Metro Reports: Stark Family House, Centennial Place Apartments, RiverPlace Redevelopment, and more

Human Solutions’ Stark Family Housing in Glenfair will include 93 units of housing, with 31 units affordable at 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) and 62 units affordable at 60% AMI.

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 31st, 2021 to June 6th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by Olson Group Architects for a project at 5109 NE Killingsworth St:

Proposed 2 story, 18 unit addition to existing 2 story, 19 unit apartment building.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5528 SE Rhone St:

RIP CODE: A new six unit multi-dwelling development is proposed. No parking will be provided. Stormwater disposal is proposed via drywells.

The RiverPlace Redevelopment at 150 S Montgomery St has been submitted for at Type III Central City Master Plan Review by GBD Architects:

Central City Master Plan review of approx. 8 acres of RiverPlace development that includes the following addresses: 0150, 0308 – 0320 SW Montgomery St., and 2025 WI/ and 2025 SW River Parkway.

A project at 5911 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for a Type II Design Review:

Construct New Retail Shell Building. Proposed Tenants to include: Restaurant, Barbershop, Retail, Recreational Marijuana Store. Structured Underground Catchment system & Infiltration into soil

A building permit was issued to Holst Architecture for the Stark Family Housing at 16025 SE Stark St:

STARK FAMILY HOUSING – PHB – Construction of a new 5 story, 93 unit affordable housing building with ground floor amenity spaces and 26 surface parking spaces/1 Type B loading space. (with 20-206651-MT)

A building permit was issued to Scott Edwards Architecture for the Centennial Place Apartments at 3750 SE 164th Ave

Three story, 71 unit multi-family building, consisting entirely of affordable housing, plus surface parking; includes associated site work *** w/ 20-135564-MT ***

A building permit was issued to Beebe Skidmore Architects for a project at 3824 N Vancouver Ave (previously 3818 N Vancouver Ave):

PDOX PS – new 2 story office building with associated site work; mechanical permit separate

Metro Reports: Volta, Alberta Alive – Grand Ave, PCC Metro Center, and more

Volta, shown in the center, is one of five buildings in the Central Eastside that are being collectively branded The Electric Blocks by owner Killian Pacific. The two-story 1940s building was formerly home to the Oregon Electric Group. Shown behind Volta is the proposed Highwire development, a six-story mass timber office building.

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 24th, 2021 to May 30th, 2021.

The redevelopment of the PCC Metro Center at 5600 NE 42nd Ave has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review:

Redevelopment of the PCC Metropolitan Workforce Training Center (PCC Metro Center) site. The two existing PCC buildings on site will be replaced by a new, multi-story building on the southwest corner of the site that will consolidate all of the college-related uses into a single facility. Adjustments requested to the following standards: 1. Reduce the amount of the NE 42nd Avenue frontage that will comply with the 10-foot maximum street lot line setback. 2. Reduce the minimum required landscaped setback adjacent to a residential zone from 10 feet to 8 feet along the north property line. 3. Reduce the main building entrance frequency required in the ¿m¿ overlay portion of the site. 4. Reduce the minimum parking space dimensions from 8.5 feet to 8 feet wide and from 18 feet to 17.5 feet long for some of the on-site parking spaces. 5. Increase the period of time permitted to defer compliance with the non-conforming upgrade requirements.

A project at 8115 SE Yamhill St has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF – new 9-unit 3-story apartment building and associated site work.

Alberta Alive – Grand Ave at 506 NE Alberta St has been submitted for building permit review:

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 for Volta at 1709 SE 3rd Ave:

Core and shell improvements for 2-story building; demo portions of exterior wall to create new main entrance and parking entrance; seismic upgrades; envelope upgrades; w/20-124557-MT

A building permit was issued to Works Progress Architecture for the Westwind Apartments at 355 NW 6th Ave:

Westwind Apartments – Construction of a new 7-story building with 28 residential units, 72 single room occupancies, offices, community spaces, and retail (with 20-169370-MT).

A building permit was issued for a project at 2925 SE Division St:

New 19-unit 3-story mixed use building w/19-268336-MT

Metro Reports: Isaka Shamsud-Din Apartments, ALTA Centric, Con-Way Blocks 261 and 262, and more

Sabin CDC is developing a 29-unit affordable housing development at NE 14th Pl and Killingsworth, named after a local Black artist Isaka Shamsud-Din. The building is being designed by Scott Edwards Architecture.

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 17th, 2021 to May 23rd, 2021.

Design Advice has been requested for a project at 10413 E Burnside St:

Construction of a 211-unit six story (5 wood over 1 concrete) apartment building with one level of underground parking. Units will be restricted to households earning no more than 60% AMI.

Design Advice has been requested by SERA Architects for Con-Way Blocks 261 and 262:

The proposal is for blocks 261 and 262 in the Con-Way Master plan area. The proposed development will be market rate apartments on both parcels. Block 261 will be a 5 story building with tuck under parking, and block 262 will be a 6 and 7 story building with basement parking. Stormwater disposal is anticipated to be through dry wells

Early Assistance has been requested by Holst Architecture for a project at 432 NE 74th Ave:

RIP Code Analysis – Multi-family affordable housing development with approximately 125 units with associated on-site parking and site improvements on a split-zone (CM2 & R2.5) site. Stormwater will be managed on site in accordance w/ BES standards.

Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 4520 N Colonial Ave:

Development of a three story multi-family apartment building. Site will provide bike parking, on site parking, and has designated easements for fire access and pedestrian access to the adjacent site.

Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 1560 N Going St:

Development of a three story multi-family apartment building. Site will provide bike parking, and has designated access for fire and pedestrians by easements through the adjacent site.

Early Assistance has been requested by Scott Edwards Architecture for a project at 3314 SE Powell Blvd:

The project team is looking at two new commercial development options, with Option B, being chosen as the option for discussion. Option A: The proposed scope of work includes the design and construction of a new one-story, 5,000 SF commercial building. Option B: The proposed scope of work includes the design and construction of a new 3-story, 28,000 SF core and shell building for commercial use.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architecture to discuss the RiverPlace Redevelopment:

A Pre-Application Conference to discuss a proposed Central City Master Plan for approximately 8 acres that includes the following addresses: 0150, 0308 – 0320 SW Montgomery St., and 2025 WI/ and 2025 SW River Parkway.

The ALTA Centric at 1634 SW Alder St has been submitted for building permit review by SERA Architects:

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 -MT

The Isaka Shamsud-Din Apartments at 5421 NE 14th Pl have been submitted for building permit review:

New Four story, 29 unit affordable multi-family residential complex located on NE 14th Place at NE Killingsworth. No parking to be provided. Community room and shared outdoor space to be provided. Proposed site development includes new utilities, accessible courtyard, landscaped areas and street trees. (with 21-036139-MT)

A project at 5740 NE 72nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

East Building / New three story, 6 unit multi-family building consisting entirely of affordable housing composed of two building. Surface parking to be provided. Community room and shared outdoor space to be provided. Proposed site development includes new utilities, landscaped areas and parking. (w/ 21- 036221-MT)

West Building / New three story, 6 unit multi-family building consisting entirely of affordable housing composed of two building. Surface parking to be provided. Community room and shared outdoor space to be provided. Proposed site development includes new utilities, landscaped areas and parking. (w/ 21- 037910-MT and 21-036216-CO & 21-036221-MT).

A building permit was issued for a project at 2475 SE 30th Ave (previously 2933 SE Division St):

Construct new 4 story mixed use building; main floor to include retail space and 2 residential units; floor 2-4 to include 16 apartment units; associated site work

Building permits were issued to Doug Circosta Architect for the 146th & Burnside East Apartments at 10, 20 and 30 NE 146th Ave (previously 14603 E Burnside St):

146 EAST – BLDG 100 – This project consists of 70 total new affordable apartment units. The units are located in (3) detached three story buildings with on- site parking spaces, user amenities, and trash enclosure. Unit counts are 30 in Building 100, 24 in Building 300, and 16 in Building 200. Both the bike shelter and trash enclose will require separate permits. ** No Mechanical with these permits *****review w. 20-173847/51/72-CO

146 EAST – BLDG 200 – This project consists of 70 total new affordable apartment units. The units are located in (3) detached three story buildings with on- site parking spaces, user amenities, and bike parking inside trash enclosure. Unit counts are 30 in Building 100, 24 in Building 300, and 16 in Building 200. Both the bike shelter and trash enclose will require separate permits.**No Mechanical with these permits****review w. 20-173775/851/872-CO

146 EAST – BLDG 300 – This project consists of 70 total new affordable apartment units. The units are located in (3) detached three story buildings. Bike parking in trash enclosure. Unit counts are 30 in Building 100, 24 in Building 300, and 16 in Building 200. Both the bike shelter and trash enclose will require separate permits.***review w. 20-173775/847/872-CO

Building permits were issued to Doug Circosta Architect for the 146th & Burnside West Apartments at 11 and 21 NE 146th Ave (previously 14507 E Burnside St):

146 WEST – New 3-story, 24 Unit apartment building (1 of 2) with detached trash enclosure and associated site work. No Mechanical with this permit ***Review with 19-256079-CO (BLDG 2) and 19-256081-CO (Trash Encl) ***Transitioned to Complex ProjectDox Review 12/29/20

146 WEST Bldg B200 – new 3-story 22 unit apartment building with office and common laundry room. No Mechanical with this permit **Review w. 19-256078- CO & 19-256081-CO. *** Project transitioned to “complex” plan review and Process Managed after 1st review cycle.

A building permit was issued for Floor & Decor at 11941 N Jantzen Dr:

PDOX PS – new 1-story building for flooring retailer with associated sitework w/20-203128-MT

Metro Reports: YBP Ankeny, Harbor Sky Lot 1, 6610 N Greenwich, and more

YBP Ankeny will go in front of the Design Commission on Thursday June 17th for an advisory Design Advice Request meeting. According to the applicant’s narrative, the “project seeks to create a home for young Black professionals in Portland interested in a career in the AEC [Architecture, Engineering and Construction] industry—a place where they can live together in community to support one another in a city where few share their lived experience as a person of color.”

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 10th, 2021 to May 16th, 2021.

Design Advice has been requested by Bora Architects and HMS Development for YBP Ankeny at 1122 SE Ankeny St:

Proposed apartment building includes 50 units all offered at 60% AMI through a private program. The ‘L’ shaped building is 6 stories and 23,100 gsf. Team is anticipating 5 stories of modular/pre-fab mass plywood construction over a 1 story podium.

Early Assistance has been requested by Quilici Architecture & Design for a project at 2515 SE 30th Ave:

12 unit, 3 story, wood-frame, garden-style, walk-up 2 bedroom apartments. Includes landscaping and stormwater planters.

Early Assistance has been requested by Quilici Architecture & Design for a project at 1314 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd:

40 unit, 3 story, wood-frame, garden-style, walk-up apartments with a mix of 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom units. Includes outdoor areas, patios, landscaping and stormwater planters.

Early Assistance has been requested by Quilici Architecture & Design for a project at 3719 SW 12th Ave:

19 unit, 4 story, wood-frame, stair apartments with 1 bedroom units. Includes outdoor areas, patios, balconies, landscaping and stormwater planters.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 10360 NE Wasco St:

72 affordable apartments 1,2, and 3 bedroom in a seven story C shaped building. Community room on ground floor, 31 parking spaces, bike parking, leasing office.

A project at 8417 SW 24th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – construct new 3 story 17 unit apartment bldg with associated site work

A building permit was issued for a project at 6610 N Greenwich Ave:

Single pdf – new 3 story apartment building with 12 units.

A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architecture fore a project at 8080 N Willamette Blvd:

New 3-story multi-family structure with 12 units

Building permits were issued for a project at 4537 and 4541 SE 122nd Ave:

New 4 story apartment building with 19 units, parking lot, utilities, landscaping, and site improvements. Building A.

New 4 story apartment building with 19 units. Building B.

A building permit was issued for Harbor Sky Lot 1 at 1245 N Anchor Way:

5 story on above grade parking , 113 apartments over a podium level containing 101 parking spaces, 2 loading spaces.

Renovation and Addition to Historic Troy Laundry Planned (images)

A renovation and addition to the National Register-legisted Troy Laundry building is planned by Chicago based developer Adventurous Journeys, with design work by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture. The work will include the addition of a new rooftop penthouse and deck. In early 2020 the Oregonian reported that the building may become home to private members club Soho House.

The project has been approved by the Historic Landmarks Commission, and currently has a building permit under review.

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Metro Reports: 3920 N Montana, Prose Apartments, 3212 SW 10th, and more

The Prose Apartments on Hayden Island will include 284 units and 368 surface parking spaces.

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 3rd, 2021 to May 9th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by Wright Architecture for a project at 3212 SW 10th Ave:

50,000 SF 85 studios affordable housing with 27 parking stalls

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Lever Architecture to discuss a project at 1706 NW 24th Ave:

Development consisting of 40,000 GSF new office space with associated site work and accessory surface parking. The building will include four levels of office of Type III-B construction. Stormwater strategy is to be determined.

The Prose Apartments at 110 N Tomahawk Island Dr have been submitted for building permit review:

PROSE APARTMENTS – New five-story apartment building with 284 units and 368 surface parking spaces; includes associated site work *** w/ 21-035103-CO and 21-035104-MT ***

A building permit was issued for a project at 3920 N Montana Ave:

New 3 story 6 unit apartment building with common lobby, and associated site work including detached trash enclosure under 120 sf ***mechanical separate***

Metro Reports: 1838 N Argyle, Terwilliger Plaza Parkview Building, Lexus Dealership, and more

A Design Advice Request meeting was held on June 3rd to discuss 1838 N Argyle St, a proposed 11-story pre-fabricated mass timber building in Kenton. All the homes in the 290-unit development would be affordable to those earning 60% of Area Median Income.

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 26th, 2021 to May 2nd, 2021.

Design Advice has been requested by Wright Architecture for a project at 1838 N Argyle St:

Proposed 175,000+ SF residential building in the Kenton Plan District, modular constructed mass timber structure, includes on-site stormwater facilities.

A project at 5833 N Montana Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

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

A building permit was issued for a project at 1280 SE Nehalem St:

PDOX PS – new 3 story 19 unit mixed use building with associated site work w/20-177139-MT

A foundation permit was issued to LRS Architects for the Terwilliger Plaza Parkview Building at 2436 SW 6th Ave:

PARKVIEW BUILDING – Foundation, excavation, and shoring for new 9 story senior living building over 2 basement parking levels and skybridge to existing building

A shoring and excavation permit was issued to Mackenzie for the Lexus Dealership at 3075 NE Sandy Blvd:

Shoring and excavation ** Review with 19-141280-CO Demo permit

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: Dekum Court, Hayu Tilixam, Mann House, and more

The new Dekum Court will include 187 units, affordable to those earning at or below 60% of the median family income.

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 March 29th, 2021 to April 4th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for a project at 4961 SE 73rd Ave:

2 New buildings on existing lot. Both buildings 3 Stories above grade with basement. 1- 14 unit building. 1 – 16 unit building. On site stormwater treatment.

The redevelopment of Dekum Court at 7003 NE 27th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Lever Architecture:

DEKUM COURT – BUILDING A – New 3 story, 24 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT

DEKUM COURT – BUILDING B – New 3 story, 24 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***

DEKUM COURT – BUILDING C – New 4 story, 44 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***

DEKUM COURT – BUILDING D – New 4 story, 52 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***

DEKUM COURT – BUILDING E – New 4 story, 43 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***

DEKUM COURT – COMMUNITY CENTER – New 1 story office/amenity building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***

The adaptive reuse and additions to the Mann House at 1021 NE 33rd Ave have been submitted for building permit review:

MANN HOUSE – EXISTING BLDG – Convert existing historic building into multi-family apartments with 39 affordable units; add new floor and convert two-story auditorium to apartments; includes associated site work and parking area *** w/21-015284-CO/21-015286-CO/21-015288-CO/21-015967-MT/21-015971-MT/21-015973-MT *** 

MANN HOUSE – SOUTH BLDG – New 4-story multi-family apartment building with 40 affordable units; includes associated site work and tuck-under parking *** w/21-015284-CO/21-015286-CO/21-015288-CO/21-015967-MT/21-015971-MT/21-015973-MT *** 

MANN HOUSE – EAST BLDG – New 3-story multi-family apartment building with 50 affordable units; includes associated site work and parking area *** w/21-015284-CO/21-015286-CO/21-015288-CO/21-015967-MT/21-015971-MT/21-015973-MT *** 

Ankeny South at 2580 SE Ankeny St has been submitted for building permit review:

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

A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the Modera Morrison at 1120 SE Morrison St:

MODERA MORRISON – Foundation, excavation, shoring, and all concrete work including columns, walls, mild-reinforced and post-tensioned slabs up to Level 3 for new 7-story apartment building with 1.5 levels below grade parking

A building permit was issued to Carleton Hart Architects for Hayu Tilixam at 5825 NE Prescott St:

New 4-story, 50 unit PHB residential building with community spaces and associated site work. w/20-198018-MT