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East Side Development Concept Presentation
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Issue/Request:
A development concept for east side of the Airport in the form of a PowerPoint presentation was received by staff on December 21. The Developer has requested that BOAC review and comment on the concept.
Issues:
· The submittal is in the form of a concept and many details remain to be resolved prior to proceeding.
· The first development on the east side will set the tone for all other development on the east side of the airport.
· Staff and the BOAC should request additional information before making a final recommendation. Additional details to be reviewed would include the consideration of a Business Plan, revenue generation from land lease and fuel sales, and requested economic incentives by the developer.
· Going forward, other City review will be required before final approval. This will include meeting all the requirements of the Development Center including the proper planning, zoning and building requirements.
Background:
Several months ago, City/Airport staff was approached regarding a potential development on the east side of the airport. The concept revolved around the development of one and possibly two hangars adjacent to the east apron. In previous meetings information was shared with the developer regarding pad sites, current site plan, building restriction lines, height limitations, utility locations, airport minimum standards and ground leases. The developer’s design team has spent the last several months working on their submittal. A development concept in the form of a PowerPoint was received by staff on December 21, and staff had the opportunity to review the concept on January 3.
Beginning with the preparation and adoption of the Airport Master Plan in 1998 and the Airport Business Plan in 2008, the east side of the airport has been envisioned to become the corporate or business side of the airport. The lack of pad ready sites including infrastructure such as gr...
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