2. Zoning Requests
Change from suburban
residential to commercial
• Adjacent land already zoned
commercially
• Location of RV-Furniture,
family-owned business
• Conditional Use Permit
• Propose operating agriculture
aerial application business
3. Company Description
• Aerial application business
• Owners: Danny and Bobbie Dinkel
• 27 years flight experience
• 6 years experience in agricultural aviation
• Member of NAAA, KAA, NATA
• Insured
Aviation/liability insurance
• Licensed and certified
Commercial pilot with FAA part 137 certification
Commercial pesticide business license
4. Services
• Safe and Timely application of insecticide,
herbicide, fungicide, and fertilizer on crops and
pasture
• Serving farmers and ranchers of Ellis, Rush,
Trego, Rooks, and Russell counties
• May also aid in fighting of fires and the control
of mosquitoes
• Partnership with local co-ops and crop
production service companies.
5. Economic Impact
Immediate Future
• Increased tax revenue.
• Hiring locally for construction
and dirt work.
• Quality aerial application,
which is fast, safe, and
economical, will improve
yields for area cattlemen and
farmers.
• High Plains Aerial will hire a
minimum of one agronomist.
• Purchase of turbine aircraft
($800,000 approx.)
• Hiring of additional office
and/or ground crew.
• Hiring of additional
agronomists.
• Possible additional pilots.
6. Regulations/Safety
• Will comply with all federal, state, and local
regulations.
• Loading pad holds 110% of plane’s capacity.
• Have standard operating procedures outlined for
fueling and loading of chemical.
• Contract with Eagle Environmental Services for
24/7/365 hazardous material response.
• Security Cameras on site.
7. Proposed Construction
• Grass strip/runway
• 2,000 gallon fuel tank with
containment
• 3,000 gallon water tank
• Chemical stored with
containment as required by
KDA
• Covered containment pad
Recommended by KDA
Eliminates rain run-off
Aesthetically pleasing
Efficient operation
8. Construction Details
• Pad will be 80’ x 60’ with concrete floor sloping toward
underground center containment tank.
• Two 60’ x 12’ bi-fold doors.
• Office and chemical storage will be enclosed rooms
connected to covered containment pad.
• There will be no above ground utilities.
• No plumbing or septic system is planned at this time.
• Water will be obtained by purchase from rural water
district.
• Parking space for 2-3 vehicles will be in front of office.
• Signage will be limited to business office door.
