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Aviation Plan Hugo is categorized as "other air space" by the Aviation Air Space Policy Area. Policies on the protection of the community's air space are not applicable. There are currently no existing or planned aviation facilities within the City of Hugo. However, the City is responsible for airspace protection in order to reduce hazards to air travel within the region. The closest airports to Hugo are: • Forest Lake Airport, approximately 2 miles north of Hugo • Surf -Side Seaplane Base, approximately 5 miles west of Hugo • Lake Elmo Airport, approximately 11 miles southeast of Hugo • Anoka County — Blaine Airport, approximately 9 miles west of Hugo • Benson Airport — White Bear Township, approximately '/z miles south of Hugo Given the distance to the nearest airports, there are no radio beacons or other air navigation aids located in off -airport locations in Hugo. The City has no existing structures of 200 feet or more in height and has no plans to permit such structures in the future. Any person or organization who intends to sponsor the construction or alteration of a structure affecting navigable airspace as defined in Federal Regulation Title 14; Part 77 needs to inform the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) of the project. This notification is accomplished through the completion and submittal to FAA of Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. In Hugo, this requirement applies to any construction or O 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE alteration exceeding 200 feet above ground level. The City's zoning code allows a maximum structure height of 75 feet; therefore, it is unlikely that any structures in the City will require FAA notification. Hugo is located outside the critical and protection air space areas as well as airport search areas. Issues related to aircraft noise are, therefore, not applicable to the City. However, the City will encourage, as necessary, compliance with FAA and Metropolitan Council requirements concerning visual and/or electronic interference with airport communications, air traffic operations, and other aviation land - use capability guidelines. Seaplane operations are permitted on Oneka Lake and on Bald Eagle Lake. Heliports No helicopter landing facilities currently exist or are planned in Hugo. If a heliport facility is proposed in the City, the City will utilize the Metropolitan Council's model heliport ordinance to assist in responding to heliport proposals and to provide a basis for appropriate land -use controls. DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only Pr -1 L J TRANSPORTATION 199