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A 1997 study commissioned by cities and institutions near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport found that airport operations depress nearby property values compared to similar homes elsewhere in King County, and that properties directly under flight paths suffer additional losses from noise, visual pollution, and reduced quality of life. Researchers compared single-family homes around Sea-Tac with comparable homes in Northwest King County (Shoreline area), using strict criteria to ensure fair comparisons. The study notes that while overall regional growth means nearby home values may still rise over time, they appreciate more slowly than they would without the airport's presence.

A 1995 letter from Allan M. Furney to Chester Beattie of the Airport Communities Coalition summarizes a 1974 settlement agreement between King County, the Washington State Highway Commission, and local citizens regarding flooding and drainage problems in the Miller Creek watershed. The settlement requires King County to improve water quality, prevent excess stormwater runoff into Miller Creek, and construct appropriate drainage facilities, while prohibiting full channelization of the creek. The letter raises concerns that proposed SeaTac Airport third-runway expansion plans, as outlined in the Draft EIS, would violate these settlement provisions by significantly increasing impervious surface area and stormwater flows into the Miller Creek drainage basin.

The 1994 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan is a regional environmental policy document adopted on May 18, 1994 by the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority, based in Olympia, Washington. It outlines strategies and guidelines for managing and protecting water quality across the Puget Sound region. Note: This document pertains to water quality management and does not contain content related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

This 1994 map from the Seattle Public Library shows the Metropolitan King County Council Districts, dividing King County, Washington into 13 districts. It lists each district's elected councilmember and contact phone number, with the council headquartered at Room 1200, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle. While primarily a political boundary reference document, it provides geographic and governance context for the King County region surrounding Sea-Tac Airport.

The North SeaTac Park Master Plan (draft) was submitted to the City of SeaTac and King County by Jones & Jones on June 26, 1992. The plan was developed with input from City of SeaTac staff, the Mayor and Council Members, and a citizen North SeaTac Park Advisory Committee, along with King County Parks Division. It outlines the master planning framework for North SeaTac Park, a public green space situated in the community adjacent to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Vision 2020 is a Growth and Transportation Strategy for the Central Puget Sound Region, published in October 1990, outlining long-range policies for managing regional growth and transportation planning through the year 2020. The document covers trends and issues, growth strategies, transportation policies, and implementing actions for a broad coalition of member jurisdictions spanning King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties, including the City of SeaTac and dozens of other cities, towns, and tribal governments. It serves as a regional framework for coordinating land use and transportation decisions across the greater Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.

This 1990 agreement between the Port of Seattle, the City of SeaTac, and King County outlines plans to develop North SeaTac Park, including the construction of a new public Activity Center to replace the aging Sunset Activity Center. The Port agreed to contribute up to $2,953,600 toward development costs, while the County took responsibility for design, construction, and eventual demolition of the old facility. The agreement also includes provisions ensuring park uses remain compatible with Sea-Tac Airport operations, prohibiting any structures or activities that would interfere with air navigation or violate FAA regulations.