TagSea-Tac Communities Plan(172)

The Sea-Tac Communities Plan was a federally funded, eighteen-month study sponsored by King County and the Port of Seattle to assess noise, air, and water quality impacts from Sea-Tac Airport and develop an airport master plan and land-use/zoning plan for surrounding neighborhoods. The Environmental Development Commission invited residents, community clubs, and local interest groups to participate in initial public meetings held at Highline and Thomas Jefferson High Schools in March. A central goal of the plan was to maximize citizen involvement in both the development and implementation of policies shaping the future of Sea-Tac Airport and its neighboring communities.

This chapter could have been called “how do we pay for it?” Describes all the ways both the Port, the FAA and the County could finance the various aspects.

This document outlines a multi-phase airport noise reduction program, likely for Sea-Tac Airport, detailing proposed projects from 1975 to 1994 with estimated costs ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. Projects include land acquisitions in north and south areas, purchase guarantee programs, major and limited noise insulation programs, and noise monitoring systems. Implementation responsibilities are shared between primary and secondary agencies, with funding requiring commitments beyond normal existing sources and, in some cases, significant administrative or legislative changes.

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.

This document outlines the workshop agenda for the King County Planning and Community Development Committee's General Development Guide, chaired by Councilwoman Cynthia Sullivan of District 2. The 110-minute session included a staff presentation, a Muni League-led explanation of the public input process, and small group discussions where residents were asked to share community concerns with the Council. Citizens selected from small groups reported back their findings, followed by brief public comments and concluding remarks from Sullivan.

This April 1984 working draft, prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. and the Port of Seattle Planning & Research, outlines a suggested process for assisting property owners in the neighborhoods surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport under a Purchase Assurance Noise Remedy Option. The document details goals, objectives, and policies from the 1976 Sea-Tac Communities Plan, including minimizing aircraft noise, protecting residential neighborhoods, and resolving uncertainty caused by noise impacts. It reflects the Port of Seattle's broader commitment to keeping the airport operational while mitigating its effects on surrounding communities.