large-scale contingency capabilities such as hurricane recovery. For more information about NAS Key West, visit: www.cnic.navy.mil/KeyWest May 2010 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY COMMANDER U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND 1562 MITSCHER AVENUE SUITE 250 NORFOLK, VA 23551-2487 Ms. Christine Hurley Division Director Monroe County Division of Growth Management Marathon Government Center 2798 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Dear Ms. Hurley: AECE[4yk,,,D May 01 MAY 17 2010 GRIMM MANAGEMENT DMAON � SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AT NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA The Department of the Navy, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, recently announced plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address the potential environmental effects of future aircraft and airfield operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West. NAS Key West supports the training of our naval aviators, and its long-term viability is critical to sustaining the readiness of our forces and meeting the Navy's mission. The Navy will host two open house public scoping meetings to inform the public of the EIS process, and promote an open and productive dialogue between the Navy and the Key West community. Community input from the scoping meetings will be used to help identify potential issues and environmental concerns that should be considered for study. Please feel free to attend one or both of the scoping meetings any time between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., at the following locations in the Key West area: (1) Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Doubletree Grand Key Resort, Conference Room, 3990 South Roosevelt Boulevard (2) Thursday, May 27, 2010, Tennessee Williams Theater at Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Road If you cannot attend a meeting, or if you want more information, please visit the project website at, www.keywesteis.com. You may submit your comments at the scoping meetings, or on the website, or by mail to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast; NAS Key West EIS Project Manager; P.O. Box 30, Building 903; NAS Jacksonville, FL, 32212. Please submit all comments by June 10, 2010 to ensure their consideration in the EIS analysis. Sincerely, --7q- -a . ..I& G. L. EDWARDS Environmental Readiness Division By direction