Letter from Virginia Dana Opposing Highline Communities Plan Soccer Fields Under Flight Path

In this letter, resident Mrs. Virginia E. Dana strongly opposes plans to place soccer and football fields under the flight path near Sea-Tac Airport, arguing that the FAA's own density guidelines and safety recommendations are being ignored. She references a 1974 FAA letter stating that certain land uses would not be permitted in extended clear zones with FAA participation, and criticizes Highline planners for repeatedly siting recreational facilities in inappropriate locations near the airport. Dana urges officials to hold public meetings and transparently inform neighboring residents about the planning process, including FAA guidelines and maps.

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Public comment letter from Mrs. Virginia E. Dana, 2648 So 142nd, Seattle, WA 98168, opposing placement of soccer/football fields under the Sea-Tac Airport flight path at the Sunset Complex as part of the Highline Communities Plan. Dana argues against FAA density guidelines being ignored, cites a July 3, 1974 letter from George Buley (FAA) regarding the Sunset school extended clear zone, criticizes Highline planners for siting the Highline Rec Complex and a community/recreation center at Sunset Jr. Hi in unsafe locations, and demands community outreach including public meetings, newspaper notices, or mailouts including maps and FAA guidelines. References the Rec Council’s desire for a regional park (‘Fort Dent’ model, 100+ acres), and urges the POS or King County to ensure neighbors adjacent to the study area are informed of the plan.

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