DOBBINS AIR RESERV

JOINT LAND US
This study was prepared under contract with Cobb County, Georgia, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment

contributions from Cobb County and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna. The content reflects the views of the key JLUS partners involv

study and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment.
Policy Committee

The Policy Committee (PC) served an active and important role in providing policy direction during the development of the Dobbins A

Joint Land Use Study (JLUS). The Policy Group comprised the following individuals:

 Timothy Lee, Chairman 

Cobb County

 David Hankerson, County Manager

Cobb County

 Rob Hosack, Director

Cobb County

 David Connell, President 

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

 Steve Tumlin, Mayor

City of Marietta  

 Johnny Walker, Mayor Pro Tempore 

City of Marietta

 Stewart Fleming, Councilman

City of Marietta

 Max Bacon, Mayor

City of Smyrna

 Melleny Pritchett, Mayor Pro Tempore 

City of Smyrna

PC Technical Advisors PC Ex‐Officio Members

 Dana Johnson, Deputy Director 

Cobb County

 Keehren Baah, Intergovernmental Coordinator 

Cobb County

 COL Brett Clark, Commanding Officer, 94th Airlif

Dobbins ARB

 COL Marshall Irvin, Commander, 94th Mission S

Dobbins ARB
Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee (AC) served a key role in the development of the Dobbins ARB JLUS, providing the overall advisory support, 

study. The Advisory Committee comprised the following individuals:

 Dana Johnson, Deputy Director 

Cobb County

 Keehren Baah, Intergovernmental Coordinator 

Cobb County

 Brian Binzer, City Manager 

City of Marietta

 Rusty Roth, Planning and Zoning Manager 

City of Marietta

 Beth Sessoms, Economic Development Manager 

City of Marietta

 Ken Suddreth, Community Developmen

City of Smyrna

 Slade Gulledge, Government Relations 

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

 Richard Crim, AICP, Base Planner  

Dobbins ARB

 Kenneth Williams, Base Civil Engineer

Dobbins ARB

JLUS Consultant / Technical Advisors

 Celeste Boccieri‐Werner, AICP

Project Manager

 Mike Hrapla

Deputy Project Manager

 Rick Rust, AICP

Technical Manager

 Patrick Small, AICP 

Planning Lead
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1. Introduction.......................................................................................................

1.1 What is a Joint Land Use Study?.............................................................................................................................

1.2 Why Prepare a Joint Land Use Study?....................................................................................................................1.3 Public Outreach ......................................................................................................................................................

1.4 JLUS Study Area......................................................................................................................................................

2. Community Profiles ............................................................................................

2.1 Dobbins ARB Regional Overview............................................................................................................................

2.2 Current Development Overview within the Study Area ........................................................................................

3. Military Profile ...................................................................................................

3.1 Regional Economic Impact .....................................................................................................................................

3.2 Installation Setting .................................................................................................................................................

3.3 Military Operations ................................................................................................................................................

3.4 Dobbins Air Reserve Base Mission Footprint .........................................................................................................

4. Compatibility Tools.............................................................................................

4.1 Federal ...................................................................................................................................................................

4.2 Dobbins Air Reserve Base.......................................................................................................................................4.3 State of Georgia......................................................................................................................................................

4.4 Local Jurisdictions...................................................................................................................................................4.5 Other Tools and References...................................................................................................................................
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5. Compatibility Assessment....................................................................................

5.1 Identification of Compatibility Issues.....................................................................................................................

5.2 Issues......................................................................................................................................................................5.3 Setting Priorities.....................................................................................................................................................

5.4 Dobbins ARB Compatibility Issues by Factor..........................................................................................................

6. Implementation Plan...........................................................................................

6.1 Implementation Plan..............................................................................................................................................

6.2 Implementation Plan Guidelines............................................................................................................................

6.3 Dobbins ARB Military Compatibility Influence Area (MCIA) ..................................................................................6.4 How to Read the Implementation Plan..................................................................................................................

Figures and TablesFigure 1 Study Area ..............................................................................................................................................................

Figure 2 Safety and Noise Composite Map ..........................................................................................................................

Figure 3 Imaginary Surfaces and Part 77 Composite Map ...................................................................................................Figure 4 Training Routes Composite Map............................................................................................................................

Figure 5 Military Compatibility Influence Area ...................................................................................................................

Figure 6 Military Compatibility Influence Area with Safety and Noise Subareas ................................................................

Table 1. Population Trends, 2000 – 2010 ............................................................................................................................

Table 2. Strategy Key............................................................................................................................................................

Table 3. Dobbins ARB Strategies..........................................................................................................................................
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A

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials

AC Advisory Committee

AF Air ForceAFB Air Force BaseAFI Air Force Instruction

AFPD Air Force Policy Directive

AFRC Air Force Reserve Command

AGL Above Ground LevelAICUZ Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone

ALUCP Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan

ANG Air National Guard

APZ Accident Potential Zone

AQ Air Quality

AQCR Air Quality Control Regions

AR Army Regulation

ARB Air Reserve BaseARC Atlanta Regional Commission

ARMAC Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council

ARNG Army National Guard

ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center

AS Airlift SquadronAT/FP Antiterrorism/ Force Protection

ATC Air Traffic Control

AW Airlift Wing

B

BAH Base Allowance for HousingBASH Bird Air Strike Hazard

BCE Base Civil Engineer

BHWG Bird Hazard Warning Group

BRAC Base Realignment and Closure

BRT Bus Rapid Transit

CCA Climate Adaptation

CAA Clean Air ActCAC Community Activity Center

CAN Center for Naval Analyses

CASAC Clean Air Scientific Advisory Co

CATM Combat Arms Training and Mai

CBD Central Business DistrictCDS Container Delivery System

CCDOT Cobb County Department of Tr

CCID Cumberland Community Impro

CCT Cobb Community Transit

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CID Community Improvement Distr

COM Communication / Coordination

CP Comprehensive PlanCR Cultural ResourcesCRC Community Retail Commercial

CRP Cultural Resource Program

CSRIC Communication Security, Reliab

Council

CSX CSX CorporationCTC Chattahoochee Technical ColleCTP Comprehensive Transportation CWA Clean Water Act

CZ Clear Zone
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DdB dB‐ decibel

dBA A‐weighted decibelDARBI Dobbins Air Reserve Base Instruction

DCA Department of Community Affairs

DNL Day‐Night Level

DNR Department of Natural Resources

DOD Department of Defense

DODI Department of Defense Instruction

DOT Department of Transportation

DZ Drop Zone

E

EA EA‐ Environmental AssessmentEA EA‐ Exclusion Area

EAE EAE‐ Established Airfield Elevation

ECS‐TCC ECS‐TCC‐ Expeditionary Combat Support Training ‐

Certification Center

EIS EIS‐ Environmental Impact Statement

EOD EOD‐ Explosives Ordnance Disposal

EPA EPA‐ Environmental Protection Agency

ESA ESA‐ Endangered Species Act

ESQD ESQD‐ Explosive Safety Quantity Distance

EZ EZ- Enterprise Zone 

F

FDC Flight Data Center

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

FCC Federal Communications CommissionFHA Federal Highway Administration

FONSI Finding of No Significant Impac

FSCT Force Support Combat Training 

FSI Frequency Spectrum Impedanc

FY Fiscal Year

GGA Georgia/ Georgia State Route

GAR Georgia Association of Realtors

GDOT Georgia Department of Transpo

GIS Geographic Information System

GLCP Georgia Land Conservation Pro

GMACC Georgia Military Affairs Coordin

GP General PlanGRTA Georgia Regional Transportatio

GTRI Georgia Tech Research Institut

HHI Heavy IndustrialHUD Housing and Urban DevelopmeI

I InterstateIAIA International Association for Im

IAP International AirportIBC International Building Code

IBM International Business Machine

IC Industrial CompatibleICEMAP Installation Complex Encroachm

Plan

ICRMP Integrated Cultural Resources M

IGA Intergovernmental Agreement
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IM Industrial Manufacturing

INRMP Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan

IT Information Technology

J

JLUS Joint Land Use Study

JPADS Joint Precision Air Drop System

K

KHz KilohertzKSU Kennesaw State University

L

LATN Low Altitude Tactical Navigation Airspace

LCI Livable Centers Initiative

LG Light and Glare

LI Light IndustrialLMIG Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

LOS Line of Sight

LTAP Local Technical Assistance Program

LU Land Use

LZ Landing Zones

M

MAB Military Advisory Board

MARTA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

MCIA Military Compatibility Influence Area

MHz Megahertz

MILCON Military Construction

MLB Major League Baseball

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MOUT Military Operations in Urban Te

MPH Miles per Hour

MSL Mean Sea LevelMSG Mission Support Group

MTR Military Training RouteMU2 Marietta University Enhanceme

NNAAQS National Ambient Air Quality St

NACo National Association of Countie

NAS Naval Air StationNEPA National Environmental Policy A

NFPA National Fire Protection Associ

NGO Non‐Governmental Organizatio

NHPA National Historic Preservation A

NM Nautical MileNMFS National Marine Fisheries Servi

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmosph

NOI NoiseNOSC Navy Operational Support Cent

NOTAM Notice to Airmen

NOx Nitrogen OxidesNPDES National Pollutant Discharge El

NTIA National Telecommunications a

Administration

OO&M Operation and Maintenanc

OEA Office of Economic Adjustm

OCGA Official Code of Georgia

OHR Office High‐Rise

OMR Office Mid‐Rise

ONMP Operational Noise Manage
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OSD Office of Secretary of Defense

OSM Office of Spectrum Management

OZ Opportunity Zone

P

P3 Public‐Private Partnership

P4 Public‐Public and Public Private Partnership

PAA Primary Assigned Aircraft

PACE Property‐Assessed Clean EnergyPAO Public Affairs Office

PC Policy Committee

PL Public LawPPM Parts per Million

PVC Planned Village Community

R

R ResidentialRAC Regional Activity Center

Richard B. Russell Regional Airport

RC Roadway Capacity

REPI Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative

ROD Record of Decision

RRC Regional Retail Commercial

SSATB Simulated Airdrop Training Bundles

SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act

SIP State Implementation Plan

SLUCM Standard Land Use Coding Manual

SOI Sphere of Influence

SOP Standard Operation Procedure

SPLOST Special Purpose Local Optional Sales Tax

SPSU Southern Polytechnic State University

SR State Route

SR Slow Speed Training Route

STEM Science, Technology, Engineeri

SZ‐ Safety Zones

TTAD Tax Allocation DistrictTBD To Be Determined

TCU Transportation/ Communicatio

TEP Transportation Enhancement P

TERPS Terminal Instrument Procedure

TNC The Nature Conservancy

TOD Transit Oriented Development

TRACON Terminal Radar Approach Facili

U

UAV Unmanned Arial Vehicle

UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems

UC Urban Condominium ResidentiUFC United Facilities Criteria

US United States/ United States RoUSAF United States Air Force

USAHAS United States Avian Hazard Adv

USAR United States Army Reserve

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife 

UVC Urban Village Commercial
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V

VFR Visual Flight Rule

VHF Very High Frequency

VO Vertical Obstruction

VOC Volatile Organic Compounds

W

WWII WWII‐ World War II
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Military installations are critical to local economies, generating thousands of

jobs and millions of dollars in annual economic activity and tax revenue.

Historically, incompatible development has been a factor in the loss of

training operations and restructuring of mission‐critical components to

other various military installations. To protect the missions of military

installations and the health of economies and industries that rely on them,

encroachment must be addressed through collaboration and joint planning

between installations and local communities. This Joint Land Use Study

(JLUS) attempts to facilitate the mitigation of future issues and improve

coordination between the local communities and the Dobbins Air ReserveBase (ARB).The JLUS advocates a proactive approach to encourage increased

communication about decisions relating to land use regulation, conservation

and natural resource management issues affecting both the community and

the military. This study seeks to avoid conflicts previously experienced

between the United States (US) military and local communities in other

areas of the US and throughout the world by engaging the military and local

decision‐makers in a collaborative multi‐agency planning process.

1.1 What is a Joint Land Use Study? A JLUS is a planning process accomplished through the collaborative efforts

of a comprehensive list of stakeholders in a defined study area. These

stakeholders include local, state, and federal officials, residents, business

owners, nongovernmental organizations, and the military. Through the JLUS

process, these interests come together to identify existing and potential

future threats, and the potential actions that might be carried out to

eliminate, mitigate or avoid compatibility conflicts. In addition, the process

is intended to establish and encourage a formal, permanent working

relationship between local jurisdictions, agencies and Dobbins ARB.

JLUS Goal The goal of the Dobbins ARB JLUS is to protect t

future operations, while simultaneously guiding 

sustaining the environmental and economic he

protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

To help meet this goal, three primary guiding p

foundation for the JLUS effort:

 Understanding. Convene community and 

identify, confirm, and understand the iss

into consideration both community and D

and needs.

 Collaboration. Encourage cooperative lan

among Dobbins ARB and surrounding com

community growth and development are 

and operational missions at Dobbins ARB

seeking ways to reduce operational impa

the Study Area.

 Actions. Provide a set of mutually suppor

procedures from which local jurisdictions

can select, prepare, approve / adopt and 

recommendations developed during the 

1.2 Why Prepare a Joint Land Use Although military installations and nearby comm

a fence line, they often share natural and manm

use, airspace, water, and infrastructure. Despit

interactions among local jurisdictions, agencies 

still occur. The activities or actions of one entit

negative impacts upon another because so man

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instance, as communities develop and expand in response to growth and

market demands, land use decisions can authorize potentially incompatible

development closer to military installations and operational / training areas.

This can create new, or exacerbate existing, land use and other compatibility

issues and have negative impacts on community safety, economic

development, and the ability to sustain military activities and readiness. This

threat to military readiness is currently one of the military’s greatest

concerns.Recognizing the close relationship that should exist between installations

and adjacent communities, the OEA implemented the JLUS program to

mitigate existing and future conflicts and enhance communication andcoordination among all affected stakeholders. This program aims to

preserve the viability of local communities while protecting current and

future operational and training missions at Dobbins ARB.

1.3 Public Outreach The JLUS process was designed to create a locally relevant document

reflecting consensus and support from the stakeholders involved. The

Dobbins ARB JLUS achieved its goals and objectives through a process that

included a public outreach program which provided a variety of

opportunities for interested parties to contribute to its development.

Stakeholders An early step in any planning process is the identification of stakeholders.

Involving them early in the project is instrumental to identifying the issues

they consider the most important to address and resolve. Stakeholders

include individuals, groups, organizations, and governmental entities

interested in, affected by, or affecting the outcome of the JLUS project.

Policy Committee and Advisory CoThe development of the Dobbins ARB JLUS was 

comprising personnel from participating county 

Dobbins ARB, federal and state agencies, and re

organizations, such as business and industry gro

JLUS Policy Committee. The Policy Committee (P

officials and leadership from participating jurisd

leadership, and the Chamber of Commerce. Th

guiding the direction of the JLUS, preparation a

design, approval of policy recommendations, an

JLUS documents. The PC was a critical compon

process by providing key insights on local and r

and maintaining relationships with key stakeho

community members.

JLUS Advisory Committee.  Membership of the A

included representatives from local jurisdiction

with technical expertise in one or more of the c

areas. The AC was responsible for identifying a

and assisted in data gathering, provided technic

JLUS issues and recommendations. The AC iden

technical issues, provided feedback on report d

the development and evaluation of implementa

Public Meetings In addition to the PC and AC meetings, a series 

throughout the development of the JLUS. Thes

opportunity for the exchange of information wi

assisted in identifying the issues to be addresse

public input on the proposed strategies. Each m

presentation and a facilitated exercise providin

opportunity for the public to participate in the 

brief summary of these meetings is provided be

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Public Meeting #1, July 9, 2014

Public Outreach Materials JLUS Overview / Compatibility Factors Fact Sheet / Updates. At the beginning

of the JLUS project, a Fact Sheet, or JLUS Update, was developed describing

the JLUS program, objectives, methods for the public to provide input into

the process, an overview of the 25 compatibility factors that were analyzed

throughout the project, and the proposed Dobbins ARB JLUS Study Area.

This Fact Sheet was made available at the workshops for review by

interested members of the public and posted on the website for download.

Website.  A project website was developed and maintained to provide

stakeholders, the public, and media representatives with access to project

information. This website was maintained for the entire duration of the

project to ensure information was easily accessible. Information on the

website included program points of contact, schedules, documents, maps,

public meeting information, and downloadable comment forms. The project

website is located at www.dobbinsjlus.com. At the completion of the

project, all information on the www.dobbinsjlus.com website will be

transferred to a Cobb County maintained environment to ensure future

public access to the information.

Dobbins ARB JLUS Website1.4 JLUS Study Area Dobbins ARB is located in metropolitan Atlanta, 

northwest of the City of Atlanta, in Cobb Count

occupies over 1,600 acres of land adjacent to th

Smyrna. The area around Dobbins ARB continu

growth and development. The jurisdictions surr

participated as partners in this JLUS include Cob

Marietta and Smyrna. For the purpose of this s

proximity, compatible missions, and shared use 

ARB, this JLUS includes the Georgia National Gu

Aeronautical Plant #6 when referring to Dobbin

JLUS Study Area encompasses all land near Dob

current or future military operations or be impa

Figure 1 illustrates the Dobbins ARB JLUS Study 

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Atlanta

Cobb

County

Smyrna

Marietta

Mableton

Sandy

Spring

Kennesaw

PowderSprings

Austell

Vinings

Fair

Oaks

Dobbins ARB

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Dobbins ARB ComplexLockheed Martin Clay National Guard CenterRunways

JLUS Partners

Cobb CountyCity of MariettaCity of Smyrna

County BoundaryOther County / CityAirport Area

ParkHighwayMajor RoadMajor River

Sources: ESRI, 2014; Dobbins AFB, 2011

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Miles

Alabama

Columbus

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This Chapter provides an overview of the civilian communities within the

Dobbins ARB JLUS Study Area including profiles of community growth,

development trends, and a description of the general setting. The Study

Area for this JLUS includes Dobbins ARB and the affected areas of Cobb

County and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna.

Understanding the socio‐economic characteristics of the surrounding

JLUS communities is essential to providing a baseline context from which

informed decisions can be made when developing compatibility strategies.

The purpose of this section is to provide information that will enable

stakeholders to understand population and development trends that have

the potential to affect the future of Dobbins ARB. This information,

combined with the other factors presented is intended to help decision‐

makers develop consistent, informed planning policies about future

development and economic growth, before compatibility issues arise.

This section is also designed to enhance the Base’s understanding of the

types of activities occurring “outside the fence” so that, military leadership

can apply those insights when considering future missions and operations.

2.1 Dobbins ARB Regional Overview Cobb County Cobb County covers over 339 square miles of land northwest of Atlanta in

northwest Georgia. It is accessible by four interstate highways along with

state highways, roads and commercial rail lines. The 2010 County

population was 688,078 – over a 13 percent increase from the 2000 census

population.The Cherokee Nation initially settled in the region that now comprises

Cobb County, which was officially formed in 1832. The county was the site

of many Civil War campaigns. After the war, the county invested much of its

resources in the manufacturing of cotton. How

prices during the great depression in the early 1

regional economy. After the depression, Georg

lane highway, Route 41, through the county. T

part to attract the Bell Aircraft Corporation to M

this plant is now the location of Dobbins ARB. L

President’s Advisory Committee for the Federa

was a Marietta native. His political influence le

building within Cobb County which provided th

suburban development that now characterizes 

City of Marietta The City of Marietta is located in within central 

via Interstate (I‐) 75 and US Highway 41. The 20

was approximately 56,569 – a 3.69 percent dec

It is the largest city in Cobb County by populatio

seat.The city was originally settled in the early 1800s 

and incorporated in 1834. In the mid‐1800s, th

destination from the horse racing that occurred 

experienced significant fires on two occasions ‐

again 1864, both destroying much of the city. W

took a few decades, Marietta had regained muc

significance by the turn of the century. World W

to the city when a Bell Bomber plant was const

war ended and Bell left the facility, Lockheed M

construct aircraft for the military. Lockheed Ma

in the city, representing over 25 percent of the 

2013.

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City of Smyrna 

The City of Smyrna is located within southeast Cobb County and accessible

via I‐75 and I‐285 bordering the south end of Dobbins ARB. The 2010

population of the city was approximately 51,271, more than a 25 percent

increase from the 2000 census. It has been one of the fastest growing cities

in the state of Georgia over the last decade.

Settlers first moved to Smyrna soon after individuals arrived to claim land

redistributed through the Georgia land lotteries. After the Western

&

Atlantic railroad was completed through the region in 1842, homes began to

cluster around railroad stops, creating a more permanent community. The

town served as a location for a Confederate officer’s training camp during

the Civil War. The city was officially incorporated in 1872. The early 1900s

brought significant technological progress with the town opening its first

trolley service, phone office, and bank. However, the town remained mostly

agricultural until World War II, when the Bell Bomber aircraft plant in

Marietta employed thousands of Smyrna residents. Post‐war suburban

development brought thousands of new residents into the municipality

during the 1950s and 1960s, many of whom worked in the aerospace

industry. Much of the late 20th century development was based on the

concept of livable communities, organized around public service centers and

green space. The city’s economy is driven by high‐quality jobs with the

largest percentage in professional, scientific, and technical services.

Higher Education A number of universities are located proximate to Dobbins ARB. The

continued development of the programs offered and growth of these

institutions have both an impact on the character and demographics

surrounding Dobbins ARB, and provide opportunities for synergistic

relationships through programs geared to support the technology and

mission needs of Dobbins ARB. The following schools have a campus or

facilities nearby Dobbins ARB:

 Kennesaw State University ‐ Marietta Campus Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University Life University

 Chattahoochee Technical College The Georgia Tech Research Institute

 Georgia Highlands College

Study Area Growth Trends The following section provides a profile of the S

and housing trends. This information helps def

growth potential for the JLUS Study Area.

PopulationPopulation figures indicate the growth or declin

Table 2‐1 illustrates the recent totals and perce

Georgia, Cobb County, and the cities of Mariett

and 2010. These numbers do not reflect tempo

associated with the region’s tourism industry o

employment or transient workers.

Table 2‐1. Population Trends, 2000

– 2010

Jurisdiction 2000 2010Georgia 8,186,453 9,687,653 Cobb County 607,751 688,078 City of Marietta 58,748 56,579 City of Smyrna 40,999 51,271 

Sources: 2000 and 2010 US Census data Housing Value TrendsHousing value trends illustrate the changes in la

to market fluctuations which can be indicative o

inactivity as well as the location or migration pa

Median housing values have experienced subst

JLUS Study Area. These increasing values trans

mortgages as well as an increase in the cost of 

Greater housing values create a challenge for th

near Dobbins ARB, especially due to the increas

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of Marietta and Smyrna, and can result in Base personnel pursuing home

ownership further from Dobbins ARB.

A portion of the financial cost saved

from locating further from the Base is offset by the time and cost of greater

commuting distances.

Economy Cobb CountyCobb County, the home of three Fortune 500 companies, has positioned

itself as a diverse economic engine as a result of proximity to the Atlanta

metropolitan region. Cobb County is able to sustain a high proportion of

high quality jobs due to the education of its workforce. The county boasts a

workforce with over 45.1 percent of individuals over 25 years old possessing

at least a bachelor’s degree. Cobb County is the most educated county in

Georgia and 12th amongst all counties in the United States.

Sources: Cobb Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Guide 2013, Georgia 

Department of Labor 

City of MariettaMarietta’s economy benefits from its proximity to both the Atlanta

metropolitan region and Dobbins ARB. Lockheed Martin Aeronautical

Systems

– a tenant at Dobbins ARB, is a vital economic tool for the city and

principal employer within the city as of FY 2013. Education serves as

another economic driver for Marietta through both K‐12 schools and several

higher education institutions including Kennesaw State University ‐ Marietta

Campus, Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University, Life University, and the

Georgia Highlands College. Located adjacent to Dobbins ARB, Kennesaw

State University employed over one thousand people in FY 2013 adding

highly‐skilled, educated graduates to the Marietta workforce annually.

Sources: City of Marietta, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Cobb County Department of Transportation 

City of SmyrnaThe City of Smyrna benefits from its exposure t

quality jobs and low unemployment. The city is 

industries due to its ability to offer large tracts 

Atlanta. Professional, scientific, and technical s

within the city. Of Smyrna’s population above a

high school degrees and over 52 percent have b

employers within the city represent a diversity 

over 775 employees.

Source: City of Smyrna 2.2 Current Development Overvie

Area 

Land use within the JLUS Study Area ranges fro

wildlife refuges to residential developments, em

commercial districts. The City of Marietta lies p

Dobbins ARB with the City of Smyrna and the C

Improvement District situated south and south

County envelops Dobbins ARB and includes are

south. Development adjacent to Dobbins ARB i

North 

The City of Marietta lies immediately to the nor

Kennesaw State University

– Marietta Campus, 

University, Georgia Highlands College, and Life 

situated north of the Base across South Cobb D

While single‐family residential uses comprise th

use to the north and west, areas closest to Dob

com

mercial, office‐institutional and industrial u

future land use map proposes regional activity 

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These areas can be described as high intensity development of high‐rise

office buildings, commercial malls, and residential development of a variety

of densities.

Source: Marietta Official Zoning Map, 2013; Marietta Future Land Use Map, 2014 East Cobb County and the City of Marietta are east of Dobbins ARB. The land

adjacent to the east of Dobbins ARB is zoned for commercial, office‐

institutional and industrial uses. A variety of uses are proposed to the east

of Dobbins ARB per the county and city future land use map , including

community and regional activity centers, industrial warehousing, mixed use

development and high density residential. The mixture of uses, combined

with the proximity to Dobbins ARB and the Kennesaw State University

campus, will enable diverse future development for this area.

Source: Marietta Official Zoning Map, 2013; Marietta Future Land Use Map, 2014; Cobb County Zoning Map online; Cobb County Future Land Use Map 2013 South The northern‐most tip of the City of Smyrna lies south of Dobbins ARB. The

parcels of land adjacent to the Base are zoned for varying densities of

residential use. While a golf course currently occupies land directly to the

south of the Base, much of the land surrounding it is identified for potential

annexation, according to the Smyrna future land use map.

Source: Smyrna Official Zoning Map, 2009; Smyrna Comprehensive Plan, 2007  West The census‐designated community of Fair Oaks in unincorporated

Cobb County lies immediately to the west of Dobbins ARB. According to the

Cobb County future land use map, the land west of the Base is targeted for a

mix of uses including varying densities of residential, commercial along

major corridors, and industrial immediately adjacent to Dobbins ARB. The

land adjacent to Dobbins ARB on the west is currently single‐family

residential uses and commercial properties. The divergence between the

future land use as industrial and the residential 

policies recommended from previous AICUZ stu

ARB and implemented into the policy framewo

Source: Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Study, 2012014; Cobb County Future Land Use Map, 2011 

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This chapter provides an overview of the military operational profile

including an overview of the history and current operations at Dobbins Air

Reserve Base (ARB).

Identifying and describing the various activities performed on the

installation provides valuable insight into the regional importance of

Dobbins ARB. This information enables stakeholders to make informeddecisions about the future development and economic growth of

communities proximate to the Base, which could potentially impact the

existence and future role of the installation.

3.1 Regional Economic Impact Dobbins ARB is a significant economic engine for the surrounding region and

one of the largest employers in the region.

The following economic data pertains to Dobbins ARB proper. In FY 13,

Dobbins ARB had an estimated economic impact of $282,894,745

comprising an annual payroll of $72,814,338, contract expenditures of

$164,421,807, and job creation value of $45,658,600. During this same

period, Dobbins ARB employed 2,558 personnel and created upwards of

850 indirect jobs.While economic data is not available for the Georgia National Guard Clay

National Guard Center, the Center employs over 1,100 full‐time employees

and the equivalent of 2,030 full‐time service members, civilians, and

contractors who contribute to the local economy. Economic data is also not

available for Lockheed Martin; however, Air Force Plant #6 employs over

7,500 personnel who contribute to the local economy. An additional

1,600 reservists from the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps also support the

local economy.

Source: Dobbins Air Reserve Base / 94th Airlift Wing Economic Impact Statement Fiscal Year 2013 

3.2 Installation Setting Dobbins ARB is located in Cobb County Georgia

Marietta and Smyrna, 20 miles northwest of do

installation is situated on 1,654 acres generally 

(Cobb Parkway South) to the east, South Cobb 

Atlanta Road SE to the west, and Windy Hill Roa

development separate these roadways from th

A portion of Dobbins ARB occupied by the Navy 

(NOSC), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Se

Combat Support Training ‐ Certification Center 

Combat Training School (FSCT), and Fitness Cen

from the main portion of Dobbins ARB to the no

An overpass unifies the two Base areas and pro

facilities.The topography of the area is characterized by 

throughout the installation, with an overall grad

southeast. The elevation of Dobbins ARB is app

mean sea level. Two creeks run through Dobbi

to the north and Poorhouse Creek to the south

lie within the Rottenwood and Poorhouse Cree

Source: Dobbins Air Reserve Base General Plan (June

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3.3 Military Operations 

Dobbins ARB is home to two Wing organizations – the 94th Airlift Wing (AW)

and the 700th Airlift Squadron (AS). The 94th AW, the host organization at

Dobbins ARB, is responsible for providing security, civil engineering, fire

protection, air traffic control, and numerous other services to the Base and

tenant organizations at the installation. This includes, but is not limited to,

the maintenance of the airfield used by tenants including Lockheed Martin,

the Georgia Army and Air National Guard, and Army Reserve. Approximately

50,000 flight operations occur annually, making the installation an active

facility with various air traffic operations from all branches of the military

and other US government agencies. This air traffic takes place proximate to

one of the busiest airports in the world, Atlanta Hartsfield‐Jackson

International Airport.

Dobbins Air Reserve Base Mission The 94th AW, the host unit at Dobbins ARB, has eight assigned

C‐130H Hercules aircraft. The 94th AW provides highly trained aviators

capable of executing versatile and tactical C‐130 operations in both daylight

and nighttime environments. Members of the 94th AW train daily to

conduct worldwide airlift for a wide range of US military and humanitarian

operations. The 94th AW comprises three groups, ten squadrons, and five

flights.

Source: Dobbins Air Reserve Base General Plan; 2011 AICUZ Study for Dobbins Air Reserve Base     Dobbins Air Reserve Base Tenants Dobbins ARB is the largest multi‐service reserve training base in the world,

hosting several other military, government and private organization tenants.

Hosted Military TenantsSeveral military tenants are stationed at Dobbins ARB.

22nd Air Force

The 22nd Air Force (AF), headquartered at Dob

numbered air forces in the Air Force Reserve Co

responsible for recruiting and training reservist

subordinate units at the highest level of comba

mission is to provide combat‐ready support uni

requirements to Air Mobility Command in the U

Georgia National Guard

The Georgia National Guard is the primary milit

occupying the Clay National Guard Center. The 

107 acres and 65 buildings, is headquarters for 

to several units of the Army National Guard (AR

(ANG), and the Georgia Language Training Cent

Guard can be called up for active duty to help r

emergencies and disasters, such as those cause

earthquakes.Navy Operational Support Center

The Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) is 

United States Navy Reserve. The mission of the 

strategic depth and operational capability to th

Joint Forces. The NOSC provides operational, t

support to the Navy Reserve mission including 

individuals comprising the Navy's active duty co

range of operations during peacetime and war. 

full‐time command and administrative staff and 

weekends.US Army Reserve

The mission of the US Army Reserve (USAR) is t

and ready soldiers and organized units to meet 

occupies several facilities including an administ

aircraft parking ramp, and motor pool situated 

the Base in the vertex created by the eastern e

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abandoned taxiway Alpha. The USAR has five assigned UC‐35B Citation

Encore aircraft.

Other Military Tenants

Other military tenants at Dobbins ARB include:

 622nd Civil Engineering Group Expeditionary Combat Support

Training & Certification Center

 951st Reserve Support Squadron – AFRC Service School AFRC Individual Mobilization Augmentee Travel Office Civil Air Patrol Force Support Silver Flag Training Site Marine Corps Reserve Center Psychological Health Advocacy Program Transportation Proficiency Center

 US Northern Command Medical

Source: 2011 AICUZ Study for Dobbins Air Reserve Base; Georgia DOD Info for Clay National Guard Center, Dobbins ARB and Cobb County PPT Presentation by Mr. Russel Carlson, Deputy Adjutant General; Dobbins ARB Team Dobbins PPT Presentation; Whole Building Design Guide    Hosted Government TenantsDobbins ARB is also host to numerous hosted military tenants and

government tenants including:

 Air Force Office of Special Investigations Army and Air Force Exchange Defense Contract Management Agency Federal Bureau of Investigations USAF Installations, Environment and Logistics (Eastern Region)

 Selective Service System – Region 2 and Regional Headquarters

Hosted Private OrganizationsA handful of private organizations are hosted at 

 Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant #6 AT&T Federal Employees Credit Union Georgia Tech Research Institute

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin maintains two campuses adja

large production facility to the northwest of Do

Plant #6 and a campus to the south. Activities c

include the avionics and engine modernization 

strategic transport, P‐3 Orion program operatio

production line), and the center wing assembly 

F‐35 Lightning II.

The Lockheed Martin Corporation currently pro

wing assemblies and conducts modernization o

Martin/Air Force Plant #6.

Source: Dobbins ARB Team Dobbins PPT Presentationhttp://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/aeronautics/ab3.4 Dobbins Air Reserve Base MisPrimary operations at Dobbins ARB include fligh

and disaster response to support the 94th AW, 

Lockheed Martin missions.

Several elements are associated with these mis

either tangible, meaning that they are either ph

or intangible, meaning that they exist within sp

heard. These tangible and intangible elements 

footprint and are often not contained within th

installation. The mission footprint can potentia

near the installation. Conversely, activities occu

adjacent to a military installation can potentiall

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Elements associated with the Dobbins ARB mission are both localized and

regional in nature. Localized elements include:

 Airfield Safety Zones Airfield Noise Contours Imaginary Surfaces Bird and Wildlife Air Strike Hazards Vertical Obstructions Flight Tracks

 Range and Training Areas

Regional elements include:

 Military Training Routes Low Level Training Routes

 Low Altitude Tactical Navigation

Maintaining and sustaining these local and regional elements plays a

significant role in the long‐term viability of Dobbins ARB and continued

mission readiness of the Air Force Reserves and Georgia National Guard.

Figures 2, 3, and

4 illustrate the localized and regional mission footprints at

Dobbins ARB which are described below.

Local Footprint Elements Relevant to Dobbins Air Reserve Base Operations The maximum potential for aircraft accidents, noise levels, and structure

height are three factors that are controlled to the extent practicable through

the following local footprint elements.

The airfield at Dobbins ARB includes one runway (Runway 11/29) and one

assault strip (Runway 110/290). Both runways are oriented in an east/west

direction. Runway 11/29 is 10,000 feet long and 30

0 feet wide, while the

assault strip is 3,500 feet long and 60 feet wide. The airfield rests at a

general elevation of 1,068 feet above mean sea level (MSL). This elevation

or height above MSL is based on vertical distance measured from the

average surface level of the ocean.

Airfield Safety ZonesBased on historical data and incidents associate

aircraft collisions, the DOD has defined several 

accidents are more likely to occur. These areas 

zones and are typically rectangular areas appro

15,000 feet long located at the ends of all milita

The individual areas that comprise the safety zo

the:

 Clear Zone (CZ) Accident Potential Zone I (APZ I) Accident Potential Zone II (APZ II) Accident Potential Zone (APZ‐LZ)

 Exclusion Area (EA)

The Clear Zone (CZ) is the area that begins at th

measures 3,000 feet wide and 3,000 feet long. 

corresponds to the center line of the runway. T

aircraft accident is most likely to occur due to a

and lower altitudes. It is recommended that de

prohibited in these areas. At Dobbins ARB, the 

Runway 11/29 extend into Cobb County and th

runway extends into the City of Marietta.

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end flaring uniformly to a width of 500 feet ove

CZs for the assault strip are contained entirely w

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It is 3,000 feet wide and extends for a length of 

an accident in the APZ I is less than that of the C

recommended, but is limited to specific types o

occupancy levels. At Dobbins ARB, the APZ I are

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Accident Potential Zone II (APZ II) is the area that starts at the end of the

APZ I. It is 3,000 feet wide and extends for a length of 7,000 feet. The

potential for an accident in APZ II is less than that of the CZ and the APZ I.

Recommended development is still restricted, but APZ II standards are less

restrictive than the CZ and the APZ I. The APZ II area at the west end of

Runway 11/29 is in both Cobb County and the City of Marietta, while the

APZ II area at the east end of the runway is in Cobb County.

Accident Potential Zone (APZ‐LZ) is the area that starts at the end of the CZ.

It is 500 feet wide and 2,500 feet long. The western APZ‐LZ is within the

installation boundary and a portion of the eastern APZ‐LZ extends into the

City of Marietta.

Exclusion Area (EA) is 700 feet wide, and 4,000 feet long (the length of the

assault strip [3,500 feet] plus the length of the CZ [500 feet]). All

development is prohibited within the EZ except operational surfaces such as

taxiways and aprons, NAVAIDs, aircraft and support equipment, and cargo

loading and unloading areas and equipment. The EA is entirely within the

Dobbins ARB installation boundary.

Airfield Noise ContoursAircraft noise is one of the most common intrusive factors associated with

airfield operations. Generally, aircraft approaching and departing an airfield

generate the greatest noise due to greater engine thrust and proximity.

Whether or not the noise from the aircraft is considered to be a nuisance

depends on the land use receiving the noise. Noise associated with aircraft

is usually considered annoying where land uses are incompatible with the

aircraft activity.

The noise contours associated with Dobbins ARB flight activities extend out

from Dobbins ARB in a general east‐west direction conforming to the

runway orientation:

 80 dBA DNL is contained within Dobbins ARB except at the east end of

Dobbins ARB where it extends approximately 0.5 miles outwards into

Cobb County.

 75 dBA DNL noise contour extends west 

approximately 0.75 miles into Cobb Coun

1.5 miles north and east into the City of M

east of Dobbins ARB.

 70 dBA DNL noise contour extends appro

west into Cobb County and the City of M

and approximately two miles west and o

County and the cities of Marietta and Sm

 65 dBA DNL noise contour extends outsid

directions impacting Cobb and Fulton Co

Marietta and Smyrna. The contour exten

Fulton County and beyond Powder Spring

 60 dBA DNL noise contour extends outsid

directions impacting Cobb and Fulton Co

Marietta and Smyrna. This contour exten

Mountain National Battlefield Park and o

the east.

Airfield Imaginary SurfacesTo further reduce the potential for accidents su

of imaginary surfaces have been identified arou

entire airfield to identify acceptable height limit

acceptable when they allow for the safe transit 

around an airfield. When structures like comm

like trees exceed this acceptable height limit, th

vertical obstructions.

 Primary Surface is an area in the immedia

takeoff area forming a large rectangle aro

runway area. It extends 200 feet in lengt

surface and has a varied width dependin

requirements, but is typically 1,000 to 2,0

surface associated with the Dobbins ARB 

which means that the surface measures 

of the runway centerline.

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 Inner Horizontal Surface is an oval‐shaped area that surrounds the

runway at a height of 150 feet above the established airfield elevation

(EAE). It measures a total of 15,000 feet wide, including the area

above the runway. It extends 7,500 feet out from the centerline of

the runway and forms a half‐circle at the runway ends.

 Conical Surface is an oval‐shaped area 7,000 feet wide, connecting the

outside edge of the Inner Horizontal Surface to the inside edge of the

Outer Horizontal Surface. It slopes from the Inner Horizontal Surface

to the Outer Horizontal Surface at a ratio of 20 to one meaning that it

extends 20 horizontal feet for every one vertical foot.

 Outer Horizontal Surface is an oval‐shaped area that measures

30,000 feet in width out from the farthest edge of the conical surface.

The height of the Outer Horizontal Surface is 500 feet above the EAE.

 Transitional Surfaces include several vertical and vertically‐sloped

areas that connect all of the previously mentioned surfaces together.

One set of transitional surfaces connects the outside edge of the

primary surface to the inside edge of the inner horizontal surface.

This connection is sloped at a ratio of seven to one, meaning that it

extends seven horizontal feet for every one vertical foot. The second

set of transitional surfaces connects the approach‐departure

clearance surfaces with the inner horizontal, conical, and outer

horizontal surfaces. This connection is also sloped at a seven to one

ratio.

The airfield imaginary surfaces cover an extensive area; the JLUS study area

for Dobbins ARB was specifically sized to fit this footprint. Cobb County and

the cities of Marietta and Smyrna are included within one or more of the

imaginary surfaces.

Vertical ObstructionsIn addition to the DOD‐established imaginary su

established guidance to reduce the potential fo

airfield. This guidance is codified in the Code of 

Part 77.13 (commonly referred to as “Part 77”) 

evaluate obstructions. This regulation determin

the height of proposed structures or natural fea

distance from the ends of a runway. The guida

obstruction evaluation is more fully detailed in 

is not a military‐specific element and is not a di

operations. It is included here, within the milita

association with Dobbins ARB.

Bird

/ Wildlife Air Strike Hazard

Birds and wildlife can represent a significant ha

flight operations. Certain types of land uses attr

standing water and grasslands. While there hav

number of fatalities associated with bird / wildl

in the past 30 years, the concern associated wit

amount of damage a BASH incident can cost th

Per the United States Avian Hazard Advisory Sys

Dam, Camp Bert Adams Dam, Plant Atkinson Tr

Farm Rd Transfer Station, Marble Mill Transfer 

Course present the greatest sources of BASH ris

Source: http://www.usahas.com/ Flight TracksFlight tracks are prescribed flying routes. Prescr

are typically implemented by all airfields / airpo

ensure predictable flight operations. These rou

highways and establish consistent routes for all 

routes are designed to coordinate airspace use 

affiliated with Dobbins ARB, including aircraft a

airports within the Atlanta region.

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A flight operation consists of either a single operation (either a takeoff or a

landing) or two operations (takeoff and landing). Thus, flight tracks are

created using these flight operations and other information gathered from

air traffic controllers and pilots, and other variables such as weather and the

presence of development and incorporated communities. Typically, when

flight tracks are developed they attempt to avoid being established over

urban development to reduce impacts and risk to the general public and

commercial or general aviation activities.

Range and Training AreasThe Dobbins ARB mission includes combat range training and the training for

and disposal of unexploded ordnance. These activities are conducted at the

Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Range and Explosive

Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Range. Munitions for these ranges and for

Dobbins ARB tenants are stored in magazines. Each of these facilities

generates explosive safety quantity distance (ESQD) arcs and must be

isolated from other facilities to ensure the safety of surrounding uses.

The Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Range is located in the

southeast corner of Dobbins ARB and provides onsite small arms training for

Air Force personnel. The range is managed and operated by the

94th Security Forces Squadron. Reservists assigned to the 94th AW must

fire weapons periodically to maintain readiness and deployment

qualification status. Security Forces must train and qualify firing with night

vision equipment in low‐light conditions.

Equipment used at the range varies from rifles to grenade launchers. The

types and number of rounds fired during FY 13 at the CATM included a total

of 125,543 rounds comprising:

The Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Range was constructed in 1995 and

is located in the southwest corner of Dobbins ARB. The EOD Range provides

proficiency training of EOD personnel who deploy in support of joint

warfighters and for any emergency detonations of military munitions coming

from communities surrounding Dobbins ARB. The Range can support

explosives up to 2.5 pounds which results in a 300‐foot Explosive Safety

Quantity Distance (ESQD) arc. This area constra

Dobbins ARB from development.

The explosive safety quantity distance (ESQD) a

has been assessed based on the impacts of the 

stored. Munitions are stored in the southern po

isolated from the developed areas of the Base. 

off the installation, and therefore do not create 

proximate land uses.

However, it is important to note that while ther

case of munitions detonation in the area of the 

experienced off installation near this area. For 

process, further assessment of this component 

needed.

Regional Footprint Elements RelevOperations The regional footprint of Dobbins ARB operatio

area from aviation missions originating at the B

comprise this footprint include the controlled a

training routes, local low level training routes, a

navigation airspace. Many of these elements e

Area to mission areas such as drop zones and tr

Georgia.

Controlled AirspaceDobbins ARB is approximately 19 nautical miles 

Hartsfield‐Jackson International Airport, the cou

aircraft operations. Atlanta Hartsfield‐Jackson 

surrounded by Class B airspace which extends t

airport encompassing Dobbins ARB.

Class D airspace extends in a 5.5 NM radius aro

the airfield surface to an elevation up to and inc

between the hours of 0800‐0000 local time. Ou

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airspace is Class G uncontrolled airspace up to an elevation of 1,200 feet

above ground level (AGL).

Dobbins ARB Air Traffic Control provides assistance to aircraft within the

Dobbins ARB airspace. There is no restricted or special use airspace within

the Dobbins ARB Class D airspace.

Training RoutesSlow Speed Low Level Training RoutesSlow speed, low altitude training routes (SR) are generally not considered a

military training route (MTR), but are treated much the same as an MTR.

These routes are typically flown under 1,500 feet AGL and designated for

aircraft speeds not exceeding 250 knots (one knot is equivalent to

approximately 1.15 miles per hour).

Dobbins ARB is the originating activity for three low‐level training routes,

though only one, SR040, is within the JLUS Study Area. The 94th Operations

Support Squadron schedules use of SR040. This route originates near

Dobbins ARB and vectors in a southwest trajectory into Alabama.

Local Low Level Training Routes

Flight operations originating from Dobbins ARB utilize several local training

routes to reach training assets not owned or managed by the 94th AW

including a drop zone (DZ) at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport (RBRRA) in

Rome, Georgia, and the Preston DZ at Fort Gordon. The 94th AW maintains

a Limited Maneuver License to conduct airdrop training with 15‐pound

Simulated Airdrop Training Bundles (SATB) at RBRRA. The 94th AW can drop

the four‐feet‐by‐eight‐feet Container Delivery System (CDS) and train with

the Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS) at the Preston DZ. Local training

routes also are charted for flights to Camp Merrill and the US Army Ranger

Mountain Training Area in north Georgia. These local training routes

provide direct support to, and are scheduled and managed by, units based

at Dobbins ARB. These training routes run north, west, and east through the

JLUS Study Area.

Low Altitude Tactical Navigation

Low Altitude Tactical Navigation airspace (LATN

area where units from Dobbins ARB practice ra

typically ranging from surface to 1,500 AGL. Th

below, 250 knots. These speeds allow the aircr

general aviation traffic, complying with FAA reg

other aircraft and obstacles. The Dobbins ARB L

JLUS Study Area and includes most of Georgia a

North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Please see the next page.

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There are many existing tools that can be used to encourage, promote, and

manage compatibility between military installations and their neighboring

communities. This chapter provides an overview of compatibility tools

currently used or applied in evaluating and addressing compatibility issues in

the Dobbins ARB JLUS Study Area. Relative to compatibility planning, there

are a number of existing plans and programs which are either designed to

address compatibility directly or which indirectly address compatibility

issues through the topics they cover.

This summary provides an overview of key plans and programs that impact

compatibility planning organized by level of government. There are three

types of planning tools evaluated relative to their applicability: permanent,

semi‐permanent, and conditional. Permanent planning tools include

acquisition programs, either fee simple purchase of property or the

purchase of development rights. Semi‐permanent tools include regulations

such as zoning or adopted legislation.The tools listed in this section are not exhaustive, but are meant to provide a

general overview of the primary tools currently utilized in the JLUS Study

Area. The overview of plans and programs is organized by level of

government in the following order:

 Federal Dobbins ARB State of Georgia Cobb County City of Marietta City of Smyrna Other Tools and References

4.1 Federal Federal policy, laws and programs have evolved 

aspect of land use. This is particularly true in m

major military facilities like Dobbins ARB.

A bro

programs, and actions impact Dobbins ARB bot

However, depending on the subject area, oppo

integration and cross jurisdictional collaboratio

federal programs and policies were evaluated t

areas of improvement could enable better land 

the local level.

Air Force Instruction 90-2001 Air Force Instruction 90‐2001was published in S

implement the Encroachment Management Pro

applies to all Air Force installations to address e

prevent or reduce the impacts of encroachmen

Encroachment Management Framework, which 

(Organize, Assess, Act, and Monitor), to addres

Organization involves leadership involvement, a 

management structure, an issue evaluation stru

Executive Director at the installation level, and 

Assessment includes studying internal and exte

developing encroachment studies, such as Insta

Encroachment Management Action Plans (ICEM

Air Installation Compatible Use ZoThe Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICU

the Department of Defense (DOD) in 1973 to ad

hazards associated with aviation operations. Th

established to minimize impacts from aviation o

accidents) through specific attention to develop

AICUZ framework evaluates noise from military 

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concept of clear zones / accident potential zones, with corresponding

development / building densities and intensities designed to encourage

compatibility between military operations and communities.

Federal Aviation Act An important outcome of the Act is FAA Regulation Title 14 Part 77,

commonly known as Part 77, which provides the basis for evaluation of

vertical obstruction compatibility. This regulation determines compatibility

based on the height of proposed structures or natural features in relation to

their distance from the ends of a runway. Using a distance formula fro

m this

regulation, local jurisdictions can easily assess the height restrictions near

airfields. Additional information on Part 77 is located on the Federal Aviation

Administration Internet site at http://www.faa.gov/.

The FAA has also identified certain imaginary surfaces around runways that

are used to determine how structures and facilities are evaluated. The

levels of imaginary surfaces build upon one another and are designed to

eliminate obstructions to air navigation and operations, either natural or

man‐made. The dimension or size of an imaginary surface depends on the

runway classification.

Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Federal Communications Commission The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was the first comprehensive update to

federal telecommunication law in over six decades and was in large partially

intended to open up the marketplace to greater competition. New

telecommunication tower siting requires compliance with the Federal

Communications Commission’s (FCC) environmental review standards and

procedures, including NEPA and ESA compliance, National Historic

Preservation Act compliance, adherence to any applicable FAA requirements

and structure registration with the FCC. The actual approval of physical

installations is subject to state and local permits and approvals; however,

state and local authority is limited by FCC law.

4.2 Dobbins Air Reserve Base The Dobbins ARB tools provide guidance for lan

activities on and adjacent to the installation. Th

use decisions that occur inside the fenceline or 

military mission footprint in relation to the milit

military mission.

Air Installation Compatibility Use The basic objective of the AICUZ Program is to a

public and private lands in the vicinity of militar

incompatible development through local action

designed to aid in the development of local pla

protect public safety, health and preserve the o

Dobbins ARB. The AICUZ land use guidelines re

recommendations for Clear Zones (CZs), Accide

and II, and four noise zones.

The 2011 Dobbins ARB AICUZ Study is an updat

Study completed in 1998. It presents a descrip

noise environment surrounding Dobbins ARB. 

policy of promoting public health, safety, and g

close proximity to Air Force installations. This s

flight operations that have occurred since the 1

current noise zones and compatible use guideli

the installation. It is provided as a tool to assist 

planning and zoning activities.

Source: Dobbins ARB AICUZ Study, 2011  Dobbins Air Reserve Base GeneraThe Dobbins ARB General Plan (GP) was publish

breakdown of the installations present and futu

mission. The GP was prepared in response to A

(AFI) 32‐7062: Air Force Comprehensive Plannin

planning future development and protecting th

provides important characteristics of the Base, 

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with Dobbins ARB such as the Integrated Cultural Resources Management

Plan (ICRMP), Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), and

AICUZ study, and additionally assesses development potential while

providing direction to installation leaders and decision makers. The GP is

intended to guide the installation's long‐range development by providing the

installation Commander, Base Civil Engineer (BCE), and other decision‐

makers with the key information to achieve future development objectives.

Future goals are included in the plan to guide future development of the

Base and to provide improved resource management at the installation.

Source: Dobbins ARB General Plan, 2010 Dobbins Air Reserve Base Instruction 13-201 Dobbins ARB Instruction (DARBI) 13‐201 is titled Airfield Operations

Instruction and the directives for this publication are outlined in Air Force

Policy Directive (AFPD) 13‐2 Air Traffic Control, Airspace, Airfield, and Range

Management. Dobbins ARB Instruction 13‐201 institutes procedures and

methods that will be used in air operations missions at the Base, and defines

requirements and tasks of support agencies for the necessary services

provided and required. Procedures outlined in DARBI 13‐201 apply to all

assigned base and tenant units but are not envisioned to replace the

exercise of sound judgment in the interest of flying safety. Dobbins ARB

Instruction 13‐201 was issued to help promote the safe, orderly, and prompt

movement of air traffic at Dobbins ARB.

Source: Dobbins ARB Instruction 13‐201, 2013  Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan Required by DOD Instruction 4715.16 Cultural Resources Management,

Air Force Policy Directive 32‐70 Environmental Quality, and Air Force

Instruction 32‐7065 Cultural Resources Management, the 2013 Dobbins ARB

ICRMP provides guidance and procedures to enable the Base to meet its

legal responsibilities for identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural

resources in a manner consistent with the military mission of the 94th Airlift

Wing (94 AW) and tenant commands.

The 2013 ICRMP is an update of the installation

Resources Management Plan, prepared for the 

implementing document for the cultural resour

Dobbins ARB, and is an integral component of B

Cultural resources under the stewardship of Do

archeological sites and individual historic prope

Source: Integrated Cultural Resources Management Dobbins ARB, 2013 Integrated Natural Resources ManThe 2012 Dobbins ARB INRMP was prepared in 

standards, and procedures of the DOD, the Air 

cooperation with the United States Fish and Wi

the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. 

management and stewardship of all natural res

Specified within the INRMP, Dobbins ARB propo

management programs currently in place and t

resource‐specific management measures devel

programs will enable Dobbins ARB personnel to 

and condition of natural resources on the insta

Source: Integrated Natural Resource Management Pfor Dobbins ARB, 20124.3 State of Georgia The state tools listed here authorize or mandat

provide for the protection of the State’s valuab

DOD. The State tools also require communities 

and preserve the State’s natural resources, incl

establishing further regulatory measures to ens

is preserved and protected from excess consum

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Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee 

The Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee (GMACC) was founded

in 1994 as a partnership between the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and

the Governor’s Office. Supported by the Georgia Chamber, GMACC serves

to support military communities and their significant contributions to

Georgia’s economy and national security. The GMACC mission is to better

serve the military installations in Georgia and to improve their quality of life.

Source: http://www.gachamber.com/GMACC/ 

Georgia Department of Community Affairs 

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) main mission is

partnering with communities to help create a successful environment for

Georgia’s families and businesses. The DCA helps to promote and

implement local government assistance, community and economic

development, and safe and affordable housing. With the help of state and

federal resources, DCA helps communities with job creation, planning

implementation, downtown development, and creation of affordable

housing solutions. The DCA also assists low and moderate income residents

of Georgia to buy homes, rent housing, and prevent homelessness or

foreclosure.

Source: http://www.dca.state.ga.us/Georgia Department of Transportation The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) has several programs and

studies in place that affect the compatibility of land around Dobbins ARB

including the 2013 Strategic Plan. This plan guides the Department’s

priorities for the next three to four years, providing a broad roadmap,

outlining where the agency currently stands, where the agency wants to be

in the future, and what actions it must take to get there. Georgia DOT has a

range of transportation programs, plans and services that aid local

government agencies in maintaining and operating their local transportation

systems.

Source: http://www.dot.ga.gov/Pages/default.aspx  

4.4 Local Jurisdictions In Georgia, authority to regulate land use is del

counties and municipalities. For instance, coun

bound by statute to adopt comprehensive plan

municipalities are not always required to exerci

authorities, but if these powers are exercised, t

accordance with specific provisions of state law

There are three incorporated jurisdictions with

Study Area

– Cobb County and the cities of Mar

missions conducted at Dobbins ARB have the p

affect different parts of adjacent and nearby ju

another, this JLUS focuses on the specific areas 

ARB activities and conversely, the areas that ha

compatibility or mission issues for Dobbins ARB

Cobb County Cobb County has used a variety of planning too

organized development and a safe environmen

following is a review of the existing planning to

plans) used by the county.

Cobb County 2030 Comprehensive PlanThe Cobb County Comprehensive Plan is a polic

guiding the long range development plans of th

establishes goals and guiding principles upon w

decisions regarding development. The 2014 up

Plan contains elements outlining the communit

opportunities, policies and implementation pro

and Opportunities chapter includes common el

development, transportation and community fa

policies outlined in the plan are important beca

on operations at Dobbins ARB, which is located 

The following deficiencies concerning military c

review of the Comprehensive Plan:

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 Although there is a mention of all supplementary plans that have

findings and policies relevant to the Comprehensive Plan document,

the Dobbins ARB General Plan, AICUZ study, or any plans from the

Dobbins ARB are not referenced.

 Within the Appendix is the AICUZ map for Dobbins ARB, although no

mention of the study, safety zones, noise contours or compatible

use recommendations are within the document itself.

 The goals and policies of some elements, such as land use and

transportation, do not take the military installation presence or

mission into consideration.

Cobb County Zoning CodeChapter 134 of the Official Code of Cobb County contains the zoning code

which has been amended through 2013. The zoning code categorizes the

land and provides development regulations for forty‐four districts. Cobb

County does not include a stand‐alone district provision for airport or

military zoning, although a Military Airport Hazard District was adopted

specifically for Dobbins ARB detailed in the Supplementary Regulations. The

Code contains maximum heights for structures, telecommunication facility

regulations, maximum densities and intensities for residential and non‐

residential development, and outdoor lighting regulations.The height limitations set forth in the Zoning Code are applicable to

buildings and structures and do not apply to towers and antennae which are

governed by the special use permit procedure.

All industrial districts have height maximums of four stories tall, while most

residential districts have height maximums of 35 feet or two stories. Multi‐

family residential districts have height maximums of 40 feet and other

residential districts have higher height maximums due to higher density

allowances, such as 75 feet or 16 stories. The Urban Condominium district

has no height maximums. Commercial and office district height maximums

are typically 35 feet however some districts permit heights of 50 feet or four

stories, eight stories, 75 feet, or 100 feet. The Office High Rise district allows

for 23 story heights but any buildings over nine stories requires special use

approval.

For almost every zoning district, lighting regulat

permitted within the district which proposes an

individual residential lots, must have a county d

approved lighting plans including details of heig

They are minimum requirements, based on Cha

County Code, pertaining to street lighting and d

full cut off fixtures or other elements intended 

trespass and light pollution (“sky glow”).

Sound attenuation is specified frequently within 

includes several specific mentions to noise abat

abatement is limited to buffering between land 

incompatible such as residential from industria

Airport Land Use CompatibilitySections 134.275.1 Military Airport Hazard Dist

contribute to the safe operation of Dobbins AR

development and the control and mitigation of 

Three primary determinants are used in promo

the airfield and nearby areas: accident potentia

and hazards to operations from land uses (heig

Military Airport Hazard District establishes use 

noise reduction measures, and height limitation

compatible land uses in each of these three are

Potential Zone I, and Accident Potential Zone II

 Height zoning. Height limitation zoning 

natural growth objects within the airsp

Aviation Regulations Part 77 Airspace S

Instrument Procedures Tools (TERPS).

1. Construction or alteration requirin

for construction less than 25 feet A

Part 77.15, any construction or alt

exceeds the height criteria establis

amended from time to time, shall 

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process as provided in FAR Part 77.17 as amended from time to

time, using the FAA Notice of Proposed Construction or

Alteration form 7460‐1 as amended from time to time.

2. Height limitation. The military airport hazard district ordinance

does not preclude approval of obstructions to air navigation

with heights in excess of those height limitations prescribed in

FAR Part 77 and/or TERPS, if either of the following is met:

a.

A determination of "No Hazard to Air Navigation" is issued

from a FAA airspace study resulting from the notice

requirement of FAR part 77.17 and the airport manager

supports the determination; or

b.

A variance application may be considered by the board of

zoning appeals, when such action is considered advisable to

effectuate the purposes of this section and reasonable in

the circumstances when considering the results of the

determination of an FAA airspace study and the input from

the airport manager.



A land Use compatibility matrix pertaining to allowed land uses

within the specific APZ zones and noise contours is located within

Section 134‐275.1.

 Permits. Any building permit or business license application

submitted for properties within the military airport hazard district

shall be reviewed by the community development agency to

determine whether it meets the standards set forth in this Code.

Those applications which do not meet these criteria shall be

required to seek approval from the board of commissioners.

Cobb County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)The Cobb County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) Update 2040

provides data and findings as a foundation for identifying specific strategies

to maintain and improve Cobb County’s transportation system in both the

near and long term.

Within the CTP, Dobbins ARB is referenced several times as being one of

Cobb Counties top employment destinations. The I‐75 corridor connects

several regional centers including Cumberland, 

Dobbins/Lockheed Martin, and Town Center, th

improvements to I‐75 are directly relevant to D

following are additional transportation infrastru

indirectly related to land use compatibility at D

 In November of 2013, the residents of 

million redevelopment bond issue for t

between Cobb Parkway and I‐75. The 

purchase aging apartment complexes a

demolished and redeveloped. Redeve

scale office and industrial/ flex space a

impact on the area in terms of econom

and transportation.

 “Connect Cobb” is a transportation pro

expand mobility in the Northwest Tran

along I‐75 and Cobb Parkway, connect

and midtown Atlanta, with high capaci

Connect Cobb corridor is one of the mo

Atlanta metropolitan region. Populatio

expected to grow through the year 204

corridor.

Cobb County Building RegulationsThe Cobb County code makes no specific refere

noise near Dobbins ARB, despite the residentia

installation noise contours.

Special and Specific Area PlansCumberland Community Improvement DistrictThe Cumberland Community Improvement Dist

through which local commercial property owne

trails, beautification, and other infrastructure e

encompasses five and a half square miles aroun

in Cobb County generating revenues through se

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property taxes by commercial property owners to improve their property

values through infrastructure investments.

To date, $100 million in local assessments have been raised through the

CCID. With partners such as the GDOT and Cobb DOT, the CCID implements

and/or partners on studies to assess the current transportation and land use

environment to determine options for future improvements. Though

Dobbins ARB is a substantial economic generator, it has not been involved in

any of these proceedings due to the proximity outside of the CCID.

The sheer success of the CCID as well as the future growth expectation in

suburban Atlanta and Cobb County will intensify development within the

CCID and draw in more commercial, office and residential space, along with

other amenities including the new Atlanta Braves complex. These capital

improvement projects and programs have the potential to affect Dobbins

ARB and its missions. A CCID master plan has been underway and will be

completed within the next couple of years.

Other Cobb County ToolsReal Estate DisclosureIn Georgia, there is no “legally” required form that a seller must use to

disclose any defects, although a standard Georgia Association of Realtors

(GAR) form, that is quite thorough, exists and is used by most real estate

agents when selling property. The disclosure statement however, does not

reference proximity to and noise from military installations.

City of Marietta The following is a review of the existing planning tools (policies, programs,

and plans) utilized by the City of Marietta.

City of Marietta Comprehensive PlanThe City of Marietta Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that assists in

guiding the long range vision of the city. The Plan establishes goals and

guiding principles upon which city officials’ base decisions regarding

development. The 2006 Comprehensive Plan update contains elements

outlining recommendations for land use, transp

development, and community facilities, among 

policies outlined in the Plan are important beca

on operations at Dobbins ARB, located adjacent 

Future land use maps show several existing and 

the Dobbins ARB boundaries, some of which inc

(two adjacent parks), Community Service and In

University – Marietta Campus) as well as indust

uses, especially community services, can be affe

affect the mission at Dobbins ARB.The City of Marietta hopes to grow the professi

that surround Dobbins Air Force Base.

The following deficiencies concerning military c

review of the Comprehensive Plan:

 Within the Appendix is a myriad of map

ARB is shown on each, there is no men

District.

 The goals and policies of some elemen

transportation, do not take the military 

mission into consideration.

City of Marietta Zoning OrdinanceThe City of Marietta Code of Ordinances contai

originally adopted in 1998. The ordinance cate

development regulation for twenty‐eight distric

not include a stand‐alone district for airport or 

adopted an AICUZ Overlay District established d

detailed in the Supplementary Regulations. The 

heights for structures, telecommunication facil

densities and intensities for residential and non

and outdoor lighting regulations.

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While most single family residential uses have a height maximum of 35 feet

other residential districts have maximum heights of 15 feet, 45 feet or 15

stories. Height maximums for commercial and industrial uses have height

maximums of 35 feet, 40 feet, 50 feet, 75 feet, and 85 feet. The RegionalRetail Commercial (RRC) district has no height maximums. There are various

uses that allow for height maximums that may interfere with the air missions

at Dobbins ARB due to the fact that tracts of the city are located within

Dobbins ARB safety zones. These include high‐rises which have a maximum

of 15 stories, and some commercial developments that do not apply to

height maximums such as the RRC district.

Telecommunication towers may be permitted in certain zoning districts and

depending on the number of users on a tower, maximum

telecommunications tower heights range anywhere from 100 to 200 feet.

Basic lighting requirements are included in the zoning code for almost every

district provided. A common regulation states that “lighting shall be

established in such a way that no direct light shall cast over any property line

nor adversely affect neighboring properties.” The AICUZ Overlay District

includes a restriction on development in any portion of the Overlay District if

it will produce light emissions which would either directly or indirectly

(reflective) interfere with pilot vision.

Airport Land Use CompatibilityThe AICUZ Overlay District is established as a supplementary regulation to

contribute to the safe operation of Dobbins ARB, to facilitate orderly

development around the airfield, to protect property values, and to control

and minimize noise and potential accident impacts on the surrounding areas

of the City of Marietta. The AICUZ Overlay District promotes development

patterns which are appropriate for the airfield vicinity and protects the

public's safety and welfare by limiting land uses near the airport which

require or generate large concentrations of individuals.

Detailed within this supplementary regulation are the Accident Potential and

Noise Zones identified as part of the AICUZ study, where Noise zones are

depicted as contours with day‐night sound levels (DNL) in excess of

65 decibels. Land use guidelines are based on t

land uses with the listed noise exposure ranges

AICUZ Overlay District are permitted uses, reco

measures and height restrictions.

The district regulations note that any object or 

penetrate any of the FAA Part 77 imaginary sur

FAA to be an obstruction to air navigation and r

Dobbins ARB AICUZ Study which provides detai

whether an object or structure constitutes an o

City of Marietta Building RegulationsThe City of Marietta Building Code makes no sp

attenuating sound or noise near Dobbins ARB, d

uses within the installation noise contours.

Other City of Marietta ToolsUrban Redevelopment PlanThe City of Marietta Urban Redevelopment Plan 

strengthen the current and future redevelopme

areas. The plan outlines steps to encourage ec

in these areas.

Many urban redevelopment opportunity and ta

City of Marietta are either adjacent to or in pro

and within range of the flight missions that take 

Franklin Gateway Opportunity Zone which runs 

Real Estate Disclosure

In Georgia, there is no “legally” required form t

disclose any defects, although a standard Georg

(GAR) form, that is quite thorough, does exist a

agents when selling property. The disclosure st

reference proximity to and noise from military 

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City of Smyrna 

The following is a review of the existing planning tools (policies, programs

and plans) utilized by the City of Smyrna.

City of Smyrna Comprehensive PlanThe Smyrna 2030 Comprehensive Plan is an update to the current

Smyrna Comprehensive Plan and builds upon and enhances the vision

created in the 1991 document to assist the community in preparing for the

social, economic, and cultural changes and providing a community vision for

the future.

The following concerning military compatibility was identified based on a

review of the Comprehensive Plan:

 Stakeholders included in the participation process are detailed

within the Comprehensive Plan’s Community Participation Plan.

One of the stakeholders listed is a Lockheed/ Dobbins ARB

Representative.

The following deficiencies concerning military compatibility are based on a

review of the Comprehensive Plan:

 Within the Plan are maps for the City on which Dobbins ARB is

shown, though there is no mention of the AICUZ study, safety zones

or noise zones within the Plan.

 The goals and policies of some elements, such as land use and

transportation, do not take the military installation presence or

mission into consideration.

City of Smyrna Zoning OrdinanceThe City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Appendix A contains the zoning

ordinance which categorizes the land and provides development regulations

for twenty‐two districts. The City of Smyrna does not include a stand‐alone

district provision for airport or military zoning, despite its adjacency to

Dobbins ARB. The Ordinance contains maximum heights for structures,

telecommunication facility regulations, maximum densities and intensities

for residential and non‐residential developmen

regulations.While most single family residential uses have a 

there are various non‐residential districts that a

to 55 feet or five stories. Several commercial d

heights provided height bonuses are approved 

Section 1206 of the Code states that height lim

transmission towers which are governed by the 

procedures.

City of Smyrna Building RegulationsThe Smyrna code makes no specific reference t

proximate to Dobbins ARB, despite many existin

within the Dobbins ARB noise contours.

Special and Specific Area PlansSmyrna Town Center Livable Centers Initiative SIn 2003, Smyrna prepared a Study of “Downtow

Atlanta Regional Commission’s LCI program to f

transportation projects located in activity and t

The Smyrna LCI Study Area is a one‐mile by fou

northern half of Smyrna.

The Existing Conditions section notes that Dobb

Station) is immediately north of the northern b

and that while overflights from Dobbins ARB ha

higher end and higher‐density residential devel

significantly limit the market base for retail alon

Hills, and down Atlanta Road south to Spring Ro

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Other City of Smyrna Tools

Real Estate DisclosureIn Georgia, there is no “legally” required form that seller must use to

disclose any defects, although a standard Georgia Association of Realtors

(GAR) form, that is quite thorough, does exist and is used by most real estate

agents when selling property. The disclosure statement however, does not

reference proximity to and noise from military installations.

4.5 Other Tools and References Atlanta Regional Commission and Strategic Plan The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is an intergovernmental

coordination and regional planning agency for the 10‐county area in Georgia

including Cobb County. Since the 1950’s, ARC and its predecessor agencies

have helped to guide the region's leadership, consideration and resources

on key issues of regional importance.

The ARC Strategic Plan, which was adopted by the ARC Board in 2011, serves

as a consistent framework to guide both current and future board members

in focusing resources and efforts efficiently on the region’s critical needs. It

was created to ensure focus and concerted effort towards accomplishing

regional objectives to achieve regional impact as well as local relevance.

Source: http://www.atlantaregional.com/; ARC Strategic Plan, 2011

Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council 

The Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council (ARMAC) provides a continuing

effort to foster partnerships, education and a strong working relationship

between the business and military communities in the metro Atlanta area.

The Council consists of approximately 20 Cobb business leaders, Lockheed

Martin staff and former military officers. About a dozen core members of

the group meet monthly at Dobbins ARB to prepare for the possibility of a

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission formed by Congress. The

Council has a three‐fold mission: to justify and clearly explain the mission of

Dobbins ARB including tenant missions, to study what missions could be

done more efficiently in the future, and engagin

support the continued mission.

Source: http://www.cobbchamber.org/Member‐ServOffice of Economic Adjustment anIn the interest of land use compatibility betwee

community, the DOD Office of Economic Adjust

interest groups, such as the National Associatio

prepared educational documents and videos th

public about encroachment issues and method

existing or future compatibility concerns. The fo

been published to inform the public on land use 

Guides The Practical Guide to Compatible Civilian DeveloInstallations (July 2007), OEA This guide offers general information on comm

civilian encroachment issues. The guide can be 

http://www.oea.gov/.Joint Land Use Study Program Guidance ManualThis manual provides guidance on the JLUS pro

support compatible development. This manual 

website at the following address: http://www.o

Encouraging Compatible Land Use between Loca

Installations:  A Best Practices Guide (April 2007)

This guidebook presents case studies of best pr

and communities through communication, regu

Land Use Studies. The guide can be accessed on 

following address: http://www.naco.org/.

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Videos 

The Base Next Door:  Community Planning and the Joint Land Use Study Program, OEA This informative video discusses the issue of encroachment near military

installations as urban development occurs within the vicinity. This video can

be accessed on the official OEA YouTube channel at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UiyWDgLeJMManaging Growth, Communities Respond, OEA This video highlights the lessons learned from three communities

(Kitsap Naval Base in Bangor, Washington; Fort Drum in Jefferson County,

New York; and Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County, Missouri) that have

successful programs for managing growth near their respective military

installations. This video can be accessed on the official OEA YouTube channel

at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rea6d3bDp3c

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5.1 Identification of Compatibility Issues 

Compatibility, in relation to military readiness, can be defined as the balance

or compromise between community needs and interests and military needs

and interests. The goal of compatibility planning is to promote an

environment where both community and military entities communicate,

coordinate, and implement mutually supportive actions that allow both toachieve their respective objectives.

A number of factors assist in determining whether community and military

plans, programs, and activities are compatible or in conflict with joint land

uses such as community activities and military installations. For this JLUS,

25 compatibility factors were reviewed to identify, determine, and establish

a set of key study area issues. These compatibility factors are listed below.

Of the 25 compatibility factors considered, nine 

inapplicable to this JLUS:

 Dust, Smoke and Steam Energy Development Frequency Spectrum Capacity Housing Availability Infrastructure Extensions Legislative Initiatives Marine Environments Public Trespassing Scarce Natural Resources

 Vibration

5.2 Issues At the initial committee workshops and subseq

were asked to identify the location and type of thought existed today, or could occur in the fut

guide. A number of individual issues were idenAdditional technical issues were analyzed and a

information and similarity with other communit

the country.

5.3 Setting Priorities The public and committees provided input on e

compatibility factors and issues. Priorities were 

and timing of associated actions for each issue. 

to prioritize the compatibility factors:

 

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 Is it a Current Impact? Each issue was considered based on its current

impact to the compatibility of either Dobbins ARB or the surrounding

areas. Issues posing the most extensive operational constraints or

community concerns constitute the highest priority.

 Location. This criterion assesses the proximity of each issue in relation

to activities occurring on Dobbins ARB and surrounding areas. Issues

occurring near the installation are often more critical than those

occurring remotely.

 Potential Impact. Although an issue may not have a current impact on

the installation or the community, it may possess the ability to

become an issue in the future. Should conditions change, adjacent or

proximate development increase, or other issues become apparent,

new conflicts with existing or future missions and operationalactivities at

Dobbins ARB could arise. Issues were considered based

on their future potential using the same criteria that were established

for current impact.

With a comprehensive list of issues to address in the JLUS, the public and AC

identified the relative priority of each compatibility factor. The PC finalized

the prioritization of issues based on public and AC input, categorizing the

factors into four categories:

 High‐Priority. Due to the nature of these issues, an immediate

response is warranted. Issues identified as High Priority are to be

initiated within 1‐2 years following completion of the JLUS.

 Medium‐Priority. To be initiated within 3‐4 years following

completion of the JLUS.

 Low Priority. To be initiated in 5 or more years following completion of

the JLUS.

 Awareness Factors. Awareness factors ar

minimal impact to Dobbins ARB and/or th

and are documented in this JLUS for the 

operational awareness. These items do n

current time, but should be monitored in 

5.4 Dobbins ARB Compatibility IsAir quality is defined by numerous components 

federal and state level. For compatibility, the pr

pollutants that limit visibility (such as particulat

non‐attainment of air quality standards that ma

operations at the installation or in the area. Th

Protection issues were identified:

 Regional Air Quality. Reductions in non‐a

quality could result in increased environm

and costly emissions offsets which would 

possibly limit operations associated with 

Anti‐Terrorism / Force Protection is the protecti

nation’s defense assets. Issues are created whe

breached or compromised, such as developmen

where the public can view operational activities

and Dobbins ARB to address these issues to ens

following Anti‐Terrorism / Force Protection issu

 Proximity and Unobstructed Viewshed.  C

sightlines into Dobbins ARB from Highwa

Multiple businesses that line Cobb Parkw

view of Dobbins ARB operations.  

 

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 Proximity of A.L. Burruss Nature Park.  Concerns over external

sightlines into Dobbins ARB from public parks. A.L. Burruss Nature

Park is a 45‐acre park adjacent to the portion of Dobbins ARB north of

South Cobb Drive. The west side of the park runs along the

Dobbins ARB fence line providing unobstructed sight lines into

Dobbins ARB property. 

 Perimeter Fencing.  Multiple times per year cars collide with the

perimeter fence along S Cobb Drive creating a breach that must be

guarded until fixed. The winding road has hills and curves which can

create hazardous driving conditions.  

Climate Change is the gradual shift of global weather patterns and

temperature resulting from natural factors and human activities (e.g.

burning of fossil fuels) that produce long‐term impacts on atmospheric

conditions. The effects of climate change vary and may include fluctuations

in sea levels, alterations of ecosystems, variations in weather patterns, and

natural resource availability issues. The results of climate change, i.e. ozone

depletion and inefficiencies in land use, can present operational and

planning challenges for the military and communities as resources are

depleted and environments altered. The following Climate Change issues

were identified:

 Urbanization of Watersheds. Concern that urbanization of watersheds

coupled with greater frequencies and intensities in storms could

result increased stormwater runoff volumes resulting in localized

flooding. Heavy rainfall events, when coupled with increases in

impervious surfaces, produce large quantities of runoff that can

potentially overwhelm stormwater distribution systems causing flash

floods.

Coordination / Communication refers to the programs and plans that

promote interagency coordination. Interagency communication serves the

general welfare by promoting a more comprehensive planning process

inclusive of all affected stakeholders. Interagency coordination also seeks to

develop and include mutually beneficial policies for both communities and

the military in local planning documents such a

following Coordination / Communication issues 

 Public Outreach Opportunities.

A strong r

Dobbins ARB and the public fosters comm

operations, future projects, and mission 

Budget limitations can impact public outr

opportunities, affecting the ability of the 

relationships with the public.  

 Development Review Coordination. There 

reciprocal consultation between Dobbins 

jurisdictions for review of development p

jurisdictions may engage in informal verb

communications, there is no formal agre

points‐of‐contact, types of projects, revie

and responsibilities for each affected par

to confusion and duplication of resource

intended audience in a timely manner.

 State and Local Coordination. Dobbins AR

relationship with Congress than with stat

officials. Although Dobbins ARB quarterl

stakeholders to preserve partnerships an

interaction is limited between local and s

 Information Coordination. Internal organ

leadership to staff within jurisdictions is c

and decision‐making on compatibility issu

information flow on compatibility issues 

timely and optimized analysis and recom

and elected officials.

 Operational Footprint Awareness. Proper

the Dobbins ARB mission impact when pu

Compatibility with safety zones and othe

associated with the mission footprint ma

communicated to private property buyer

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 School District Coordination. Improving coordination between

Dobbins ARB and School Districts has the potential to reduce

incompatible school siting. Any coordination between School Boards

and Dobbins ARB regarding the placement of new school facilities is

conducted informally.

Cultural Resources are defined by buildings, features, objects, locations, and

historic structures that provide evidence of past accomplishments and

events of individuals. Cultural resources may prevent development, apply

development constraints, or require special access by Native American

tribes, other groups, or governmental regulatory authorities. The following

Cultural Resources issue was identified:

 Access to Jonesville Cemetery. Difficult physical access and security

concerns associated with historic Jonesville Cemetery located inside

Dobbins ARB.

Frequency Spectrum Interference / Impedance is the interruption of

electronic signals due to the existence of a structure or object between the

source of the signal and its destination (receptor). Such obstructions can

include wind turbines, cell towers, and tall buildings depending on the

ground‐level elevation at the site and the numbers of structures within a

confined area. The following Frequency Spectrum Interference / Impedance

issues were identified:

 Radio Frequency Interference. Flights on approach at the east end of

Runway 29 experience communications outages with Command Post

from sources in the APZs.

 Internet Connectivity Projects. Potential for frequency conflict with

wireless providers and possible increased use of small cell towers. 

Land, Air and Sea Space Competition is the management or use of land and

air space to accomplish testing, training, and operational missions. These

resources must be available and of a sufficient size, cohesiveness, and

quality to accommodate effective training and testing. Military and civilian

air operations can compete for limited air space, especially when the

airfields are in close proximity to each other. U

can impact future growth in operations for all u

Competition for Land and Air Spaces issues wer

 Unauthorized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to irreg

patterns. UAVs could be commercial, peto monitor storms or assist in rescue ope

concern that UAVs in the airspace over C

could interfere with or complicate civilian 

 Airspace Competition. Regional airspace c

and general aviation has the potential to 

Dobbins ARB. With the presence of Dob

and private airports in the Atlanta region

competition for airspace requiring decon

the growth in population, the associated 

commercial and private air travel, this co

intensify.

Land Use planning and regulation relates to the 

protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfa

general plans and zoning ordinances can be the 

avoiding or resolving land use compatibility issu

Dobbins ARB overlay districts for Cobb County a

balance land use compatibility with safety and n

surfaces to promote development patterns app

vicinity while protecting public property rights. 

applies to properties where the use of one prop

the use of another. For instance, industrial use

residential uses to avoid impacts related to nois

forth. The following Land Use issues were iden

 

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 Public Transportation and High Density Development. Concern for

compatibility with potential high‐density development resulting from

regional public transportation infrastructure improvements proximate

to Dobbins ARB. Transit corridors are catalysts for surrounding

development and rely on increased densities and intensities to

support them.

 Redevelopment Areas.  Redevelopment is an important contributor to

economic vitality. A number of redevelopment initiatives are

underway within the JLUS Study Area. Within these redevelopment

areas, compatibility of land uses with Dobbins ARB operations is

critical. 

 Densities in the Accident Potential Zones.  Residential densities in

Accident Potential Zones exceed recommended thresholds creating a

safety concern.  

 Dobbins ARB Overlay Districts.  Concern that Dobbins ARB Overlay

Districts do not comprehensively reflect the recommendations of the

2011 AICUZ Study. Cobb County and the City of Marietta have

adopted Zoning Overlay Districts to prevent incompatible land use

associated with Dobbins ARB operations; however, the Overlay

regulations are less stringent than the AICUZ recommendations.  

 SunTrust Park Development and Spin‐off Impacts.  Development

associated with the SunTrust Park should be coordinated to minimize

impacts on Dobbins ARB operations.  

 SunTrust Park Operational and Game Day Impacts.  The SunTrust Park

operations should be coordinated to minimize operational and game

day impacts on Dobbins ARB aviation missions.  

Light and Glare can be generated by both military and civilian uses. Light

and glare can be generated from certain construction materials during the

daytime when sunlight reflects off the structure. This can create visual

impairments for pilots flying at low altitudes. Certain types of alternative

energy development can create glare for pilots in training, posing a safety

hazard to the pilot and the aircraft. The following Light and Glare issues

were identified:

 Light Pollution. Ambient light from source

affects the performance of nighttime avi

vision equipment

 Light and Glare within the Approach and D

with a high density of cars such as large p

of reflective surfaces with the potential t

visibility. Lighting intensities and configu

nighttime lighting conditions that affect p

and training with night vision equipment

within the approach and departure areas 

runways.  

 Upward‐directed Spotlights.  Upward‐dire

temporary events and business advertisin

visibility and create a distraction at night

mobile, many high intensity lights can be 

differing locations.  

 Regional Roadway Improvements.  Night 

major highway and road improvement p

which can affect pilot visibility and effect

equipment. 

Noise is the result of both military training exer

development activities. This factor can be incouses. Noise that is loud and extending into nigh

of the public. The following Noise issues were i

 Noise Complaints from Residential Comm

communities experience noise generated 

operations. Aircraft noise is one of the m

factors associated with airfield operation

approaching and departing an airfield cre

impact on the surrounding community. 

 

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 Range Activities Generate Noise.  Dobbins ARB range activities create

noise which impacts the surrounding residential community. The

Dobbins ARB mission includes combat range training and training for,

and disposal of, unexploded ordnance in the southeast portion of

Dobbins ARB.  

 University Campus Expansion.  Concern over Dobbins ARB flight

operations noise impact on potential expansion of the Kennesaw

State University Marietta Campus and Life University. 

 Dobbins ARB Contact Information.  Neither the Georgia National Guard

nor the Dobbins ARB websites are designed for easy public access to

information on noise from operations or for filing noise complaints.  

 Helicopter Noise.  Communities in the north/south flight corridor

experience nighttime helicopter noise which may be perceived as a

disturbance. Helicopter approach flight paths run from north to south

toward the east end of Dobbins ARB. Helicopter departure flight

paths run from south to north near the west end of Dobbins ARB.  

 New Residents.  New property owners may be unaware and

unaccustomed to noise from aircraft overflight resulting in potential

for increased noise complaints. Noise and vibration impacts affect

properties in the vicinity of Dobbins ARB and may not be directly

communicated to buyers prior to purchase.  

Roadway Capacity relates to the ability of existing freeways, highways,

arterials, and other local roads to provide adequate mobility and access

between military installations and their surrounding communities. The

following Roadway Capacity issues were identified:

 High Traffic Volumes.  Access to Dobbins ARB during rush hour and

weekend training periods causes traffic stacking on public roads. The

Main Gate, located on the northeast side of the Base off of

Cobb Parkway, is the most widely used access point but has limited

room for vehicle stacking. This lack of space can cause back‐ups onto

Cobb Parkway, affecting through traffic and creating safety hazards.  

Safety zones are areas in which development sh

terms of use and concentrations of people, due 

safety. Issues to consider include aircraft accide

firing range safety zones, and explosive safety z

issues were identified:

 Incompatible Uses in the Clear Zones.  Inc

Zones (CZ) extending from each end of R

Dobbins ARB create a safety concern.  

 Incompatible Uses in the Accident Potent

which encourage the concentration of pe

Potential Zones (APZs) extending beyond 

and the City of Marietta create a safety c

 Coordinated Funding.  There is no funding 

strategy among stakeholders to acquire v

Clear Zones.  

 Habitat for Wildlife Surrounding Base.  Ve

within the immediate vicinity of Dobbins 

habitats for birds which pose a safety haz

 Bird Hazards.  Birds and bird attractants w

radius of Dobbins ARB create an opportu

hazards. This area includes water bodies

ranges, and three landfill transfer station

Vertical Obstructions are structures that impede 

military and civilian aircraft operations. Structu

airspace for military and civilian aviation include 

wireless communication towers. It is important 

adjacent to Dobbins ARB plan accordingly to sa

safety concerns relative to structures that obstr

following Vertical Obstructions issues were iden

 

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 Road Construction and Expansion Projects.  Future road construction

and expansion projects proximate to Dobbins ARB could create

potential vertical obstructions for aircraft operations. Potential

obstructions include temporary construction equipment and

permanent infrastructure such as light poles. This is of primary

concern for the Interstate 75 to US Highway 41 corridor projects. 

 Tree Evaluation.  Trees create potential vertical obstructions for

aircraft within the Clear Zones and Approach and Departure Surfaces

associated with Runway 11/29 immediate outside Dobbins ARB.  

 Tree Density and Preservation Requirements.  Tree density and

preservation requirements in local zoning ordinances do not consider

Clear Zone and Approach and Departure Clearance Surface height

requirements. 

 Tree Clearing on Private Property.  The vertical obstruction hazard that

tree heights present in critical flight areas outside Dobbins ARB – Clear

Zones, Approach/ Departure Surface, and Inner Horizontal Surface,

necessitates clearing on private property. A coordinated effort

between Dobbins ARB and local jurisdictions is required to ensure

positive public relations are maintained.  

 Obstructions in Imaginary Surfaces.  Permanent structures, such as

light poles and utility lines, pose a potential safety concern for flight

operations within Department of Defense established imaginary

surfaces associated with Dobbins ARB Runway 11/29.  

Water Quality and Quantity is the factor that assesses the quantity and

quality of water resources in the Dobbins ARB JLUS Study Area. This factor

evaluates the amount of water that is utilized by the installation relative to

the available supply of water and then compares that with the demand and

supply that is utilized by the surrounding communities to provide for the

necessary public services. In addition to evaluating the water supply, this

factor also reviews the overall quality of public water use in the JLUS Study

Area. Water quality can be affected by military operations, public recreation

use and stormwater drainage. The following Water Quality and Quantity

issue has been identified:

 Future Regional Water Quantity.  Demand 

sources is directly tied to regional growth

water and increased demand from popu

usage restrictions affecting the regional c

Dobbins ARB may be required during per

the long‐term, the Metropolitan North G

concluded that the region will need othe

uncertainty of the future water supply co

future water use.  

 Future Regional Water Quality.  Regional 

associated increased wastewater, and sto

coupled with polluted wastewater, storm

infrastructure at Dobbins ARB creates co

within the region. 

February 2015 
Please see the next page.

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6.1 Implementation Plan 

This section identifies and organizes the recommended actions (strategies)

developed through a collaborative effort between representatives of local

jurisdictions, Dobbins ARB, state and federal agencies, local organizations,

the general public and other stakeholders that own or manage land or

resources in the region. Because the Dobbins ARB JLUS is the result of a

collaborative planning process, the recommendations in this section

represent a true consensus plan; a realistic and coordinated approach to

compatibility planning developed with the support of stakeholders involved

throughout the process.JLUS strategies incorporate a variety of actions that can be implemented to

promote compatible land use and resource planning. Upon implementation,

existing and potential compatibility issues arising from the civilian / military

interface can be removed or significantly mitigated. As such, the

recommended strategies function as the heart of the JLUS document and

are the culmination of the planning process.

The key to the implementation of the strategies 

JLUS Implementation Coordinating Committee 

execution. Through this committee, local jurisd

other interested parties can continue their initi

procedures, recommend or refine specific actio

make adjustments to strategies over time to en

resolve key compatibility issues through realisti

implementation.

6.2 Implementation Plan GuidelineThe key to a successful plan is balancing the dif

stakeholders. Several guidelines formed the ba

were developed:

 In concert with Georgia state laws, the Im

developed with the understanding that t

must not result in a taking of property va

recommended strategies can only be imp

legislation.

 In order to minimize regulation, where ap

recommended only for specific geograph

compatibility issue.

 Similar to other planning processes that i

stakeholders, the challenge is to create a 

meets the needs of all parties. In lieu of 

not have 100 percent buy‐in from all stakthat the solution / strategy may result in 

strategies that address the same issue bu

circumstances.

It is important to note that the JLUS is not an adopted plan,

but rather a recommended set of strategies which should be

implemented by the JLUS participants to address current and

potential future compatibility issues.

February 2015 
6.3 Dobbins ARB Military Compatibility Influence Area 

(MCIA) 

In compatibility planning, the term “Military Compatibility Influence Area”

(MCIA) is used to formally designate a geographic area where military

operations may impact local communities, and conversely, where local

activities may affect the military’s ability to conduct its mission. The MCIA is

a geographic area where specific types of recommended JLUS strategies

apply.

An MCIA is designated to accomplish the following:

 Promote an orderly transition between community and military land

uses so that land uses remain compatible.

 Protect public health, safety, and welfare. Maintain operational capabilities of military installations and areas. Promote an awareness of the size and scope of military areas.

 Establish compatibility requirements within the designated area, such

as requirements for sound attenuation and avigation easements.

An MCIA delineates a geographic area where strategies are recommended

to support compatibility planning and JLUS goal and objectives. To better

reflect the area of interest and focus implementation, the MCIA is divided

into Subareas.

The MCIA Subareas are a zoning technique that ensures the JLUS strategies

are applied to the appropriate areas, and that locations deemed not subject

to a specific compatibility issue are not adversely impacted by regulations or

policies inappropriate for their location or circumstance. The MCIA

encompasses all the Subareas and its geographic boundary is defined by the

largest Subarea boundary. The MCIA should be used by local jurisdictions to

address ways to prevent or mitigate compatibility issues. Each jurisdiction’s

MCIA boundary is determined by the largest geographic boundary of all the

Subareas within their jurisdiction.

For the purpose of this JLUS Implementation Pl

depicted in Figure 5.

The Dobbins ARB MCIA comprises five MCIA Su

Figures 5 and 6:

 Safety Compatibility Subarea Noise Compatibility Subarea Light Compatibility Subarea Vertical Obstruction Compatibility Subare

 BASH Compatibility Subarea

These MCIA Subareas are discussed in the follo

Dobbins ARB Military CompatibilitSafety Compatibility SubareaThe Safety Compatibility Subarea addresses are

low‐speed and low‐altitude aircraft associated w

operations. As described in Chapter 3 of the Ba

zones include the Clear Zone and Accident Pote

areas are characterized by a high risk for aircraf

and types of aviation operations that occur. Th

areas are illustrated in Figures 5 and 6.

Noise Compatibility SubareaThe Noise Compatibility Subarea includes all lan

within the 65 dBA DNL noise contour for Dobbi

represents areas where residential developmen

land uses may be subject to sound attenuation 

impacts. The Noise Compatibility Subarea is de

 

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Light Compatibility Subarea

The Light Compatibility Subarea consists of a rectangular buffer inclusive of

the Approach / Departure Surface slope up to 500‐foot and a 1‐mile area

extending perpendicular from each end of the Approach / Departure Surface

connected from end to end. New development within this Subarea may be

subject to lighting regulations that include fully‐shielded and / or full cutoff

light fixtures. The Light Compatibility Subarea is depicted on Figure 5.

Vertical Obstruction Compatibility SubareaThe Vertical Obstruction Compatibility Subarea serves to protect important

flight areas for aircraft that operate out of Dobbins ARB. Within this

Subzone, strategies address coordinated efforts to ensure the heights of

structures do not create vertical obstructions. The Vertical Obstruction

Compatibility Subarea is depicted on Figure 5.

The Vertical Obstruction Compatibility Subarea includes the 50

0‐foot

clearance zone characterized by the vertical limits of the most expansive

imaginary surface— the Approach / Departure Clearance Surface. In this

surface, for every 50 horizontal feet extending from the end of runway,

development can extend one vertical foot. Land uses should be coordinated

with Dobbins ARB to ensure safety of the public and pilots is of highest

priority.

Bird

/ Wildlife Air Strike Hazard Compatibility Area

The Bird / Wildlife Strike Hazard (BASH) Compatibility Subarea extends out

from the Dobbins ARB runway a distance of five statute miles. This Subarea

is meant to include areas near the airfield with the highest safety concerns if

concentrations of birds or bird‐attractant uses were located there. Bird

strikes with aircraft can have serious safety concerns, including the potential

for loss of life or aircraft. Even minor bird strikes can cause costly repairs to

aircraft and interfere with flight missions.

The five‐mile distance associated with the BASH MCA is an FAA

recommended standard for managing bird attractants around runways.

Developments like landfills, landfill transfer stations, developments with

major water features are just some examples of uses that may attract birds

in an around Dobbins ARB. The Dobbins ARB BA

is depicted on Figure 5.

6.4 How to Read the ImplementatiThe strategies developed were designed to add

during preparation of the JLUS. The purpose of 

1. Avoid future actions, operations, or appr

compatibility issue,

2. Eliminate an existing compatibility issue,

3. Reduce the adversity of an existing issue, 

4. Provide for on‐going communications an

To make the strategies easier to use, they are p

that provides the strategy and information on w

will be implemented. Table 2 highlights the for

strategy table, and the following paragraphs pr

read the information presented within each str

provided in Table 3.

It is important to note that the outlined strateg

applicable to all agencies, depending upon furt

yet to be determined.

Issue / Strategy ID. The Issue / Strategy ID is an 

provides a unique reference for each specific is

Strategy. In bold type is a title that describes th

by the complete strategy statement that descri

Timeframe. This column indicates the projecte

The timeframes are described below:

February 2015 
 2015 Strategy to be initiated within 1‐2 years following JLUS

completion.

 2018 Strategy to be initiated within 3‐4 years following JLUS

completion.

 2020 Strategy to be initiated in 5 or more years following JLUS

completion.

 Awareness Although no issues were identified for these factors, the

potential for compatibility issues to arise in the future

should be monitored.

Geographic Area. This column indicates the applicable geographic area

applicable to the strategy, if it relates to an area outside Dobbins ARB

Geographic Areas may consist of the following:

 General. Does not have an applicable geography County. Specific county only (county is identified) Study Area. Applies throughout the Study Area Dobbins ARB. Applicable to the Dobbins ARB Installation MCIA. Military Compatibility Influence Area (a composite of all

Compatibility Subareas)

 Compatibility Subarea. Compatibility Subarea (Safety, Noise, Light

Vertical Obstruction, BASH)

Responsible Party. At the right end of the strategy table are a series of

columns, one for each jurisdiction, military entity, agency, and organization

with responsibility for implementing the JLUS strategies. If an entity has

responsibility relative to implementing a strategy, a mark is shown under

their name. This mark is one of two symbols that represent their role. A

solid square () designates that the entity identified is responsible for

implementing the strategy. A hollow square () designates that the entity

plays a key supporting role, but is not directly responsible for

implementation. The responsible parties are identified by their assigned

acronym in the heading at the top of each page.

Table 2. Strategy Key

 

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Table 3. Dobbins ARB Strategies

Issue/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

AIR QUALITY

AQ‐1 Regional Air Quality

Reductions in non‐attainment for regional air quality could result inincreased environmental compliance efforts and costly emissionsoffsets which would impact Dobbins ARB and possibly limitoperations associated with air emissions.

AQ‐1A Study

Area

Monitor Regional Air Quality Impacts

Continue to monitor air quality impacts in the Atlanta Air Quality

Control Region for changes in ozone emissions and consider the

adoption of policies to prevent the significant deterioration of air

quality and to maintain ambient air quality standards at or below

current levels. Work with the Georgia Department of Natural

Resources to implement recommended control measures per the

State Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan to control

Nitrogen Oxides and volatile organic compounds that create ozone.

Consider particular measures at Dobbins ARB to mitigate ozone

emissions including the replacement of all chlorofluorocarbon air

conditioning systems and implementation of an emission

monitoring system to alert when unacceptable emissions levels are

reached. Develop and adopt an action plan in conjunction with the

GA National Guard and Lockheed Martin for addressing periods

when ozone emissions reach unacceptable levels.

State of Georgia: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Other Partner: Atlanta Regional Commission

Awareness    

February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

ANTI‐TERRORISM / FORCE PROTECTION

AT‐1 Proximity and Unobstructed Viewshed

Concerns over external sightlines into Dobbins ARB from Highway41 (Cobb Parkway). Multiple businesses that line Cobb Parkwayhave an unobstructed view of Dobbins ARB operations.

     

AT‐1A Dobbins

ARB

Screen Dobbins ARB Fence Line along Cobb Parkway

Consider supplementing the existing chain link fence with additional

screening such artificial hedge slats or boxwood panels that will

obstruct views with an outwardly natural appearance to screen

views into Dobbins ARB along the stretch of Cobb Parkway

paralleling Atlantic Avenue SE where there is no land for natural

vegetation on their side of the Dobbins property

2020 



AT‐2 Proximity of A.L. Burruss Nature Park

Concerns over external sightlines into Dobbins ARB from publicparks. A.L. Burruss Nature Park is a 45‐acre park adjacent to theportion of Dobbins ARB north of South Cobb Drive. The west side ofthe park runs along the Dobbins ARB fence line providingunobstructed sight lines into Dobbins ARB property.

     

AT‐2A Dobbins

ARB

Screen Dobbins ARB Fence Line along Park Boundary

Consider screening views into Dobbins ARB from the park boundary

by installing artificial hedge slats within the existing fence to

obstruct views into Dobbins ARB along the property line with A. L.

Burruss Park.

2020 



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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

AT‐2B City of

Marietta

Coordinate with City of Marietta Police Department

Adopt an MOU between the City of Marietta Police Department and

Dobbins ARB to establish coordinated routine patrols through A.L.

Burruss Park. Include specified intervals that the Marietta Police

Department places the mobile security tower in the parking lot to

deter potential suspicious activity that might affect Dobbins ARB

security.

Other Partner: City of Marietta Police Department

2020     

AT‐3 Perimeter Fencing

Multiple times per year cars collide with the perimeter fence alongSouth Cobb Drive creating a breach that must be guarded untilfixed. The winding road has hills and curves which can createhazardous driving conditions.

     

AT‐3A Dobbins

ARB

Control Views Along South Cobb Drive

Install vegetation along the Dobbins ARB Consolidated Club parking

lot perimeter adjacent to the curve on South Cobb Drive to further

screen paved areas inside the installation from view of southbound

South Cobb Drive traffic. Similar to vegetation planted along the

Dobbins ARB jogging trail adjacent to South Cobb Drive, vegetation

should be sufficiently spaced and of sufficient height to screen

views of parking lot that might convey to southbound drivers that

Atlantic Ave SE or the parking lot is an extension of South Cobb

Drive.

2016



AT‐3B Cobb

County

Roadway Improvements Along South Cobb Drive

Coordinate with Cobb DOT and the Georgia Department of

Transportation (GDOT) to assess, design, fund, and install a

transportation improvement to keep vehicles from crashing into the

Dobbins ARB perimeter fence. Coordinate with Georgia Department

of Transportation to program the improvement project in the state

2015

 

February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

AT‐3B

(cont’d)

transportation capital improvements program.

State of Georgia: GDOT

Other Partner: Atlanta Regional Commission

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

No Issues identified to date.

CLIMATE ADAPTATION

CA‐1 Urbanization of Watersheds

Concern that urbanization of watersheds coupled with greaterfrequencies and intensities in storms could result increasedstormwater runoff volumes resulting in localized flooding. Heavyrainfall events, when coupled with increases in impervious surfaces,produce large quantities of runoff that can potentially overwhelmstormwater distribution systems causing flash floods.

     

CA‐1A Dobbins

ARB

Improve Dobbins ARB Stormwater Management

Identify stormwater improvement projects that will enhance

conveyance, retention, and detention of stormwater at Dobbins

ARB. Continue to pursue sustainment, restoration, and

modernization funding for stormwater projects identified in the

Capital Improvements Program. Consider stormwater runoff

performance standards for military construction (MILCON) projects

including potential reuse for landscaping irrigation and bioswales to

manage runoff from new impervious surfaces. Coordinate with

Cobb County for the areas associated on the fringes where there

are shared storm water resources.

2020    





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Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

CA‐1B Cobb

County

Improve County Stormwater Management

Continue improvements to regional stormwater infrastructure to

facilitate better conveyance systems and access to drainage basins.

Implement recommended programs for mapping, floodplain

acquisition, Flood Storage Volume Purchase Program for existing

privately‐owned lakes and dams to create additional runoff

capacity, and enhance stream buffers. Continue to program and

seek funding for these initiatives through grants and the County

Capital Improvement Plan. Coordinate with Dobbins ARB for the

areas associated on the fringes where there are shared storm water

resources.

2020 



   

CA‐1C Cities of

MariettaandSmyrna

Improve City Stormwater Management

Continue actions to improve stormwater management including

deterring development in floodplains and promoting compact

development coupled with open space that encourages stormwater

infiltration on site and reducing peak demand on regional

stormwater infrastructure. Coordinate with Dobbins ARB for the

areas associated on the fringes where there are shared storm water

resources.

2020  







 

COMMUNICATION / COORDINATION

COM‐1 Public Outreach Opportunities

A strong relationship between Dobbins ARB and the public fosterscommunity support for operations, future projects, and missionchanges at Dobbins ARB. Budget limitations can impact publicoutreach and media coverage opportunities, affecting the ability ofthe Base to optimize relationships with the public.

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Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

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GA National Guard

COM‐1A

General Develop an Outreach Campaign Plan

Develop an Outreach Campaign Plan to identify public outreach

goals and action items, metrics and milestones for activities, and

responsible parties for conducting outreach activities. Goals should

support a range of activities including public appearances, speaking

engagements, educational seminars, open houses, media

engagements, exhibits, press and news release and publication

development/distribution that reinforces the community

understanding of Dobbins ARB, enhances its strategic value within

the community, and strengthens the community support base. The

Public Outreach Campaign Plan should address current issues,

concerns, and potential changes at Dobbins ARB including those

associated with the Georgia National

Guard and Lockheed Martin.

Consideration should be given to a broad mix of outreach channels

including in person, print, video, and digital tools such as websites,

social media, and podcasts and support from area jurisdictions and

organizations.Other Partner: Fulton County

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COM‐1B MCIA Establish a Dobbins ARB Public Outreach Program

Dobbins ARB should create an outreach plan to share information

with the community. The public outreach program should describe

outreach activities to include tours of the installation, development

of informational brochures to be mailed to neighbors and posted on

the

Dobbins ARB website, a single location identifying public

relations points of contact for Dobbins ARB, the GA National Guard,

and Lockheed Martin, and making contact information widely

available. It should also include a military and community

communication protocol directory that identifies the different level

of communication channels between the appointed and elected

officials, to staff, to the general public and Dobbins ARB.

As part of the outreach program, Dobbins ARB should host regularly

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scheduled open houses for the public to provide an overview of

activities, construction, or other items of public interest. This forum

should also allow residents the opportunity to comment on

concerns. The open houses could be conducted on an annual basis.

Any open house or activities that invite civilians onto Dobbins ARB

should be deconflicted with installation activities such as changes in

base command or senior leadership, and other open house

activities.

COM‐1C Safety,

Noise

&

VerticalObsSubareas

Conduct a Good Neighbor Program

Dobbins ARB should conduct, on a bi‐annual basis, a Good Neighbor

Program where they send out letters to property owners within the

region inviting them to a Dobbins ARB Open Forum. The purpose of

the meeting will be to allow for an open exchange of information to

maintain transparent communication and provide a platform for

Dobbins ARB to inform neighbors and interested citizens of any

upcoming mission changes or operations and maintenance events

that may have an impact on the neighbors and whereby the

adjacent property owners can provide input and pose questions to

Dobbins ARB representatives.

The open houses would be held at or near Dobbins ARB on a semi‐

annual basis and require participation from the Georgia National

Guard and Lockheed Martin with the support of each local

jurisdiction.Other Partner: Fulton County

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Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

COM‐1D

General Develop an Online Website for Clay National Guard Center

Create a dedicated webpage for the Clay National Guard Center to

enhance public awareness of National Guard activities associated

with the Center. The website should convey operational anomalies

outside of normal procedures that may impact the public and

clearly identify a point of contact by phone or email for noise issues

and complaints. The website should convey activities unique to the

Clay National Guard Center that educate the public, generate

community support, and reaffirm its relationship with the regional

community. Consider incorporating social media specific to the

Clay National Guard Center to reinforce outreach objectives and

coordinating with Dobbins ARB, the 94th Airlift Wing, Cobb County

and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna to include a link on their

websites.

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COM‐1E General Enhance Online Presence of 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Provide a highly visible link on the Dobbins ARB website to the 94th

Airlift Wing Public Affairs including what the Public Affairs is, to

enhance public awareness of activities. Update the Public Affairs

webpage to convey operational anomalies outside of normal

procedures that may impact the public and clearly identify the point

of contact for noise issues and complaints. Consider incorporating

social media specific to Public Affairs to reinforce outreach

objectives and coordinating with the Clay National Guard Center,

Cobb County, and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna to include a link

on their websites. Add a drop down menu titled Noise Complaints

on the front page of the Dobbins ARB website.

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Area

Notify Public Through News Outlets When Exercises will be

Performed Outside of Usual Time Periods

Provide surrounding residents notification of pending operational

changes through the release of information to area newspapers,

television stations, and radio stations in the Atlanta area. This

serves not only to notify area residents of activities but provides

ongoing exposure for Dobbins ARB within the surrounding

community. Notification techniques should include but not be

limited to:

 Dobbins ARB Facebook / Twitter Public Service Announcements Dobbins ARB Falcon Flyer and local newspapers Jurisdiction Public Relations or Communications Offices Dobbins ARB Public Affairs webpage and Clay National Guard

Center webpage

 Group Email Blast to jurisdiction elected and appointed officials

and public safety offices

 Create specific links to cities and county websites

Other Partners: External media outlets including but not limited to

the Marietta Daily Journal, TV23, news radio stations with broad

circulation, Cobb Chamber Community Calendar

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Timeframe

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

COM‐2 Development Review Coordination

There is limited or no formalized reciprocal consultation betweenDobbins ARB and surrounding jurisdictions for review ofdevelopment plans. While Dobbins ARB and jurisdictions mayengage in informal verbal and electronic communications, there isno formal agreement delineating points‐of‐contact, types ofprojects, review timeframes, or the roles and responsibilities foreach affected party. This can potentially lead to confusion andduplication of resources or inability to reach the intended audiencein a timely manner.

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COM‐2A

MCIA Formalize Development Review Coordination

Consider formalizing coordination processes to ensure long‐term

consistency in information sharing and communication between

local jurisdictions and agencies with Dobbins ARB that will also

supplement existing coordination requirements in overlay district

regulations. Establish a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to

formalize processes for

Dobbins ARB review and comment on

development proposals, rezoning applications, other land use or

regulation changes or master plans that may pose operational

impacts on Dobbins ARB. The MOA should outline an effective

process that promotes productive communication and coordination

that can be maintained and replicated in the future. The MOA

should provide a proactive approach for identifying potential

conflicts with the military as early in the development review

process as possible. Include in the MOA, triggers for Dobbins ARB

to convey and coordinate development reviews, when necessary,

with the Georgia National Guard.

The MOA with Dobbins ARB should include:

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 Definition of project types that require review Definition of project types that warrant military participation at

development review meetings

 Identification of points of contact for all coordination Notification procedures for requesting and receiving comments Timeframes for responses consistent with state law and similar

jurisdiction procedures.

 Provide notice to Dobbins ARB on all public hearings regarding

projects identified for coordination.

Procedures should be reviewed annually and updated as

appropriate by the JLUS Coordination Committee.

State of Georgia: GDOT

Other Partners: Atlanta Regional Commission, School Districts,

Fulton County

COM‐2B MCIA Consider Web‐Based Tool for Coordinated Development Reviews

Consider implementing a web‐based tracking tool for coordinating

development reviews with Dobbins ARB using automation through

e‐mail notifications. The tool could provide a clearinghouse todiscuss various project types and a forum for discussion on broader

long‐term project review, such as comprehensive plan updates,

zoning ordinance language, and capital improvement plans for

public facilities. Ensure that project uploads include contact

information, project location information, a project description, and

a deadline for comments.

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ARB

Create a Community Planning Liaison Officer Position at Dobbins

ARBConsider establishing a permanent Community Planning Liaison

Officer at Dobbins ARB to act as the Base Commander’s direct

representative with local communities, public elected officials,

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

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GA National Guard

COM‐2C(cont’d)

other government agencies and major landowners surrounding the

Base. The position would serve in an oversight capacity to monitor

encroachment issues that could potentially affect the Dobbins ARB

mission and tenant commands. The officer could work with local,

state and federal officials to coordinate planning of mutual interest

issues with area jurisdictions and serve as a liaison with the Cobb

Chamber, school boards, and other community organizations.

COM‐3 State and Local Coordination

Dobbins ARB maintains a stronger relationship with Congress thanwith state and local government officials. Although Dobbins ARBquarterly meets with congressional stakeholders to preservepartnerships and promote cooperation, this interaction is limitedbetween local and state elected officials.

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COM‐3A

General Establish a JLUS Implementation Coordination Committee

Formalize through a resolution that the JLUS Policy and Advisory

Committees will transition to a JLUS Implementation Coordinating

Committee and Sub Committee respectfully, responsible for

monitoring the implementation of the recommended JLUS

strategies, maintaining efficient and effective coordination among

the JLUS partners, and acting as a forum for continued

communication and sharing of information and current events

associated with military compatibility.

Other Partners: Atlanta Regional Commission, Fulton County

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Establish a Regional Partnership to Promote the Military Value of

Dobbins ARB and the Regional Community

Create a non‐profit 501(c)(6) organization to enhance the military

value of Dobbins ARB and the surrounding community, working

with the local, regional, state and national governments, Cobb

Chamber, development authorities, economic development

agencies, the Cumberland Community Improvement District,

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Atlanta Regional Commission, and other interested parties to

ensure the long‐term viability and sustainability of Dobbins ARB and

economic development throughout the region.

The organization should act as a community liaison to safeguard

Dobbins ARB’s ability to operate a variety of missions without

operational restrictions, support current and new missions, ensure

ongoing community support and infrastructure favorable to military

missions, facilitate community and installation partnerships,

enhance quality of life for assigned personnel and reservists, and

work with community partners to foster regional development

supported by a qualified workforce.

Other Partners: Cumberland Community Improvement District,

Atlanta Regional Commission, Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating

Committee, Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council, development

authorities, economic development agencies, Fulton County

COM‐3C General Engage and Coordinate with State Representatives and Local

LeadershipEngage local leadership including Planning Commissioners, City

Councils, County Commissioners, Board of Zoning Appeals

members, and state representatives of the General Assembly to

maximize support and provide a unified voice targeted to state

supported funding of encroachment reduction initiatives.

Note: this effort may be conducted by the non‐profit 501(c)(6)

organization recommended in Strategy COM‐3A.

State of Georgia: state representatives

Other Partners: Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council, and local

leadership

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

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GA National Guard

COM‐3D

General Enhance Partnership Opportunities for Local Jurisdiction Staff and

Leadership, State Representatives, Congressional Staffers to

Support Dobbins ARB

To maximize support for Dobbins ARB from all levels of

government, solicit participation from planning staff and leadership

from Cobb County and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna, state

officials, and congressional staffers at local functions that support

Dobbins ARB such as Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council

events.Create new opportunities for support, and partnerships that foster

synergies, continued community support, and advocacy for current

and new missions. Consider partnership opportunities to advance

and implement proposed JLUS strategies in conjunction with the

proposed partnership organization in Strategy COM‐3B.

State of Georgia: state representatives

Other Partners: Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee,

Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council, local jurisdiction staff and

leaders, congressional staffers, Fulton County

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COM‐3E General Provide Mutual Briefings

To perpetually enhance support and cooperation, and reinforce the

partnership between Dobbins ARB and local jurisdictions, Dobbins

ARB should annually present a “state of the installation” briefing

including strategic goals, operational changes, and proposed

construction projects that may impact the greater community to

the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and city councils of

Marietta and Smyrna. Cobb County and the cities of Marietta and

Smyrna should provide annual briefings to Dobbins ARB of changes

within the communities that may impact the installation including

comprehensive plans, master plans, transportation plans, zoning,

development projects, and capital improvement plans.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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COM‐3F Study

Area

Enhance Relationship with Educational Institutions

Continue to pursue and leverage opportunities with area

educational institutions. Identify and target curriculum‐focused

teaching, training, and research opportunities that further the

missions and goals of Dobbins ARB and provide an investment in a

technically‐proficient and highly‐skilled community workforce.

Other Partners: Georgia Tech Research Institute, Georgia Institute

of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Embry‐Riddle University,

Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia Highlands College,

University of Georgia

2015

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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

COM‐3G

DobbinsARB

Explore Public‐Public and Public‐Private Partnership (P4)

Opportunities to Cut and Share Costs

10 US Code Section 2336 codifies Section 331 of the National

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 as it pertains to

intergovernmental support agreements with state and local

governments. Identify partnering opportunities between

jurisdictions and Dobbins ARB to achieve cost savings through

intergovernmental support agreements for shared services.

Consider potential public‐private partnerships for new lodging

inside the Main Gate, additional housing, or gate security screening

personnel.

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COM‐4 Information Coordination

Internal organizational coordination from leadership to staff withinjurisdictions is critical to effective analysis and decision‐making oncompatibility issues. Improve the top‐down information flow oncompatibility issues to ensure staff can make timely and optimizedanalysis and recommendations to management and electedofficials.

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COM‐4A

General Coordinate Information Sharing

Amend administrative policies to reinforce and encourage

communication and coordination between all staffing levels within

an organization ‐ managers, directors, and staff. Include enabling

language that supports and facilitates an open dialog to improve

the flow of information that will assist staff analysis of compatibility

issues and provide decision‐makers with an optimized evaluation to

implement strategies.

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For other strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐

3B and COM‐3C.

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COM‐5 Operational Footprint Awareness

Property buyers may be unaware of the Dobbins ARB missionimpact when purchasing land or homes. Compatibility with safetyzones and other operational impacts associated with the missionfootprint may not always be communicated to private propertybuyers.

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COM‐5A

Noise andSafetySubarea

Create an Educational Campaign for New Residents to

Acknowledge the Noise and Risk Involved Living in Proximity to

Dobbins ARB

To ensure that residents are aware of the risk and noise involved

living in a safety zone, jurisdictions should provide information

through various mediums to new resident to inform them that they

are residing in a host community for Dobbins ARB and may be

subject to impacts from military operations.

Other Partners: realtors, realtor associations, apartment

associations

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1A, COM‐1C, NOI‐1B, NOI‐6A, SA‐5A, and VO‐2B.

COM‐6 School District Coordination

Improving coordination between Dobbins ARB and School Districtshas the potential to reduce incompatible school siting. Anycoordination between School Boards and Dobbins ARB regardingthe placement of new school facilities is conducted informally.

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Timeframe

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

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GA National Guard

COM‐6A

Safety &

NoiseSubareas

Develop a Memorandum of Understanding with School Districts

Dobbins ARB should develop a Memorandum of Understanding

with the surrounding school districts to coordinate on all future

school master plans to prevent schools from being planned in noise

sensitive and safety areas of the Safety and Noise Subareas.

Other Partners: Cobb County Board of Education, Marietta City

Schools Board of Education, Smyrna School District Board

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CULTURAL RESOURCES

CR‐1 Access to Jonesville Cemetery

Difficult physical access and security concerns associated withhistoric Jonesville Cemetery located inside Dobbins ARB.

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CR‐1A Dobbins

ARB

Establish a Memorandum of Agreement with Mount Sinai Baptist

Church members to access the cemetery

Establish procedures for visitor processing including visiting hours

and a Dobbins ARB point of contact. Distribute this information to

parishioners and include on the Dobbins ARB website.

Other Partners: Mount Sinai Baptist Church, other interested parties

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DUST / SMOKE / STEAM

No Issues identified to date.

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

No Issues identified to date.

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City of Smyrna

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GA National Guard

FREQUENCY SPECTRUM CAPACITY

No Issues identified to date.

FREQUENCY SPECTRUM IMPEDANCE / INTERFERENCE

FSI‐1 Radio Frequency Interference

Flights on approach at the east end of Runway 29 experiencecommunications outages with Command Post from sources in theAPZs.

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FSI‐1A Safety

Subarea

Coordinate with FAA Eastern Spectrum Engineering Services‐

Frequency Management Office.

Dobbins ARB should consider reaching out to and coordinating with

the FAA Eastern Frequency Management Office in Atlanta, Georgia

to enable identification of frequency interference sources and

deconflict such interferences.

Other Partners: FAA Eastern Spectrum Engineering Services‐

Frequency Management Office

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FSI‐1B Safety

Subarea

Update Plans and Amend Codes to Include Frequency Spectrum

Interference AreasLocal jurisdictions should update their Comprehensive Plans and

amend Code of Ordinances to incorporate the maps for where

frequency spectrum interference may occur. Coordination with

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia Department of

Transportation) and other agencies for projects should occur, as

needed.

State of Georgia: GDOT

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

FSI‐1C Vertical

ObsSubarea

Amend Special Use Permit Regulations

Cobb County and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna should consider

amending their telecommunications regulations to include a

maximum height for certain structures, e.g. towers and antennae,

in the Approach and Departure Clearance Surfaces and other areas

that may be impacted by military aviation and communications

operations.Other Partner: Fulton County

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FSI‐2 Internet Connectivity Projects

Potential for frequency conflict with wireless providers and possibleincreased use of small cell towers.

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FSI‐2A Vertical

ObsSubarea

Develop an Educational and Outreach Program as Part of the

Development Review Process to Ensure Developers are Aware of

Dobbins ARB Frequency Requirements

The jurisdictions should work with Dobbins ARB to ensure that the

appropriate information is available to developers in the early

phases of planning and development to promote military

compatible development as it relates to the impact and limitations

of frequency.Other Partner: Fulton County

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ObsSubarea

Develop an Educational Outreach Program with Broadband

Providers to Ensure They are Aware of Dobbins ARB Frequency

RequirementsDobbins ARB should work with broadband providers to ensure that

providers are aware of the installation frequency requirements

when planning wireless broadband transmission facilities to

deconflict and prevent future interference with required installation

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frequencies.

Other Partners: broadband providers

HOUSING AVAILABILITY

No Issues identified to date.

INFRASTRUCTURE EXTENSIONS

No Issues identified to date.

LAND / AIR/ SEA SPACES

LAS‐1 Unauthorized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Potential for unauthorized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) toirregularly impact Dobbins flight patterns. UAVs could becommercial, personal, or used sporadically to monitor storms orassist in rescue operations. There is a general concern that UAVs inthe airspace over Cobb County and Dobbins ARB could interferewith or complicate civilian and military airspace use.

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Area

UAV Operating Areas / Corridors

Working with Dobbins ARB, local jurisdictions, and resource

management agencies to provide coordination and input

procedures on the identification and development of UAV

operating areas / corridors.

Other Partners: FAA, Fulton County

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City of Smyrna

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GA National Guard

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Enhance Coordination Efforts

The Department of Defense through Dobbins ARB, the FAA, and the

State of Georgia should develop a formalized communication /

coordination protocol delineating points of contact, the

responsibilities for each agency, establish regular meetings, and

identify areas for coordination relative to UAV use in the area.

State of Georgia: GDOT Aviation Division

Other Partner: FAA

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LAS‐2 Airspace Competition

Regional airspace congestion from commercial and general aviationhas the potential to impact future missions at Dobbins ARB. Withthe presence of Dobbins ARB and many public and private airportsin the Atlanta region, there is constant competition for airspacerequiring deconflicting shared use. With the growth in population,the associated increased demand for commercial and private airtravel, this competition is likely to intensify.

          

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Area

Facilitate a Civilian / Military Aviation Coordination Annual

MeetingDobbins ARB, the jurisdictions, and other resource agencies should

consider facilitating a Civilian / Military Aviation Coordination

meeting to promote collaboration among all impacted stakeholders

and to address the individual issues that may arise for civilian and

aviation operations.

State of Georgia: GDOT Aviation Division

Other Partners: FAA, Fulton County

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Area

Develop Memorandum of Agreement for Coordination

Based on the discussions and decisions derived from the Civilian /

Military Aviation Coordination Committee, the aviation partners

should formalize areas for coordination to include but not limited

to:

 Establish procedures for integrated military and civilian aviation

operations

 Flexible use airspace (maximum utilization of airspace) Sharing of common navigation facilities and aviation services Joint consultation for avionics development to facilitate

sustainable compatibility

 Expanded collaborative decision making from airport to FAA to

also include airlines and military

 Enhanced information exchange, data sharing, and automated

prediction tools

Other Partners: FAA, Airlines, Local Airports—Hartsfield‐Jackson

IAP, Cobb County‐McCollum Field, DeKalb‐Peachtree Airport, Fulton

County‐Brown Field, Small/Stockmar Airport, and airports to the

south of IAP.

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LAS‐2C Study

Area

Monitor Airspace UtilizationDobbins ARB and the surrounding civilian airports should track and

catalog the air activities that occur within each classified airspace in

the JLUS study area. This will assist in assessment of utilization and

determine need for adjustments between military and civilian

aviation operations.

Other Partners: Hartsfield‐Jackson IAP, Cobb County‐McCollum

Field, DeKalb‐Peachtree Airport, Fulton County‐Brown Field,

Small/Stockmar Airport, and airports to the south of IAP.

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

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LAS‐2D Study

Area

Airspace Utilization Study

Dobbins ARB should work with the FAA to conduct a comprehensive

airspace utilization study to identify areas of greatest conflict and

areas where minor improvements can be made to alleviate airspace

congestion during peak times, etc. Public‐public partnerships (P3)

and the FAA could potentially be used to fund such a study.

Other Partners: FAA, Hartsfield‐Jackson IAP, Cobb County‐

McCollum Field, DeKalb‐Peachtree Airport, Fulton County‐Brown

Field, Small/Stockmar Airport, and airports to the south of IAP.

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LU‐1 Public Transportation and High Density Development

Concern for compatibility with potential high‐density developmentresulting from regional public transportation infrastructureimprovements proximate to Dobbins ARB. Transit corridors arecatalysts for surrounding development and rely on increaseddensities and intensities to support them.

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LU‐1A Safety

Subarea

Update Plans to Recognize Transit Impacts on Dobbins ARB

OperationsUpdate the Cobb County Comprehensive Transportation Plan,

Comprehensive Plans for the cities of Marietta and Smyrna with

policy statements that recognize the potential benefits and impacts

of transit on Dobbins ARB operations. Include policies that

discourage transit stations or hubs and higher density / intensity

development than currently prescribed by plans within the Clear

Zone and Accident Potential Zones east of Dobbins ARB. Ensure

that policies do not preclude a transit station at the Dobbins ARB

Main Gate to serve people working at Dobbins ARB.

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LU‐1B Safety

Subarea

Coordinate Transit Improvements with Dobbins ARB

Include Dobbins ARB in the review of planning future transit

facilities east of Dobbins ARB that would propose transit stations or

hubs within the Clear Zone and Accident Potential Zones.

2018

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LU‐2 Redevelopment Areas

Redevelopment is an important contributor to economic vitality.

A

number of redevelopment initiatives are underway within the JLUSstudy area. Within these redevelopment areas, compatibility of landuses with Dobbins ARB operations is critical.

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LU‐2A Noise

&

SafetySubareas

Powers Ferry Master Plan

Consider modifying the Powers Ferry Master Plan to cap the density

and intensity within the 65 dBA DNL noise contour and safety

subareas at the development potential currently prescribed by

zoning.

2015

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For other strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐

2A, FSI‐1B, FSI‐1D, LG‐1A, LG‐2A, NOI‐1A, NOI‐6A, VO‐1A, VO‐5A,

and VO‐5B.

February 2015 
Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LU‐3 Densities in the Accident Potential Zones

Residential densities in Accident Potential Zones exceedrecommended thresholds creating a safety concern.

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LU‐3A Safety

Subarea

Accident Potential Zone Land Use Evaluation Study

The JLUS Implementation Coordination Committee should work

with Cobb County and the City of Marietta to prepare a

comprehensive land use evaluation of the land within the Clear

Zone and Accident Potential Zones of the Dobbins ARB airfield to

identify property owners, vacant land, entitled land, and other

recorded instruments on the land within these zones. This

information will be used to determine land with willing sellers that

can be acquired to secure land within the CZs and APZs. The

evaluation study should focus on identifying opportunities and

mechanisms for density reductions including potential for land

acquisition, transfers of development rights, and easements.

2015

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For other strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies SA‐1A,

SA‐1B, and SA‐1D.

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LU‐4 Dobbins ARB Overlay Districts

Concern that Dobbins ARB Overlay Districts do not comprehensivelyreflect the recommendations of the 2011 AICUZ Study. CobbCounty and the City of Marietta have adopted Zoning OverlayDistricts to prevent incompatible land use associated with DobbinsARB operations; however, the Overlay regulations are less stringentthan the AICUZ recommendations.

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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

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Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LU‐4A MCIA Military Compatibility Influence Area (MCIA)

Update comprehensive plans and amend the zoning ordinances to

include the Military Compatibility Influence Area (MCIA) where not

already established. The MCIA will assist in achieving military

compatibility. Description of the MCIA and its Subareas can be

found in the JLUS Implementation section narrative. The MCIA

consists of five subareas:

 Safety Compatibility Subarea

– This Subarea comprises the

Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones I and II

 Noise Compatibility Subarea

– This Subarea comprises the area

within the footprint of the 65 dB noise contour per 1998

identified in the 2011 AICUZ Study

 Light Compatibility Subarea

– This Subarea forms a rectangle

around the Dobbins ARB airfield extending outward from the

runway ends to the 500‐foot slope of the Approach/Departure

Clearance Surface and extending 1‐mile perpendicular to each

end of the Approach/Departure Surface forming a box around

the airfield

 Vertical Obstruction Compatibility Subarea

– This Subarea

comprises the Approach / Departure imaginary surface.

 BASH Compatibility Subarea –This Subarea comprises a five

nautical mile radius around the airfield runway

2015

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The Comprehensive Plans and zoning ordinances should reflect the

following:

 Include the MCIA boundaries on the Future Land Use Maps and

official zoning maps where not already established

 Collaborate on a case‐by‐case basis with Dobbins ARB to ensure

development does not create a vertical obstruction.

 Jurisdictions should work with Dobbins ARB concerning land

uses that may attract birds i.e. detention ponds, landfills, golf

courses, certain agriculture uses, etc.

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Issue

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Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LU‐4A(cont’d)

Other Partner: Fulton County

LU‐4B MCIA and

allSubareas

Update Zoning Map Layer with Changes to Dobbins ARB Overlay

DistrictsCobb County and the City of Marietta should consider revising the

overlay districts for Dobbins ARB to provide greater public

transparency. Cobb County and the City of Marietta should update

the digital zoning map layer with changes to the overlay district and

the City of Smyrna should update their digital zoning map layer with

the Noise Subarea per recommended areas identified in Strategy

LU‐4A as applicable.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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LU‐4C Noise

Subarea

Incorporate Noise Contour Maps into Local Planning Documents

Incorporate noise contour maps in City of Smyrna planning

documents and on zoning map. Incorporate policies and guidelines

that address noise impacts from aircraft operations and DOD

compatibility guidelines as an appendix in these documents easily

accessible by the public.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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LU‐5 SunTrust Park Development and Spin‐off Impacts

Development associated with the SunTrust Park should becoordinated to minimize impacts on Dobbins ARB operations.

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FSI‐1D, FSI‐2A, LU‐2B, LG‐1A, LG‐2A, NOI‐1A, NOI‐6A, VO‐5A, and

VO‐5B.

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Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LU‐6 SunTrust Park Operational and Game Day Impacts

SunTrust Park operations should be coordinated to minimizeoperational and game day impacts on Dobbins ARB aviationmissions.

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LU‐6A Vertical

ObsSubarea

Coordinate with SunTrust Park Operating Authority to Mitigate

Potential Operational and Game Day Impacts

Establish a Memorandum of Understanding between Dobbins ARB

and the SunTrust Park Operating Authority to mitigate potential

operational and game impacts. The Memorandum should be

established in advance of the facility opening and include standard

operating procedures including notification of when fireworks will

be discharged and broadcast frequencies to deconflict potential

frequency interference. Modify the Memorandum once UAV

regulations have been adopted by the FAA that govern their

commercial use and identify procedures if they will be part of the

broadcast enterprise.

Other Partner: SunTrust Park

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LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES

No Issues identified to date.

LIGHT AND GLARE

LG‐1 Light Pollution

Ambient light from sources surrounding Dobbins ARB affects theperformance of nighttime aviation training using night visionequipment

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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LG‐1A Light

Subarea

Dark Sky Ordinances

The jurisdictions surrounding Dobbins ARB should consider

adopting dark sky ordinances that regulate new lighting fixtures

including amount of lumens, placement and height of fixtures, and

fully‐shielded downward directional fixtures. This will help mitigateany further ambient light leakage or sky glow that degrades the

night time training environment around Dobbins ARB.

Other Partner: Fulton County

2018

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LG‐2 Light and Glare within the Approach and Departure Surfaces

Areas with a high density of cars or large parking lots can createlarge areas of reflective surfaces with the potential to impede bothdaytime and nighttime pilot visibility. This of particular concernwithin the approach and departure areas extending from the endsof runways.

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LG‐2A Light

Subarea

Amend Code of Ordinances to Incorporate Restrictions for LED

BillboardsCobb County and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna should consider

amending their ordinances to place restrictions on the use of LED

billboards to reduce both ambient light and prevent distractions to

pilots. Consider regulating the number of billboards and/or distance

between them, lighting intensity, and rate and associated changes

in light levels with screen changes.

Other Partner: Fulton County

2015

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LG‐2B Light

Subarea

Develop Lighting Retrofit Program for Large Parking Lot Structures

and Other Public Facilities

Cobb County should consider collaborating with utility providers

and private developers to retrofit large parking lot structures with

military compatible lighting fixtures that are fully‐shielded and

downward directional. The public‐private partnership (P3) initiative

should be considered to fund this program.

Other Partners: Utility providers, Private developers

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LG‐2C Light

Subarea

Update Plans and Amend Codes to Incorporate the Light Subarea

in Planning Documents

Cobb County and the cities of Marietta and Smyrna should update

their plans and amend their codes to incorporate the JLUS Light

Subarea in their planning documents to provide enhanced

information to all stakeholders, e.g. developers and local decision

makers.Other Partner: Fulton County

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LG‐2D Light &

SafetySubareas

Update Comprehensive Plans and Amend Codes to Discourage

Structures with a Significant Amount of Lighting Fixtures from

Areas Surrounding the Approach‐Departure Clearance Surface

Cobb County and the City of Marietta should consider updating

plans and amending codes to establish provisions that discourage

large commercial, retail strips, car dealerships uses inside the

Approach‐Departure Clearance Zone and within the flight paths of

the Dobbins ARB airfield.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

LG‐3 Upward‐directed Spotlights

Upward‐directional spotlights used for temporary events andbusiness advertising can interfere with pilot visibility and create adistraction at night. Because these lights are mobile, many highintensity lights can be redeployed frequently in differing locations.

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LG‐3A Light

Subarea

Amend Zoning Ordinances Prohibiting Spotlights in Safety and

Approach‐Departure Clearance ZonesCobb County and the City of Marietta should amend their zoning

ordinances to prohibit the use of temporary spotlights in both the

Safety and Approach‐Departure Clearance Surface to ensure these

types of lights do not impair the vision of pilots performing aviation

training activities.

Other Partner: Fulton County

2018

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LG‐4 Regional Roadway Improvements

Night lighting associated with major highway and roadimprovement projects create ambient light which can affect pilotvisibility and effectiveness of night vision equipment.

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LG‐4A Light

Subarea

Replace Lighting along Roadways

Coordinate with Georgia Department of Transportation and power

companies responsible for permanent roadway lighting to install

downward facing fully‐shielded fixtures with LED bulbs for new

roadway lighting, develop a program for retrofitting fixtures with

dark sky compliant fixtures, and replace current bulbs with LED

bulbs when they have reached the end of their lifecycle.

State of Georgia: GDOT

Other Partners: Cobb EMS, Georgia Power, Marietta Power

2018

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

MARINE ENVIRONMENTS

No Issues identified to date.

NOISE

NOI‐1 Noise Complaints from Residential Communities

Residential communities experience noise generated from DobbinsARB aircraft operations. Aircraft noise is one of the most commondisrupting factors associated with airfield operations. Generally,aircraft approaching and departing an airfield create the greatestnoise impact on the surrounding community.

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NOI‐1A Noise

Subarea

Amend Zoning Codes to Include Sound Attenuation in

Construction of New Buildings in Noise Zones

Consider amending zoning codes to require new residential uses

and other noise sensitive land uses to be constructed with an

interior noise level of 45 dBA.

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NOI‐1B Noise

Subarea

Educational Materials on Sound Attenuation Methods

Use DOD or FAA sound attenuation educational materials as a

supplemental educational document, describing building

techniques which can be used to achieve the required 45 dBA

interior noise maximum threshold. Local jurisdictions should make

use of already available technical support materials from the

Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

NOI‐1C Noise

Subarea

Require Avigation Easements

Require avigation easements for properties within the Noise

Subarea that notify property owners of the nearby noise, vibration,

odor and other impact associated with aviation operations. These

easements allow for these impacts with no liability on the

jurisdictions where the noise and impacts occur or on the

organization generating the noise and impacts.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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NOI‐1D Noise

Subarea

Require the Dedication of Avigation / Noise Easements or a Note

on the Plat for Special Use or Conditional Use Approvals

Require avigation / noise easements for new development projects.

Avigation easements notify property owners of the nearby noise,

vibration, odor and other impact associated with aviation

operations. These easements allow for these impacts with no

liability on the jurisdictions where the noise and impacts occur or

on the organization generating the noise and impacts.

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NOI‐2 Range Activities Generate Noise

Dobbins ARB range activities create noise which impacts thesurrounding residential community. The Dobbins ARB missionincludes combat range training and training for, and disposal of,unexploded ordnance in the southeast portion of Dobbins ARB.

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For strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐1B,

COM‐1C, COM‐1E, COM‐1F, COM‐5A, NOI‐1B, NOI‐1C, and NOI‐1D.

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NOI‐3 University Campus Expansion

Concern over Dobbins ARB flight operations noise impact onpotential expansion of the Kennesaw State University MariettaCampus and Life University.

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Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

NOI‐3A Noise

Subarea

Coordinate University Campus Facility Siting

Dobbins ARB should coordinate with Kennesaw State University

Governance and Life University to ensure that university strategic

plans acknowledges the 65 dBA DNL noise contours that traverse

the campuses associated with Dobbins ARB flight operations.

Ensure that any future projects, for both residential and learning

facilities programmed for the campuses are outside the 65 dBA DNL

noise contours or incorporate noise level reduction measures in the

construction.Other Partners: Kennesaw State University Governance, Life

University Board of Trustees / Executive Office

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NOI‐4 Dobbins ARB Contact Information

Neither the Georgia National Guard nor the Dobbins ARB websitesare designed for easy public access to information on noise fromoperations or for filing noise complaints.

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For strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐1B,

COM‐1D, and COM‐1E.

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NOI‐5 Helicopter Noise

Communities in the north/south flight corridor experiencenighttime helicopter noise which may be perceived as adisturbance. Helicopter approach flight paths run from north tosouth toward the east end of Dobbins ARB. Helicopter departureflight paths run from south to north near the west end of DobbinsARB.

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For strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐1B,

COM‐1C, COM‐1D, COM‐1E, COM‐1F, NOI‐1A, NOI‐1B, NOI‐1C, NOI‐

1D, and SA‐2A.

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February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

NOI‐6 New Residents

New property owners may be unaware and unaccustomed to noisefrom aircraft overflight resulting in potential for increased noisecomplaints. Noise and vibration impacts affect properties in thevicinity of Dobbins ARB and may not be directly communicated tobuyers prior to purchase.

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NOI‐6A Noise

Subarea

Adopt Real Estate Disclosure Amendment that Notifies Potential

Buyers of Property within Noise Zones that Property is Located in

a Host Community of Dobbins ARB and Subject to Operational

Impacts including Noise from Overflight and Range Activities

Develop a Military Compatibility Real Estate Disclosure to providing

appropriate information about missions and operations at Dobbins

ARB. The disclosure should be provided at the earliest possible

point in the interaction between realtor / real estate agent and / or

owner and buyer or renter and required during title transfers. The

disclosure should specify that a property is located near an active

military installation and may be subject to aircraft overflight and

range activities generating noise, vibration and other related

impacts associated with military training and readiness.

 Work with Cobb Association of Realtors and local real estate

representatives to develop and implement adequate language

for inclusion in disclosure notices

 Include language in the real estate disclosure that property

located in Clear Zones (CZs) and Accident Potential Zones (APZ)

I are not eligible for government‐backed loans

 Introduce legislation requiring military compatibility real estate

disclosures for jurisdictions.

 Work with the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers

Board, and local real estate representatives to ensure

compliance with notification requirements

State of Georgia: Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers

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Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

NOI‐6A(cont’d)

BoardOther Partners: Cobb Association of Realtors, local real estate

representatives

For other strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐

1B, COM‐1C, COM‐1D, COM‐1E, COM‐1F, COM‐5A, NOI‐1A, NOI‐1B,

NOI‐1C, and NOI‐1D.

PUBLIC TRESPASSING

No Issues identified to date.

ROADWAY CAPACITY

RC‐1 High Traffic Volumes

Access to Dobbins ARB during rush hour and weekend trainingperiods causes traffic stacking on public roads. The Main Gate,located on the northeast side of the Base off of Cobb Parkway, isthe most widely used access point but has limited room for vehiclestacking. This lack of space can cause back‐ups onto Cobb Parkway,affecting through traffic and creating safety hazards.

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RC‐1A Study

Area

Plan and Budget for Roadway Improvements

Cobb County DOT should plan and budget for access management

improvements on Cobb Parkway to mitigate congestion and provide

for mobility. Cobb County should also work with Georgia

Department of Transportation as appropriate to fund access

improvements.State of Georgia: GDOT

2018 

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February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

RC‐1B Dobbins

ARB

Program and Budget for Installation Gate Projects that Improve

Off‐Base Roadway Capacity

Dobbins ARB should program and budget for installation gate

projects that will improve off‐base roadway capacity, enhance Base

access for commercial deliveries and improve vehicular mobility

outside the Base. These improvements include the Main Gate at

Cobb Parkway reconfiguration. Coordinate with the Cobb DOT and

other stakeholders including Georgia Department of Transportation

for state roadways.

State of Georgia: GDOT

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SAFETY ZONES

SA‐1 Incompatible Uses in the Clear Zones

Incompatible uses in the Clear Zones (CZ) extending from each endof Runway 11/29 outside Dobbins ARB create a safety concern.

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SA‐1A Safety

Subarea

Funding Partnerships to Acquire Property within Clear Zones

Cobb County, the City of Marietta, Dobbins ARB, and the Georgia

National Guard should consider partnering on funding the

acquisition of property within Clear Zones. Cobb County and the

City of Marietta should consider various funding sources including

public‐private partnerships. Dobbins ARB and the Georgia National

Guard should consider DOD funding sources including military

construction (MILCON) funds and Operations and Maintenance

funds for land acquisition. This strategy should be done in

conjunction with Strategy SA‐2B.State of Georgia: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Other Partners: Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Land Trust

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Timeframe

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

SA‐1B Safety

Subarea

Pursue State Grant Matching Program for Acquisition of Property

within Clear ZonesConsider leveraging collaborative funds to request dedicated grant

funding from the State General Assembly. Request that the State

establish a grant mechanism that provides a match to local

jurisdictions for land acquisition within the Clear Zones. This

strategy should be done in partnership with the organization

recommended in COM‐3B and in conjunction with Strategy SA‐2C.

State of Georgia: Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Department of

Natural Resources

Other Partners: Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Land Trust

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SA‐1C Safety

Subarea

Voluntary Conservation Easements for Property in Clear Zones

Develop a conservation easement program to reduce development

potential within the Clear Zones. This strategy should be done in

conjunction with Strategy SA‐2E.

Other Partners: Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Land Trust

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SA‐1D Safety

Subarea

Create a Transfer of Development Rights Program for the Clear

ZonesCobb County and the City of Marietta should assess and consider

developing a Transfer of Development Rights Program redirect

development to receiver sites outside of Clear Zones. In addition to

development rights, consider the transfer of incompatible uses to

reduce the risk profile within these areas. This strategy should be

done in conjunction with Strategy SA‐2D.

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SA‐2 Incompatible Uses in the Accident Potential Zones

Incompatible uses which encourage the concentration of people inthe Accident Potential Zones (APZs) extending beyond the CZs intoCobb County and the City of Marietta create a safety concern.

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February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

SA‐2A Safety

Subarea

Obtain Written Agreement from New Residents Acknowledging

that They Live Within a Dobbins ARB Accident Potential Zone As

Condition of Utility Hookup

Develop a disclosure form that new residents sign acknowledging

that they reside on property located in a host community of

Dobbins ARB and within an Accident Potential Zone. The disclosure

form should educate new residents about missions and operations

at Dobbins ARB. Consider partnering with the local utility

companies to include the disclosure as a condition of utility hookup.

Other Partners: Georgia Power, Cobb Electric Membership

Corporation, Marietta Power

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SA‐2B Safety

Subarea

Funding Partnerships to Acquire Property within Accident

Potential ZonesCobb County, the City of Marietta, Dobbins ARB, and the Georgia

National Guard should consider partnering on funding the

acquisition of property within Accident Potential Zones. Cobb

County and the City of Marietta should consider various funding

sources including public‐private partnerships. Dobbins ARB and the

Georgia National Guard should consider DOD funding sources

including military construction (MILCON) funds and Operations and

Maintenance funds for land acquisition. This strategy should be

done in conjunction with Strategy SA‐1A.

State of Georgia: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Other Partners: Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Land Trust

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SA‐2C Safety

Subarea

Pursue State Grant Matching Program for Acquisition of Property

within Accident Potential Zones

Consider leveraging collaborative funds to request dedicated grant

funding from the State General Assembly. Request that the State

establish a grant mechanism that provides a match to local

2015 

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City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

SA‐2C(cont’d)

jurisdictions to acquire land within Accident Potential Zones to

protect the Dobbins ARB mission. This strategy should be done in

partnership with the organization recommended in COM‐3B and in

conjunction with Strategy SA‐1B.State of Georgia: Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Department of

Natural Resources

Other Partners: Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Land Trust

SA‐2D Safety

Subarea

Create a Transfer of Development Rights Program for the Accident

Potential ZonesCobb County and the City of Marietta should assess and consider

developing a Transfer of Development Rights Program to protect

the Dobbins ARB mission and redirect incompatible and potentially

incompatible development to a receiver sites outside of Accident

Potential Zones. In addition to development rights, consider the

transfer of incompatible uses to reduce the risk profile within these

areas. This strategy should be done in conjunction with Strategy

SA‐1D.

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SA‐2E Safety

Subarea

Voluntary Conservation Easements for Property in Accident

Potential ZonesDevelop a conservation easement program to reduce development

potential within the Accident Potential Zones. This strategy should

be done in conjunction with Strategy SA‐1C.

Other Partners: Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Land Trust

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For another strategy that addresses this issue refer to Strategy LU‐

3A.

SA‐3 Coordinated Funding

There is no funding or coordinated funding strategy amongstakeholders to acquire vacant parcels within the Clear Zones.

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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

For strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies COM‐3B,

COM‐3C, SA‐1A, SA‐1B, SA‐2B, and SA‐2C.

SA‐4 Habitat for Wildlife Surrounding Base

Vegetation and water sources within the immediate vicinity ofDobbins ARB can encourage nesting habitats for birds which pose asafety hazard for flight operations.

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SA‐4A Safety

Subarea

Request a Landscaping Maintenance Easement from CSX

Transportation for Abandoned Railway Right‐of‐Way

Dobbins ARB should request an easement from CSX Transportation,

the land leaseholder, for the purpose landscaping maintenance

within the railway right‐of‐way immediately west of Dobbins ARB.

If an easement cannot be obtained from CSX, pursue an easement

from the State of Georgia (property owner) once the CSX

Transportation lease expires in 2019.State of Georgia: State of Georgia

Other Partner: CSX

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SA‐4B BASH

Subarea

Amend Zoning Ordinances to Include Bird / Wildlife Air Strike

Hazard RegulationsAmend zoning ordinances to regulate land uses and guide building

standards that will not attract birds and other wildlife in the BASH

Compatibility Subarea, specifically within the Approach / Departure

Clearance Surface. Such controls should include prohibiting certain

trees and foliage that attract birds in this area.

Other Partner: Fulton County

2018

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Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

SA‐5 Bird Hazards

Birds and bird attractants within a five statute mile radius ofDobbins ARB create an opportunity for bird aircraft strike hazards.This area includes water bodies, golf courses / putting ranges, andthree landfill transfer stations.

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SA‐5A BASH

Subarea

Educate the Public About Bird Attractants

Provide public awareness and educational programs to improve the

public understanding of the hazards of bird attractants and habitats

on the aviation activities at Dobbins ARB. Include this information

on jurisdiction and Dobbins ARB websites, and include as part of the

Public Outreach Program in COM‐1B.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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For other strategies that address this issue refer to Strategies

COM‐1D, COM‐1E, and SA‐4B.

SCARCE NATURAL RESOURCES

No Issues identified to date.

February 2015 
Issue

/ Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS

VO‐1 Road Construction and Expansion Projects

Future road construction and expansion projects proximate toDobbins ARB could create potential vertical obstructions for aircraftoperations. Potential obstructions include temporary constructionequipment and permanent infrastructure such as lighting fixtures.This is of primary concern for the Interstate 75 to US Highway 41corridor projects.

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VO‐1A Vertical

ObsSubarea

Utility Infrastructure CoordinationElectric utility companies and the Georgia Department of

Transportation should coordinate with Dobbins ARB on the height

of temporary construction equipment and siting of above‐ground

permanent utility / light poles and infrastructure to ensure utilities

associated with road construction expansions projects do not

create a vertical obstruction to Dobbins ARB aviation operations.

State of Georgia: GDOT

Other Partner: Georgia Power

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VO‐2 Tree Evaluation

Trees create potential vertical obstructions for aircraft within theClear Zones and Approach and Departure Surfaces associated withRunway 11/29 immediate outside Dobbins ARB.

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VO‐2A Safety

Subarea

Modify Tree Ordinances

Consider modifying elements of tree ordinances to accommodate

properties within Clear Zones. Restrict tree replacement to species

that will not grow to heights that create vertical obstructions.

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Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

VO‐2A

(cont’d)

Consider not counting trees removed for safety purposes against

density or quantity requirements. Where not already implemented,

establish a Tree Replacement Fund to allow properties to make

payments in lieu of meeting tree density / quantity requirements.

VO‐2B Safety

Subarea

Tree Maintenance Communication

Establish a Tree Maintenance Communication / Education Program

targeted to property owners within the Clear Zones. Consider a

joint effort between Dobbins ARB, Cobb County, and the City of

Marietta to send a cohesive message to property owners affected

by the tree trimming / cutting requirements for avigation safety.

The partnership could conduct outreach through direct mailings,

open house meetings, and coordinated / targeted community and

business visits in advance of cutting within a particular area. The

information campaign could include an overview of why the cutting

is necessary, the frequency for cutting or schedule so that property

owners are aware of when the upcoming activity will be taking

place, and how cutting affects their property relative to City and

County regulations. Consider conducting the outreach as an

ongoing activity on an as‐needed basis.

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VO‐3 Tree Density and Preservation Requirements

Tree density and preservation requirements in local zoningordinances do not consider Clear Zone and Approach and DepartureClearance Surface height requirements.

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February 2015 
Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

VO‐4 Tree Clearing on Private Property

The vertical obstruction hazard that tree heights present in criticalflight areas outside Dobbins ARB

– Clear Zones, Approach/

Departure Surface, and Inner Horizontal Surface, necessitatesclearing on private property.

A coordinated effort between

Dobbins ARB and local jurisdictions is required to ensure positivepublic relations are maintained.

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VO‐5 Obstructions in Imaginary Surfaces

Permanent structures, such as light poles and utility lines, pose apotential safety concern for flight operations within Department ofDefense established imaginary surfaces associated with DobbinsARB Runway 11/29.

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VO‐5A Vertical

ObsSubarea

Develop a 3‐Dimensional Imaginary Surfaces Model

Cobb County should work with the cities of Marietta and Smyrna

with the assistance of Dobbins ARB to develop a digital and printed

3D model of existing height regulations compared to allowable

heights for the glide slope of the Approach / Departure Surface.

This tool will assist the jurisdictions in considering amendments to

their zoning regulations to further enhance military compatibility

and for determining whether heights of proposed structures

obstruct the navigable airspace during the review of development

applications.Other Partner: Federal Aviation Administration, Fulton County

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Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

VO‐5B Vertical

ObsSubarea

Dobbins ARB Review of Proposed Structures

Include Dobbins ARB representatives in the review of any proposed

development that meets or exceeds the established heights based

on the 3‐Dimensional Imaginary Surfaces Model developed in

Strategy VO‐5B. Adhere to the procedures and protocols

established in Strategy COM‐2A.

Other Partner: Fulton County

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VIBRATION

No Issues identified to date.

WATER QUALITY / QUANTITY

WQQ‐1 Future Regional Water Quantity

Demand for future water supply sources is directly tied to regionalgrowth. With a limited supply of water and increased demand frompopulation growth, short‐term usage restrictions affecting theregional communities and Dobbins ARB may be required duringperiods of shortfalls in supply. In the long‐term, the MetropolitanNorth Georgia Water District has concluded that the region willneed other water supply sources. The uncertainty of the futurewater supply could impose restrictions on future water use.

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WQQ‐1A

StudyArea

Monitor Regional Water Supply and Demand

Since there are no regulatory protections to protect or sustain

Dobbins ARB in short‐term drought conditions and Dobbins ARB is

dependent on Lockheed Martin for potable water, Dobbins ARB

should continue to monitor regional water in the short‐ and long‐ 

term to implement water conservation measures as necessary.

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February 2015 
Issue / Strategy ID

Geographic Area Strategy

Timeframe

Cobb County

City of Marietta

City of Smyrna

Dobbins ARB

GA National Guard

WQQ‐1B

DobbinsARB

Evaluate Potential for Water Conservation

Conduct a comprehensive water usage audit and feasibility study to

assess opportunities for indoor and outdoor water conservation

techniques, including demand management strategies, water‐

saving devices, programs, and policies that support compact and

green development.

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WQQ‐2 Future Regional Water Quality

Regional population growth, associated increased wastewater, andstormwater discharges, coupled with polluted wastewater,stormwater, and aging water infrastructure at Dobbins ARB createsconcern for future water quality within the region.

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WQQ‐2A

DobbinsARB

Monitor Stormwater Water Quality

Dobbins ARB should continue to monitor quality of stormwater

runoff and pursue stormwater management projects to improve

detention, reduce flooding, and treat stormwater onsite. Consider

updating the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan based on

completed stormwater improvements at the Base. Continue to

identify projects and request funding to improve stormwater

detention.

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