In April 1995, the City of Normandy Park submitted formal comments to the Port of Seattle opposing the proposed Sea-Tac International Airport Hotel, raising concerns that the project would increase traffic congestion and reduce parking availability for local, tax-paying air travelers. The city criticized the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for proposing only 15 new parking spaces to serve a 16-story, 384-room hotel that could generate demand for up to 323 garage spaces at peak periods. The city recommended either no action or a smaller-scale hotel alternative that would fully accommodate its own parking needs without negatively impacting existing airport users.Open full document
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A letter from the City of Normandy Park’s City Planner Mary Davis to Barbara Hinkle at the Port of Seattle, commenting on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Sea-Tac International Airport Hotel. The letter raises concerns about the hotel’s impact on airport services for resident taxpayers, particularly regarding traffic congestion and inadequate parking provisions. The city recommends either no action or a smaller-scale hotel alternative with sufficient parking to meet peak demand.