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Zoning and Annexation Committee October 9, 2000 Page 6 Council Member Aranowski then questions about the south pavilion. It was noted that that site is a long-term project which is several years away. Council Member White inquired of the hospital representatives with regard to the allegations made by several neighbors of the lack of participation by the surrounding neighborhood. It was noted that the process to engage discussions with the neighbors began in July and that the neighbors were contacted at that time. It was noted that the hospital changed their request from a helipad to a helistop in light of concerns of the neighborhoods of storing the helicopter on site and therefore no maintenance, fueling or storage would take place at the hospital. It was also noted that the FAA determined the flight approaches not the hospital. Council President Pfeifer inquired about the delivery and pickup of patients. She was advised that the air ambulance would only be used for transporting severely ill patients and necessary medical support staff;and that the helicopter would not be used to transport physicians to medical seminars. The hospital also stressed that the helicopter would not be housed at the hospital. The Council Attorney noted for the record that in light of the concern raised by a person who stated that the proposed helistop would be illegal, she noted that an"airport"under the&nab Vit Tat trait is considered an exception in all zoning use districts. Therefore the whole purpose of tonight's public hearing is to determine whether the petitioner can meet the burden of proof to establish that they are entitled to a special exception under the applicable laws. Council Member Coleman noted that the Council Attorney's memorandums should be carefully reviewed and items within them carefully contemplated. He noted that there are many citizens who wish to address this issue and that he would proposed that in light of that added information that the Committee should consider sending the bill to the full Council without recommendation. Council Member Coleman then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner that Substitute Bill No. 00-113 be recommended to full Council without recommendation. The motion passed. Council Member Kirsits then inquired about the area designated on the site plan as a safety area. It was noted that this area is required by the FAA. Council Member Ujdak inquired about the cost to re-engineer the Centennial Building. Mr. Synder stated that the cost of the proposed helistop is approximately$ 1.6 million and that the cost without the cost to displace the out patient services, and many physician offices located there would be a minimum of ten million dollars additional cost. Council Member White then adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karen L. White, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments