Category : Correspondence(309)

This 1981 Memorandum of Understanding between the Port of Seattle and King County outlines terms for reclassifying approximately 30 acres of land on the west side of Sea-Tac International Airport to allow Boeing to develop a Corporate Headquarters Facility. The agreement includes provisions for the Port to lease 5 acres to King County for a neighborhood park at $1 per year, and restricts development on an adjacent 55-acre greenbelt buffer zone for at least 10 years. The document also affirms King County's zoning authority over non-airport-related land use at Sea-Tac and establishes a dispute resolution process between the two agencies.

Letter from Jean Pihlman, Coordinator of Zone III Committee, accepting invitation to participate in the Port of Seattle’s Airspace Study Advisory Committee. The committee designates Jean Pihlman as representative and Virginia Dana as alternate, offering cooperation for the study completion.

A letter to the editor of Highline Times from Sea-Tac Communities Plan member Virginia Dana discussing the Port of Seattle’s acquisition of land north of Sea-Tac Airport for safety purposes and defending FAA density guidelines for the proposed North SeaTac Park. The author argues that the land was purchased to remove residents from an environmentally

In a June 1981 letter to the FAA's Northwest Regional Director, Zone 3 citizen group representative Virginia E. Dana expresses qualified support for the FAA's recommended people-per-acre density guidelines for recreational use of North Sea-Tac Park, while raising concerns about safety and population exposure under flight paths. The letter highlights that the proposed recreational density of 40 people per acre across 53 acres could allow up to 2,120 people in an area from which only roughly 1,000 residents were displaced through the airport's land buyout program. Dana urges continued attention to airport safety criteria and environmental protection for communities living adjacent to Sea-Tac Airport.

A June 9, 1981 letter from King County's Building & Land Development division acknowledges receipt of a complaint filed by Mrs. Virginia Dana of Seattle, assigning it case number 81-456. The letter explains the county's process for handling code violations, which may include contacting the property owner by phone or letter, and potentially conducting a field inspection if a serious hazard exists. The division pledges to make every effort to bring the property into compliance with King County Codes.

In this January 21, 1981 letter to Janice Troubleshooter of Seattle, resident Virginia E. Dana raises concerns about the Port of Seattle's land acquisition near Sea-Tac International Airport for clear zones and safety areas. She questions whether FAA density guidelines and land use compatibility guidelines for aircraft noise environments are enforceable regulations or merely voluntary guidelines, and whether a proposed regional park plan is appropriate for these safety-sensitive zones. Dana calls for state legislation to give these guidelines regulatory teeth.

A January 1981 letter from the Puget Sound Council of Governments invites citizens and agencies to review a draft Regional Airport System Plan covering 1980 to 2000, which outlines existing aviation facilities, projected needs, and recommendations for expanding several airports in the region. The plan also calls for construction of a new industrial/commuter airport in the King-Snohomish service area, though no specific site is identified. Public comments were due before February 27, 1981, with the King Subregional Council expected to vote on adoption in March 1981.

Letter from Sea-Tac Airport Manager Oris W. Dunham Jr. to William C. Holstine addressing community concerns about airport operations, including land acquisition programs, noise mitigation, flight operations, and the North Sea-Tac Park development. The letter responds to a November 14 meeting and community questionnaire about Port of Seattle relationships with surrounding neighborhoods.

In this November 21, 1980 letter, Sea-Tac International Airport Manager Oris W. Dunham, Jr. acknowledges receipt of correspondence from community member William Holstine regarding concerns raised at a recent public meeting. Dunham promises a timely response to Holstine's questions and invites him to present to the PAC (Public Advisory) Committee at its next meeting. The letter reflects the airport's efforts to engage with neighboring community members over airport-related concerns, likely related to noise policy.