In this July 19, 1974 letter, Donald G. Shay, Director of Aviation for the Port of Seattle, writes to the FAA's Planning Department to clarify the Port's intentions regarding land acquisition near Sea-Tac International Airport. He explains that negotiations with Highline Public Schools will result in the purchase of Maywood Elementary and Sunset Junior High schools, with educational buildings bought outright for extended clear zone land use, while playground and recreational areas will be handled separately and made available to the surrounding public. Shay emphasizes that recreational use is a high priority in the acquisition area and that any further development would undergo full citizen and government review.Open full document
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Letter from Port of Seattle Director of Aviation Donald G. Shay to FAA’s George Buley explaining the Port’s intentions for acquiring Maywood Elementary and Sunset Junior High schools. The letter clarifies that educational structures will be purchased for extended clear zone land use, while playground and recreational areas will be designated for public use, potentially managed by King County Park Department.