A February 9, 1982 letter from Port of Seattle Director of Aviation Oris D. Dunham to Bill Bowlin addresses density guidelines for the North Sea-Tac Park, located under flight paths at Sea-Tac International Airport. The letter clarifies that the gymnasium and meeting areas of the former Sunset Junior High School complex are subject to a recommended 60-person limit to reduce noise impacts on gatherings beneath the flight paths. However, the Port and FAA indicated they would consider granting special permission for the Greater Highline Community Parks Board to exceed that limit for one-time fundraising events benefiting long-term park development.Open full document
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A letter from Oris D. Dunham, Director of Aviation at Port Of Seattle, to Bill Bowlin of the Greater Highline Community Parks Board regarding the North Sea-Tac Park density guidelines. The letter addresses the 60-person limit for gymnasium and meeting areas of the Sunset Junior High School complex, and outlines conditions under which special fundraising events exceeding the guidelines may be permitted with Port and FAA approval. It also notes the collaborative roles of the Port, King County, and the Parks Board in park development.