Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Land Use topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Resident asks about expired Cedar Crest helipad permit; building official warns flights must avoid houses
Summary
At the Feb. 5 Friendsville Utility Board meeting resident Steve Palmer asked about a rumored helipad on Cedar Crest; Mayor Steven Cardwell said a permit had been issued but expired nearly two years ago, and Building Official Barry Ottinger said any operations would require approaches over water, not houses.
Resident Steve Palmer asked the board whether a helicopter pad was being installed on Cedar Crest, noting neighborhood concern about the report. Mayor Steven Cardwell said the city had issued a permit previously but that the permit had been "expired for nearly two years."
Building Official Barry Ottinger told the board that any pilot operating to or from a pad in that location would have to approach over the water and not over houses, a limitation tied to safe flight paths and local requirements. The discussion was part of public comment and no formal application or new permit action was recorded during the meeting.
The board did not vote or take formal action on the question during the session; Mayor Cardwell suggested the person with the permit (or an affected neighbor) could come to a future meeting to present additional details.
