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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