Metro Reports: University of Portland Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, 31st & Hawthorne Apartments, Alberta Alive, and more

A building permit is under review for the University of Portland Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, designed by Opsis Architecture.

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 December 13th, 2021 to December 19th, 2021.

The OMSI Master Plan has been submitted for a Type III Central City Master Plan review by ZGF Architects:

Central City Master Plan for redevelopment of multiple properties into a pedestrian- and transit-oriented district along the Willamette River in the Central Eastside.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at the SW Corner of NW 17th Ave & NW Couch St:

Single 5-story building with approximately 19 units of market-rate, multi dwelling housing. The proposed building has approximately 17,000 gross square footage and is approximately 50 feet in height. Both exterior and interior bike parking will be provided. The existing pavement parking lot will be demolished and replaced with the building, open space amenities, landscaping and sidewalks.

The University of Portland Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation at 5000 N Willamette Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Opsis Architecture:

U of P SHILEY-MARCOS CNTR – Renovation and addition to the 1979 3-story Physical Plant, becoming the 43,796-sf, 4-story Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation. L1 includes Combustion and Propulsion Lab w. Test Cells plus Adaptable project space and Industry Partner project space. L2 includes Fabrication Instruction, Shops (metal/plastics, wood, welding, electronics), Capstone project space, staff and partner offices. L3 includes entry from new plaza w. an Ideation space, classroom, Rapid-Prototyping, and Digital Lab. L4 will be added to the building, including a flexible Design/Drawing Studio, Art Studio, Meeting Space and shared Kitchenette. **Review w. 21-113883-MT

The 31st & Hawthorne Apartments at 3085 SE Hawthorne Blvd have been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:

31ST & HAWTHORNE APARTMENTS- New 62 unit apartment building consisting of five floors. **Review w. 21-105880-MT

A project at 5010 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 4-story 26-unit apartment building with some ground level commercial spaces and rooftop decks. Includes associated site work.

A project at 6606 N Maryland Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3 story above grade 18 dwelling unit apartment with bike storage and trashroom with associated siteworks. Mechanical separate

A project at 1971 NW 26th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – new 4-story 16 unit apartment building with associated site work

A building permit has been issued for the renovation of Benson High School at 546 NE 12th Ave:

BENSON – Renovation and seismic improvements to historic buildings. New construction of infill building including commercial kitchen, library, CTE and Autoshop. New generator. **w/21-027800 -MT, 21-029972/78-CO** 

A building permit was issued to Access Architecture for Alberta Alive – Grand Ave at 510 NE Alberta St:

ALBERTA ALIVE – GRAND AVE – New five-story, 21 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-045684-MT ***

A building permit was issued to Access Architecture for Alberta Alive – 8th Ave at 780 NE Alberta St:

ALBERTA ALIVE – 8th AVE – New five-story, 31 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-049762-MT ***

A building permit was issued for a project at 3755 SW Hood Ave:

Construct new 4-story, 18-unit apartment building. No garages or parking spaces proposed for site.

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: 3000 Powell, Modera Main Street, Cascada, and more

The Modera Main Street in Goose Hollow has been submitted for a Type III Design Review. The 17-story building will include 336 residential units, and 403 vehicular parking spaces. Three of the building’s six parking levels will dedicated to parking for the Multnomah Athletic Club, and connected underground to the MAC’s existing parking garage.

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 April 12th, 2021 to April 18th, 2021 and April 19th, 2021 to April 25th, 2021.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by BAMA Architecture to discuss a project at 3836 N Vancouver Ave:

New 6-story, wood framed, flat roof, mixed-use building. 65′ height. Building to have ground floor parking and retail. partially occupied roof with eco-roof to meet landscape standards

Early Assistance has been requested by Deacon Development for a project at 1341 N Killingsworth St:

5-story apartment building with no off-street parking (70 units proposed). Stormwater to be mechanically treated, detained and then disposed to the City system.

A project at 5403 SE 122nd Ave has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by Dao Architecture:

Proposed building is a single 4-story, wood-framed structure, providing 65 units of affordable housing and approx. 11 covered, but not enclosed parking spaces. R-2 Occupancy, Type V-A, NFPA 13R sprinklered. Building is U-shaped, ground floor common room and support spaces, surrounding an interior court/garden. Adjustment requested to allow vehicular access through the setback (33.130.215).

The Modera Main Street (MAC Block 7) at SW 19th & Salmon has been submitted for a Type III Design Review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:

17-story, 336 mixed unit, residential apartment building with 403 structured residential parking spaces and 504 long-term bicycle parking stalls.

A project at 4712 N Williams has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3-story 13-unit apartment building with associated site work; detached trash enclosure < 120 sf

A project at 3333 SE 87th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – construct new 2 story (10) unit apartment building with associated site work w/21-022634-CO & 21-022638-NT

3000 Powell has been submitted for building permit review:

3000 POWELL – 125,890 gsf new multi-family residential project consisting of 206 units of affordable housing and community space, outdoor amenity and play area, 26 surface parking stalls (including 2 ADA stalls) and 2 type B loading spaces ***review 21-025156-MT

A building permit was issued for a project at 5480 NE 18th Ave:

Construct new 4 story (7) unit apartment building with associated site work and parking on the ground floor

A building permit was issued for a project at 3014 SE 8th Ave:

New 3-story, 16-unit apartment building with associated site work. Trash inside. ***mechanical separate***

Building permits were issued for the Alberta Alley at 3001 NE Alberta St:

Single pdf – new single story building. Shell only no occupancy this permit. **with 20-159594-CO**

Single pdf – change of occupancy from M to A-2, B, S-1 and S-2. Remodel and demise to create 3 tenant spaces, shell only, no occupancy this permit.with 20-159584-CO

A building permit was issued for Cascada at 1130 NE Alberta St:

Construct new 5 story mixed use building with underground parking; main floor to include gym space and tenant space with no occupancy under this permit; 2nd fl gym and shell office spaces; 2-5fl hotel co-housing units

Metro Reports: 2124 NW Flanders, NE 47th & Columbia, The Aircraft Factory, and more

An apartment building at 2124 NW Flanders has been submitted for building permit review.

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 April 5th, 2021 to April 11th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at NE 47th and Columbia:

12 station fueling / 2 station diesel Gas station w/ convenience store, & coffee shop and additional coffee kiosk.

The renovation of the Aircraft Factory at 3300 NE Broadway has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

Redevelopment of an existing building (aircraft factory) to include ground floor retail and preschool with floors 2nd & 3rd as apartments (w/ 21-019932-MT).

A project at 2124 NW Flanders St has been submitted for building permit review by Emerick Architects:

PDOX PS – new 19 unit, 5 story apartment building with solar panels and associated site work. No parking

A building permit was issued for a project at 5855 SE 72nd Ave:

New 15-unit, 3-story apartment building. Interior trash enclosure; associated site work

Metro Reports: 550 SE MLK, The Aircraft Factory and 1736 NE Schuyler

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 November 23rd, 2020 to November 29th, 2020.

Design Advice has been requested by GBD Architects for a revised proposal at 550 SE MLK:

The proposed development is for a 7-story building occupying a site at SE MLK Blvd. and Stark Street – the site is slightly smaller than a half-block, at 17,900 square-feet. The proposed building is planned as a “5-over-2” structure, with 5 levels of Type III wood construction, over 2 levels of Type I concrete construction.

Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for the adaptive reuse of The Aircraft Factory at 3300 NE Broadway:

Mixed-use development of existing building for retail, preschool and household living. Repair and maintenance of building envelope. Seismic upgrade. Community Design Standards to be used

Early Assistance has been requested by Lime Design Collective for a project at 1736 NE Schuyler St:

The current project site (50¿ x 100¿) contains an existing 3,260 sf residential tri-plex (which will remain) and proposes new construction of a 3-story triplex (additional primary structure) approximately 2,196 sf. The site also contains an existing garage, which will be demolished to accommodate the new building.

Metro Reports: 501 NW 21st, North of 4704 N Williams, and 1427 N Bryant

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 7th, 2020 to September 13th, 2020.

Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project North of 4704 N Williams Ave:

The proposed project is a three-story residential building to be built on a vacant lot. This building is VB construction, sprinkled and consists of one stair and 13 apartments – (3) studios and (10) one
bedroom apartments.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 501 NW 21st Ave:

Two story addition above existing restaurant (8 new apartments). No new impervious area and the roof currently drains to City system. This is a non-contributing resource.

A project at 1427 N Bryant St has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – Construct new 4 story 15 unit apartment bldg with associated site work

Metro Reports: Mann House, UP Franz Campus, Cathedral Village, and more

Innovative Housing plans to convert the Mann House in Kerns into affordable housing, with 39 units created in the existing building, 49 units in a new addition to the building and 40 units in a new building to the south.

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 May 4th, 2020 to May 10th, 2020.

Early Assistance has been requested by Quilici Architecture & Design for a project at 6825 SW 45th Ave:

The Gabriel is a new 121 unit apartment building with 112 parking spaces. The building will be 4 stories of wood frame construction over 1 story of concrete construction. Levels 1-4 will be wood frame and contain residential uses. The basement parking level will be concrete and contain parking and 2 residential units. The ground floor (Level 1) includes the entry lobby and common area spaces. The building will have full automatic sprinkler systems with fire protection as prescribed by code.

Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project at 1460 NE Prescott St:

New three-story mixed-use building and associated site improvements on occupied lot.

A Pre-Application Conference has been schedule by Emerick Architects to discuss the Mann House at 1021 NE 33rd Ave:

The conversion of an existing 51,000sf historic group-living complex into an affordable housing complex. With a new 36,000sf addition and a future, 32,000sf stand alone building to be added to the
site, a total of 128 new affordable housing units will be created. New dry wells and stormwater basins will be added to the site for on-site stormwater filtration.

Cathedral Village at 8614 N Crawford Street has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by MWA Architects:

100-day review timeline. Adjustment requested to 33.130.222, Maximum Building Length, to allow the required 7′ porch to have its roof extend into the required 20′ setback. Adjustment requested to 33.130.242, Transit Street Main Entrance, for an entrance required every 200′ of building length. Cathedral Village Apartments, 4-story apartment building with 110 affordable family apartments. The unit mix will be (11) 3-bedrooms, (45) 2-bedrooms, (37) 1-bedrooms and (17) studios. There will be resident services on the ground floor and 37 parking spaces. There is a basement level at the NW corner of the building that will house bike parking and storage.

A building permit was issued to Waechter Architecture for a project at 4224 N Mississippi Ave:

New 3 story mixed use building, group B offices on first and second floor, (1) R-3 apartment on third floor, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit separate ***

Buildings permits were issued for buildings on the University of Portland Franz Campus (also known as the River Campus) at 6210, 6320 and 6350 N Van Houten Pl:

Track & Field complex including a 523 seat covered Grandstand (Part C on Plans): Construction of a new Collegiate Track & Field Facility including 6 lighting poles. See Comments

New 12,880 sf Boathouse and Environmental Lab building w/ 2,389 sf mezzanine. Work includes utility infrastructure, stormwater facilities, grading, paving, sitework & site lighting, and Greenway trail. See Comments

New single story, slab on grade, 46,682 sf physical plant with related mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and site work. Type II B Non-combustible construction, fully fire sprinklered. Separate PT and ET required. See Comments

Metro Reports: Pearl Building East, Atomic Orchard, Society RCP, and more

A building permit is under review for the Atomic Orchard on NE Sandy Blvd.

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 November 18th to November 24th, 2019.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by TVA Architects to discuss a project at 2997 SW Moody Ave:

New mixed-use project in two buildings, with residential units above ground floor retail and at-grade level parking. The construction is 5 levels of 3B over 2 levels of 1A on one of the buildings, and the construction is 10 levels of 1A on the other building. Stormwater management to be determined.

The Atomic Orchard at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Brett Schulz Architect:

New 5 story 49-unit multifamily apartment building with ground floor retail and one accessible dwelling unit in attached ground floor annex building, includes associated site work *** w/19-193113-MT ***

The Modera Woodstock at 4804 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Leeb Architects:

MODERA WOODSTOCK – New 5-story, 194 unit apartment building with one level below-grade parking and ground floor commercial spaces; includes associated sitework *** w/19-247370-MT ***

A project at 14507 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Doug Circosta Architect:

New 3 story 22 unit apartment building with office and common laundry room

New 3 story 24 unit apartment building with associated site work

A project at 115 N Going St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:

New 3-story 6-unit apartment building with associated site work. Detached trash enclosure < 120sf ***mechanical permit separate***

A project at 5105 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3-story, 28-unit apartment building with interior trash enclosure, bike storage room and short-term bicycle parking.

The Society RCP apartments at 1435 NE 62nd Ave have been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

New 3-story, 3-unit apartment building, including interior trash, associated sitework and on-site stormwater management.

The Pearl Building East has been submitted for building permit review:

New 7-story mixed use high-rise office building with three levels of underground parking garage and a penthouse amenity space *** w/19-237841-MT ***

Building permits were issued for a project at 408 SE 105th Ave:

Building 1 of 3 new apartment buildings, two stories with two units (see comments), includes associated site work *** 18-270002/04-CO & 18-280941/44/45-MT ***

Building 2 of 3 new apartment buildings, three stories with six units, includes associated site work *** w/18-269978-CO & 18-270004-CO & 18-280941/44/45-MT ***

Building 3 of 3 new apartment buildings, three stories with five units and community room, includes associated site work *** w/18-269978-CO & 18-270002-CO & 18-280941/44/45-MT ***

Metro Reports: Broadway Corridor, Society 42, Findley Commons, and more

A building permit is under review for Ethos Development’s Society 42 apartments.

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 28th to November 3rd, 2019.

Early Assistance has been requested for a renovation and addition to the University of Portland Physical Plant Building:

Complete renovation of the Physical Plant building that will also include an extensive addition. A pedestrian plaza will replace the existing upper parking lot and connect to the main campus quad east of Shiley Hall. A few heritage trees will be preserved to help define public outdoor space. A new outdoor plaza space will be created on the west side of the building to support student project space and provide on grade access to Level 2. A new building mounted canopy is planned to create covered outdoor work space ouside the Adaptable Large Projects spaces on Level 1, on the north side of the building. Demolish much of Level 3 of the existing building and then expand it and build a new Level 4 on top. A new parking garage is proposed to be located along the west bluff, and will incorporate four levels of teired parking (accommodating 208 standard size parking stalls and 9 ADA sized stalls. This building also includes storage, electrical, and mechanical rooms on the lowest level.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Koble Creative Architecture to discuss a project at 232 NE 97th Ave:

A Pre-Application Conference to discuss construction of a ten-story, 309,060 square foot mixed use building. There are approximately 317 residential units and 3,565 square feet of ground floor commercial space. A proposed new public street, NE Davis Street, would run east/west along the southern edge of the property. Below grade structured parking is proposed with 119 spaces. The access to the parking is from NE Davis.

The Broadway Corridor redevelopment has been submitted for a Type III Central City Master Plan:

Central City Master Plan with an adjustment requested to required active use zones on Lovejoy and Hoyt Streets.

Findley Commons at 5415 SE Powell Blvd has been submitted for a Type III Conditional Use Review:

100-day Review Timeline. The applicant is proposing to construct a new residential structure that includes 20 multi-family units and 15 group living units and will reduce the parking area on the site from 50 spaces to 34 spaces. The applicant is also seeking a lot confirmation to establish four existing legal lots that would compose (and create) a discrete area for the residential project. Parking would be shared between the residential and church uses.

The Society 42 apartments at NE 42nd & Prescott have been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

New 3 story apartments containing (3) dwelling units; (1) on each floor with (6) sleeping units on the main level; sleeping units have access to cooking facility in main level dwelling unit; interior trash enclosure; associated site work to include patio, landscaping and storm water management; no on site parking; new retaining wall along west and south property line

A building permit was issued to Architecture Building Culture for a project at 6712 N Montana Ave:

New 3 story, 11 unit apartment building. Main floor to include lobby, bike room, and 3 apartment units, 4 units each on 2nd floor and 3rd floor. Includes site work, landscaping, bike parking and covered trash area ***w/ 19-130244-MT***

A building permit was issued for a project at 7171 SE Knight St:

New construction of 3 story, 12-unit apartment building, includes associated sitework

Metro Reports: 1336 E Burnside, Rocket Empire Machine, 804 SW 12th, and more

Guerrilla Development’s Rocket Empire Machine project includes the adaptive reuse of a 1949 building into four micro restaurants and a bar, along with the construction of an adjacent two story apartment building with 11 units.

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 June 10th to June 16th, 2019.

Design Advice has been requested by Mortenson for a project at 234 NW 14th Ave:

DESIGN HEARING – Construction of a 12-story hotel. The proposed height is 124′. No off-street parking is proposed. A service bay is proposed with access from NW 14th Ave.

Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project at NE 42nd & Prescott:

Construction of a new 3-story building for residential co-living, with associated site work

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 278 SW Arthur St:

New 2-story office building with parking lot. Partial street vacation requested

Early Assistance has been requested by Rendina Healthcare Real Estate for a project at 804 SW 12th Ave:

A mixed use 220,000sf building with ground floor retail, four to five levels of medical office with residential above. Limited parking either below or above grade.

The Rocket Empire Machine at 6935 NE Glisan St has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by Brett Schulz Architect:

Requesting adjustment to 33.130.242 for a transit-street facing main entrance. Renovation of an existing 1949 building (CO 18-244579) into (4) micro-restaurants and (1) bar with shared indoor and outdoor seating, including a seismic upgrade to the existing structure and two small new construction additions to the building.

A project at 7336 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:

New 3 story, 18 units multifamily apartment building with associated site works. Trash enclosure attached to building.

A project at 1336 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:

Projectdox – construct new 5 story 140 unit mixed use building with parking garage in basement; associated site work