Metro Reports: Glisan Tower, Kōz on Killingsworth 2

The Glisan Tower in Hazelwood would include 105 units of affordable housing with a ground floor food hall / restaurant incubator space.

Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. This post covers November 15th, 2021 to November 21st, 2021.

Note: this post initial omitted the Kōz on Killingsworth 2.

Design Advice has been requested by Access Architecture for the Glisan Tower at 9919 NE Glisan St:

DZ HEARING – Eight-story, mass timber, affordable housing development with ground floor commercial space. Stormwater is anticipated to managed through an onsite drywell.

A building permit was issued for the Kōz on N Killingsworth 2 at 5460 N Interstate Ave:

New 6 story, 154 unit apartment building with ground floor retail and associated site work. W/20-146522-MT

Metro Reports: Redevelopment Phase 1 and HollywoodHUB

The first phase of the RiverPlace Redevelopment would be built on the site of the former RiverPlace Athletic Club, which has been vacant since 2015. A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a proposed 325′ tall building as part of the first phase of the RiverPlace Central City Master Plan. The Design Commission will likely hold a vote this afternoon on whether to approve the Master Plan for this site.

Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. This post covers November 8th, 2021 to November 14th, 2021.

Design Advice has been requested by Holst Architecture for the Hollywood HUB at 4110 NE Halsey St:

DZ HEARING – Proposal to construct approximately 200 units of affordable housing in a transit-oriented development. Proposed Type I building is 13-stories, approximately 211,000gsf, and no greater than 120 ft in height. Approximately 40 spaces of on-site parking is proposed, along with a TriMet bike hub and bike parking for residents. Stormwater will be managed according to the BES Stormwater Manual.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architects to discuss the RiverPlace Redevelopment Phase 1 at 150 S Montgomery St:

A Pre-Application Conference to discuss construction of multi-dwelling high-rise development on the former Riverplace Athletic Club site. This development would be Phase 1 of the Central City Master Plan for the entire Riverplace site currently under review. (LU 21-053731). The proposed building will be 325¿ in height and have a floor area of 410,000 with 2,500-3,000 square feet in commercial space. The building will have 90 to 100 parking spaces and the parking is accessed from the east.

Metro Reports: Traditions at Hazelwood, 2631 NW Upshur, 1375 N Killingsworth, and more

Traditions at Hazelwood, designed by Spokane-based Olson Projects for developer Inland Group, will include 211 units of affordable housing.

Starting October 2021, Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. This post covers November 1st, 2021 to November 7th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by Base Design and Architecture for a project at 957 NE 122nd Ave:

Applicant is proposing a lot division of the existing parcel and generation of two new parcels. A 13,895 SF parcel for a new 11,738 SF (18) unit development and a 66,369 SF parcel that contains the existing 40,464 SF apartment complex and parking lots. The western parcel will be accessed from NE Holladay and have (9) new parking stalls and provide a 20′ access easement to the eastern parcel for it to access its remaining parking stalls.

Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 2631 NW Upshur St:

New Development Of 109 Residential Units. 57 Residential Parking Spaces, Ingress From & Egress To Nw Vaughn, Ingress Only From Nw Upshur. On Site Loading. Storm-Water To Be Managed On-Site.

Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for a project at 1340 SE 12th Ave:

New 5 Story, 113 Unit Multi-Family Building. 2 Loading Zones Provided. 170 Bike Parking Spaces Required, 85 Provided In Unit And 93 On Ground Floor. Common Outdoor Area Requirement Met With Outdoor Courtyard On Ground Level And Roof Deck. Stormwater Managed With On-Site Drywell.

Traditions At Hazelwood at 10451 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Inland Group:

Traditions At Hazelwood – New 211 Unit Six Story (5 Over 1) Affordable Housing Apartment Building With One Level Of Underground Parking For Approximately 69 Vehicles In The Gateway District. **Review W. 21-102767-Mt. Demo’S Of Existing Structures Under Separate Permits

A project at 1375 N Killingsworth St has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:

Pdox Ps – 5-Story, 69-Unit Apartment Building With Indoor Bike Room, Trash Area, Vehicle Loading/​Unloading, 6 Live-Work Spaces, Rooftop Deck, And Associated Site Work. W/​ 21-096336-Co For Outdoor Bike Corral.

A building permit was issued for a project at 5042 NE Fremont St:

Pdox Ps – New 3 Story 10 Unit Apartment Building With Ground Floor Retail And Associated Site Work W/​20-161390-Mt

Metro Reports: Tiller Terrace, The Josephine, Brooklyn Apartments, and more

Originally designed as market-rate housing for developer Wood Partners, new project owner Guardian Real Estate Services has repositioned Tiller Terrace to be 100% affordable housing. The Goose Hollow building will now include 214 residential units affordable at 60% of Area Median Income.

Starting October 2021, Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. This post covers October 25th, 2021 to October 31st, 2021.

The Choice Cambria hotel at 135 NW Park Ave was submitted for a Type III Design Review (now approved) by SERA Architects:

DZ HEARING – It is the decision of the Design Commission to approve Design Review for a new, approximately 69-foot tall, six story hotel with 178 guest units. Approval of the following Modification requests:1.33.510.215.B.5, Required Building Lines, Standards for the Park Blocks. ¿The applicant requests to provide an approximately 14¿-6¿ deep setback in the middle of the block on the NW Park Ave frontage for approximately 49% of the block length (which equals 98¿-0¿) instead of the required minimum 12¿-0¿ deep setback for 75% block length (which equals 175¿-0¿). (Note that the current plans show a setback area of approximately 48.7% of the block length [or about 97¿-3].) ¿The applicant also requests to provide approximately 530 square feet of landscaped area, though drawings show only approximately 453.5 square feet of landscaped area, which is less than the 710.5 square feet that would be required for a setback area as large as proposed. The standard requires a minimum of 50% of the setback area to be landscaped with ground cover and shrubs. Approval of the following Adjustment requests:1.33.266.310.C, Number of loading spaces. The standard requires two Standard A loading spaces for a development with more than 50,000 square feet of net building area in uses other than Household Living. The applicant proposes to provide one Standard A loading space, with access from NW Davis St. Approvals per Exhibits C.10 ¿ C.79, signed, stamped, and dated January 28, 2022, subject to the following conditions: A.As part of the building permit application submittal, the following development-related conditions (B through K) must be noted on each of the 4 required site plans or included as a sheet in the numbered set of plans. The sheet on which this information appears must be labeled “ZONING COMPLIANCE PAGE – Case File LU 21-100992 DZM AD”. All requirements must be graphically represented on the site plan, landscape, or other required plan and must be labeled “REQUI

The Brooklyn Apartments at 3260 SE Milwaukie were submitted for building permit review by Works Progress Architecture:

BROOKLYN APTS – New 5-story, 121 unit apartment building with ground floor amenity and support spaces and structured parking; includes site work *** w/21-087411-MT *** Demolition of existing structures under separate permits

The Josephine at (formerly ARCOA Mixed Use) was submitted for building permit review by Ink:Built Architecture:

THE JOSEPHINE – seven story, 65 unit multifamily mixed use addition to existing building, with ground floor lobbies, retail, and parking garage *** w/21-084904-MT *** Demolition of 1 story detached building under separate permit ***

A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for Tiller Terrace (formerly Alta Centric):

TILLER TERRACE (formerly ALTA CENTRIC) – New mixed-use multifamily project with 6 residential stories, 203 apartment units with common areas for bike parking, lobby/mail, and a future retail tenant (by others). Concrete on levels P1 and L1 with wood-framed construction above. ***Review w DEMO 21-049475-CO and 20-135132 -MTproject name changed 10/2021 to Tiller Terrace

A building permit was issued for a project at 8120 SE 11th Ave:

New 3 story 19 unit apartment building with associated site work; no off street parking

Metro Reports: Pop Blocks, SW Park Apartments, 9330 SE Harold, and more

A permit is under review for an 11-story affordable housing development at 2059 SW Park Ave. The building, designed by Tahran Architecture & Planning, will use modular construction.

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers October 18th, 2021 to October 24th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by YBA Architects for a project South of 9330 SE Harold St:

The project consists of two buildings. Building A is a the 129,095SF 5-story, Type IIIB with 162 units of varying in size. The building fronts SE 92nd Avenue and creating an ¿L¿ shape around a residential green. Building B consists of seven 2-story town homes totaling 7,452SF. The main building will house a commercial gym at the SE corner, commercial co-working space in the center on 92nd, and a commercial office at the NW corner. Stormwater will be disposed through drywells , located either in the parking lot, or the landscape area in middle of the site.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6698 NE MT St Helens Ave:

Applicant wishes to develop a car dealership, which may include (a) sales and leasing office (b) interior vehicle display (c) vehicle storage (d) vehicle repair facility and (e) other accessory uses such
as car wash on one or more of the development sites.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at East of 12395 SW Clara Ln:

52-bed residential care facility on a vacant property in the R10 zone – Conditional Use Review

A project at 1460 NE Prescott St has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3 story mixed-use building with basement. Basement storage, first and second story retail spaces, and 3rd story dwelling unit. Includes associated site work.

A project at 4961 SE 73rd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:

PDOX PS – Building A – new 3-story, 16-unit apartment building with associated site with/ w/ 21-092509-CO

PDOX PS – Building B – new 3-story, 14-unit apartment building with associated site with/ w/ 21-092506-CO

The SW Park Apartments at 2059 SW Park Ave have been submitted for building permit review:

SW PARK APTS – New 11-story, 89-unit prefabricated modular building utilizing mass plywood panels and light gauge steel; no parking; includes associated site work *** w/21-069768-MT ***

A building permit was issued to Mithun for Building A, a part of the Pop Blocks Phase 1A:

PEPSI BLOCKS – BUILDING A – New 8-story mixed-use building with 219 apartment units, residential amenities, retail spaces, and underground parking; includes new Woonerf, plaza, and associated site work. Project does NOT use Type III Code Guide. *** w/20-129212-MT ***

Metro Reports: Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project, Albina & Prescott Apartments, 4520 N Colonial, and more

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers October 11th, 2021 to October 17th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by FFA Architecture & Interiors for the Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project at 5516 SE 72nd Ave:

Demolition of ~18,000 sf of existing structure, renovation of ~35,000 sf of existing structure and ~30,000 sf 2-story addition. Site work as required to bring non-conforming situations into compliance
with Title 33.

A project at 4520 N Colonial Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Works Progress Architecture:

4520 N COLONIAL – New three story, 18 unit apartment building with support spaces and amenities including exterior patios and common areas; includes site work *** w/21-
087312-CO and 21-087305-MT ***

A project at 1560 N Going Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Works Progress Architecture:

1560 N GOING – New three story, 32 unit apartment building with support spaces and amenities including exterior patios and common areas; includes site work and designated
access for fire and pedestrians by easements through the adjacent site. *** w/21-087269-MT ***

The Albina & Prescott Apartments at 751 N Prescott St have been submitted for building permit review:

Construct a new 4-story, 29 unit, wood framed multi family building with support spaces. (w/ 21-087218-MT)

Metro Reports: Hattie Redmond Apartments, Artists Repertory Theater, 6907 N Maryland, and more

A building permit was issued to Lever Architecture for the renovation of the Artists Repertory Theater. Construction is nearing completion on the adjacent ART Tower, located on the north half of the block.

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers October 4th, 2021 to October 10th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by Access Architecture for a project at 6907 N Maryland Ave:

Two-story multifamily residential development consisting of (16) units total, including a mix of studio and 1-bedroom units. Support spaces for residents includes an indoor bike storage room. Exterior
site improvements include full ROW improvements along N. Maryland Avenue and N Saratoga Street frontages.

Early Assistance has been requested by Hybrid Architecture for a project at 3522 N Borthwick Ave:

Project to develop and permit the design of a new multi dwelling development containing 5 new units. Existing detached house to remain. No parking is proposed, stormwater to be considered with dry wells on site.

A project at 7385 N Mobile Ave has been submitted for building permit review by EPR Design:

Single PDF – new 3 story 11-unit apartment building with no off-street parking; includes associated landscaping and site work ***w/21-093818-MT***

A project at 4734 NE 107th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF- new two story, 6-unit apartment building; includes new concrete sidewalk, fence, and associated site work *** mechanical permit to be separate *** roof trusses to be a DFS***

A building permit was issued to Lever Architecture for the renovation of the Artists Repertory Theater at 1515 SW Morrison St:

Review w/ 19-262405-MT *** Artists Rep Theater – renovation of the existing Artists Repertory building that sits above 2 levels of below grade parking on a 100′ x 200′ lot. The existing exterior walls and portions of the existing roof structures will remain. The center bay of the roof will be restructured to accommodate a larger theater and second floor. The existing covered drive along Morrison Street will be infilled with new entry and lobby space. After the renovation the total area will be approx 28,000 sf plus below grade parking

A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the Hattie Redmond Apartments (previously known as the Baldwin Apartments) at 7690 N Interstate Ave:

BALDWIN APARTMENTS – new 4-story low-income apartment building with 60 units, ground floor permanent supportive service offices, community room, and courtyards. Review w. 21-004823-MT Basement backfill from demolition permits – see appeals 26165, 26166, 26167

Design Commission Approves Choice Cambria Hotel (images)

The Design Commission has approved a Choice Cambria hotel on the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks. The 6-story hotel is being designed by SERA Architects for Choice Hotels International. The development will include 178 guestrooms with a combined lounge/restaurant/bar area at the ground floor. A 1,700 square foot retail space is proposed at the corner of NW Park Ave and Couch St. No vehicular parking is proposed.

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Metro Reports: NW 23rd and Marshall, Zeal Lofts, 2251 SE 92nd, and more

A building permit is under review for the NW 23rd and Marshall Apartments, designed by GBD Architects. In May 2021 the Portland City Council upheld the Design Commission’s approval of the project, after an appeal by the Northwest District Association.

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers September 27th, 2021 to October 3rd, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by Dominek Architecture for a project at 2251 SE 92nd Ave:

Develop new 2-story fourplex structure at the west end of existing lot. Maintain existing SFR. Stormwater is proposed to be handled by a medium-to-large drywell located on the NE portion of the site (pending appropriate infiltration rates verified by testing).

A project at 1220 N Hayden Meadows Dr has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – new grocery store and asscoaited site work. w/ 21-083397/400/402/405-CO and 21-083412-MT.

PDOX PS – new fuel station and canopy west of new store. w/ 21-083397/400/402/405-CO and 21-083412-MT.

PDOX PS – new fuel station and canopy east of new store. w/ 21-083397/400/402/405-CO and 21-083412-MT.

The NW 23rd and Marshall apartments at 1137 NW 23rd Ave have been submitted for building permit review:

NW 23RD & MARSHAL -FND-01 – Excavation, Shoring and Foundation for a new 5 story mixed-use apartment building; includes foundations up to and including ground level concrete structural slab.**NO MT or DEMO THIS SUBMITTAL – Demo of existing structures to be submitted separately**

A building permit was issued for the Zeal Lofts at 3155 N Williams Ave:

New 6 story mixed-use 205 group living unit, 10 full unit apartment building with 3-4 shell tenant spaces on ground floor and onsite below grade parking, includes associated sitework w/18-185085-MT

Metro Reports: Sandy Pine, Modera Main, 550 MLK, and more

Sandy Pine will be a 12-story, 250,000 sf mass timber mix-use high rise with 271 dwelling units. The project design is by Lever Architecture for developer Solterra.

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers September 20th, 2021 to September 26th, 2021.

Design Advice has been requested by Lever Architecture for Sandy Pine at 900 SE Sandy Blvd:

Construction of a new, 12-story, 250,000 sf mix-use high rise. The program will include split level retail with activated courtyards on the ground level, 1.5 levels of below-grade parking, and 271 dwelling units on levels 2 through 12. The residential levels will offer exterior balconies for each unit, and will also include a variety of amenities such as lounges, workspaces and fitness centers. Stormwater to be managed onsite.

Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs and Architecture for a project at 7246 N Mohawk Ave:

New Construction. Multi-family use. 1 Building. 3 Stories. 37 dwelling units. No off street vehicular parking. On-site drywell for stormwater disposal.

A project at 507 NE Jessup St has been submitted for a Pre-Permit Plan Check:

Two new 6-plexes (to create a total of 12 units on the lot).

A project at 5439 SE 89th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs and Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3-story 24 unit apartment building with inclusionary housing. Asscoiated site work for parking lot. Trash enclosure permit separate. w/ 21-084943/6-CO and 21-084948-MT

The Modera Main at 1155 SW 19th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

MODERA MAIN – New 17 story, 337 unit apartment building with 403 structured parking spaces, indoor and outdoor amenities, includes associated site work . ** Review w. 21-085043-MT, tunnel 21-085444-CO/21-085447-MT and connection of tunnel to existing Multnomah Athletic Club 21-085453-CO

MODERA MAIN – TUNNEL – New approximately 75′ concrete tunnel with 2-way drive surface and pedestrian walkway connecting new building to existing MAC parking garage to the north *** w/21-085032-CO/21-085043-MT new building /21-085447-MT Tunnel HVAC and 21-085453-CO MAC connection ***

550 MLK has been submitted for building permit review:

550 M L K – New 7 story (5 over 2) mixed use 132 unit apartment building with basement, parking and associated site work. w/21-084386-MT

A building permit was issued for a project at 7152 N Greenwich Ave:

Single PDF – new 3 story apartment building with 18 units.

A building permit was issued for a project at 4014 SE Holgate Blvd:

New 2 story, 4 unit apartment with landscaping