Category Archives: Norway I & II

Weekly Roundup: Lexus Dealership, Block 76 West, De La Salle North Catholic High School, and more

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Block 76 West
Block 76 West is under construction at the Burnside Bridgehead. The building will include retail space at the lower floors and office space above.

The International Mass Timber Conference is coming to Portland this week, reports the Business Tribune. The keynote speaker will be Paul Williamson, Managing Director, Modular Housing for Swan Housing in the UK.

The Burnside bridgehead building boom* continues with Block 76 West, writes the Daily Journal of Commerce. The five-story mixed-use building is being framed with Cross-Lamintated Timber, which has resulted in time savings of “several months”.

The Residential Infill Project, which would re-legalize duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes on almost all lots in Portland, passed the Planning and Sustainability Commission on Tuesday. Earlier in the week the Oregonian had reported on questions about how many new units of housing the project will deliver, and where in the city they will be built.

De La Salle North Catholic High School has found a new home at the southeast corner of NE 42nd and Killingsworth, reports The Skanner. A signed letter of intent give the school “a 50-year lease with two 25-year extensions.”

A large Lexus Dealership is coming to 3075 NE Sandy Blvd, reports KGW. The four story building will include an independent coffee shop on the ground floor with more showroom space on the second and third floors.

KATU reported that advocates for renters say developer behind the Norway I & II apartments at 6770 N Maryland Ave and 6780 N Maryland Ave is “using affordable [a] housing law loophole“.

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Metro Reports: Joe Etzel Field, 5115 SE Woodstock, 4931 NE 33rd, and more

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A building permit is under review for the renovation of the University of Portland’s Joe Etzel Field.

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 4th to March 10th, 2019.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at5115 SE Woodstock Blvd:

Project consisting of a 30 unit 4 story wood framed apartment building. The stormwater will be piped to drywells per SW-180 that will allow the water to infiltrate into the soil on site

Early Assistance has been requested by Atelier Siletz Architecture for a project at 526 SE 128th Ave:

Construct 2 new 3-story, wood framed, apartment buildings, to contain 14 units; a total of 28 units for the entire project (8 studios, 20, 1-bedrooms). There will be +/-5 new parking spots in front of the existing house, the exisitng house is to remain. There will also be a new 6′ walkway from the front of the property to the new buildings

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 4931 NE 33rd Ave:

Rehab of existing building and construction of new, mixed use commercial building in vacant lot. Leave existing building stormwater system unchanged. Stormwater for new lot to be handled onsite.

Early Assistance has been requested by HBX Studio Architecture for a project at 6221 SW Hood Ave:

Exploration of future development options, with the aim of maximizing development of the site. All stormwater to be handled on site

The University of Portland Joe Etzel Field renovation has been submitted for building permit review by SRG Partnership:

New seating and amenities for Joe Etzel field to include: press box, concessions, seating and restrooms. Meeting room, associated sitework and new landscaping between chiles center and stadium

Building permits were issued to Brett Schulz Architect for the Norway I & II apartments at 6770 N Maryland Ave and 6780 N Maryland Ave (previously 1340 N Dekum St):

New 3 story 15 unit apartment building to include 5 dwelling units per floor

New 3 story 15 unit apartment building to include 5 dwelling units per floor

Metro Reports: 1440 SW Taylor, 1905 NW 23rd, 25 N Fargo, and more

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1825 NW 23rd Ave

A building permit has been issued for a development at 1905 NW 23rd Ave

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 14th to May 20th, 2018. 

Early Assistance has been requested by DMS Architects for a project at 10215 SE Foster Rd:

Proposal is for a new 1,500 sf commercial building accessed by lot to south. Structure raised above flood plain.

A project at 25 N Fargo St has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Jackson Main Architecture:

New construction of seven story mixed use building with 101 dwelling units. Incentive zone with affordable units and parking provided though none is required.

A project at 3240 N Williams Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Evident Architecture Office:

New mixed-use, 4 story building. 12 residential units over ground floor retail and parking.

A project at 9648 NE Couch St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Works Progress Architecture:

Work includes construction of one new residential mixed-use building including 54 residential rental units, ground floor retail, and at grade parking. Building to be 5-stories of wood frame construction over a 1-story concrete podium. Residential units are a mix of studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.

A project at 206 NE Sacramento St has been submitted for Type II Historic Resource Review:

Proposal is for a 10-unit multi-family development in the R2 zone. Existing historic dwelling to be removed. Amenity bonuses are proposed to increase density from 7 units to 10 units.

A project at 626 SE Spokane St has been submitted for building permit review:

New 2 story, 12 unit apartment building, includes associated sitework

A project at 4064 N Mississippi Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Allied Works Architecture:

New construction of 4 story mixed use building with 15 market value units; two retail spaces ground level; associated site work (tenant improvement separate)

A project at 8928 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

Contruct new 3 story (12) unit apartment building with associated site work

The Magnolia 2 Apartments on land South of 3250 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by LRS Architects:

New 4 story affordable housing project building which includes 50 new living units and 9 new surface parking stalls at ground floor with common, outdoor play and patio areas totaling 44,584 sq.ft., Connecting to Phase I building.

The 1440 SW Taylor Apartments have been submitted for building permit review by Leeb Architecs:

New 5 story, 107 unit apartment building with onsite parking, includes associated sitework *** w/18-169035-MT permit ***

A project at 2940 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Quilici Architecture & Design:

New 4 story, 32 unit apartment building with no onsite parking, includes associated sitework

A project with two buildings at 1340 N Dekum St has been submitted for building permit review by Brett Schulz Architect:

New 3 story 15 unit apartment building to include 5 dwelling units per floor

Construct 3 story (18) unit apartment building with associated site work

A project at 9211 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:

New 3 story apartment building with 15 units, detached trash enclosure less than 120 sq ft.

A project at 2106 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:

New 3 story mixed use building with ground floor restaurant, 9 apartment units.

A project at 5410 SE 122nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new 1 story building with new driveway and parking

A building permit was issued to Works Progress Architecture for a project at 1905 NW 23rd Ave (previously 1825 NW 23rd Ave):

New 5 story, 64 unit mixed use building with retail in first floor concrete podium. Landscaping, first floor parking and site utilities

A building permit was issued for a project at 6105 SE Cora St:

New 3-story 15-unit apartment complex, with attached trash enclosure, and associated site work

A building permit was issued to Valeant Architecture for a project at 2720 SE Steele St:

Construct new 3 story (7 unit) apartment building over carport; with attached bike storage and trash enclosure; new parking lot

Metro Reports: Mall 205 Renovation, 5 MLK, NE Garfield and Failing, and more

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NE Garfield and Failing

A building permit is under review for the 8 unit NE Garfield and Failing development, by Architecture Building Culture for DEZ Development

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 December 18th to December 24th, 2017.

Early Assistance has been requested by Emerick Architects for a project at 716 SE Grand Ave:

Current code – Non-contributing structure – Core and shell alteration of existing three story building with basement. Change of use from Mercantile to Business/Assembly/Storage. New elevator, new enclosed stair and removal of intermediate floor between original first and second stories. No change to impervious surface area.

Early Assistance has been requested by Mackenzie for the Mall 205 Renovation:

Future Code: New buildings and renovation of Mall 205. Some buildings will be demolished at this site. Project would not be submitted until after new zoning code is implemented.

Early Assistance has been requested by CIDA Architects for a project at 1340 N Dekum St:

Current code – Two 15 unit (30 units between both buildings) 5,234 square feet three story apartment buildings on lots 10200 & 10300 with new property line adjustments.

A project at 6304 SE Duke St has been submitted for building permit review by Strongwork Architecture:

New 2-story triplex with associated site work.***DFS roof trusses***separate fire sprinklers***

A project with two buildings at NE Garfield and Failing has been submitted for building permit review by Architecture Building Culture:

Construct new 3 story with basement 4 unit apartment building with associated site work

Construct new 3 story with basement 4 unit apartment building with associated site work

A project at 5340 SE Milwaukie Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Sinan Gumusoglu Architecture:

Construct new 5 story (19) unit apartment building; first level to include parking and 3 apartment units; associated site work

A project at 10561 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Brett Schulz Architect:

New construction , 2 story, type vb building with ground floor retail, 1 live work unit on ground floor and 4 residential units on second floor

A project at 1604 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Woodblock Architecture:

New 5 story, 88 unit hostel with restaurant and coffee shop for hostel on first floor, includes associated sitework *** mt permit to be submitted separately ***

A project at 3908 SE 136th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 2 story residential care facility, associated landscaping, parking, and trash enclosure (under 120sq ft)

A building permit was issued to GBD Architects for a project at 1414 SW Park Ave:

7 stories (5 over 2 construction) consisting of 73 dwelling units. Ground floor contains parking for 12 cars and 38 bikes, leasing office, a residential lobby, builidng services and 3 residential loft units. Floors 2-7 include 70 residential units, amenity room and outdoor terrace on the top floor

A building permit was issued to Mentrum Architecture for a project at 1616 SE Insley St:

New 12 unit 3 story apartment building, attached trash enclosure at south elevation, includes associated site work

An excavation and shoring permit was issued to Gerding Edlen Development for 5 MLK:

Excavation and Shoring for new 17 story building