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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 8, 2018 <br />9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES <br />10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />A. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />10.A.1. 18-1718 Mark Almeter and Iain Plank's Request for Special Exception Use <br />Approval for a Private Airstrip [SP -SE -17-04-05 / 2004040060-78578] <br />(Quasi -Judicial) <br />Recommended action: That the Board of County Commissioners grant special exception use approval <br />for a private airstrip with staffs recommended conditions. <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Application <br />Location Map <br />Site Plan <br />Excerpt from approved September 28. 2017 PZC Meeting Minutes <br />Aimort Easement <br />PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE <br />OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte <br />communications, site visits, or independent investigations. They also affirmed that <br />they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the evidence presented and <br />the applicable law. <br />The Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the <br />hearing. <br />Community Development Director Stan Boling used a PowerPoint Presentation to <br />provide background, conditions, and analysis on the request from Mark Almeter <br />and Iain Plank to construct a new private airstrip between 130th Avenue SW and <br />138 Avenue SW, north of the Indian River County/St. Lucie County boundary. He <br />noted that the airstrip would be made available to surrounding property owners, <br />and that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the project with <br />conditions. Director Boling recommended that the Board grant special exception <br />use approval for the airstrip, with the conditions outlined in staffs report. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />Jonathan Barkett, P.A., and Stephen Moler, representing the applicants, addressed <br />the Board's questions about refueling. <br />Evan Esposito spoke on FAA requirements and voiced concerns regarding noise <br />pollution and tree preservation. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 6 <br />