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Paradise Helicopters Special Permit Application Paradise Helicopters would like to resume landings on the subject property as part of their volcano tours. The landing area provides the visitors with an up close look at the stark contrast of the lava inundation in an area of tropical beauty with scenic vistas of the ocean. NATURE of THE E_ . ,EST Paradise Helicopters, who has been in business in Hawaii for 9 -years on Oahu and Hawaii Island, is requesting a Special Permit to allow helicopter landings on a one -acre parcel in the Royal Gardens subdivision. The applicant has over thirty employees and a clean safety record with no major incidents. The applicants would like to land daily at the site between 9:00am and 5:00pm, there will be no night flights. They anticipate up to four flights per day with four to six passengers and one pilot on each flight. The normal flight pattern, which may vary with weather and eruption activity, is from the Hilo airport to the Pu`u G`o vent, to the subject property and then returning to the Hilo airport. The applicant anticipates that they will be on the ground for thirty minutes each trip to allow the visitors an opportunity to view the lava, flora and natural terrain up close. There will be no fueling facilities, fire fighting equipment, lighting, retail operations or restroorn facilities on the subject parcel. The improvements will consist of a 15' x 15' landing platform only. COUNTY AND STATE PLANS State Land Use Designation: nation: The State Land Use District classification is "Agricultural ". General plan Land Use Pattern. Allocation wide 1VIap: ��.�wn ��rrrr�rri.�rrrr..ww r�rr�r The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation guide map designates this area as "extensive agriculture ". J J2