HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 93-02A; Callaway Golf Test Facility; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (2)TOM GARIBAY
DIRECTOR
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY AIRPORTS
COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER
COUNTY SURVEYOR TRANSIT SERVICES
FLOOD CONTROL
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
5555 OVERLAND AVE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 921 23-1295 SOLID WASTE
June 6,1995
Mr. Jeff Gibson
Associate Planner
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas
Carlsbad, CA 92008
SUBJECT: NIGHT LIGHTING OF GOLF DRIVING RANGES
Dear
Staff at McClellan-Palomar mort has reviewed several requests for night lighting of golf driving
ranges in the vicinity of the airport and has concluded that night lighting could have a detrimental
effect on airport operations and pilot safety.
Recent inquiries by Callaway Golf and other interested parties prompted a review of the
considerations associated with night lighting of such facilities near the airport. The review was
conducted with engineers specializing in lighting systems, the Federal Aviation Administration,
Airports Division and Safety Section, pilots and Mr. Ted Vallas, owner of the Olympic Hotel and
Resort.
The primary concern with lighting near airports, including direct, indirect and reflected light, is the
potential for causing reduced or impaired vision of pilots executing final approach procedures to the
airport. In particular, under instrument flying conditions (IFR), where the pilot's eyes have adjusted
to in-flight cockpit conditions, exposure to sudden glare and light could cause visual impairment and
affect the pilot's ability to operate the aircraft safely. Mr. Vallas, who is also a pilot, removed night
lighting from his driving range at the Olympic Resort several years ago because of the same
concerns for pilot safety.
The County of San Diego, as owner/operator of McClellan-Palomar Airport requests that the City
of Carlsbad take the above concerns into consideration when reviewing such requests.
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June 5,1995
Mr. Gibson
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Thank you very much for the opportunity to comment and please do not hesitate to contact me at
43 1-4646 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Olislagers, A.A.E.
Airport Manager
McClellan-Palomar Airport
cc: John A. Miller, Assistant Director