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These documents contain communications from January 2017 regarding aircraft noise concerns over the Seahurst and White Center neighborhoods near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A noise consultant advises that Seahurst likely falls below the FAA's 65 dBA threshold that defines 'noise sensitive areas,' arguing this means an Environmental Assessment (EA) and historic property inventory are not required. Separately, a Burien resident emails city officials sharing research from Sea-Tac's Part 150 Study suggesting that flights over these neighborhoods were anticipated and approved, and that the absence of an EIS may not constitute valid grounds for litigation by the Quieter Skies coalition.

The City of Burien, Washington passed Resolution No. 384 in December 2016, establishing the Burien Airport Committee to advise the City Council on issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The committee, composed of three council members, up to three local business representatives, and up to three Burien residents, was created to evaluate both the positive and negative impacts of the airport, including noise, traffic, land use, and mitigation measures. All committee meetings are open to the public under Washington State's Open Public Meetings Act.

This map, prepared by the Port of Seattle, shows the location of existing and potential flight path obstructions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of a Flight Corridor Safety Obstruction Management study. It identifies public and state (WSDOT) properties, city boundaries for surrounding jurisdictions including Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac, and the approximate airport property boundary. The document is part of Phase 2 of the study focusing on other jurisdictions outside the airport's direct control.

The Soundside Alliance and Highline Forum, representing Southwest King County cities including Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila, jointly endorsed 10 legislative and policy priorities for 2016. These priorities spanned education funding, transportation infrastructure, and general government issues, including support for significant Sound Transit investments in Southwest King County through the proposed ST 3 package. The document reflects the regional coalition's shared agenda heading into the 2016 Washington State legislative session.

A November 18, 2015 City of Burien presentation outlines five priority economic development actions approved by the city council, including developing a Burien brand identity, conducting a parking and mobility study, attracting a hotel, assessing business impediments, and supporting business retention and recruitment. The presentation also covers projects currently in development within the city.