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472. <br /> 1, The area under consideration for a Special Use PerLit was <br /> shown on the plans and described in the deeds submitted by <br /> the applicant, <br /> 2, plans stir';' the existing and propozed road rights-of-way and <br /> there are no existing, or proposed utility or drainage easements. <br /> Any necessary casements or r,fthts-of-way for' approach zones or- <br /> clear zones con be handled as an imposed condition, <br /> 3. 'The applicant can meet all applicable FAA and state requirements; <br /> it any be necessary to slightly modify the site plan to do so. <br /> This can be an imposed condition. <br /> 4, The opinion of Wallace Kaufman about property values had valid <br /> points; however, there were not specific numbers given to support <br /> the idea of decreased values. In spite of the existence of Norace <br /> Ai-port land development has continued around that facility. <br /> 5. The applicant can provide land sufficient for a clear zone and <br /> thereby assure aircraft operator safety. There is no evidence <br /> that the applicant can own or control the land uses or height <br /> of objects in the approach zones and thereby protect residents <br /> from adverse in-pacts associated with the airport or protect the <br /> airport operations from adverse impacts from adjacent uses. <br /> 6. 'lbs Orange Grove Rural Fire Department provided a letter that <br /> stated their ability to provide adequate fire protection <br /> if certain requirements were met. They also made suggestions <br /> for improved services which would enhance their ability to <br /> provide protection, <br /> 7. Mere are several residences located in the approach zones for <br /> the airport. 'This number As relatively small and further <br /> residential development should be discouraged. Other compatiWe <br /> land uses generally would not be allowed in the approach zones <br /> because they are not allowed under the present zoning, therefore, <br /> agricultural use of the land may continue, <br /> 8. Conditions imposed on the applicant can prevent or allivate <br /> many of the concerns for public health, safety and general <br /> welfare, <br /> 9. The Land Use Plan does not specifically address the appropriate <br /> location for an airport, The Zoning Ordinance allows general <br /> aviation airports in the Agricultural-Residential district, <br /> with a Special Use Permit, The General Aviation Airport Need <br /> and Sites Stud indicated that this location was on an above <br /> average site within the County. The Planning Department aciciow- <br /> ledges that there axe other better sites for such a facility if the <br /> County were to construct an airport. <br /> riPACT: Approval of this request would allow the construction of an air- <br /> port. <br /> RECOYE-a1DATION: The Planning Board recor.,Imends denial of the request, <br /> The Planning Department reconmends approval with imposed con- <br /> ditions, <br />