A public meeting will be held for the application to install a helistop, atop the Bellevue Place Bank of America building by Kemper Development Co. The helistop as described would add lighting, a safety net, and a ladder. The landing location would not allow for refueling. It’s anticipated that there would be a maximum of 40 landing and take-offs per month, between the hours of 8am and 7pm. The landing pad has been in place for 20 years since 1988, when the tower was built, but only taken advantage of on very few occasions.
Those opposed to the application are worried about the noise that the helicopters would create, as well as the risk associated with flying helicopters in urban areas with skyscrapers.
The public meeting will take place on February 18th at 6pm at Bellevue City Hall.
