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A letter to the editor of Highline Times discussing the Port of Seattle’s acquisition of land north of Sea-Tac Airport for safety purposes and defending FAA density guidelines for the proposed North SeaTac Park. The author argues that the land was purchased to remove residents from an environmentally unacceptable area and should be restricted to

In this January 21, 1981 letter to Janice Troubleshooter of Seattle, resident Virginia E. Dana raises concerns about the Port of Seattle's land acquisition near Sea-Tac International Airport for clear zones and safety areas. She questions whether FAA density guidelines and land use compatibility guidelines for aircraft noise environments are enforceable regulations or merely voluntary guidelines, and whether a proposed regional park plan is appropriate for these safety-sensitive zones. Dana calls for state legislation to give these guidelines regulatory teeth.

A First Class Mail envelope sent from the Port of Seattle (P.O. Box 1209, Seattle, WA 98111) to Ms. Virginia Dana at 2648 S. 142nd Street, Seattle, Washington 98168, postmarked April 1980. The back of the envelope contains handwritten notes referencing federal funds, arguments about noise or airport-related matters, and mentions of purchasing or acquiring something through the Port of Seattle. The document appears to relate to community correspondence concerning Sea-Tac Airport noise policy or related compensation discussions.

In a March 1976 letter to Councilwoman Bernice Stern, Seattle resident Virginia Dana raises concerns about 'redlining' and FHA mortgage commitments affecting homeowners near Sea-Tac Airport, citing the impact of noise maps and inconsistent land acquisition policies on property marketability. Dana, a citizen participant in the Sea Tac Communities Plan, also submits a statement praising the collaborative community planning effort and urging the Port of Seattle and King County to formally adopt the Plan without delay. She calls for continued monitoring of airport noise programs and stresses that residents who engaged in good faith throughout the process deserve a finalized, implemented plan.

Safety has always been an issue at Sea-Tac Airport, with the S.T.C.P., FAA, King County, and P.O.S. acknowledging concerns through their acceptance of ADAP funds for the Interim Land Acquisition. Residents acquired in the acquisition were never given the option of staying or moving, as the area was designated a safety zone where no residences would be allowed to remain. A separate note on the reverse raises questions about the Kellogs and others connected to the matter.

Vicinity Map of Sea-Tac International Airport and surrounding areas including runways, terminals, and nearby communities from the Sea-Tac Communities Plan committee. The map contains extensive handwritten annotations and notes from Virginia Dana concerning relocation, warehouses and HB1328.

Letter from Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Frank B. Brouillet to Mrs. Virginia Dana responding to her request for assistance in developing legislation to close public schools located in F.A.A. cleared zones. The superintendent suggests working directly through legislators and promises cooperation in seeking passage of such a proposal.

This handwritten document summarizes public comments and official responses related to a Sea-Tac Airport land acquisition environmental impact report, focusing on noise compatibility concerns. A key finding notes that the entire proposed acquisition area falls within a Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) range of 45 to 50, making the land incompatible for residential and school uses. Copies of the related information were distributed to FAA officials, state legislators, county councilmembers, and local community and school district boards.