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  • Petersen v. Port of Seattle

        AVIATION NOISE LAW Petersen v. Port of Seattle Cite as: 618 P.2d 67, 94 Wash.2d 479 SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON Tom E. PETERSEN and Ruby Petersen, Appellants, v. The PORT OF SEATTLE, a municipal Corporation, Respondent/Cross-Appellant. No. 45817 Oct. 9, 1980 As Changed Nov. 10, 1980 COUNSEL: Jones, Grey & Bayley, E. Michele
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsAirport Noise Law, Port Of Seattle
  • Policy Advisory Committee Attitude Evaluation Survey Letter

    Letter from Port of Seattle Management Intern to Policy Advisory Committee member Virginia Dana requesting participation in an attitude evaluation survey about PAC. The letter outlines a comprehensive study process including historical review, staff interviews, and member feedback collection.
    TagsAdvisory Committees, letter, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport
  • Questions Generated by the Public at a Zone Three Steering Committee Meeting

    A memorandum from James Branch documenting 23 questions raised by the public at a Zone Three Steering Committee meeting regarding airport development, noise issues, land acquisition programs, and community concerns around Sea-Tac Airport. Questions cover topics including flight patterns, noise abatement, land use planning, and community impacts.
    Tagscommunity engagement, Noise, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, Zone 3 Committee
  • North Sea-Tac Park Master Plan by Jongejan, Gerrard, McNeal 1979

    TagsKing County, Land Use, North Sea-Tac Park, NSTP, Port Of Seattle
  • Port of Seattle Hardship Acquisition Committee Recommendations

    Committee recommendation from June 5, 1979 meeting approving early acquisition of Mrs. Carrie Cochrane’s property (Parcel A-447) under special hardship criteria. The committee unanimously agreed that her physical and financial condition could be further aggravated if she continues to live in her present location until the scheduled acquisition 2 years later.
    TagsAdvisory Committees, Airport Expansion, Port Of Seattle
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    Citizens Advisory Committee Recommendation on Application for Hardship – Z-685 Tom Fest

    Citizens Advisory Committee recommendation supporting hardship early acquisition status for property Z-685 owned by Tom Fest. The Committee recommends the Port quickly establish value and reach an agreed price for mutual benefit of both parties.
    TagsAdvisory Committees, Buyouts, Des Moines Sewer District, Port Of Seattle, property
  • 1979-04-10

    Tom Fest Application for Hardship Acquisition – Parcel Z-685

    Memorandum from George Sutter regarding Tom Fest’s hardship acquisition application for property that will likely be purchased by the Port within 2-3 years. The Fest family faces additional costs of $5,400 for mandatory sewer hook-up plus $500 for contractor fees, prompting the hardship request.
    TagsBuyouts, Des Moines Sewer District, Port Of Seattle, property
  • MEMORANDUM – Meeting at Relocation Office Regarding Parcel Z-685 Tom Fest Family

    Port of Seattle memorandum from Airport Acquisition Manager George Sutter to Citizens Advisory Committee for Hardship regarding a meeting about Tom Fest family’s hardship application for parcel Z-685. The memo schedules a meeting for April 10, 1979 and mentions enclosed documentation supporting the case.
    TagsAdvisory Committees, Airport, Port Of Seattle
  • Citizens Advisory Committee Recommendation on Appeal Hearing for Marian Berdan Parcel Z-296

    Citizens Advisory Committee recommendation regarding a property valuation appeal hearing for Marian Berdan’s parcel Z-296. The committee determined that delays caused by the Port resulted in additional compensation owed, recommending a total additional payment of $3,760 based on time adjustments and comparable property values.
    TagsAdvisory Committees, Port Of Seattle
  • 1979-03-15

    Ombudsman Letter to Messrs. Stockdale and Sutter Regarding DesMoines Sewer District Connection

    Letter from Deputy Ombudsman Rella E. Foldy regarding Mr. Fest’s sewer connection issue with the DesMoines Sewer District. The letter discusses Mr. Fest’s financial hardship and request for temporary sewer connection while the Port of Seattle plans to acquire his property.
    TagsBuyouts, Des Moines Sewer District, Port Of Seattle, property, Richard D. Ford, Sewer

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