The Haines Borough Planning Commission narrowly decided March 10 to deny a landowner’s request for unlimited use of a heliport near 35 Mile Haines Highway, stating that minimal historical use doesn’t entitle the owner to land as many helicopters as he wants on the property year-round.
The commission split 4-3 in the vote to uphold the decision by former acting manager Julie Cozzi and borough attorney Brooks Chandler to limit landings to 10 per year…