Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Request release of airport parcel
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CITY OF BOULDER
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
November 1, 2012
Marc Miller
Federal Aviation Administration
Denver Airports District Office
26805 E. 68th Ave, Suite 224
Denver, CO 80249-6361
Re: Request release of 2.6 acres of airport property at Boulder Municipal Airport
Dear Mr. Miller,
On the boundary of the Boulder Municipal Airport, there is a 2.6 acre parcel of land that the city
has planned for several years to release, in accordance with FAA Order 5190.6B. The property
is not conducive to construction of improvements related to the airport for several reasons,
primarily because of its sloping terrain and small, narrow configuration. The parcel currently
costs money to maintain, and there is no value in retaining it for airport uses. This letter is to
request release of this parcel so that the proceeds of its sale can be used for important airport
improvement projects.
Parcel Information
The parcel is located on the southwest corner of Track 7A, as depicted on the airport's property
map (see Exhibit A) of the 2007 Airport Master Plan Update ("Master Plan"). The parcel was
also depicted on the Airport Layout Plan for future release (see Exhibit B), so this request is to
formalize the process.
The dimensions and size of the parcel are depicted on the enclosed survey (see Exhibit C) as
approximately 2.6 acres. The parcel slopes downward to the southwest, away from the closest
taxiway, at gradients up to 23 percent. Due to the sloping terrain and its narrow, triangular
shape, it would be financially and technically unfeasible to build a hangar and taxiway on this
parcel.
The parcel abuts a manufactured housing residential area to the west and on the south and east by
Airport Road. The north divider line matches up with a pre-existing fence that already divides
this parcel from the main airport.
Tract 7A was purchased on Aug. 8, 1958, solely with City of Boulder funds. No FAA funds
were used in its purchase and no improvements have been conducted on the parcel using FAA
funds.
P.O. Box 791 • Boulder, Colorado 80306-0791 - www.bouldercolorado.gov • (303)441-3090 • Fax (303)441-4478
Purpose of Release
Release of this parcel is requested because the terrain and size do not afford its use in an aviation
capacity and the proceeds from its sale will provide critically needed funds for airport
improvement projects (see below for more details). The parcel is an unimproved grassy slope.
The sloping terrain not only prohibits construction of a hangar, which needs a large flat space,
but the terrain would not meet the minimum requirements for taxiway grade. "Thus, any future
construction would not have access to the runway. In addition to the center of the parcel sloping
at 13 percent grade, its elevation is approximately 15 feet below the taxiway, making it cost-
prohibitive for aviation use now or at any time in the future.
In addition, the parcel does not provide aeronautical protection due to its location not being near
a runway, safety area, or extended centerline. Lastly, this parcel is located in the same vicinity
as Tracts 7B, 7C, and 7D, which have already been released by the FAA (see Exhibit A).
Because the charter of the city limits leases of city property to 20 years, there is not a viable
market for use of the parcel for construction of a non-aviation use. Therefore, the city has
determined that sale of the property is the best option.
Proceeds from Sale
All proceeds from the sale of this parcel will remain in the airport fund and treated as airport
revenue. The sale of this unneeded parcel will provide the airport with matching funds for FAA
and state grants, in addition to improving airside infrastructure. In addition, airport operational
costs will be reduced slightly when it no longer has to mow and maintain this parcel. The city of
Boulder commits that the property will be sold in compliance with FAA Order 5190-613 Section
22.17d.
Future Use
The airport will ensure that the property carries an avigation easement when sold and that no
hazards will be created. Additionally, all future development will be submitted for FAA review,
in accordance with 14 CFR Part 77. The airport will also ensure that conditions of the sale require
the purchaser to adhere to all applicable laws for the use or development of the released land (e.g.,
environmental requirements, obtaining all necessary permits, etc.).
As airport land, the parcel was originally zoned "Public." Earlier this year, in preparation for release,
the parcel was given a new zoning of "bight Industrial." The "Light Industrial" designation is the
closest equivalent to its "Public" zoned designation; thus, its potential use remains generally
unchanged. In addition, the zoning is the same that was given to Tracts 7C and 7D when they were
released. After reviewing FAA Order 5050.413, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing
Instructions for Airport Projects, the airport does not feel an environmental assessment would be
required or necessary.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, if you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Airport Manager Tim Head at 303-441-3108.
Sincerely,
Jane S. Brautigam
City Manager
P.O. Box 791 • Boulder, Colorado 80306-0791 • www.bouldercolorado.gov - (303)441-3090 • Fax (303)441-4478
Exhibits:
A: Airport Property Map w1fli release parcel designated
B: Airport Layout Plan
C: Survey of parcel
D: Aerial photo and ground level photos of parcel
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Routing Number 20121029-7869
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Counter Parties Federal Aviation Administration
Contract Title / Type Request release of airport parcel
Number
Description Attached is a letter to the FAA requesting permission for the city to sell a 2.6 acre parcel currently
part of the airport. The parcel re-zoning has already been approved by Council and updated in the
BVCP,
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