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Utilities, access roads, and drainage will not be negatively impacted and existing facilities will support the proposed helipad. 5) That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The original site was approved via a Planning Unit Development. Being the helipad isn't a building, much of the existing regulations do not apply. With the limited use proposed and the overall landscaping plan, staff finds the proposed setbacks of 23' from Northwest Parkway and 90' from Old Highway 8 NW to be sufficient. The proposed improvements do involve a net loss of two parking stalls. The stalls that are impacted are due to a pathway proposed between the headquarters building and the helipad. Because the parking lot was designed and built to support the existing headquarters as well as the 9, 000 SF building that was never built, a loss of two parking stalls does not have any significant impacts on available parking, especially considering the helipad will not generate a demand for more parking stalls. All other regulations have been examined through the special use permit criteria. Based on the above analysis, staff finds the standards of Section 8-130 are met, subject to conditions. Staff also suggests the public testimony from nearby residents should assist the Planning Commission and City Council in determining compliance with the standards of Section 8-130 and whether or not the conditions proposed on the use are sufficient in terms of mitigating overall impacts related to wind, noise and dust. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Hold the public hearing and accept public testimony. Staff recommends adoption of draft Ordinance 835. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit, as requested and subject to the following conditions: 1) City Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 835. 2) The helipad continuously complies with the provisions of Zoning Code Section 6-693(C). Any deviation from these conditions will constitute non-compliance with the Special Use Permit. 3) In an effort to confirm compliance with Section 6-693(C), item 5, the applicant shall furnish flight logs to City staff on a yearly basis, on or within 30 days of January 30tH 4) Allowed landings shall be for personal use of the property owner only and shall not be used by a third party, except in emergency situations. 5) Applicant submits to the City copies of secured FAA and MnDOT permits for the helipad. 6) The flight paths shall consist only as provided in Exhibit I of this report. 7) Helicopter noise associated with the helipad shall not exceed the following decibel levels measured at ground level: a. A maximum of 93 dB within a 250' radius of the helipad and a 12 hour average decibel level of no more than 86 dB. b. A maximum of 91 dB within a 250' — 375' radius of the helipad and a 12 hour average decibel level of no more than 78 dB.