2016.02.16 Planning Packet Combined

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Staff finds this criterion to be met. The proposed plan revisions do not change proposed flight paths or helicopter type. The minor pad elevation change should have minimal, unnoticeable impact in terms of sound. Changes of the pad surface from pavement to turf should improve upon dust impacts. The hedge proposed surrounding the pad remains; however it must be maintained at a height no taller than 36" (previous plan proposed 36"- 42'). Lastly, the center of the pad is in approximately the same location, no closer to residential uses than the previously approved design. 8) The applicant secures all necessary permits from other state and/or federal authorities for use of the helipad, including but not limited to the Federal Aviation Administration and Minnesota Department of Transportation. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The proposed revisions were necessary in order to secure a permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 9) Because every property has a unique set of characteristics with regard location of buildings, landscaping, and topography, the City Council may impose other conditions not specified herein that are deemed necessary to mitigate any negative impacts resulting from use of the helipad. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The proposed changes are not substantial enough to affect earlier compliance with this condition. 10) Special use permit procedures of Sections 8-120 and 8-220 shall be followed except that public hearing notice shall be mailed to each property owner within 1000' of the property under consideration. Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 1,000' on February 3, 2016 11) Compliance with the special use standards of Section 8-130. See below analysis. Section 8-130: 1) That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. Staff finds this criterion remains met. The proposed changes should not further impact the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. The landing pad design, while larger; remains in generally the same location and is screening from public rights-of-way while not in use. Further, the proposed changes should not have any impact on sound and changing from a concrete pad to turf should improve dust and debris being blown around. The site will maintain aesthetically pleasing landscaping, incorporate a picnic table, and add to existing tree cover on the property. All other use restrictions remain unchanged. 2) That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood.