By Madeline Perreard
The planning commission last week voted 3-2 to approve a heliport at 24 Miles Haines Highway–a decision that sparked opposition from dozens of residents and motivated some residents and elected officials to reconsider whether commission members ought to be elected, and what constitutes a quorum.
On Dec. 8 the commission approved the borough manager’s recommendation to issue a conditional-use permit (CUP) for a heliport on Chilkat River Adventures’ property along the Chilkat…

