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GAINESVILLE-ALACHUA COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Monday, December 19, 2005 – 5:00 p.m. Gainesville Regional Airport Passenger Terminal – Lounge Area Special Meeting Highlights

Special Meeting to Consider Petition 164SPL-05DB

Call to Order by the Chair Chair Jim Stringfellow called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.

Invocation: Mr. Kinnon Thomas delivered the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance: Chair Stringfellow led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Authority Members Present at Roll Call: Joe Dunlap, Peter Johnson, Mac McEachern, Jim Stringfellow, Colette Taylor and Kinnon Thomas were present. Dr. Brashear arrived at 5:45 p.m. Dr. Morris and Mrs. Tubb were absent.

Mr. Brent Christensen, ex-officio member, was present.

Determination of a Quorum: It was determined that a quorum was present at roll call.

Adoption of the Agenda Mr. Thomas moved to adopt the agenda. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. Motion passed. Petition 164SPL-05DB Eng, Denman & Associates, Inc., agent for the City of Gainesville. Preliminary and final development review to construct an aircraft maintenance hangar zoned AF (Airport Facility) located in the 4500 block of Northeast 40th Terrace.

Mr. Crider introduced Mr. Lawrence Calderon, Planner, City of Gainesville, Planning Department. Mr. Calderon explained that any proposed development on the airport property zoned AF needs to be reviewed by the City’s Planning Department and approved by GACRAA.

Mr. Calderon reported that Petition 164SPL-05DB is for the Eclipse Aviation Service Center. He stated that the Planning Department recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Wellfield Protection Zone – The Airport is located in the Wellfield Protection Zone, GACRAA must apply to the City Commission for a Wellfield Protection Permit or a Special Use Permit. He stated that if all hazardous materials are stored above ground, GACRAA may apply for a Wellfield Protection Permit. 2. Building Height in Relation to Airport Obstruction Zone – Code requires that a waiver is approved by the FAA. 3. Landscaping Facing Waldo Road – Planning Department wants to retain a group of seven (7) trees located on the site facing Waldo Road. 1 4. Landscaping Requirements – Planning Department recommends planting along Waldo Road instead of immediately around the proposed building; Mr. Calderon suggested working with the City Arborist to determine the type of trees to plant and their locations. 5. Signage – The Planning Department requires that Eclipse Aviation adhere to the City’s signage ordinance. 6. Foam / Fire Suppression & Wastewater – Mr. Jason Sparks, GRU Wastewater Engineer, stated that GRU is concerned about foam that may make its way back to the wastewater stream which would have an adverse affect on GRU’s wastewater treatment system.

Mr. Jeff Kyser, R. W. Armstrong & Associates, stated that due to the size of the hangar, 62,000 sq. ft., the hangar is required to contain high expansion foam for fire suppression. He reported that a special retention pond, lined and covered to contain foam and wastewater, is included in the site plan. The proposed pond size is 35’ x 350’ and is designed to hold 155,000 gallons of wastewater. The fire suppression system is designed to discharge 150,000 gallons of water when tripped. Lining the pond will prevent the wastewater from leeching into the water/sewer system. The wastewater will be pumped out of the retention pond at a rate acceptable to GRU.

Addressing Mr. Calderon’s other comments, Mr. Kyser reported that an application for a Wellfield Protection Permit will be provided, and that Eclipse has indicated that only small amounts of hazardous materials will be stored above ground on site.

Mr. Kyser reported that the peak of the proposed building will be approximately 65’ below FAA clearance requirements for Runway 7-25. He reported that the worksheet showing the clearances will be provided to the FAA.

Mr. Kyser reported that it will be reasonably easy to protect five (5) of the seven (7) trees in the specific group described by Mr. Calderon. He also stated that the site plan indicates the removal of trees in the vicinity of the retention pond to minimize its attraction to wildlife. He indicated that trees will be planned in the parking lot and in front of the building facing Waldo Road.

Mr. Calderon reported that City code allows GACRAA to make its own decision regarding the types of trees that can be planted at the airport, and where the trees may be located. He stated that the Board has the option to approve its own landscaping plan or it can approve the Planning Department’s recommendations for landscaping.

Mr. Penksa recommended a landscape plan that would include tree planting along Waldo Road, but that would remove the trees around the retention ponds.

Mr. Penksa described the building façade that will face Waldo Road.

Mr. Calderon endorsed the proposed building façade, but reminded the Board to maintain the City’s signage requirements.

Mr. McEachern moved to approve the site plan and to waive the City’s landscape plan in favor of a GACRAA approved landscaping plan. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion.

Chair Stringfellow suspended the GACRAA special meeting and opened a Public Hearing on Petition 164SPL-05DB. 2 Chair Stringfellow asked for comments from the public.

Mr. Eric Bredfeldt, Economic Development Director, City of Gainesville, stated that the City supports the project and is glad that it is moving forward.

Hearing no further comments, Chair Stringfellow closed the Public Hearing and reopened the GACRAA special meeting.

A roll call on the motion to approve Petition 164SPL-05DB with a GACRAA approved landscape plan followed: Dr. Brashear – aye, Mr. Dunlap – aye, Mr. Johnson – aye, Mr. McEachern – aye, Mr. Thomas – aye, and Mr. Stringfellow – aye. Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Taylor was not present in the room at the time of the vote.

Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

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