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(Taken From Ch. 5, "Final Evaluation of Noise Abatement and Noise Remedy Measures" by Peat Marwick, const .. lltants to the Port.) 5. Acoustical treatment of existing structures. This measure was an integral part of the 1976 Sea-Tac/Communities Plan and should be retained. As mentioned in Chapter 2 of this report (p. 2-16), noise grid cells were primarily used to determine where and to what extent acoustical treatment and other remedy programs might be applied within the Airport Environs. However, noise contours were also used to ensure 5-8 DRAFT ,, .• that all possible eligible areas are covered by this and other noise remedy programs. Detailed evaluation of acoustical treatment as a noise remedy measure and its application within the Airport Environs has resulted in development of the following suggested · eligibility criteria for sound insulation: (a) Existing single-family structures located in areas with a noise exposure of Ldn 70 and above in 1980 (present condition-base year) or Ldn 65 and above in the year 2000. (b) Structures/uses identified under the sound insulation noise remedy program included as part of the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan. [Note: Criteria used in the original Sea-Tac/Communities Plan for acoustical treatment involved the ANE (adjusted . noise expo- sure) noise metric. The day-night level or Ldn metric is being used for this Noise Remedy Update Study, in accordance with national trends. A given ANE value such as ANE 40 can be converted to an equivalent <.:!:) Ldn value by adding 35; thus, Ldn 75 approximates ANE 40.…

Memorandum from George Sutter regarding Tom Fest’s hardship acquisition application for property that will likely be purchased by the Port within 2-3 years. The Fest family faces additional costs of $5,400 for mandatory sewer hook-up plus $500 for contractor fees, prompting the hardship request.

Citizens Advisory Committee recommendation supporting hardship early acquisition status for property Z-685 owned by Tom Fest. The Committee recommends the Port quickly establish value and reach an agreed price for mutual benefit of both parties.

Letter from Deputy Ombudsman Rella E. Foldy regarding Mr. Fest’s sewer connection issue with the DesMoines Sewer District. The letter discusses Mr. Fest’s financial hardship and request for temporary sewer connection while the Port of Seattle plans to acquire his property.

am in receipt of your letter, dated March 28, concerning the boundries established by the Port of Seattle for the relocation of homes acquired from the Port. You have raised a good question and we will take a look at your suggestion to see whether or not we should, in fact, change our present directives. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Sincer ~~ / Donald G. Shay Director of Aviation DGS:se cc: G. Lansing, Real Estate A. Yoshioka, Planning & Research MERLE D. ADLUM JACKS. BLOCK PAULS. FRIEDLANDER HENRY L. KOTKINS HENRY T . SIMONSON General Manager • J. ELDON. OPHEIM Director of Aviation • DONALD G. SHAY Don.o:lll ,.. ...... . Dil."'. St:r.:.. '2.:J.C :n terna tiom ... :::.. .i' irrcr n:"l'.~' -,;u,...L,. .JGl:J.: M(..,L'Ch 2 197v Cor.i~.;u.r ... ~·vie;..; P .. u: .. n ,. re.:..ocate n- ou:r- Gdl v.LlC. a::..rpor v ~ u I.Alld::.cry -- tCJ ..... v..Llowing truly , ~, ..L..J... U;;, f •..2he

Letter from HUD’s Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs to Senator Henry Jackson responding to an inquiry about FHA mortgage insurance eligibility for existing properties in areas with established noise boundaries. The letter explains HUD’s noise assessment policy and references Circular 1390.2 for implementation.

Handwritten notes by Virginia Dana discussing safety issues related to various organizations including S.T.C.P., FAA, KingCo, and P.O.S. References acceptance of ADHP funds for interim land acquisition and mentions that people acquired in the acquisition were never given option of staying or moving.

EAST~ 12TH AVE. SO, ON THE WEST~ l/0TH ST. ON THE SOUTH AND SR 518 ON THE NORTH. THIS A8QUISITION IS FINANCED ~0% BY THE PORT OF SEATTLE AND ~ % BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND WAS AUTHORIZED THROUGH AN EXPANDED FAA RUNWAY SIDE CLEARANCE RULING, THE USE OF THE NEWLY-ACQUIRED AREA WILL BE AS A BUFFER AND SAFETY ZONE FROM AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS. THE FEDERAL AVIAIIO~ ADMINISTRATION ACCEPTED PORT OF SEATTLE PLANS IN MARCH~ 975~ BUT REQUESTED ANOTHER PROPERTY EVALUA- TION, THIS §ECONO ASSESSMENT IS BEING PREPARED; COMPLETION WILL BE IN 6U TO YO DAYS. ACQUISITION PROCEDURES WILL BE INITIATED AFTER FINAL FEDERAL APPROVAL. THE PORT OF SEATTLE HAS CONTRACTED WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT THE PURCHASE AND RELOCATION PROCESS WITH 165 PARCE~§ OF LAND IN THE AREA. THEIR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 1210- l~YTH ST. SO, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION AREA. THIS OFFICE IS OPEN FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. DAILY ANO IS AVAILABLE TO HELP RESIDENTS OF THE AREA; TELEPHONE /64-qL3U. FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS~ PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THE SEA-TAC COM- MUNITIES PLAN OFFICE. ASK FOR ED PARKS OR JOHN ANTHONY. 5/1/73 edc community office • 253 sa.rth 152nd. street • burien, wash. 98148 • ch 3-7033