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APPLICANT' S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting an amendment to Condition No. 4 of Special
Permit No. 538, which limits the life of the permit until June 30, 2025.
The request is to extend the life of the permit for a period of 10 years until
June 30, 2035. Condition No. 4 currently states: "This permit shall be
effective until June 30, 2025."
The applicant WDC Properties, LLC is the fee owner of the subject
property and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is the licensee. Blue Hawaiian
Helicopters wishes to make a major investment in the business by
constructing a new hangar consisting of approximately 3,500 square feet
within the existing Special Permit area.
The hangar, which will be less than 25 feet tall, will be located in a nat
lava alcove situated approximately 10 feet below the road line of sight.
The alcove will provide a natural shelter for the hangar and that together
with the existing lava landscape should help minimize its visibility from
both Waikoloa Road and Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST
The requested time extension is not for the lack of performance but an
extension of the permit life.
The applicant intends to maintain the operation of an existing heliport
and its related facilities.
The current permit limits heliport operations at the property to a maximum
of 40 landings per day during daylight hours, excluding emergency
landings for emergency helicopter support.
The granting of a time extension 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, whic
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.
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RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS