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Image Placeholder 199TRANSPORTATION2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only 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 ½ 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 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�