Notice2021-27769
Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI
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Published
December 23, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 16 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the lease of airport property located at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The aforementioned land is not needed for aeronautical use. The property is located to the northeast of the Patterson Avenue and Oostema Boulevard intersection. This intersection is the primary access to the airport. The property is currently vacant and not used for aeronautical purposes. The airport is proposing to lease this land for non-aeronautical development. Proposed uses include, restaurant, hotel, car wash, retail, and/or gas station.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 244 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73088-73089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27769]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Gerald R. Ford
International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 16
acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and
to authorize the lease of airport property located at Gerald R. Ford
International Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The aforementioned land
is not needed for aeronautical use. The property is located to the
northeast of the Patterson Avenue and Oostema Boulevard intersection.
This intersection is the primary access to the airport. The property is
currently vacant and not used for aeronautical purposes. The airport is
proposing to lease this land for non-aeronautical development. Proposed
uses include, restaurant, hotel, car wash, retail, and/or gas station.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 24, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Documents are available for review by appointment at the FAA
Detroit Airports District Office, Robert Tykoski, Community Planner,
11677 S Wayne Road, Ste. 107, Romulus, MI Telephone: (734) 229-2900/
Fax: (734) 229-2950 and Casey Ries, Engineering and Planning Director,
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, 5500 44th Street SE,
Grand Rapids, MI Telephone: (616) 233-6040/Fax (616) 233-6025).
Written comments on the Sponsor's request must be delivered or
mailed to: Robert Tykoski, Community Planner, Federal Aviation
Administration, Detroit Airports District Office, 11677 S Wayne Road,
Ste. 107, Romulus, MI 48187, Telephone Number: (737) 229-2900/FAX
Number: (734) 229-2950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Tykoski, Community Planner,
Federal Aviation Administration, Detroit Airports District Office,
11677 S Wayne Road, Ste. 107, Romulus, MI 48187. Telephone Number:
(734) 229-2900/FAX Number: (734) 229-2950.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 47107(h) of Title
49, United States Code, this notice is required to be published in the
Federal Register 30 days before modifying the land-use assurance that
requires the property to be used for an aeronautical purpose.
The property is vacant and designated on the ALP as future non-
aeronautical development. There are three parcels identified for this
non-aeronautical use. They received Federal reimbursement through AIP
grant #3-26-0039-2010. The sponsor proposes to allow non-aeronautical
development, such as a hotel, gas station, retail, restaurant, and/or a
car wash. The sponsor will receive fair market value for the lease of
this property.
The disposition of proceeds from the lease of the airport property
will be in accordance with FAA's Policy and Procedures Concerning the
Use of Airport Revenue, published in the Federal Register on February
16, 1999 (64 FR 7696).
This notice announces that the FAA is considering the release of
the subject airport property at the Gerald R. Ford International
Airport, Grand Rapids, MI from its obligations to be maintained for
aeronautical purposes. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the
FAA to financially assist in the change in use of the subject airport
property nor a determination of eligibility for grant-in-aid funding
from the FAA.
Legal Description
PART OF THE SOUTH \1/2\ OF THE SOUTHWEST \1/4\ OF SECTION 19,
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TOWN 6 NORTH, RANGE, 10 WEST, CASCADE TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN,
DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 19,
THEN N01[deg]34'46'' W 108.94 FEET ALONG THE WEST SECTION LINE, THENCE
N88[deg]41'18'' E 75.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
N01[deg]34'46'' W 594.58 FEET PARALLEL TO THE WEST SECTION LINE, THENCE
N89[deg]30'25'' E 61.25 FEET; THENCE 166.27 FEET ALONG A 308 FOOT
RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE LONG CHORD BEARS S75[deg]01'40'' E
164.26 FEET; THENCE N89[deg]30'25'' E 985.74 FEET; THENCE
S01[deg]18'46'' E 585.73 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR JOHN J.
OOSTEMA BOULEVARD (44TH STREET); THENCE S89[deg]30'25'' W 1164.93 FEET
ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE N00[deg]29'35'' W 35.53
FEET; THENCE S88[deg]41'18'' W 37.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE ENCOMPASSES 16.3 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
Issued in Romulus, Michigan, on December 17, 2021.
Stephanie Swann,
Acting Manager, Detroit Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes
Region.
[FR Doc. 2021-27769 Filed 12-22-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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