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property owner's association, homeowner's association or other appropriate entity approved by the County. A document shall be prepared and recorded which contains either restrictions or protective covenants. The document shall be included with the recorded plat for the subdivision, 4, The following uses may be allowed within the airpark to be determined by the special exception. a. Single and multi-family dwelling units provided they do not exceed the Future Land Use category density, and aircraft hangars on individual platted lots. b. Private runway(s), taxiway(s), and parking ramp(s) on designated common areas or area under unified control of the subdivision. c. Noncommercial fuel facilities for the not for profit use of owners of platted lots and invitees. d. Commercial operators shall be prohibited. Packet Pg. 46 definition of private airports and establishes new requirements for commercial operators. Mr. Amunds opened the floor for public comment. Mr. Reddoch Williams, 251 Beachview Drive in Fort Walton Beach, noted that he also owns property at Sky Park Estates. He advised that he is a physician and commercial pilot..- Mr. Williams felt the new regulations are unnecessary and based on a Elawed study. Mr. Jerry Schultz, 1507 Sky Ranch Lane in Baker, expressed concern about the language applied to “Airparks” and “Private Airports.” He posed questions about flight instruction and aircraft maintenance, noting that both could be construed as commercial activities. Mr. Amunds asked if the individuals in the audience would be willing to sit down “one on one” with staff next week to discuss these issues. Mr. Schultz answered, “Absolutely. I think that is a wonderful idea.” Mr. Harris suggested contact be made with anyone having a runway on his property to participate in those discussions. Mr. Gregg Costabile, 1472 Vincent Ray Road in Baker, stated he has discovered some inconsistencies with what the commissioners have and the pdf files which were sent out. A sheet was given to the commissioners on possible alternative language. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to meet with staff. Mr. Williams stated there is a wealth of experience in their group of aviation professionals. He assured the Board they are on the same page with regard to keeping the public safe. Mr. Boyles said the handout is short and sweet and the group has made some reasonable recommendations. Upon inguiry by Mr. Boyles, Mr. Kampert replied that he received a copy and concurs but he feels it is important to discuss the commercial language. He suggested the individuals present for this hearing meet with staff in the anteroom immediately following the public hearing to exchange contact information and suggested interested individuals meet with staff next Monday or Tuesday. Mr. Amunds closed the public hearing. July 2, 2013 -11- Minute Book 69, Page 196 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners NEW BUSINESS - APPROVAL OF MEETING AND WORKSHOP CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2013 Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the proposed calendar of meetings and workshops for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2013-14 (October, November and December 2013). 5 yeas. RESCHEDULING FIRST BUDGET WORKSHOP Mr. Amunds stated a budget workshop to review proposed enterprise department budgets for the coming fiscal year is set for Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. in Crestview. He asked for consideration in rescheduling this workshop to July 16. Mr. Parisot commented this workshop was previously moved from the 18%" to the 17. He reported that he has set a town hall meeting for July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Parisot asked the reason for changing the date. Mr. Amunds replied that he will be traveling out of town the next morning. Mr. Boyles was of the opinion it was unfair to ask Mr. Parisot to cancel or reschedule his town hall meeting. After continued discussion, Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to move the workshop from July 17 at 6 p.m. in Crestview to Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in Crestview. 5 yeas. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. DON W. HOWARD DON R. AMUNDS, CHAIRMAN CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (These minutes were transcribed by Teresa Ward.) July 2, 2013 -12- Minute Book 69, Page 197 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners

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