TagNorth Sea-Tac Park(77)

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.

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.

King County Ordinance No. 8996, adopted April 3, 1989, updates comprehensive land use planning and zoning for the Sea-Tac Airport area, incorporating community input and environmental review to guide orderly development near the airport. The ordinance formally adopts the Sea-Tac Area Update and Area Zoning as official county policy, amending several prior ordinances related to the Highline Communities Plan. It also establishes policies for the development of North Sea-Tac Park, with safety designated as the foremost planning consideration.

In a December 1987 internal memorandum, Port of Seattle development and aviation directors recommended that the Port Commission endorse King County's SeaTac Area Plan Update with specific conditions. Key qualifications included transferring noise-mitigation properties north of the airport to King County for a new public park, supporting south airport access road development contingent on an Interstate 5 connection, and endorsing plans for a Veterans Cemetery. The Port also urged King County to remain flexible on land use designations if community-driven proposals proved more beneficial to neighboring residents and property owners.

A 1987 Port of Seattle memorandum recommending that the Port Commission formally endorse the SeaTac Area Plan Update, a King County policy plan guiding land use, transportation, development, and recreation decisions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document outlines three potential Commission actions, including endorsing the overall plan, adopting the North SeaTac Park Plan, and establishing a policy framework for a South Access Road Improvement District. A key unresolved issue involves the Sunset Activity Center, located in an airport safety zone, with the plan recommending negotiations between King County, the Port of Seattle, and the Greater Highline Community Parks Board to determine its future.

This 1987 document outlines the Phased Development Program for North Sea-Tac Park, a proposed regional park planned jointly by King County and the Port of Seattle. It includes a master plan map showing intended facilities such as sports fields, activity areas, trails, an arboretum, and conservation reserves. Detailed capital cost estimates in 1986 dollars are provided for each development phase, with Phase I totaling approximately $2.9 million and Phase II covering additional amenities such as baseball fields, tennis courts, and parking areas.