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  • 1981-06-12

    Letter from Zone 3 residents to FAA Director Charles Foster regarding Noise Density Guidelines

    A letter from Virginia Dana representing Zone 3 citizen group to FAA Director Charles Foster expressing support for FAA density guidelines for North Sea-Tac Park recreational planning while raising concerns about safety and population density in airport clear zones. The letter discusses land acquisition boundaries, compares residential buyout numbers to proposed recreational capacity, and emphasizes
    CategoriesHistory TagsLand Use, North Sea-Tac Park, Sunset Park, Zone 3 Committee
  • 224-78-R Motion King County Council (Boeing HQ Rezone)

    Proposal to move Boeing headquarters to west side of airport noise buffer property from Sea-Tac Communities Plan
    CategoriesHistory, Key Documents Tags224-78-R, Boeing, King County, King County Council, Land Use
  • 1981-04-20

    Proposed Highline Area Rezone Public Hearing – Port of Seattle Testimony

    Testimony by Oris Dunham, Director of Aviation at Sea-Tac International Airport, opposing S-R zoning of a 35-acre area north of the airport due to noise impact incompatibility. The Port argues that residential zoning is illegal and inappropriate for the highest noise-impact zone, citing the Colella v. King County case and requesting M-L zoning instead.
    TagsLand Use, North Sea-Tac Park, Port Of Seattle
  • 1981-01-27

    HCP North Issues #43, 36, 57, 81, 83 – Airport Open Use Zoning

    Zoning amendment document for Highline area properties regarding Airport Open Use designation. Details proposed changes from existing single-family and multi-family zoning classifications to AOU and RS7200 potential AOU, with specific amendments to Area Zoning pages 55, 57, 81, and 83.
    TagsAirport Open Use Zoning, Highline Communities Plan, Land Use, North Sea-Tac Park
  • 1981-01-14

    Port of Seattle Response to Community Concerns about Sea-Tac Airport

    Letter from Sea-Tac Airport Manager Oris W. Dunham Jr. to William C. Holstine addressing community concerns about airport operations, including land acquisition programs, noise mitigation, flight operations, and the North Sea-Tac Park development. The letter responds to a November 14 meeting and community questionnaire about Port of Seattle relationships with surrounding neighborhoods.
    CategoriesHistory Tagscommunity engagement, Land Use, letter, Noise Complaints, North Sea-Tac Park, Port Of Seattle
  • 1980-10-22

    Letter from Oris Dunham Airport Open Use (AOU) Classification Status Update

    Letter from Port of Seattle Policy Advisory Committee Chairman Oris Dunham to Virginia Dana providing status update on the Airport Open Use (AOU) classification in King County Zoning Ordinance. The letter explains the AOU classification’s purpose for economic development near airports and community concerns that led to a recommendation for deletion from the Highline Area
    CategoriesHistory, Key Documents TagsAirport Open Use Zoning, Highline Community Plan, King County, Land Use, Port Of Seattle
  • 1980-10-21

    Conditional Use Permit Report and Decision – Glacier High School File No. 80-75-C

    King County Zoning Adjustor report and decision approving a conditional use permit for a former high school facility to be used as a private school, with conditions for parking lot improvements and community recreation facility access. The permit was ordered on November 25, 1980, and transmitted to various parties including James C. Scott and Dr.
    Tags80-75-C, Highline Schools, King County, Land Use
  • 1980-07-18

    King County Code Violation complaint response Highline Schools closures

    Official response letter from King County Department of Planning and Community Development to Virginia E. Dana regarding her complaint on Motion 80-75-C, assigned case numbers 80-547 and 80-549. The letter outlines the complaint processing procedure including property ownership research, owner notification, and follow-up actions to ensure code compliance. Glendale Junior High 1201 S 104th St,
    Tags80-75-C, Highline Schools, King County, Land Use, letter
  • 1979-12-21

    King County Council Motion 4668 228-78-R 5-acres 12th Ave S, 55 acres NSTP

    TagsBoeing HQ, King County Council, Land Use, NSTP, Westside Hilltop Survival Committee
  • 1979-07-27

    Letter to FAA North Sea-Tac site development plans and carrying capacity analysis

    Letter from Jongejean,Gerrard’s Janis Snoey to FAA’s George Sato regarding five preschematic site plans for the North SeaTac site, showing anticipated people numbers under various development regimes. Includes carrying capacity analysis based on natural processes and social factors studies including soils, hydrology, vegetation, and noise analysis.
    CategoriesHistory TagsFAA, Gerrard Associates, Jongejan, Land Use, North Sea-Tac Park

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