AI- 7146
4.
P&Z Agenda Template
- Meeting Date:
- 06/14/2023
- Title:
- SU23-13 (Sybil Airstrip)
- Submitted By:
- Robert Kirschmann, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Robert Kirschmann
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Agenda Item Text:
Docket SU23-13 (Sybil Airstrip) The Applicants, Mr. Brent E. and Mr. Brent C. Webb request a Special Use Authorization pursuant to Section 607.15 to legitimize a 4,000 foot by 75-foot private airstrip.
Background:
The Applicants, Mr. Brent E. and Mr. Brent C. Webb, request a Special Use Authorization pursuant to Section 607.15 to legitimize a 4,000-foot by 75-foot private airstrip.
After the site inspection, it was determined that the area cleared exceeds what is stated in the application and shown on the plans. The area cleared varies from 130 feet to 150 feet wide by approximately 4,300 feet. There is also a parking area approximately 150 feet by 200 feet. As noted above this request is a direct result of a code enforcement violation. The Applicant cleared over 13 acres without the benefit of any permit and proceeded to use the area for a runway. There are no provisions for erosion control (wind or water). Numerous native plants were removed without first obtaining State permits, and small washes were filled in without any drainage review by the County.
The runway is and will be used solely by the applicants who are both pilots and live in the area. The airstrip is not anticipated to be used by the public, although the applicants have offered it to local law enforcement agencies if needed for an emergency.
Section 607.15 allows for airports, airstrips, helipads, and/or heliports with the approval of a special use permit. The Commission has authorized Special Uses for private airstrips on rural properties in the past.
After the site inspection, it was determined that the area cleared exceeds what is stated in the application and shown on the plans. The area cleared varies from 130 feet to 150 feet wide by approximately 4,300 feet. There is also a parking area approximately 150 feet by 200 feet. As noted above this request is a direct result of a code enforcement violation. The Applicant cleared over 13 acres without the benefit of any permit and proceeded to use the area for a runway. There are no provisions for erosion control (wind or water). Numerous native plants were removed without first obtaining State permits, and small washes were filled in without any drainage review by the County.
The runway is and will be used solely by the applicants who are both pilots and live in the area. The airstrip is not anticipated to be used by the public, although the applicants have offered it to local law enforcement agencies if needed for an emergency.
Section 607.15 allows for airports, airstrips, helipads, and/or heliports with the approval of a special use permit. The Commission has authorized Special Uses for private airstrips on rural properties in the past.