Friday, March 15, 2002
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Friday, March 15, 2002 |
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Airport Authority discusses plan for subdivision near Falcon Field By JOHN
MUNFORD
A new subdivision planned for Ga. Hwy. 74 south of Falcon Field may get more than its fair share of airplane noise because of its proximity to the air strip. The subdivision, which has not been approved by Peachtree City officials, would be just north of Rockaway Road. That puts it directly in the final approach course for aircraft landing at Falcon Field. At Wednesday night's meeting of the airport authority, members decided to hold off on forming a position until the subdivision plans are solidified. Airport Manager Jim Savage noted that while planes are landing, they have to power up their engines, which creates noise. Add to that the fact that those planes will fly less than 1,000 feet over the subdivision's western boundary creates a recipe for numerous noise complaints, Savage said. Airport Authority Chairman Cathy Nelmes said it was important for the authority to wait and see how plans for the 121-home subdivision develop before getting involved. If the subdivision is presented to the planning commission for approval, a representative of the airport authority will likely present the information to the commission at that meeting. The authority may consider asking for a notation to be placed in the deed covenants alerting each property owner (and subsequent owners) that their home is near the airport. Although the airport is bordered to the north by the Planterra Ridge Golf Course and Planterra Ridge subdivision, the flight path has provisions for aircraft to bank westward after takeoff to avoid flying over the Planterra subdivision, Savage noted. The proposed site for the new subdivision south of Falcon Field will need to be rezoned since it is currently zoned for industrial use. The city's land use plan designates that the property could be considered for low density residential development. Flat Creek serves as a boundary between the property and the rest of the city's industrial park, lending credence to having the land develop as a subdivision instead of an industrial building, city officials have said.
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