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EXH AR024536: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Order — Port of Seattle v. RST Enterprises & King County (No. 99-2-26788-5 KNT)

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In 2001, the King County Superior Court issued findings of fact and conclusions of law in an eminent domain case where the Port of Seattle condemned a 2.44-acre parcel (Parcel 92) at 15416 Des Moines Memorial Drive in SeaTac to support its Third Runway project, using the land as a flood plain. The property, owned by RST Enterprises and zoned single-family residential (UL-7200), had been used for farming for at least 50 years and fell near the 65-70 LDN aircraft noise contours, making residential financing difficult. The court found that while a commercial rezone was possible long-term, it was not reasonably likely in the near future and would only have occurred due to the presence of the Third Runway.

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Superior Court of Washington, King County, case No. 99-2-26788-5 KNT. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order issued by Judge Dean S. Lum following eminent domain trial (June 4–18, 2001). Port Of Seattle condemned approximately 2.44 acres (Parcel 92) at 15416 Des Moines Memorial Drive, City of SeaTac, for use as a flood plain in the Third Runway project at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. RST Enterprises, Inc. owned Parcel 92; adjacent Parcels 93–96 also owned by RST were not condemned. Property zoned UL-7200 Urban Low Density Residential under SeaTac code; prior farming use for 50+ years. Court found commercial rezone not reasonably likely in near future, and that any rezone would result from the Third Runway’s presence. Miller Creek located east of property. Exhibit AR024536.

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