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Committee declines immediate action on 'through‑the‑fence' access for 25‑acre sale adjacent to airport
Summary
Charlie Curtis raised sale of about 25 acres next to the airport and asked whether 'through‑the‑fence' (TTF) access could be advertised. Committee members said FAA approval for TTF would be difficult, noted zoning height limits, and agreed to take no action unless a buyer requests TTF.
Charlie Curtis asked the Eastport Airport Advisory Committee on Feb. 3 whether advertising about 25 acres owned by Moose Island Racing Ass'n that lie adjacent to airport property could include 'through‑the‑fence' (TTF) access.
Shane McDougall, representing the airport consultant Aviest, said obtaining FAA approval for TTF access would be difficult. Bob Chieffo suggested marketing the parcel as adjacent to the airport to attract buyers who value that proximity, while John P. Foster noted city zoning imposes stricter height limits on structures as they get closer to the runway.
Chair Chris Krohn summarized the committee’s view that the airport should not take any proactive action now; members agreed to revisit the question if a buyer expressly requests TTF access. The committee did not authorize staff to pursue FAA approvals or to acquire the land on the airport’s behalf.
Why it matters: TTF arrangements can raise federal grant‑assurance and safety considerations and may require FAA review; zoning limitations also constrain potential development near the runway. The committee’s decision to defer formal action preserves flexibility while flagging FAA and zoning as constraints for prospective purchasers.
Next steps: The committee will re‑address the issue only if a prospective buyer asks about TTF access; no staff action was authorized at this meeting.
