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

Posted on March 1, 2022 by nextportland

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

Posted on February 28, 2022 by nextportland

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.

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

Posted on February 24, 2022 by nextportland

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

Posted on February 21, 2022 by nextportland

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

Posted on February 20, 2022 by nextportland

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.

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

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

Posted on February 13, 2022 by nextportland

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.

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

Posted on November 26, 2021 by nextportland

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.

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

Metro Reports: Minnesota Places, 1125 N Schmeer Rd, Ankeny South, and more

Posted on October 28, 2021 by nextportland

Minnesota Places, designed by Wright Architecture, will include 72 residential units affordable to those earning 60% Average Median Income.

Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for a project at the Northeast Corner of N Page & N Vancouver Ave:

New Construction using Community Design Standards per 33.218.140. Multi-family use. 1 Building. 44 dwelling units. No off street vehicular parking. 1 loading zone. Project to utilize flow through planter.

A project East of 1125 N Schmeer Rd has been submitted for a Type III Conditional Use Review:

New 60,000 sq ft, 6-story hotel with 100 guestrooms. 82 surface parking spaces are proposed. Also proposed is the connection of parking lots (between subject site and the neighboring hotel, immediately west of the site). The subject site was recently divided off from the hotel site to the west.

Minnesota Places at 1220 N Jessup St has been submitted for building permit review:

MINNESOTA PLACES – New 8 story, 72 unit residential building with associated site work and emergency generator w/21-076925-MT

A building permit was issued to Urban Development Group for Ankeny South at 153 SE 26th Ave:

ANKENY SOUTH – New 15 unit apartment building. **No Mechanical with this permit.

Metro Reports: Garden Park Estates, 6825 N Interstate, 527 SE Spokane, and more

Posted on October 24, 2021 by nextportland

Early Assistance has been requested by LRS Architects for the redevelopment of the Garden Park Estates at 3234 SE 136th Ave:

Redevelopment of an existing 62 unit affordable housing community to increase the number of units and upgrade some of the existing buildings. The proposed project will include new buildings and the renovation of some existing buildings along with associated parking. The final unit count will be 117 units in multiple 3 story garden apartment buildings. Stormwater is expected to be handled through drywells.

A project at 6825 N Interstate Ave has been submitted for building permit review by H Weston Drumheller, Architect:

Single PDF – New 4 story apartment building with 16 units.

A project at 527 SE Spokane St has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF – new 3 story apartment building with 15 units. w/ 21-084805-MT

A project at 7604 SE 87th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3-story 4-unit apartment building and associate site work. w/ 21-083199-MT

Metro Reports: Benson High School, DoveLewis, SE 6th & Alder, and more

Posted on October 23, 2021 by nextportland

The Benson High School Modernization project, designed by Bassetti Architects and Architectural Resources Group, will include the retention of the historic buildings facing NE 12th Ave. The buildings, which date from 1917 to 1927, will receive significant accessibility upgrades.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2700 SE Tacoma St:

Construction of a new 4-story, self storage facility, totaling approximately 173,000 square feet. Site improvements consist of grading and associated improvements include parking, landscaping, utility improvements and buffer enhancements, across a total site area of 119,212 sf (2.74 Acres).

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by William Kaven Architecture to discuss a project at 2624 SE Division St:

Five-story, 33,500 sf, 52 unit apartment project with inclusionary housing. Flow-through stormwater planter. Plan to pursue meeting Design Standards per 33.420.050 in lieu of Type II Design Review. Optional Pre-Application Conference. No land use reviews anticipated.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Jones Architecture to discuss a project at the SW Corner of SE 6th & Alder:

A Pre-Application Conference to discuss construction of approximately 200 units of affordable housing,.Two standard B loading spaces are proposed with access from SE 6th. No on-site parking is proposed. Proposed height is 159 feet.

The new DoveLewis at 1947 NW Overton St has been submitted for a Type II Design Review:

The applicant requests Type II Design Review approval for a new three-story building with underground parking in the Town Center area of the Northwest Plan District. The project concept is a three- story building with below-grade on-site parking capacity. DoveLewis, which needs to expand, plans to occupy the first two floors. The third floor will be available for lease to one or more additional tenants. Adjustment review is included to allow on-street curbside loading in lieu of one off-street loading space Section 33.266.310.

A project at 2440 N Lombard St has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – new 16-unit apartment building and associated site work.

A selective demolition permit was issued for the Benson High School Modernization at 546 NE 12th Ave:

Benson Modernization – interior selective demo of existing building and demo of several attached buildings in preparation for additions to historic building.