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Special Exception Use Permit Petition Submitted by Pablo Barrozo (SE2607)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Request:
Special Exception Use Permit for the use of a private Heliport
General Location:
South side of Peach Bloom Road Approximately 755 feet East of Peach Blossom Road
Parcel Key Number:
1403369
Summary of Applicant's Request:
The petitioner is requesting a Special Exception Use Permit to establish a private heliport on a parcel zoned PDP (Rural) with agricultural uses. The subject property consists of approximately 8.4 acres.
The proposed facility will operate strictly as a private heliport and will not be open to the public or utilized for commercial aviation activities. All helicopter takeoffs and landings will be limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., which are within the hours permitted under any applicable noise ordinances of Hernando County .
The heliport is proposed to support a charitable event held approximately four times per year for autistic children in Lake City, Florida. Operational activity is expected to be minimal, consisting of approximately two takeoffs and two landings per event, for a total of approximately eight takeoffs and eight landings annually. The combination of minimal operational frequency, restricted hours of operation, existing FAA approval, and the use of an existing landing area is expected to minimize impacts on surrounding properties and preserve the rural character of the area.
All flights associated with the proposed heliport will be logged in accordance with standard aviation procedures. Additionally, the helicopter is equipped with an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, which provides real-time flight tracking and permanently records flight activity.
The applicant has provided documentation demonstrating approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the proposed heliport. No site improvements, grading, or construction activities are proposed, as the helipo...
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