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  • 2022-07-10

    Part 2: Use of the Report

    This document outlines the official significance and structure of a comprehensive land use and community planning report for Sea-Tac International Airport and its surrounding communities, jointly produced by the Port of Seattle and King County. It serves as the primary guide for official decisions on land use, capital expenditures, and public and private development review. The report is organized into eight parts covering plans, policies, programs, background information, and implementation strategies.
    TagsKing County, Land Use, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Communities Plan
  • seatac communities plan cover-smudged

    Cover of the 'Sea-Tac Communities Plan,' a planning document jointly produced by the Port of Seattle and King County. The hot-pink cover features bold black typography and a stylized geometric logo, likely related to noise mitigation or land-use planning around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
    TagsKing County, Land Use, Noise Mitigation, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Communities Plan
  • Port Dracula

    Using your tax dollars to drain the life from your community The Port of Seattle is much more than an airport or a seaport. It works diligently to be the economic engine of King County. By virtue of its status as a Port District under RCW 53, and as owner and operator of a Class
    CategoriesChange The Culture TagsCity Of Des Moines, Land Use, Policy, Port Of Seattle, Property Tax Levy, Real Estate, RESP
  • Masonic Home of Des Moines, Washington (Now Landmark on the Sound)

    The image shows the Landmark on the Sound facility, a large historic building with red tile roofs, an American flag, and a clearly visible sign reading 'Landmark on Sound.' This property is located near Renton, Washington, in the Sea-Tac Airport noise impact area and has been associated with discussions about airport noise mitigation and land use planning.
    TagsDes Moines, Historic Preservation, Land Use, Noise Mitigation, Sea-Tac Airport
  • 6 Questions about Section 163 (Including ‘Is this Really Good for Airports?’)

    FAA is obligated to document whether or not it has regulatory authority over use of airport property. A Section 163 determination involves looking at airport layout plan authority and how land was acquired. Rebecca Kanable Whether it’s a proposed Airport Layout Plan (ALP) change, a change in land use from aeronautical to non-aeronautical, or a
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsAviation Pros, FAA, Land Use, Section 163
  • 2022-01-01

    Ground lease agreement

    This Ground Lease Agreement, dated 2022, is a contract between the Port of Seattle and PDC Seattle LPIV BB/TH, LLC for the property known as Des Moines Creek West. The agreement covers the terms under which the tenant may lease, develop, and operate the property, including provisions for rent, construction, insurance, environmental compliance, and assignment rights. It spans 27 articles addressing topics from definitions and rent adjustments to mortgages, default procedures, and sublease conditions.
    TagsDes Moines Creek Business Park, Land Use, property
  • 2021-09-21

    Burien Airport Committee agenda, September 21, 2021

    The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in August and September 2021 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the surrounding community. Topics included a presentation on sustainable aviation fuels and noise reduction research from WSU's ASCENT center, a review of Burien zoning and land use near the airport, and an appointment to King County's Joint Aircraft Emissions Technical and Community Task Force. The committee also reviewed federal aviation policy updates and discussed stakeholder advisory roundtable activities related to Sea-Tac Airport operations.
    TagsBurien Airport Committee, City of Burien, King County, Land Use, StART
  • 2021-08-01

    Port Of Seattle 2020 real estate strategic plan

    The Port of Seattle's 2020 Real Estate Strategic Plan, published in August 2021, outlines strategies for managing and growing the Port's portfolio of industrial and office properties, including sites such as Fishermen's Terminal, Pier 69, and World Trade Center West. Developed by consulting firm Heartland in collaboration with Port staff and an external advisory committee, the plan updates a similar 2016 strategy and provides a framework for evaluating future real estate investments and acquisitions. Note that this document focuses on maritime and commercial real estate operations and does not address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsEconomic Development Division, Land Use, Port Of Seattle, property, Real Estate, RESP
  • 2020-10-27

    Instructions to Airports District Offices and Regional Office of Airports employees regarding Airport Layout Plan reviews and projects potentially affected by Section 163 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

    This October 2020 FAA memorandum provides internal guidance to airport district offices on how to implement changes brought by Section 163 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which limited the FAA's authority over airport land use and layout plan approvals. The memo outlines a two-step screening process for reviewing proposed airport land use changes, explaining when the FAA retains approval authority versus when it must simply accept changes. Note that this document addresses general FAA airport oversight procedures nationwide and does not specifically concern Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsFAA, Land Use, Reauthorization Act Of 2018, Section 163
  • 2020-02-21

    City of SeaTac zoning map

    This is the official zoning map for the City of SeaTac, Washington, prepared in February 2020, showing land-use classifications across the city. It covers a range of zones including low-, medium-, and high-density residential areas, commercial and industrial districts, aviation-related zones, and parks, alongside overlay districts and special boundaries such as the Urban Center and Angle Lake Station Area. The map also depicts infrastructure features including light rail stations, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport footprint, and planned future rights-of-way for SR-509.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, Land Use, Map, Sea-Tac Airport, Sound Transit

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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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