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05/03/2000 AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER May 3, 2000 Present: Gary Benjamin Chair Brenda Harris Nixon Board Member – departed 4:15 p.m. Dennis Roper Board Member Ron Streicher Board Member Bob Lunt Board Member Also Present: William Morris Harbormaster John Carassas Assistant City Attorney Brenda Moses Board Reporter To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. ITEM 2 – Minutes Approval Member Nixon moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2000, motioncarried as submitted. The was duly seconded and unanimously. ITEM 3 - Tenant Report/FBO David King, Suncoast Flying Services, reported there are 27 t-hangars, 40 shade hangars, 35 hard stands, 19 grass tiedowns, and 10 transients. He enjoyed the Open House activities and said he provided over five hours of free helicopter rides. Justin Wilbur, Suncoast Flying Services, was impressed with the Open House and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Low cost airplane rides were provided. Mr. King feels the traffic pattern at the Airpark for Runway 16 is not a problem. Discussion ensued regarding Runway 34 and the fifty-degree turn required before making a thirty-degree bank at low altitude. He requested the AA’s (Airport Authority) approval to perform test flights to obtain input regarding amending the traffic pattern to Keene Road. Interested neighbors will be welcome to participate and proposals to change the pattern will not be made without sufficient research. Mr. Wilbur said he contacted the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) regarding their recommendations on traffic patterns. The FAA specifically recommended no turns on departure, but a straight departure to 300 feet below the traffic pattern before making a crosswind turn. Mr. King’s recommendation of a straight out departure would allow aircraft to climb to 700 feet before making a right turn. Both Mr. King and Mr. Wilbur feel the potential for a mid-air collision is strong with the current traffic pattern on Runway 34. It was remarked that years ago decibel sound equipment used at the Airpark indicated that garbage trucks made more noise than the aircraft. It was remarked that as Clearwater is in the most populated county in the State, it is not possible to please everyone all the time. Concern was expressed that Mr. King’s suggested traffic pattern was in place a few years ago. Numerous complaints were received. Concern was expressed that aircraft will not stay over Keene Road on a departure. maa0500 1 05/03/00 Mr. King said the extension to the south end of the runway will allow aircraft to get airborne further from the northern neighborhoods and have them flying higher and quieter and safer. He said next month he will present a proposal to the AA requesting the pattern for helicopters be amended. Member Roper moved to direct the Harbormaster to coordinate with the FBO (Fixed Based Operator) to proceed with appropriate preliminary testing and report back to the AA. motioncarried The was duly seconded and unanimously. It was suggested the FBO and the AA review the Airpark rules and regulations and suggest changes if appropriate. It was requested staff include review of the rules and regulations as an agenda item for the next meeting. Klaus Palinkas, of PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan), said the FAA had requested his firm to look at the Keene Road departure pattern. Last fall, the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) suggested a potential traffic pattern designed to mitigate noise by flying over busy rights-of-ways rather than homes. As part of their contract, PBS&J is using the FAA’s integrated noise model based on average decibel values over a one-year period of time. ITEM 4 – Election of New Chairman motion Member Lunt moved to nominate Gary Benjamin as Chair. The was duly carried seconded and unanimously. Member Nixon was not present for the vote. Chair Benjamin accepted the nomination, and noted this is his third and last term as Chair. motion Member Streicher moved to nominate Member Roper as Vice-Chair. The was carried duly seconded and unanimously. Member Nixon was not present for the vote. ITEM 5 – Comments on Open House It was remarked the Open House was excellent. Attendance was strong but crowds were never over capacity for the Airpark. The FBO and the Harbormaster were complimented for their efforts. John Atanasio of the CAP (Civil Air Patrol) was congratulated on the dedication of the CAP building. ITEM 6 – Master Plan Updates Mr. Palinkas said the Master Plan document is 90% complete. He anticipates a preliminary submittal of the Master Plan to the AA next month and the final document by the end of June 2000 for submission to the Commission. He reviewed the timeframe for runway extensions, etc. Soil foundation testing will be done whenever necessary. Concern was expressed that a dip in the taxiway past the last exit heading north near the maintenance hangar needs to be addressed. Mr. Palinkas said as it is using needed space, the existing fuel farm will be relocated to a vacant area west of the maintenance hangar. Concern was expressed the tanks will be above-ground tanks which are lightning magnets. In response to a question, Mr. Palinkas said Airpark operations will be coordinated with the FBO and Airpark users once the Master Plan approval is complete. He said the cost estimates are not complete. A remark was made that orange balls on the 120-volt light wires on the north end of the Airpark were placed on the wrong wires. It was felt they were intended as warnings to maa0500 2 05/03/00 aircraft east of the Airpark. It was requested Mr. Palinkas supply the AA with a draft copy of the most current Master Plan. ITEM 7 – Other Business Mr. Atanasio thanked the Harbormaster, the Assistant City Attorney, and the AA for achievements at the Airpark. He was impressed that the cadets that monitored the traffic at the Open House festivities policed the entire area. He requested staff provide the CAP with an official statement indicating the City has authorized the CAP to install their building at the Airpark. He said the statement is required for insurance purposes and the post office. Senior Planner Gina Clayton distributed a copy of a proposed ordinance to amend the Community Development Code to permit a helipad in a residential zoning district. In anticipation of future requests such as this by a citizen who owns property at 800 Druid Street, zoned Low Density Residential Zoning District, staff has prepared an ordinance for consideration by the Community Development Board. Staff is requesting the AA’s feedback regarding the proposed ordinance. If the ordinance passes, helipads would be permitted in the Low Density Residential Zoning District as a flexible development which requires a public hearing before the Community Development Board and residents within 200 feet will be notified of the request. The property must be a minimum of 40,000 square feet in area to qualify for a helipad, with a lot width of 200 feet, and meet other criteria. Any required approval by the FAA and FDOT also will be required to be submitted with the application. It was suggested staff remove Item #9 of Section #3 on page 3 of the proposed ordinance. Consensus was to add review of the proposed ordinance to the next meeting. Harbormaster William Morris said a proposal to replace the telecommunications tower at the Clearwater High School may be in excess of the FAA regulations once the runway extensions to the Airpark are implemented. It was suggested that staff notify AT&T of the matter. In response to a question, Mr. King said he will provide a status report on Airpark leases at the next meeting. Mr. Morris said the Noise Abatement sign was in place 3 days after the last AA meeting. ITEM 8 – Agenda for next meeting, Wednesday, June 7, 2000 See Items 3 and 7. ITEM 9 - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m. maa0500 3 05/03/00 ", . " . , ~ rol'" . , ' , ," , ' " \', \ " I .. ',' ,.:r \C>..:~ '1' ,., '..~ ~ :! " , ~ "', ;.... .,: ',\ ;~.; I.' < I . ' -i' :1,: " I" ...,:' ," ", ., ' ,: : ;', '.!'~ ,; , ..". :<1 , ," 1.1 '. . . I ~ ' ' ;'j:l< ::,C'!" . " .:. ", :' .( , ~ ~ ,. -" ,; " " , I' ! : '.I , " " , .~ .' . .: ,I' :t' " " , .! ~ /' " L :. :,\,.',', '::: ~ ' 'I ,.t>.. 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ITEM 2 - Minutes 'Approval Member Nixon moved to approve the' minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2000, as submit~ed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. , '4(;~t . \ .. .dfi. ITEM 3 - Tenant Report/FBO David King, Suncoast Flying Services, reported there are 27 tphangars, 40 shade hangars, 35 hard stands, 19 grass tiedowns, and 10 transients. He enjoyed the Open ' House activities and said he provided over five hours of free helicopter rides. Justin Wilbur,' Suncoast Flying Services, was impressed with the Open House and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Low cost airplane rides were provided. L) Mr. King feels the traffic pattern at the Airpark for Runway 16 is not a problem. Discussion ensued regarding Runway 34 and the fifty-degree turn required before making a thirty-degree bank at low altitude. He requested the AA's (Airport Authority) approval to perform test flights to obtain input regarding amending the traffic pattern to Keene Road. Interested neighbors will be welcome to participate and. proposals to change the pattern will not be made without sufficient research. Mr. Wilbur said he contacted the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) regarding their recommendations on traffic patterns.' The FAA specifically recommended no turns on departure, but a straight departure to 300 feet below the traffic pattern before making a crosswind turn. Mr. King's recommendation of a straight out departure would allow aircraft to climb to 700 feet before making a right turn. Both Mr. King and Mr. Wilbur feel the potential for a mi.d-air collision is strong with the current traffic pattern on Runway 34. It was remarked that years ago decibel sound equipment used at the Airpark indicated that garbage trucks made more noise than the aircrsft. It was remarked that as Clearwater is in the most populated county in the State, it is not possible to please everyone all the time. Concern was expressed that Mr. King's suggested traffic pattern was in place a few years ago. Numerous complaints were maa0500 1 05/03/00 ,,/'f~,,',,'l'~:''''-T\I\l':j..' ':', f"l \\ j\'"ll,"\ ", I \."', "~ I ,'" ~ :'" ,.,1,~..~:" :'I~, " \"\':' ;r" ~ .'~ "':'f"",'"l .:" :'\". ~~. ',' 'i.. ' :' /::~' :,' \ .' ': ;j, f;"" ~ ';; ~l':,': ,~1. . ~. I' . f' "' ',: " : ~ ; ~l. ',> : . " ~. . , . ", ' . : ~ . :", ' , ;' ',. ,.' , I: ~ I' ." ~ : . , ,. ,,', '/' ", ' ... ~ .' ' received. Concern was expressed that aircraft will not stay over Keene Road on a , " , departure. Mr. King said the extensi'on to the south end of the runway will allow aircraft to get airborne further from the northern neighborhoods and have them flying higher and quieter and safer. He said next month he will present a proposal to the AA requesting the pattern for helicopters be amended. Member Roper moved to direct the Harbormaster to coordinate with the FBD (Fixed Based Operator) to proceed with appropriate preliminary testing and report back to the AA. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. It was suggested the FaD and the AA review the Airpark rules and regulations and suggest changes if appropriate. It was requested staff include review of the rules and regulations as an agenda item for the next meeting. Klaus Palinkas, of PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan), said the FAA had requested his firm to look at the Keene Road departure pattern. Last fall, the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) suggested a potential traffic pattern designed to mitigate noise by flying over busy rights- of-ways rather than homes. As part of their contract, PBS&J is using the FAA's integrated noise model based on average decibel values over a one-year period of time. ITEM 4 - Election of New Chairman (},9 ~~ iLf. Member Lunt moved to nominate Gary Benjamin as Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Nixon was not present for the vote. Chair Benjamin accepted the nomination, and noted,this is his third and last term as Chair. Member Streicher moved to nominate Member Roper as Vice-Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Nixon was not present for the vote. ITEM 5 - Comments on ODen House It was remarked the Open House was excellent. Attendance was strong but crowds were never over capacity for the Airpark. The FBD and the Harbormaster were complimented for their efforts. John Atanasio of the CAP (Civil Air Patrol) was congratulated on the dedication of the CAP building. ITEM 6 - Master Plan Updates Mr. Palinkas said the Master Plan document is 90% complete. He anticipates a preliminary submittal of the Master Plan to the AA next month and the final document by the end of June 2000 for submission to the Commission. He reviewed the timeframe for runway extensions, etc. Soil foundation testing will be done whenever necessary. Concern was expressed that a dip in the taxiway past the last exit heading north near the maintenance hangar needs to be addressed. Mr. Palinkas said as it is using needed space, the existing fuel farm will be relocated to a vacant area west of the maintenance hangar. Concern was expressed the tanks will be above-ground tanks which are lightning mAgnets. In response to a question, Mr. Palinkas said Airpark operations will be coordinated with the "___/ FBG and Airpark users once the Master Plan approval is complete. He said the cost maa0500 2 05/03/00 i .... ~ . I,.,." ;'\:~...' ,f" ..'."... ,'.'. .... ,.',,; " I ~...~,', l,' "'., /' 1'1. >, .,~"~,'. . ,.. ,.... ",' ~"'," 11' '~.';, '..' I, .. , ' l II. ":\{: :\ ":.l;:, ,,:;: i::',:',:! :':::<\/',: : ,.., " " ' , ' ~~ ~ : c ~ 1 '. ,i, " ., , " > I, t.' , , .',~ ., ...0/ estimates are not complete. A remark was made that orange balls on the 120-volt light wires,on the north end of the Airpark were placed on the wrong wires. It was felt they were intended as warnings to aircraft east of the Ai'rpark. , It was requested Mr. Palinkas supply the AA with a draft copy of the most current Master Plan. ITEM 7 - Other' Business , ,Mr. Atanasiothanked the Harbormaster, the Assistal)t City Attorney, and the AA for achievements at the Airpark. He was impressed that the cadets that monitored the traffic ' at the Open House festivities policed the entire area. He requested staff provide the CAP with an official statement indicating the City has authorized the CAP to install thair building at the Airpark. He said the statement is required for insurance purposes and the post office. , Senior Planner Gina Clayton distributed a copy of a proposed ordinance to amend the Community Development Code to permit a helipad in a residential zoning district. In , anticipation of future requests such as this by a citizen who owns property at 800' Druid Street, zoned low Density Residential Zoning District, staff has prepared an ordinance for consideration by the Community Development Board. Staff is requesting the AA's feedback regarding the proposed ordinance. If the ordinance passes, helipads would be, , permitted in the Low Density Residential Zoning District as a flexible development which , requires a public hearing before the Community Development Board and residents within 200 feet will be notified of the request. The property must be a minimum of 40,000 , square feet in area to qualify for a helipad, with a lot width of 200 feet, and meet other C~~l criteria. Any required approval by the FAA and FOOT also will be required to be submitted with the application.' It was suggested staff remove Item #9 of Section #3 on page 3 of the proposed ordinance. Consensus was to add review of the proposed ordinance to the naxt meeting. Harbormaster William Morris said a proposal to replace the telecommunications tower at the Clearwater High School may be in excess of the FAA regulations once the runway extensions to the Airpark are implemented. It was suggested that staff notify AT&T of the matter. In response to a question, Mr. King said he will provide a status report on Airpark leases at the next meeting. Mr. Morris said the Noise Abatement sign was in place 3 days after the last AA meeting. ITEM 8 - Auenda for next meetinCl. Wednesday. June 7. 2000 See Items 3 and 7. o maa0500 3 05103/00 ;,:,;;.~,'.{,.i.::.~.,_.:.\:,~\!,'.!~,~.'.~~,~:}":::'~/;I':':':::l"; -'i}":: '" ,:'1,..<:" ',:". '1,'..: ';', "'.':'., . ' ":..' ';\:;:"'\/:~~:;"'.'.,');..... 1j :'''~', :"]: t - . I ; ,= . : . .ll.f....q,. .~.,~"~ \.c \','J' \':. ;:}:'::':;';".:~-::': "::-.,>'Y ,... " , . ..,. ., ..:"".' ." " ... J I' 1 ~, I '. '. I . . ~ . ,. 'Jl, .. 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