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Port Of Seattle Memorandum: Questions from Zone Three Steering Committee Meeting, July 24, 1979

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A July 25, 1979 Port of Seattle internal memorandum from James Branch to all departments and staff compiles 23 questions raised by the public at a Zone Three Steering Committee meeting held on July 24, 1979. The questions cover a wide range of community concerns related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including aircraft noise levels, flight path enforcement, land acquisition programs, runway expansion plans, clear zone definitions, and jet engine emissions affecting nearby neighborhoods. The memo also addresses topics such as FAR 36 noise standards, the Sunset Recreation Plan, the ADAP program, and how residents of the Highline and Zone 3 communities can better cooperate with the Port of Seattle to resolve ongoing airport-related issues.

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Port Of Seattle internal memorandum dated July 25, 1979, from James Branch to all departments and concerned staff, transmitting 23 public questions generated at a Zone Three Steering Committee meeting held July 24, 1979 (7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.). Questions address Sea-Tac Airport topics including: 14th Avenue South light vs. heavy industry and rezoning; interim land acquisition program boundaries; Port of Seattle land acquisition under flight paths; runway expansion and length increases; taxiway, cargo, and terminal development plans; noise and flight increases around 136th and 20th; FAR 36; noise reduction and abatement programs; HR 231; flight pattern enforcement by FAA and control tower; noise-impacted areas; individual complaint procedures; Sunset Recreation Plan; clear zone areas; jet engine emissions (tar, oil, grease); five-year capital budget; ADAP; home acquisition funding; Port of Seattle Police Department patrol of residential areas; and community-Port cooperation. References University of Washington study on Sunset area safety for animal life.

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