TagSea-Tac Communities Plan(240)

Minutes from a July 18, 1973 'Near Term' task force meeting focused on Sea-Tac Airport noise issues, in which members agreed to support the Port of Seattle's 90-day Interim Study for acquiring property in the extended clear zone, with partial FAA funding. The group also decided to write to U.S. Senators Magnuson and Jackson to seek additional funds for interim and future property acquisition in serious noise-impacted areas. The next meeting was scheduled for July 26, 1973, to review draft letters and explore funding options.

This 1973 technical report from King County's Office of Community and Environmental Development surveys the public facilities and services available in the SeaTac Communities Plan Study Area. It covers schools, parks, libraries, fire protection, sewer and water services, and other community infrastructure. The report was produced to support land use planning in the area surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

This 1973 preliminary technical report, prepared by the King County Office of Community and Environmental Development, examines community trends and characteristics in the SeaTac Communities Plan Study Area. It covers population and enrollment, housing, and economy and employment data, with a forecasts section noted as still to be written at the time of publication. The report serves as an early planning document providing baseline demographic and economic context for the communities surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Minutes from a June 28, 1973 Air Transportation Committee meeting on the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, held in Burien, Washington. Representatives from the Port of Seattle, FAA, Highline School District, and local community groups discussed the history of Sea-Tac Airport's expansion, the impact of aircraft noise on nearby schools and neighborhoods, and ongoing efforts to measure and reduce noise exposure. Key topics included new comprehensive noise measurement methods, federal agency roles in noise regulation, and strategies for noise abatement such as modified flight procedures and sound-absorbing materials.

Minutes from a June 21, 1973 Urban Development Committee meeting on the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, held in Burien, Washington. The meeting covered the need for updated environmental and zoning studies in the Highline area due to airport impacts, a community opinion survey from White Center residents, and a water quality and drainage study. Officials discussed developing a focused 'middle plan' for the Highline area to better address local needs and airport-related land use challenges.

These documents from 1973 describe the formation and early activities of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), established to oversee the Sea-Tac International Airport and Vicinity Master Plan Project. The committee brought together representatives from the Port of Seattle, King County, the FAA, and community citizens to monitor project progress, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and review study findings related to noise, land use, and environmental impacts. Regular monthly meetings and community task forces on topics such as noise abatement and drainage were organized to maximize public involvement in shaping airport policy.

This 1973 fact sheet describes a noise exposure study commissioned by the Port of Seattle and King County to measure aircraft noise impacts around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Two Seattle firms, Robin M. Towne and Associates and Man-Acoustics and Noise, Inc., conducted measurements at six community locations ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 feet from the runway ends, with plans to expand to 60 sites. The study aimed to produce noise exposure contours, future noise predictions, and alternative land-use recommendations, while also accounting for non-airport noise sources and structural vibrations caused by aircraft operations.

The Environmental Development Commission (EDC) is an official citizens' advisory body established by King County in February 1970 to replace the Planning Commission and advise the County Council and Executive on environmental planning matters. It consists of 134 citizen members organized into nine committees, including a Land Use Committee that plays a central role in the Sea-Tac Communities Plan by developing proposals governing how land is used for housing, commerce, industry, and open space. All EDC meetings are open to the public, and the commission's overarching goal is to ensure land use decisions provide the most positive environmental impact for county residents.

In July 1972, the Port of Seattle Commission authorized the purchase of property around Sea-Tac Airport, bounded by 12th Ave. S., 170th St., and SR 518, to serve as a buffer and safety zone from aircraft operations. The acquisition is split equally between the Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration under an expanded FAA runway side clearance ruling. As of May 1973, a second property evaluation was underway, with acquisition procedures set to begin after final federal approval of the 163 affected parcels.