Metropolitan Sytems Information Statement 1989

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RECEIVED FEB 0 8 199Q Arid... METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN. 55101 612 291-6359 December 29, 1989 TO: Metropolitan Area Airport Communities: A number of communities in the Metropolitan Area are affected by airport operations, primarily aircraft noise. As part of its airport system planning responsibility, the Metropolitan Council has developed Land Use Compatibility Guidelines for aircraft noise. To assist communities in implementing the Land Use Guidelines as part of their comprehensive plan activities, the Council has prepared a Model Noise Attenuation Ordinance and A Builder's Guide. The model ordinance allows communities to.overlay zone for aircraft noise areas, as defined in the Council's Aviation Development Guide, and also to adopt building codes stricter than the state uniform building codes. A copy of the legislation and model ordinance has been mailed previously for your consideration; however, it is also included in the enclosed copy of the Builder's Guide. The Guide is an outgrowth of community and builders need for assistance in practical application of the model ordinance. The Guide provides a basis for developers, builders, contractors, architects and building inspectors to conduct acoustical evaluation of new structures, primarily residential, being constructed in aircraft noise zones. A workshop for building inspectors from affected communities was held in February 1989 to familiarize them with the Guide and associated planning process. They wilt be the key contact persons for individuals and firms proposing new development or major development in aircraft noise areas. Those firms located in the Metropolitan Area are being notified on the availability of the Guide and if requests for the document come to your city, please contact our Data Center at 291- 8140 and we will provide you with additional copies. The Council anticipates a periodic update of aircraft noise zones at individual airports through amendment of the Aviation Guide Chanter. The basis for those changes will be developed as part of each airport's master plan. We encourage your community to participate with your neighbors and airport owners in the preparation of those plans. Updates of the Guide to incorporate new information or changes suggested by users are also expected. If you have questions or comments, please contact our Transportation Planning Division at 291-6342. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation. Sincerely, LS )CkAtfr— Steve Keefe, Chair SK:dpf enclosure