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The Normandy Park 2044 Comprehensive Plan is a long-range planning document for the city of Normandy Park, Washington, last updated in 2024 via Ordinance No. 1066. It covers eight key elements including land use, housing, transportation, capital facilities, parks and recreation, environment, and economic development. While it guides the city's growth and policy through 2044, it does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise impacts.

This Land Use Technical Report, prepared for the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects, examines how proposed improvements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport align with land use plans and regulations in surrounding communities including SeaTac, Des Moines, Burien, and Tukwila. It reviews existing and planned land uses, relevant local and regional planning documents, and assesses potential land use impacts under three alternatives: No Action, Proposed Action, and a Hybrid Terminal Option. The report was originally prepared in January 2024 by Landrum & Brown and later updated in April 2026 by Parametrix for the SEPA Environmental Impact Statement.

This January 2024 Land Use Technical Report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle, examines how near-term construction projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport align with local and regional land use plans. It reviews existing and planned land uses in surrounding cities—including SeaTac, Des Moines, Burien, and Tukwila—and evaluates the potential land use impacts of proposed action alternatives. The report draws on key planning documents such as a 2018 Interlocal Agreement and the Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2050 to assess consistency with community goals.

The Des Moines, WA City Council considered a staff recommendation to transfer review of the Des Moines Creek Business Park West Master Plan (LUA2022-0044) from the Council to the city's Hearing Examiner. The proposed 30-acre development near South 216th Street would include a 402,380-square-foot industrial building and requires complex environmental review, including a variance to fill ravine sidewalls and potentially realign a stream. Due to the technical complexity of the land use and environmental issues involved, staff and the City Attorney recommended consolidating the Master Plan review with the required variance before the Hearing Examiner.

This document presents FAA density guidelines for the North Sea-Tac Park area near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, showing recommended population limits per acre across different zones. Areas closest to the runway are designated as a 'Clear Zone' allowing only 1.5 people per acre, while an 'Extended Clear Zone' permits 2 people per acre, and surrounding residential areas are limited to 20–40 people per acre. A gymnasium on the map is noted as accommodating 60 people during games, illustrating how the guidelines account for concentrated gatherings near airport flight paths.

This document outlines several key challenges related to aircraft noise near Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Airport. It notes that existing noise measurement systems lack the precision needed by planners, residents, and courts, while federal FAA funds cannot be used to purchase noise-affected lands unless they serve specific airport purposes. Additional concerns include restricted HUD/VA mortgage financing in high-noise areas, the potential negative impact on local tax bases if the Port of Seattle acquires large amounts of noise-sensitive land, and widespread property owner anxiety over declining home values and marketability.

A DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE'S RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM