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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD 2013-01 exhibits & correspondence received from citizens & businesses.pdfU 0 Helicopter Tour Business The attached are comments received via telephone, email, and letter from residents and other interested parties regarding the proposed Helicopter Tour Business. 0 Barry Brown From: Nydia Burgos-Ruwe <ruwe@cfl.rr.com> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 10:08 AM To: Susan Chapman; Barry Brown Subject: Proposed helicopter tour operation Dear Planning and Zoning Committee Members, I am a resident of Puerto del Rio and recently found out that there is a helicopter tour operation, Florida Biplanes (www.floridabiplanes.com )that has submitted a proposal to the city of Cape Canaveral to conduct tour operations from a location at the northeast corner of AIA and Imperial Blvd. After researching the company's operations, I learned that they are already set up in the Merritt Island airport and conduct helicopter tours that last anywhere from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. This is very alarming. As you know, helicopters are extremely loud. This type of business right around the corner from our homes will have a significant impact on both our quality of life and our property values. This community is very quiet and peaceful. This is one of the characteristics that attracted me and many others to purchasing properties in this area. A helicopter tour operation so close to our homes will end that peace and quiet and will have a definite impact on our ability to resell property. Who wants to live next to a helicopter tour operation? If that had been our goal, we would have bought property in a different location. Taking into consideration the noise level of this operation, it is also important to analyze the impact that this operation will have on the local hotels that are located so close to this location. This location is right across from two hotels. I am sure that the guests will not appreciate having helicopters flying around all the time. Tourists come here to relax by the pool, sleep in and enjoy the beaches. My guess is that hearing helicopters flying around all day is not part of their plans. Negative reviews from the loud noise coming for that operation can have a serious impact on the bookings for those hotels. I understand that the city is working hard to attract more businesses. However, it is also important to be selective about the organizations that are permitted to come to this area to conduct business. If a business will have a significant negative impact on both the local residents and the local business community, then it is the responsibility of the city to ensure that organization is not allowed to conduct business in the area. The City of Cape Canaveral Weekly Update from February 15, 2013 indicates that you will be holding a board meeting to discuss this proposal on Wednesday, February 27.1 am respectfully requesting that these issues be seriously considered before this type of business is allowed to disrupt our peaceful way of life. Thank you very much for your attention, Nydia Burgos-Ruwe mod �s�� 3v1 27 � -- q 12y Barry Brown From: Rick <rmarchionni@dl.rr.com> Sent Monday, April 29,2013 1:26 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: Helicopter Service in Cape Canaveral Mr. Brown — I will not available to attend Tuesday May 14th 2013, as I will be out of State. I attended the prior "Zoning Board Meeting", where this plan was presented.. As a former (3) term elected Alderman /Council Member and a Human Resources Director for a major municipality in Ct. I was appalled at the proceedings that took place that evening. After evidence was presented by two of the Zoning Officials, that voted in opposition on grounds that this proposal violates several serious Cape Canaveral Zoning Laws. The other Zoning Members voted to support, the very Zoning Laws which they are sworn to uphold. I'm beginning to wonder why the OWNER of this property continually has come in front of the Zoning Board over the years with "Projects" that fly in the face of Cape Canaveral Zoning Laws? Maybe this -person after being denied several times, will finally get his/her wish for a change or exception in Cape Canaveral's Zoning Laws. From my prior City Government experience, this is sending out a loud & clear message, this whole fiasco needs to be investigated by the City of Cape Canaveral's City Council & Mayor. Mr. Brown, kindly count me as one resident in opposition to this project, and be assured that I and others that reside in the Bayport, Bayside & Puerto Del Rio Associations will be watching. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation in this matter Richard Marchionni 8633 Villa Nova Drive Cape Canaveral, FI. 32920 rmarchionnia-cfl.rr.com Barry Brown From: David Greene Sent: Thursday, May 02,2013 12:51 PM To: Todd Morley, Barry Brown Subject: FW: [*** SUSPECTED SPAM ***] Why we don't want a landing pad here - clip of Helicopter crash Attachments: Larry crash -May 2005.doc Guys, FYI. David L. Greene City Manager City of Cape Canaveral P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 www.citvofcar)ecanaveral.org Office Phone: 321-868-1230 Office Fax: 321-868-1224 --Original Message ---- From: Info Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:20 PM To: David Greene Subject: FW: [*** SUSPECTED SPAM ***] Why we don't want a landing pad here - clip of Helicopter crash FYI... ----Original Message ---- From: ouelletp@iuno.com [mailto:ouelletp@iuno.com] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 9:16 AM To: Info Subject: [*** SUSPECTED SPAM ***] Why we don't want a landing pad here - clip of Helicopter crash Good morning, We are hearing from many residents who are opposing the proposed helicopter -landing pad along A1A. While they cite copious reasons, we believe we have the best argument - SAFETY! We know firsthand just how quickly (and deadly) things can go bad when flying choppers. The pilot, in the attached article, had been flying Cobras for over 15 years, some in very hazardous conditions, yet, despite all that expertise, he lost a chopper. Can you even imagine what kind of disaster the City would have on their hands if this local pilot crashed into the RaceTrac?!?!?! Or hit the condos? Considering how litigious the public is the City would certainly be involved in the ensuing lawsuit. The City of Cape Canaveral cannot allow a helicopter sightseeing business to operate anywhere near A1A. See you at the next hearing. Herman & Pat Ouellette Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing. Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing. 2 GLU-m-em-w-11 Greg Kreller/The Taos NewsEmergency personnel A ill A A P+ A It 11 Zl� By MELANIE DABOVICH The Associated Press May 11, 2005 ALBUQUERQUE — An Air Force helicopter crashed Wednesday during a training exercise in Northern New Mexico, killing one of three airmen aboard. The other two crew members were taken to a Taos hospital where one was being treated for broken ribs and bruises, said Col. Eric Fiel of Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. The other airman was still being evaluated, he said. I CSpvll to a PC nes ay- r,1110011 k ay ) 111 Laly Fiel said the pilot, co-pilot and flight helicopter crash near the National Vietnam Veterans War engineer were from the base's 512th Rescue Memorial in Angel Fire. Unit of the 58th Special Operations Wing and were on a high-altitude training mission. Their names were not immediately released. The HH60G Pave Hawk helicopter went down near the National Vietnam Memorial at Angel Fire, about 150 miles northeast of Albuquerque. Authorities said the helicopter caught on fire after the crash, but the blaze was quickly extinguished. The copter had taken off from Kirtland, landed at an airport in Angel Fire, and then crashed after taking off again, Fiel said. "Their intent was to do whatever training they needed to do and head back," he said. Air Force safety -board officers were being sent to the scene to determine the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration was also investigating. The Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the Army Black Hawk helicopter, according to the Air Force Web site. Terry Van Gilder, whose office is about a mile from the Vietnam memorial chapel, said he saw the helicopter take off and start making a right bank over the chapel. He looked away, and when he turned back, he saw the helicopter on the ground. "I saw some dust come up, and that caught my eye," said Van Gilder, an associate broker at Sun Valle Realty. Denise Schrandt, an administrative assistant at the memorial, said the helicopter crashed right above the memorial, but she did not see it. There was no event going on at the time, she said. The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Angel Fire was built by Victor Westphall from 1968 until 1971 as a memorial to his son, Victor David Westphall 111, a Marine Corps officer killed in Vietnam on May 22, 1968. Victor Westphall died in 2003. Congress recognized the memorial as a national symbol in 1983. Barry Brown From: ouelletp@juno.com Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:28 AM To: Barry Brown Subject. Ltr against Helicopter biz along AIA Attachments: Larry crash -May 2005.doc Dear Mr. Brown, We are extremely distressed to see that the City intends to allow Florida Biplanes and Helicopters to operate along A1A. We, and many of our fellow citizens, recognize that there are SAFETY issues that have not been addressed here. We know firsthand just how badly and quickly an accident can happen, even under the best of circumstances. Having an incident occur anywhere close to A1A would be a major disaster for our City. We have ridden in helicopters numerous times, at various vacation locales and they have always departed \ landed at an airport for obvious SAFETY reasons. One excursion was so long that we had to land and refuel in the middle of the desert. Again, this was for SAFETY's sake. It is unimaginable that any FAA -credited Safety Manager would condone the AIA site (without coercion). We have attached an article of helicopter crash for your perusal. One tragic accident would blanket our City with lawsuits and bankrupt our City. We urge you not to allow this business to operate along AIA. Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Ouellette Barry Brown From: David Greene Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 8:28 AM To: Angela Apperson; Barry Brown; Todd Morley Subject: Fwd: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT All, FYI/Record. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Info <Infogcityofcapecanaveral.org> Date: May 7, 2013, 4:57:34 PM EDT To: David Greene<D.Greenegcityofcapecanaveral.org> Subject: FW: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT FYI... From: Steve Bieritz[mailto:bieritzinsuranceCabaol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 4:49 PM To: Info Subject: Re: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT Against! .�� Steve Bieritz, LUTCF President Bieritz Insurance Agency & Morris Insurance Agency 209 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 Steve Bieritz, ABR GRI SFR Broker Wears Valley Realty Group " Your Smoky Mountain Connection" Cell 865-384-9884 Office- 865-908-8430 Fax -865-908-9408 Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2013, at 3:45 PM, "City of Cape Canaveral" <info(c�,ci ofcapecanaveral.or�> wrote: 1 Barry Brown From: Herman Ouellette <beach_rat@hotmail.com> Sent Wednesday, May 08, 2013 11:08 AM To: Barry Brown Subject: RE: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT I disapprove of this type of business operating beside a gas station and two prominent businesses nearby. Should an accident occur,the only thoroughfare in and out of the city would be severely compromised. Remember the fire on SR 3/Beachline? Don't let this happen here. Sincerely, Herman Ouellette Cape Canaveral From: info@cityofcapecanaveral.org To: beach rat@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 13:45:40 -0700 Subject: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT For more information or comment, contact Barry Brown, Planning and Zoning Director at (321) 868-1206 or b.brown @citvofcanecanavera1.ora. ;This e-mail has been sent to you by the CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL. To maximize their communication with :you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to (discontinue this service, please inform the CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, by ;TELEPHONE at (321) 868-1220 or REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL. Barry Brown From: Carol L Lefebvre <lefebvrecll@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 11:03 AM To: Barry Brown Cc: 'Carol L Lefebvre' Subject: FW: Helicopter In the interest of safety for our fair City, I would have to make my stand known as a "NO" — I ditto my husband's beliefs. Carol L. Lefebvre From: Paul D. Lefebvre [mailto: polefebvre(cDcomcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 8:50 AM To: 'Carol L.Lefebvre' Subject: FW: Helicopter From: Paul D. Lefebvre(mailto:polefebvre(acomcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 8:47 AM To:'b.brown@cityofcapecanaveral.org' Subject: Helicopter Thank you for your a mail regarding test flights. I will likely be effected slightly by this but can say with certainty that I am opposed to this as we have enough flight traffic in our general area already with military, news and port operations. The advertisers that currently fly the beach are already annoying and the bi-plane that circles us and the port/beach is also a regular, the addition of a low flying helicopter would be just another distraction to our neighborhood and surrounding vicinity...............and the safety of these trips, how many times have we seen the news of these helicopters going down! Write me in as opposed and thank you for your attention concerning this matter. Paul D. Lefebvre Barry Brown From: ouelletp@juno.com Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 6:55 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: [*** SUSPECTED SPAM ***] FAA rules on heliports Attachments: ATT00001.txt, ATT00002.htm; Heliports_8900.1.pdf Dear Mr. Brown, I've been researching this heliport issue and have contacted the FAA (See their response below). If the city decides to grant approval, the proponent, known as Florida Biplanes and Helicopters, will have to apply to for a heliport certificate, from Airports District Office (ADO). From that point, the ADO will request the FAA to inspect the Heliport; and, if the Inspector determines the location not to be safe, the heliport will not be approved (see attached guidance). I am forwarding the referenced guidance material for your review. My (and my neighbors and friends) interpretation of this document confirms my concerns of the location of this business. Again, my only issue with this business is the location of the Final Approach/Takeoff (FATO). They cannot SAFELY operate at the proposed site. Thank you for reconsidering this issue. Pat Ouellette Cape Canaveral Resident (321) 784-6014 Barry Brown From: ouelletp@juno.com Sent: Thursday, May 09, 201311:30 AM To: Barry Brown Subject: Re: FAA rules on heliports Good morning Mr. Brown, Per your request, I have pasted (below my name) the e-mail that I had received from Mr. Weaver, at the FAA. Also of note, I did a search on the FAA website for helicopter incidents in Brevard County and saw a chopper mishap was recorded for Feb 6, 2013 in Merritt Island (see attached file). While the item didn't say what company was involved, it was a helicopter of the same make/model that FB&H flies. Please don't misunderstand my motives ... I'm all for helicopter tours just not at the identified location due to obvious safety reasons. I have lived here a long time and have worked enough years at KSC to fully comprehend what kind of tragedy can happen if this heliport is allowed to operate at the proposed site. I appreciate the attention that I know you will give this issue. Thank you for performing your due diligence, Pat Ouellette Cape Canaveral Resident (321) 784-6014 From: Steven.R.Weaver@faa.gov To: "ouelletp@juno.com" <ouelletp@'uno.com> Subject: Re: SRW SME heli q (Ouellette) 5.7.13 Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 13:09:33 -0400 Thank you for the article. Unfortunately, the FAA cannot interfere or coerce the city to approve or disapprove a aviation business. If the city decides to grant approval, the proponent, known as Florida Biplanes and Helicopters, will have to apply to for a heliport certificate, from Airports District Office (ADO). From that point, the ADO will request the FAA to inspect the Heliport; and, if the Inspector determines the location not to be safe, the heliport will not be approved (see attached guidance). If you have any further questions, feel free to give us a call at 407-812-7700 ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- From: Barry Brown<B.BrownQcityofcapecanaveral.org> To: "ouelletp.@a iuno.com" <ouelletpga iuno.com> Subject: RE: [*** SUSPECTED SPAM ***] FAA rules on heliports Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 09:07:37 -0400 Barry Brown From: Tuscany, Pamela (NBCUniversal, Orlando) <Pamela.Tuscany@Universalorlando.com> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 5.45 PM To: Barry Brown Cc: Rocky Randels Subject: FW: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT Dear Mr. Brown, While I admire the effort on behalf of the City to provide a demonstration of this potential new business opportunity, I am completely puzzled as to the timing. A Tuesday 2pm demonstration is highly unlikely to generate an accurate count of residents input. Since I will be unable to observe, I will trust my knowledge of this type of business, holding firmly against considering Florida Biplanes Et Helicopters to make stake in the ground plans in the noted Cape Canaveral locations. I would be more than happy to discuss by phone or over the weekend, should you find my input helpful. Best regards PAMELA TUSCANY VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA PRODUCTION GROUP 1000 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PLAZA, B22A ORLANDO, FL 32819 (407) 224-6449 OFFICE (407) 224-8568 MARIA (321) 663-5510 CELL www.universalstudlos.com/studio/florida From: Pamela Tuscany rmailto:ptuscanyCabcfl.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 7:46 AM To: Tuscany, Pamela (NBCUniversal, Orlando) Subject: Fw: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT --- Original Message ----- From: City of Cape Canaveral To: Ptuscanywarren &-cfl.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 4:45 PM Subject: PUBLIC NOTICE - HELICOPTER DEMO FLIGHT 9 - HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT INFORMATION INQUIRY FORM Date of Request: Requestor: _`/ wt -n -o Phone: r3 �z ` Phone: E-mail: Fax: Subject Property: Information Requested and Response: Co at CSP V 54 . P Barry Brown From: Adrienne Kessler <a5 kessler@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 16,2013 11:13 AM To: Barry Brown Subject: Helicoptor Proposal Feedback I am writing to you today to register my input into the proposed helicopter tour business in Cape Canaveral. This is a very bad idea for our city with very little, if any, upside or profit for the community. This is a source of noise pollution and will affect our real estate values. No one wants to buy into and/or invest in an upscale condo or business building with helicopters hovering overhead. I lived in a community that was also a country seat. It had acquired the funding for the landing pad and helicopter. The residents defeated this very q uickly. A helicopter tour service is an undesirable addition to this community. It would seem that this tour would primarily be a shoreline viewing service. Air traffic along the coast would be an audio and visual nuisance for coastal residents, guests and tourists. I would like to know exactly the reasons the City is entertaining the possibility of granting such an annoyance a permit to establish itself and grow in Cape Canaveral. Please notify me when the permit and zoning committee will meet to discuss this issue. Sincerely, Adrienne C. Kessler Solana Shores Dr # 505 1 105 Polk Avenue Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 7520 Ridgewood Avenue #510 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 May 20, 2013 MAY 2 1 2013 I Mayor Randels and City Council of Cape Canaveral, _— I am in extreme opposition of allowing the Helicopter Sjght Seeing Service to locate on the lot just East of AIA. First, the noise and the visual of a helicopter so close to the busy highway have the potential to distract drivers and cause accidents. Second, one of our biggest assets in this area is our beautiful beach. I was sitting on the beach when this helicopter did its demo flight. It was noisy and disrupted the serenity of the beach environment. We had helicopter sightseeing tours over the beach of Lake Michigan. The boaters and the people enjoying the beach absolutely hated the noise. The helicopter, doing constant tours over the beach and lakefront, was as annoying as a fly or mosquito that constantly buzzed around your head. I do not see this helicopter service as an economic asset to our community. The noise of this helicopter will be disruptive to residents, local businesses, and visitors to our area. Respectfully, Lynn K. Serafin 7520 Ridgewood Avenue #510 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 May 20, 2013 105 Polk Avenue Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Mayor Randels and City Council of Cape Canaveral; MAY 2 1 2013 1 t Allowing a helicopter to continuously take off and land right by a very busy section on AIA poses an immense safety hazard for both pedestrians and motorists. The noise will distract drivers. I have already witnessed too many accidents on AIA. The noise from the demonstration flight of this helicopter from my condo balcony was annoying, to say the least. Residents, snowbirds, and tourists alike come to Cape Canaveral to enjoy the beautiful beach. They will not be happy having the constant noise of the helicopter. This loud disruption on the beachfront may cause people to do business and seek enjoyment in other communities. This helicopter business will be a safety hazard for motorists and a detriment to businesses. Both residents and tourists will not be happy with the noise. Please do not allow this helicopter to operate by AIA in Cape Canaveral. Sincerely, Pat Romanosky Barry Brown From: Jeffrey White <jeffreyfw@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 8:17 PM To: Barry Brown Cc: 'Virginia White' Subject: Helicopter Tour Business Dear Mr. Brown, We cannot attend the meeting on June 12, 2013 but we wanted to express our support of this proposed business. We have been residents of Cape Canaveral for 40+ years and remember the previous helicopter tour business (in the late 70's or early 80's, I believe). It provided an excellent opportunity to view the area and several of our family members took the tour back then. The cruise ships and other marine traffic plus the ongoing development at the port will provide the opportunity to showcase the outstanding characteristics of our unique little community, to the benefit of all of our residents. Sincerely, Jeffrey F. & Virginia L. White 377 Coral Drive Cape Canaveral, Florida 32020-2020 (321) 783-3551 Barry Brown From: John Stevely <jstevely@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:36 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: Helicopter Tour - Against, Mr. Brown, I must personally voice my dislike for the proposed helicopter tours project. This is the equivalent of opening an airport in a predominantly residential area. The only places I know that allow helicopter tours is in I -Drive in Orlando, to cite a reference. It saddens me that the city would even consider such a one sided deal, there is absolutely nothing to gain for the residents, except noise and a bad stigma. Please convey this message to Mr. Randels and the decision makers regarding this matter. Sincerely, John Stevely 335 Harbor Drive Barry Brown From: Kitty Fryman <kittyfryman@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 2A9 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: Helicopter rides Dear Mr. Brown, I own a condo in Solana Lake, Cape Canaveral and it has come to my attention that a business that provides helicopter rides wants to operate in Cape Canaveral. The noise from the current provider of helicopter rides is excessive and if there was another business doing this, it would really increase the noise level. It also will take away the calm atmosphere that we all love when living close to the beach. They are so loud when they fly over that you cannot carry on a conversation when outside on the balcony. Please vote against allowing a business to offer helicopter rides. Thank you, Kathleen Fryman 678-778-1588 1, Oshri Gal support the establishment of a helicopter ride business in Cape Canaveral. I currently own operate Xtr8rneFun and arncurrently developing the new B8achvvave complex on that site which is located directly across the street from proposed helicopter tour site. |a|sU own avacant property onA1A,/p8rc2(id#24-37-15-OO-4\1block north Ofthe proposed helicopter tour site which | intend to develop in the near future. In addition to the Cornnl2rcia| properties | own lapartment, 2O2Caroline s1,and Itownhouse, 1I7Anchorage Ave #4,in Cape Canaveral. With all that said you can see that I am committed to investing not only on the commercial side but also onthe residential side within the city ofCape Canaveral. Florida Biplanes & Helicopters' proposed helicopter ride is an attraction that would be a tremendous asset to the City. Any type of tourist development in the City will encourage more growth and development within the city. Growth in the tourism sector will not only bring additional funds in taxes but it will also employee the city residents which have a high number Floridaof unemployed. Biplanes & Helicopters currently operates helicopter rides over Cape Canaveral from their base at the Merritt Island Airport. Allowing Florida Biplanes to base their helicopter ride in Cape Canaveral would allow the City to have input and oversight over hours of operation, flight rOUt2S and other operational aspects that cannot be had if Florida Biplanes 8' Helicopters is not based within the City. I fully encourage the City Council to vote in favor of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters application for a Planned Development Zoning to allow for a Helicopter Tour Operation per section I1D-GO9Ofthe City code. Respectfully,/ OshhGa| 1, Oshri Gal support the establishment of a helicopter ride business in Cape Canaveral. I currently own operate XtrerneFun and anncurrently developing the new 8eachvvave complex On that site which is located directly across the street from proposed helicopter tour site. | also own a vacant property On AI/,(parcel id# 24-37-I5-00-4) 1 block north of the proposed helicopter tour site vvh|Ch | intend to develop in the near future. in addition to the commercial properties I own I apartment, 202 Caroline st, and I townhouse, 117 Anchorage Ave #4, in Cape Canaveral. With all that said you can see that I am committed to investing not only on the commercial side but also Onthe residential side within the city ofCape Canaveral. Florida Biplanes & Helicopters' proposed helicopter ride is an attraction that would be a tremendous asset to the City. Any type of tourist development in the City will encourage more growth and development within the city. Growth in the tourism sector will not only bring additional funds in taxes but it will also employee the city residents which have a high number of unemployed. Florida Biplanes & Helicopters currently operates helicopter rides over Cape Canaveral from their base at the Merritt Island Airport. Allowing Florida Biplanes to base their helicopter ride in Cape Canaveral would allow the City to have input and oversight over hours of operation, flight routes, and other operational aspects that cannot be had if Florida Biplanes 0' Helicopters is not based within the City. I fully encourage the City Council to vote in favor of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters application for a Planned Development Zoning to allow for a Helicopter Tour Operation per section 110-509 of the City code. OshhGa| Barry Brown From: Pamela Hernandez <pwhernandez@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 5:52 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: Heliport Dear Mr. Brown, I am unable to make it to the city meeting, but would like to voice the disapproval of my husband, Jacinto, and myself for the creation of a heliport for tourist use. We feel that the noise pollution would be detrimental, and we have already far more than enough soot from the cruise ships, without adding helicopter service to increase the problem. Also, we have been away for 3 months, and have just come back to discover an unconscionable amount of seaweed (more like a small island) blocking the beach immediately below the Port and Jetty Park --------We find ourselves flabbergasted, and are wondering why it has been allowed to accumulate without being cleaned up. Sincerely, i i ��• moi• �� - � A � / Susan Chapman From: Tom Hermansen <tomh@oceanpartnerscb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 12:21 PM To: Russell Lamar Cc: Rocky Randels; Susan Chapman; Grainger Mark; Betty Walsh; John Bond; Bob Hoog; Buzz Petsos Subject: Florida Biplanes & Helicopter Rides Application Lamar, I write to inform the Cape Canaveral P&Z that I am support of Mark Grainger's application for permission to operate a helicopter ride operation in Cape Canaveral. Due to a previous engagement, I am unable to attend the P&Z meeting on June 12th. Within the tourism community on the Space Coast we work diligently - and expend considerable sums of our own and TDC bed tax funds - trying to promote the area as a destination. Integral to the success of these efforts are to provide the visiting public, that our local community very much depends on, with options for entertainment and activities, including ecotourism, surfing lessons and contests, artistic venues, Dinosaur store & museum, air shows, boat races, triathlon, etc. Helicopter rides - done professionally and with the lowest possible impact - would be a great addition to the area's offering. Due to the close proximity of our hotel - the Residence Inn - to the proposed take off / landing site, we were concerned about the noise issue. However, after Mr. Grainger's demonstration flights, I was reassured when I could barely hear the helicopter from our hotel, except for a few seconds on landing and take off. Our hotel is of course much closer to the proposed site than the Peurto del Rio condominiums to our West. Mr. Grainger has proven himself to be a highly professional operator with Florida Biplanes in Merritt Island. We receive tremendously positive feedback from our many hotel guests that have flow in the biplanes. That operation has been an attraction that has helped the tourism community to promote a truly unique offering to the visiting public. I ask that Susan Chapman share this letter with the other members of the P&Z board. Sincerely, Tom C. Hermansen - President 5500 N. Atlantic Avenue I Cocoa Beach, FL Cell 941.587.2808 1 Email: TomH@OceanPartnersCB.com Ocean Partners Hospitality, LLLP dba Best Western Oceanfront & Days Inn - Cocoa Beach Ocean Partners Associates, LLLP dba Marriott Residence Inn Cape Canaveral, Marriott Courtyard & Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach Barry Brown From: David Greene Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 5:18 PM To: Todd Morley; Barry Brown; Angela Apperson Subject: FW: Helicopters in Cape Canaveral Attachments: Helicopters in Cape Canaveral.cloc; ATT00001.htrn All, FYI. David L. Greene City Manager City of Cape Canaveral P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 W'"TW.CitN,ofeaDecanavei-al.ori-, Office Phone: 321-868-1230 Office Fax: 321-868-1224 From: Mary 3o Tichich [mailto:tniticliich(cbQmail.coni] Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 5:15 PM To: Rocky Randels; John Bond; Bob Hoog; Buzz Petsos; Betty Walsh; David Greene Subject: Helicopters in Cape Canaveral Attached you will find a list I generated after attending the Mr. Granger's demonstration flight. This list helped me define my feelings towards the idea of a helicopter tour business in the city of Cape Canaveral. Our city is not the place for this type of business. I encourage you, our city officials, to deny Mr. Granger permission to locate his business in our city. I do not believe that his business will benefit our residents in any way. I believe that there is a great potential for his business to create problems with noise and dangerous gawker slow downs or accidents on AIA. This does not match with the city's visioning statement: We envision: A bike -able and walk -able Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings not more than 4 stories in height. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is one of a live -able, attractive, safe, secure, and sustainable coastal community that embraces the beach and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture and education. We envision: AIA as a "complete street" with a native -landscaped and tree -lined median with traffic calming elements and dark -sky street lighting. "Complete street" amenities include bicycle facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved "complete streets" will allow us to travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk -able downtown core. Multi -use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night. Sincerely, Mary Jo Tichich Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law.. email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing. x+ iqr � a f i at' � r�n hY� lin rrL� it: ! WHEATLEY, CONSTANCE M ' 8922 LAGUNA LN #303 CAPE CANAVERAL FL 32920 0 l r ,' r, I -" � r I ,r 1 ✓�r ✓I �. r / ,;;d � rf� + ! J l a rhe Y�,�,,, T�;; ��� �'- � �� %� .e ilk} '+��%,�r��►'�ll'1!IrJ�r r , ('.*I"TY Off` CAPE CANAVERAL NOME, , " . 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Are you currently flying your UH -12 Hiller? 4. How many tour flights have you conducted with the Hiller? 5. Why have you not already leased the R-44? 6. Did you ask for FAA support in Planning, Design, and Development of the proposed Helipad? 7. What will the surface of the TLOF be? 8. Who will be responsible for maintenance on the R-44? 9. Have the fuel tanks on the R-44 you plan to lease been replaced? 10. How many helicopter hours does your pilot have? 11. What is his highest helicopter rating? 12. How many hours does he have in the R-44? 13. Where did he do his training in the R-44? 14. How many Auto's has he done? 15. How often does he practice Auto's? 16. When does he recover his practice Auto's? I;f l Iirliiiiiil � I ii;;Illi ^ VT l ; Im 0 Navy Flight Instructor T-28/ T34c Helicopters qualified on: TH-57, UH -1L, UH -IN, VH -1N, AH-1J/T/W In office, and President Bush's first year in office. Tramp= 1.5 years flying EMB -110 for Comair 21 years flying 737- 200/ 300/ 500/ 700/ 800 for 17 years as a Captair Over 17,000 HRS &/,3// 3 John Bond Councilman Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 CC: Rocky Randels Dear John: We met at the demo of the Helicopter. We spend our summers at Chautauqua Lake, NY. I have enclosed an article about a Helicopter crash that happened on the lake, Friday. The man who owns this helicopter is a multi -millionaire, and also has a seaplane. These planes are landed on the lake on two different landing pads and never fly over the houses. Also the helicopter was very new and as you will read in the article, once the engine lost power the plane just drops and doesn't glide. The people on board were lucky to have escaped. Also this plane is for personal use and not commercial use. We live in Harbor Heights and the bi-plane Hies over our home 3 or 4 times a day. This Helicopter idea is just crazy and I am hoping that once the other councilmen see this article they will re -think the idea of placing a helipad on N. Atlantic. There are just too many horrible things that could happen. Thank you for your efforts in this matter. My e-mail and phone number here is 716 708 6127. We will be returning to the Cape in late September. Sincerely, Kar Johnson d Steve Johnson 95 95 Longview Ave. W.E., Jamestown, NY 14701 MY El I I n 4 > cn r. ca Cd 0 E 9 a ll� -� OH - .40) > u to 4t3 W ;INA 00 ; 0�1 C:k ca r. 04) Susan Chapman From: Mia Goforth Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:25 AM To: Susan Chapman Cc- Barry Brown; Angela Apperson Subject: RE: Voice Mail regarding Helicopter Forgot to include the phone number he left: 321-604-6856 MW From: Mia Goforth Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:40 AM To: Susan Chapman Cc: Barry Brown; Angela Apperson Subject: Voice Mail regarding Helicopter Susan, Please include the following message as part of the Public Record group you have re: Helicopter: A resident of Harbor Heights by the name of Everett left a detailed VM message this morning reporting that at 6:41arn a helicopter was zigzagging over the neighborhood and was very annoying. He requested this be on the record. Thank you. Mia Mia Goforth, Deputy City Clerk City of Cape Canaveral P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 321-868-1220 x221 FAX 321-868-1248 www.city2f`c,iiec,�in�t�v(,rai.ot (1,111"I.11A, "17 , 1"it"6, .50 i"'P 1" `"a"1 "I"'j" I (,'19)(6J',-(0, 1, Ilorida has a very broad public records law. As a resull, any writtenCOMMLMIUea110tl Ct"ec)ted or received by the City of Cape Caa nveial officials and employees will I)e rnade availaLle to the public and/or media upon requeSt. Unless uth.-,'rwkt.e exempt. Under f-lorida I raw, ernail addresses are public records.. If you do not want. your enivil address released in resprmse to a public -records request, do not send electronic email br Piis entity. Instead cc)ntac[ our office by phone or in writing Florida has a very broad public records low. As a resell, r�,ny wintteri cram municahon crealed or received by [he Cilyof Cape Canaveial officials and employees wiif be rnade available to the publi(., and/or media UPCV1 reqUe"L o[he'rvvlse exempt Linder f oiids I ',iw, efnriil aiddres,,.,es are public fecoids If you do not want your en)aO address, released in response to a recluest, do not Send ekcir(mic ernail to this eiittly lnste�.id, contact our office lry phone or in wrilmg MARJORIE A. CLERICUZIO 8903 LAGUNA LANE #503 CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920 321-613-3149 .. . ........... . . ..... . ... ..... June 12, 2013 Planning and Zoning Committee City of Cape Canaveral 105 Polk Ave Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 ATT: Chairman Dear Sir: First, I want to congratulate you on conducting a meeting that was very educational and controlled. However, I was very disappointed at the handling of out come. As a parliamentarian I wanted to step in and assist in the wording of the motion. It could have been properly stated... "I move that this matter go to the City Commission with our recommendation to approve this petition". It was seconded; however, there was no discussion. I believe the intent of the maker was to have the Commission approve this and let the burden of denial fall upon the FAA. In accordance with the 11 '' Edition of Robert's Rules of Order, chapter 2, page 51, line 4, "The chair votes ......there is less than a majority in the affirmative and the motion is lost...". It is not tied. It is lost. I hope the City Commission realizes the majority of property owners/tax payers/voters do not want the proposed helicopter port in their "back yards". The idea of the business office being there and shuttle people to the Merritt Island Airport would be very workable for all. Sincerely, MARJORIE CLERICUZIO Member National Parliamentarian Association Member Apollo XI Chapter, Melbourne, FL Cc: City Commission, Chairman PEM001 iiril I From: Bruce Collins <bcollinsl9@cfl.rr.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:28 PM To: Susan Chapman Subject: Copy for Db Hand-out. P&Z meeting Helicopter Decibel Test Table by Bruce Collins Site Db/No helicopter Db/with helicopter N=5 N=5 N=5 Site Db A 1 64.4 98.4 AIA 34 2 63.9 81.6 AJT 20.5 3 61.1 67.9 Lago Dr. 6.8 4 63.3 70.6 Dune 7.3 5 56.5 58.3 Ocn Grdn 1.8 Sum 309.2 376.8 70.4 Avg 61.84 75.36 14.08 SD 2.897999 13.70498 Susan, if you could, please print several of these tables for Wed.'s meeting. It may help understanding. Thank you, Bruce L) 6q� CO 1 h5 fDOOAJ ber PAAo'r ned, Y1 dy� riease uo ivoi i axe a neucopier xiae m neien rage z or u offer noisy helicopter thrill -rides to tourists even in small, out-of-the-way tourist destinations like Helen, Georgia or Robertstown, Georgia. Most flights offered by such businesses now only last five or ten minutes. This means the helicopter is constantly taking off and landing creating a noisy nuisance for everyone around where these short, repeated flights take place. These helicopter tour over- flights essentially make money by taking from everyday citizens the ability to use and enjoy their own property, which naturally is part of American citizens' private property rights. This industry is running on borrowed time. Many helicopter tour businesses have been closed down already by coalitions of aggrieved citizens. As it grows and takes on more of the character of a thrill -ride industry, and spreads its noise pollution over more communities, a critical mass of fed -up citizens will form and legislators will correct the problem. Have others had this problem? What have they done? Helicopter tour businesses have a history of creating public outcry. The Helen, Georgia area is only the latest community to fall victim to the helicopter tour industry. 1. They've been curtailed in national parks by an act of congress. We should wonder why they should be allowed free reign in our state parks, such as Unicoi State Park or Tallulah Gorge, and over game reserves and wilderness areas. 2. They've been banned, effective by 2010, in Manhattan. 3. In Tennessee helicopter tour businesses were zoned out of a nine -mile radius from the Smoky Mountain National Park. A helicopter tour business owner challenged the law all the way to the Tennessee Supreme Court and lost, subsequently having his appeal to the Federal Supreme Court turned down. 4. In Virgin City, Utah the city council denied a business license to a helicopter tour entrepreneur, under pressure of overwhelming opposition from the residents, even though the denial of a license was said to be a move of questionable legal defensibility. The would-be helicopter tour operator decided not to try taking the town to court. 5. Citizens of Cherokee, NC (through the S.O.S.--Save Our Skies --Coalition) have organized to defend http://www.stophelitours.com/mairLhtml 6/11/2013 riease lio ivoT 1 axe a nencopier tuae m neien themselves against a helicopter tour business operating there. 6. Haywood County, NC, in a preemptive maneuver, has reportedly passed a law or ordinance saying that no helicopter tour business can operate in or from that county. Some apparently have said this law illegally targets a specific business. If so, it shows the lengths to which people have been forced to go to protect themselves and close the loophole being exploited by helicopter tour operators. In the words of a member of the Cherokee Nation, "just because ifs legal doesn't make it right" Or should we say, "just because it is not YET illegal, doesn't mean it's not already wrong." 7. In Las Vegas, influential casino owners were able to strike a deal to alter the flight paths of helicopter tours so they did not pass over their casinos. 8. At the Grand Canyon, helicopter tours, long decried by Native Americans and other nearby residents, were finally curtailed. 9. The National Resource Defense Council has published a study titled "Needless Noise" about the negative effects for health. and wellbeing of helicopter noise specifically, including a connection with learning disabilities in children. rage s or s 10. Even the FAA recognizes, officially, that "excessive aircraft noise can result in annoyance, inconvenience, or interference with the uses and enjoyment of property, and can adversely affect wildlife." http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory and Guidance Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/MainFrame? OpenFrameSet 11. Citizens in Jackson Hole, Wyoming have seen the threat of helicopter tourism and are speaking out. 12. This list could go on. Therefore, the people of Helen are reacting the way anyone would react, and the way many others have reacted, to the insult, injury, and risk that is a standard by- product of this industry. Sources for the info in this section are on the "Links" page on this website. "Come on folks, just face it we helo pilots are much smarter and of superior intellec then you commonors - we can do whatever we please in the air just like diplomats from the mid east can park any where they like and NPC can't do a thing - we are protected the same way by our own goverment, [...J even though I make a mint flying rich knuckleheads - I'll just keep comparing myself to medical pilots and http://www.stopheiitours.com/main.html 6/11/2013 r ica5V ,Ju I WL i aice a neucopier tciae m neten emergency, flights - you see the similarity right - honk your horn - I complain its a public disturbance and you get a ticket -I buzz your pool party and rattle your dishes - you complain - I just pout at the FAA baby - too bad for you - too fwwy. " -a comment posted by "skyking" on Aug 2, 0812:58 PMconcerning this article http://www.27east.com/story detail.cfn?id=158116 Is it Dangerous? Helicopter tours are dangerous. Many people have died in commercial helicopter tour crashes. Fatal accident rate of helicopter tours, as you can see from the information below, is about forty three times higher than that of commercial airlines meant for transportation. The high incidence of accidents is part of what prompted the FAA to propose regulations that were eventually tabled under pressure from the commercial helicopter lobby (see below). It is well documented that most accidents happen during takeoff and landing, so air tour operators that run short flights are naturally at an increased risk of helicopter crashes. Therefore, the following statistics very likely significantly understate the risks that sh6ft flight thrill -ride type businesses pose to their customers and those that live below the helicopter flight path. "Steve Bassett, USATA president, said that in 10 years, association members have flown 600,000 tours and carried 4.5 million passengers to the Grand Canyon. Bassett said there were seven fatal air tour accidents involving tourists in that time, all outside Grand Canyon air space. He calculated that air tour companies during that 10 -year period have a safety record of 0.98 fatal accidents per 100,000 hours flown. Among commercial airlines, the average number of fatal accidents per year from 1990 to 1999 was .025 per 100,000 hours flown, according to the NTSB." San Diego Union Tribune, August 21, 2001, Ken Ritter, Associated Press. http://www.uniontrib.com/news/state/20010821-1343 -wst- helicopt.html ' rage 4 or is http://www.stophelitours.com/mairLhtmi 6/11/2013 'Ford Pinto' of Helicopters? The Santa Barbara Independent Page 1 of 1 sash of Robinson R44 model in Texas. `Ford Pinto' of Helicopters? Known Design Paws May Have Contributed to Crash that Med Mike DeCkuy T+nuaft, February 16, 4012 By Matt Keftmann Contact Article Tools El Print friendly E-mailstory El no Us Comments ' Share Article HUNGRY? Though the official investigation weon4 be complee for months, there are early Indications that the helicopter crash that killed Sanfa Barbara filaur iker Mike DeQW and his due Andrew VW d in Austria on February 4 may be Just the latest in a tine of aoriderrts involving the Robinson Helicopter Company's R44 model, ore of the most poprtar aircraft in "Woo. Acoording to attorneys in Dollies, Los Angrdes, and the Bay Area who have been engaged in latwseuits about previous crashes against the Taman c based manufacturer eyevritrness reports and PhaWWaphs of the DoGnry crash soave aMe d that 1110 eigfrEy--dd experienoad a •survivable• drop to the grournd from less than 10 metals but then erupted into a fatal fire. That to. befieve the attorneys, was likely due to a fardty fuel system design in R44s brdlt before December 2010, which they say was also the cause of form dohs in Texas In 2006. four more in Washington state the nerd year, two badly burned survivors Of a Mammoth Lars crash in 2010, and possibly cotmtioss 0111018 Worldwide both before and shoe those cases. ,The R44 is the Ford Pinto of aviation because the hetiocowwrill boast into flames after an otherwise survivable crash due to the design of the fuel system: said atter and hdoopter pilot Ladd Serger ottte DaOas-Austin firm Stack & Davis, which repasented the three dead victims; and one body brm10d survivor of the 2006 Texas cresh.'This is am of the seddeat things Pve seen in 16 years of doing avalim work The risk of ham tis so great and the solution is so apparent_ It's tagicthOt it isn't mandatory. - Both Robinson and the Federal AvPofion AdrnirirstraIion dispute deIms thrid the R44s are unsafe to fly, although the company did issue two'service btutiedins' following the 2006 case: the first add that pilots and passengers should year protective freptoof clothing when flying the R44s and the second, issued nearly five years later m December 2010, offered slab for pro -2010 versions; that added safety bladders tD the fuel tanks, a tadm ology #W's been used in other eiraalt for decodes. According to RobolsoPs putdc reledfions rep Loretta Corday, ate company cow those burins— which wore send to 89 owrner% dealers, and service centers on .am and recommended to be irnplem anted as soar as possible —to be mandatory, although owners had to pick up the tab of Se,800 and 40 estimated m n4murs. Corday said that 400 lads had been issued since the December 2010 bollen, which means there are hundreds of other R44s ort there that have yet to be Pored. The FAA, meffirvrin9e, has iced the R44 but not found any nano m to lvae eny official wanrdng orraca9.'HW we foucd a safely issue, we w0cdd have merdaed a foc: modelled FAA spokesperson Ian Gregor, who seat that the original find tardy design meets the oigmrel certification regulations and that Robinson has actually'gone beyond what FAA regulators require by purling the recommended tu101 bladders m a9 tlmir newly manufactured hreticopters' Tlret doesn't surprise San Malleo -based attorney Mike Dankowho says to the R44 is probably the most controversial aircraft of the test 30 or so years. 'The FAA is ilseff In a conflict of interest situation: said Dardao, because its charged with simultaneously regulating and promoting avhalPon.'it doesn't tike to uesfrid what a manufacturer does." Because the a nufac turerdoes.- Becausetle FAA is'rotorio usly shown In ung with safety tissues. LA. shame Ran Goldman has taken to calling then the Tomberlw10 Agency: because they teed s oartain threshold of dead barites to ad.'Nobody's saying that anybody can build a guaranteed fan proof machme that will never, P or now mires anybody. said Goldman. who hes a til against Robinson on this eroacfud system issue start" on Match 5,. I Ms re ta9dng about talft reasonable steps both in your engineering and in the way that you build these macdnus to protect against anticipated hemads. VWmn you ahmt co>tmting crashes and you see ttdrgs going bad, you've got to have a program the amyl as wha! s going on and males sorra ~ to Por tit' But ti's what the FAA does, acoadirg to Gregor The FAA operatesthe welds sIF, al avian system and continuously stores to make the syateun even sdar, he said, ung that the agency las a4uasted fr m relyi. on pad accidents to idenfilying )xecursoW 0ffuture Pro based on the steady vhprd of plots, air traffic eontro9ers, shcfatt m10nulect niers, and others, yVe aggressively tale action when we l derldy a pot mb* unsafe axnddion.' Though VW reaft admit that #W firm stand to make, money off cases such as DeGruy's, a9 three attorneys assured that their amend goal Is geMM the word out, which is what theylre promised to do tortheir ctierds.'My objective is bri igmg this to everyoners al k,• said Sanger, to hopefully raise away tithe problems With the old fuel system, and to encourage ge owners and operators dtht hemmer to got the foe. ... l limas are going to be saved by that' h4://www.independent.com/news/2012/feb/16/ford-pinto-helicopters/ 6/12/2013 unsaie Kooinson nencopiers io oe grounaea - Aim- iNews (Australian tsroaacasung corp... rage i or i Unsafe Robinson helicopters to be grounded Updated Fri Apr 5, 2013 12:59pm AEDT The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has just announced it will ground any Robinson R-44 helicopters in Australia not retrofitted with a safer fuel tank by the end of this month. It comes in response to an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau into a crash which killed four people at Bulli Tops north of Wollongong last month, and other fatal crashes including one on the New South Wales South Coast last year. The choppers had aluminium fuel tanks prone to fatal fires when they crash. PHOTO: Fire and rescue workers arrive at the scene of the fatal helicopter crash at Bulli Tops, near Wollongong. (Twitter: Briene Barrett) RELATED STORY: Four killed in chopper crash RELATED STORY: CSIRO mourns victims of fatal chopper crash RELATED STORY: Safety of fuel tanks quizzed after chopper crash MAP: NSW CASA spokesman Peter Gibson says any chopper that does not comply by April 30 will be grounded. "This is important so we can improve the crash worthiness of R-44 helicopters," he said. There are around 400 R-44 helicopters in Australia but it is estimated up to 300 have had the safer tank installed. http://www.abo.net.aulnewsl2Ol3-04-051unsafe-robinson-helicopters-to-be-groundedl4611... 6/12/2013 Shannon Stanley Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce 8501 Astronaut Blvd. Suite 4 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Good Evening! The Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber believes that a strong tourism community is crucial to the over all economic success of our Space Coast Communities, so much so that we have a satellite office in Cape Canaveral where we promote our partners to the more than 17,000 people that visit our Welcome center each year. Florida Biplanes and Helicopters have been chamber partners since the inception of their business and have supported numerous community events and fundraisers. During this time, Mark Grainger and his team have proven that they are professional and truly understand that a strong community is critical to a successful business. When visitors come to our area they are always looking for unique experiences that they can not find in other destinations. Our destination is very unique with the St. John's River, two Intracoastal waterways, a thriving port and miles of beautiful beaches just to name a few. Helicopter rides along our space coast are inevitable and it is advantageous for the Cape Canaveral Community to have another highly reputable business right here in Cape Canaveral. Not only do we support FL Biplanes and Helicopters, but we will continue to support our partners and future economic growth for the City of Cape Canaveral. Thank You for your time. My biggest concerns are safety, noise and calling this a Planned Devel. I have other concerns relative to the paperwork submitted. Calling this a Planned Development is ridiculous. Barry provides the definition of a Planned Development at the top of page 3 of his report. Article XI, Section 110-720 states "Planned Development means an area of land developed as a single entity or in approved phases in conformity with approved land use and site/construction plan by a property owner or a property owner's authorized agent(s), which is comprehensively planned to provide for a variety of land uses and common open space" This project does not include a variety of land uses nor does it contain any common open space. Section 110-721 of the City Code lists the purpose and intent of a PD as follows: "To allow for diversification of uses, structure, and open space in a manner that is compatible with existing and permitted land uses on abutting properties" "To reduce development and energy costs resulting from a more efficient use of the land design and network of utilities and streets than would be possible through the application of conventional zoning districts" "To preserve the natural amenities and environmental ssets of land by encouraging innovation in design for the preservation and improvement of scenic and functional open areas" "To provide the maximum opportunity for the application of innovative architectural design and development concepts in the creation of aesthetically pleasing living, shopping and working environments on properties of adequate size, shape and location." This project does not conform to any of the above intents and purposes. If the proposal doesn't meet the definition of a Planned Development or conform to the intent and purposes of the PD, then the City's Codes does not permit this type of project. b0aAd tQamber Noise and Safety The proof is in the pudding. The readings taken by Todd Morley speak for themselves. In addition to being bothersome to workers in nearby buildings, the noise and sighting of the helicopter landing or taken off will be a distraction fo drivers on A 1 A. I stood on A 1 A by Imperial Blvd. when the helicopter took off. Traffic was light and I did observe one driver tap his brakes and turn his head towards the helicopter. The information sheet produced by the helicopter manufacturer reports a Sound Exposure level for level flyover at 492 feet as 80.9 dB(a). Then in calculating the Community Noise Level Equivalent, 12 operations PER MONTH, or 0.4 operations PER DAY is used. Another safety concern is the flight path(s). The site plan and photo map as prepared by Allen Engineering Inc. still show a flight path towards AIA, even though it has been stated that such flight path will not be used. If the single flight path can be enforced, other safety concerns become evident. In the May 5 communication from Mr. Grainger to Barry, Mr. Grainger states "I have attached FAA AC 150/5390-2C (Advisory Circular) which describe in detail the FAA's recommendations for helipads. Note that these are guide lines only, however it my intent to follow them to the letter in my application with the FAA for the helipad" FAA requirment 8900.1 CHG140 Section 8-213(B)(5) describes a Protection Zone "to provide for the protection of people and property on the ground .... the heliport proponent should own or control the property containing the Protection Zone." The Protection Zone starts at the perimeter of the FATA and extends for a distance of 280 feet. If you look at the Site Plan prepared by Allen Engineering Inc. , the Protection Zone will extend beyond the property limits in EVERY direction. Now, if you look at the aerial photo from Allen Engineering Inc., you see there's a building within the Protection Zone in the direction of the proposed flight path There are also building within the Protection Zone to either side of the proposed flight path. 6'/ The following residents request that the City of Cape Canaveral deny Mark Grainger of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters permission to locate a helipad within the city limits of Cape Canaveral. Our concerns with locating a business of this type within our city limits- • The ability (or lack of) for citizens to have peaceful assembly in our homes, businesses and beaches. - Health and welfare of our citizens and businesses. • Noise pollution at take off, landing, and during flight. • Property values impacted negatively from persistent and excessive noise. • Gawker slowdown and accident issues on Al A. • Potential devastating fire if there is a crash (RaceTrac and fuel depot) The following residents request that the City of Cape Canaveral deny Mark Grainger of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters permission to locate a helipad within the city limits of Cape Canaveral. Our concerns with locating a business of this type within our city limits- • The ability (or lack of) for citizens to have peaceful assembly in our homes, businesses and beaches. • Health and welfare of our citizens and businesses. • Noise pollution at take off, landing, and during flight. • Property values impacted negatively from persistent and excessive noise. • Gawker slowdown and accident issues on Al A. • Potential devastating fire if there is a crash (RaceTrac and fuel depot) C el c C/ k V A 21- P If (�v -X Noise pollution at take off, landing, and during flight. Property values impacted negatively from persistent and excessive noise. Gawker slowdown and accident issues on AU Potential devastating fire if there is a crash (RaceTrac and fuel depot) Any questions please contact Mary Jo Tichich 321-576-2884. I plan to gather signatures until June 11, 2013 for presentation at the June 12, 2013 7pm meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board to be held at 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral. I encourage everyone to attend and voice their concerns. Name Address Phone 3 % / 1 C / C/ /- TE -V- ' u3 �� o- -79 — 3 Y 2/� v ��Q 8 -/ 17 C e�H.r2 �1. 2a t l/ ' `1 E3 698" S lD CS 7 A rV 17 c5 3 w/ f Z • Health and welfare of our citizens and businesses. • Noise pollution at take off, landing, and during flight. • Property values impacted negatively from persistent and excessive noise. • Gawker slowdown and accident issues on A1A. • Potential devastating fire if there is a crash (RaceTrac and fuel depot) Any questions please contact Mary Jo Tichich 321-576-2884. I plan to gather signatures until June 11, 2013 for presentation at the June 12, 2013 7pm meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board to be held at 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral. I encourage everyone to attend and voice their concerns. Name Address Phone u z4 N? 3=)--1. 7Fv - & 3 To the city of Cape Canaveral's City Manager, City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board: The following residents request that the City of Cape Canaveral deny Mark Grainger of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters permission to locate a helipad within the city limits of Cape Canaveral. Our concerns with locating a business of this type within our city limits- • The ability (or lack of) for citizens to have peaceful assembly in our homes, businesses and beaches. • Health and welfare of our citizens and businesses. • Noise pollution at take off, landing, and during flight. • Property values impacted negatively from persistent and excessive noise. • Gawker slowdown and accident issues on AU • Potential devastating fire if there is a crash (RaceTrac and fuel depot) Any questions please contact Mary Jo Tichich 321-576-2884. I plan to gather signatures until June 11, 2013 for presentation at the June 12, 2013 7pm meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board to be held at 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral. I encourage everyone to attend and voice their concerns. Name Address Phone ZU °c�iaru z CI 724 a C C Lo -XI 2F. so t 2 City ofCape Canaveral Community &Economic Development Dept. 7510 N Atlantic Ave P.O..Box]26, Cape CanaveraLR.32920-0326 Dear Cape Canaveral Administrators and City Council: |annwriting toyou concerning the request for helicopter tours in our area. VVeshould not support noise pollution for-profit businesses in this area. I have heard this helicopter and it definitely disturbs the peacefulness ofthis area. | own three properties here inCape Canaveral , the first purchased in197Q. 1 selected this area because of the tranquil and peacefulness of this area by the sea. Why would anyone vote to support this for-profit business and destroy what has made this city a wonderful place tolive, have kids, and retire? Should anyone wish tmsee this area bvair they can simply go to the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville and fly aboard the C47 "Tico Belle" aircraft. i did and that flight completely covers all water and land in this area. The Cape | this proposal for helicopter tours. Sincerely, A. ]eanneyNU|er,Ed.D. (/ INFORMATION INQUIRY FORM Date of Request: ("-,-7A I 7 Request or: a[ { Phone: Phone: b �.. E-mail: Fax: Subject Property: 14t-Acj!� 174(. y____ Information Requested and Response: /,-Ivcs J � l,%li �-� 91"74� . U r Barry Brown From: Eric Craig <craigs90@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:02 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: Helicopter rides Hello Barry Brown, I received the call from the city about input for a helicopter tour business. I also heard about it on the radio on Tuesday. I think that something like that would be a boost to getting people to slow down here in Cape Canaveral and spend some time and hopefully some money. With the brewery behind it and the new beach shop across the street, it looks like what we were hoping to encourage is happening before our eyes. I hope that we welcome them here and don't let one person get in the way of this opportunity. I have started moving into my new location at Columbia Business Center. Everything went well with the city and look forward to being involved in Cape Canaveral for a long time. Thanks for everything you and the city does to make it a better place, Pastor Eric Craig Barry Brown From: Mark Grainger <mark@floridabiplanes.com> Sent: Wednesday, lune 12, 2013 4:08 PM To: Barry Brown Subject: [*** SUSPECTED SPAM ***] Fwd: Helicopter business in Cape Canaveral Begin forwarded message: From: Lou Home <dbe1173(cDcfI.rr.com> Subject: Helicopter business in Cape Canaveral Date: June 12, 2013 2:49:07 PM EDT To:"B.Browna-cityofcapecanaveral.orp" <B.Brown(cD-cityofcapecanaveral.org> Cc: "Mark _FloridaBiplanes.com" <Mark .FloridaBiplanes.com> During the demonstration flights in May, I may have been the closest office to the landing site. I enjoyed watching the first two operations, but after that I was busy and didn't notice the subsequent flights. The point is that there was no significant noise or distraction in the A J T building located next to the operational site. I recommend that the City of Cape Canaveral approve the request for operation of the helicopter operation in the city. I believe the business case is solid for the city, will enhance visitors' experience in the city, will provide jobs, will attract customers for other businesses in the area and will not adversely affect the citizens of the city. Sent from my Wad ,Susan Chapman From: CX -Cape Canaveral, FL(Sean Esposito GM) /sean.esposho@countninnszom> Sent Friday, June 14,2Ol35:58PK4 To: fammss@yahoozom Cc Rocky Randels; Susan Chapman; mark@floridabiplanes.com; Betty Walsh; John Bond; Bob Hoog;Buzz Pe1os Subject: Florida Biplanes & Helicopter Rides Application Hello Lamar, I would like to voice my support of Mark Grainger's application for permission to operate a helicopter ride in Cape Canaveral. We are in close proximity to the proposed location and had concerns about the noise level of the flights. I was in my office during the demonstration and did not notice the take -off or landing. The demonstration helped alleviate myconcerns. I believe the helicopter rides will be a unique attraction for the millions of visitors to Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach area. Mark has proved himself a valuable asset to this area's tourism industry with his current operation of Florida Biplanes. The helicopter rides will be another exciting addition to the area; I look forward to seeing this unique offering come tofruition. Best regards, Sean Esposito e General Manager � � � ������� U U ��� � �� Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cape Canaveral, FL p: +1 (321) 784-8500 f: +1 (321)784-8544 e: 00OAAstronaut Blvd..Cape Canaveral, FL, 32A2U,USA Certificate of Excellence WIS MARJORIL" A. CLERICLJZIO 8903 LAGUNA LANE '#503 CAPDCANAVI'RAL, FL 32920 321-613-3149 June 12, 2013 Planning and Zoning Committee City of Cape Canaveral 105 Polk Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 ATT: Chairman Dear Sir: First, I want to congratulate you on conducting a meeting that was \,cry educational and controlled. However, I was very disappointed at the handling Of Out come. As a parliamentarian I wanted to step in and assist in the wording of the motion. It Could have been properly stated..."I move that this matter go to the City Commission with our recommendation to approve this petition". It was seconded; however, there was no discussion. I believe the intent of the maker was to have the Commission approve this and let the burden of denial Tall upon the FAA. In accordance with the I I t"Edition of Robert's Rules of Order, chapter 2, page 51, line 4, "The chair votes ......there is less than a majority in the affirmative and the motion is lost...". It is not tied. It is lost. I hope the City Commission realizes the maJority ol'property owners/tax payers/voters do not want the proposed helicopter port in their "back yards". The idea of the business office being there and shuttle people to the Merritt Island Airport would be very workable for all. Sincerely, MARJORIE CLERICUZ10 Member National Parliamentarian Association Member Apollo XI Chapter, Melbourne, FI, Cc: City Commission, Chairman,-," Susan Chapman From: EMutter@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 2:10 PM To: Susan Chapman Subject: Re: Helicopter Tour Business Would appreciate your posting this to residents when it will be heard again. I am totally against this - it will be noisy and I think they Could find another location for their tours such as, No. Merritt Island which is just a few miles away and they can be over the ocean in a few minutes and be less threat to residents in case of a crash. In a message dated 7/11/2013 1:38:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, S.Chat)man(-a)cityofcapecanaveral,or , writes: The request by Mark Grainger of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters to operate a helicopter tour business in the City of Cape Canaveral will not be heard by the City Council at its July 16, 2013 meeting. If the application is not withdrawn, it will be scheduled for a future meeting date and similar notice will be provided. Barry Brawn Planning and Zoning Director City of Cape Canaveral, Florida b.brgAn (321) 868-1206 I brid a hers a very broad pub I is records Iavv. As a result, any written created or ic,celved by tyre ie City of Cape Camavera I officials and empIoyees will be made available lo the pubhc and/or media upon requ(-.�st. wiless otherwise exempt. Under I arida I aw, email adcfiesses are public 1 Susan Chapman From: Lyn Lindeman <lyn.lindernan@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 2:21 PM To: Susan Chapman Subject: Re: Helicopter Tour Business Thank you, I appreciate the notice, as I am very strongly against the helicopter business request in Cape Canaveral and would like to attend any hearings on this subject. We need to maintain a family fi-iendly neighborhood, NOT a tourist community. Thank you! Regards, Lyn Lindeman On Jul 11, 2013 1:20 PM, "Susan Chapman" )ecanaveral.M> wrote: Good afternoon, The request by Mark Grainger of Florida Biplanes & Helicopters to operate a helicopter tour business in the City of Cape Canaveral will not be heard by the City Council at its July 16, 2013 meeting. If the application is not withdrawn, it will be scheduled for a future meeting date and similar notice will be provided. Da,i,,ry 23roivri Planning and Zoning Director City of Cape Canaveral, Florida [Ewire,v,ai OMN"Nwaso I lorida has a very broad public records law. As a result any written cornmuni(;ation creatpd or received by the City of Capc Canaveral officials and erTIP10yeeS Will be made available to the public and/or media l UPOu Unlk-ss oflier-wise exernpt. (.,hider I Ioridt I aw. email addresses are public records. If you do not want youf eryiaii addres,. released in response to a public -records request, do n(A send elertronk.,, ema[i to this entity. Iristead. cOlItaCt Our office by phone, or in writing.