PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2023-000040)

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will help amortize the cost of the proposed 3,500-square feet hangar improvement. The hangar will enable more efficient repair and maintenance of the helicopters. Currently, repair and maintenance work are taking place in Hilo, which requires additional flight time and fuel. The estimated cost for the construction of the proposed hangar is between $3.5 and $4 million. The licensee expects the new hangar to be completed within 5 years. 3. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached documents in support of their request: (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — Special Permit Amendment Application dated March 31,2023). BACKGROUND INFORMATION 4. October 12, 1983: The Planning Commission voted to approve Special Permit No. 538 to allow the former owner of the project site, ATPAC Land Company, to establish an airplane landing strip, terminal, and related improvements. The former owner secured Final Plan Approval for the construction of a 320-square-foot office and a seven-stall oil- treated parking area, and Final Subdivision Approval to subdivide a 13.007-acre parcel out of the larger 3,865-acre parcel. The Special Permit had an expiration date of July 1, 1985. 5. May 22, 1985: The Planning Commission voted to deny the former owner's request to delete Condition No. 7 (life of permit) and recommended instead the approval of an amendment to Condition No. 7 to allow Special Permit No. 538 to remain in effect for an additional five years until June 30, 1990. The Commission also voted to deny the former owner's request to delete Condition No. 10, which prohibited night flights. 6. April 14, 1987: The Planning Commission approved an amendment to Special Permit No. 538 to allow the establishment of a heliport in addition to the approved airstrip landing facilities. A Final Plan Approval was secured for a building and storage addition to the existing facility. 7. May 24, 1990: The Planning Commission approved the applicant's request to extend the life of Special Permit No. 538 to June 30, 1995. As part of the Commission's approval, Special Permit No. 538 was amended to limit use of the approved facilities as a heliport. 8. June 22, 1995: The Planning Commission voted to deny the applicant's request to delete Condition No. 5 (life of permit) but instead approved of an amendment to -2-