Landmarks Commission discusses New Omni (images)

The New Omni tower has returned in front of the Historic Landmarks Commission for a second Design Advice Request hearing. The 13 story building by Ankrom Moisan Architects would include 135 residential units, over ground floor retail and mechanical parking. The project is being developed by Chad Rennaker’s Palindrome Communities. Rennaker is also behind the adjacent PINTS brewery.

Should the project move forward it could be the first Central City building to be build with inclusionary housing units, with 10% of the units affordable to those earning 60% of Area Median Family Income or less.

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Weekly Roundup: New Omni, Portland Boathouse, Overlook apartments, and more

New Omni

New Omni went in front of the Historic Landmarks Commission in December, where it was met by stiff opposition. Should the project move forward it could be the first Central City development go ahead under the city’s Inclusionary Zoning ordinance.

The Willamette Week wrote about opposition to new high rises, including the Riverplace Redevelopment, Fremont Place, New Omni and original proposal for Grand Belmont—much of which is coming from residents of nearby high rises.

The Oregonian looked at areas where height could be restricted as part of the Central City 2035 plan. Portland Architecture asked if the view corridor debate is civic activism or NIMBYism?

After 43 years, regulars said farewell to the Overlook Restaurant. The diner is being replaced by the Overlook apartments at 1332 N Skidmore St.

The Portland Tribune wrote about plans for the Portland River Center, which would replace the existing boathouse and add an interpretive center with educational and meeting spaces.

The Portland Mercury wrote about how the Oregon Constitution limits opportunities to leverage the $258 million housing bond passed by voters in 2016.

Metro Reports: Division 33, Convention Center Hotel, New Omni, and more

The Theory 33 Flats will include 30 residential units over ground floor retail.

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. (Note: this post covers August 7th to 13th, 2017; last week’s intakes will be covered in a subsequent post.)

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1602 SE Tacoma St:

Proposal is to construct a twelve unit apartment building with one and two bedroom units alongside a pedestrian passageway and a central stair to the upper units. Concept development from building at 686 SE Spokane St. The existing structure will be deconstructed by a certified deconstruction contractor. The applicant wishes to use Community Design Standards and wishes to confirm that a Type II Design Review will not be required. Applicant will use current zoning code for review.

Early Assistance has been requested by DiLoreto Architecture for a project at 6615 SE 52nd Ave:

Current code. 32 unit housing constructed within an existing office building. no additional square footage proposed. Existing parking and site to remain.

Early Assistance has been requested by MWA Architects for a project at 9747 NE Glisan St:

Project is intended as affordable workforce multi-family residential development. This project includes 3,500 square feet of resident service/community space and 164 apartment units.

Early Assistance has been requested by Winn Architecture for a project at 3336 SW 11th Ave:

Proposal is for a 18 unit, three story with basement apartment building with ground floor commercial space.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Ankrom Moisan Architects to the discuss the New Omni at 416 NW 5th Ave:

Current code. Request for a Pre-App for a Type IV and Type III land use review for one contributing structure (416 NW 5th) and non-contributing structure (430 NW 5th Ave) for a proposal of a new 14 story, 150,000 GSF mixed use residential development with parking. Stormwater disposal via landscaped planter.

The PCC Child Development Center at 11900 SW 49th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by GBD Architects:

Addition of new 2-story building for classroom and office space; mixed occupancy B and E; new covered walkway to connect 2 existing buildings with new; TI in ground floor of existing buildings change of occupancy from B to E, replace exterior windows and new walls to reconfigure classrooms; and all associated site work

A fourth building at the Sunshine Portland development, located at 3610 SE 29th Ave, has been submitted for building permit review by Siteworks Design Build:

New 15 unit four story apartment building. ( building 4 of complex) with associated site work

525 SE MLK Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Hacker Architects:

New construction of six story (above ground) building consisting of 90,400 SF with one level of underground parking consisting of 15,490 SF; five levels of office over ground floor retail

A building permit was issued to Hacker Architects for the Theory 33 Flats at 3325 SE Division St:

Construct new 4 story, 30 unit apartment building, trash area at main floor of building, includes associated site work

A building permit was issued to Carleton Hart Architecture for New Meadows at 4353 N Hunt St (previously 8710 N Dana Ave):

New 15 unit 2 story housing facility for youth transitioning out of foster care

A building permit was issued to Deca, Inc for a project at 1728 NE 45th Ave:

New 3 story w/ basement, 12 unit apartment building , includes associated sitework – prelim mtg 16-289387 BD ***separate mechanical permit required***

A building permit was issued for a project at 85 N Going St (previously 25 N Going St):

New 3 story 6 plex and associated site work; approx 75 sq ft trash enclosure

The first building permit was issued for the Convention Center Hotel at 375 NE Holladay St:

Excavation and shoring, underground utilities, stuctural foundations, vertical structure only, vertical fire protection standpipe at stairs

New Omni Tower Goes Before Landmarks Commission (images)

The Historic Landmarks Commission has offered Design Advice on the New Omni Building, a proposed mixed tower in Old Town / Chinatown. The 15 story building by Ankrom Moisan Architects for Palindrome Communities would include 138 residential units, over ground floor retail and below grade parking. The project would be required to comply with the city’s inclusionary housing policies, with affordable housing units provided on-site or nearby, or a fee in lieu paid.

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Metro Reports: Sellwood Bridgehead, 80 NE 14th Ave, 416 NW 5th, and more

A building permit was issued for Alliance Residential’s project at 80 NE 14th 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.

Design Advice has been requested by Ankrom Moisan Architects for a project at 416 NW 5th Ave:

New 15-story, 160,000 gsf mixed-use residential development with basement parking. 430 NW 5th Ave is a non-contributing site; 416 NW 5th Ave is a contributing site both in New Chinatown/Japantown Historic District.

Early Assistance has been requested by LHW Architecture for a project at 12036 SE Pine St:

Construction of a 3-story residential apartment building. They are planning to meet community design standards.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Scott Edwards Architecture to discuss a project at 1921 SE 3rd Ave:

Proposed 7 story, 117,960sf mixed used industrial office building, with 45 below grade parking spaces.

7 Southeast Stark has been submitted for building permit review by Works Progress Architecture:

New core and shell development of 5 story CIP concrete slabs and columns, 5 story steel frame with composite steel floor decks, mixed-use with ground floor industrial service, 6 floors of commercial parking and 4 floors of industrial and traditional office.

A building permit was issued to Edge Development for a project at 4310 N Maryland Ave (previously 1329 N Skidmore St):

New 3 story apartment building with 10 units.

A building permit was issued for the Sellwood Bridgehead apartments at 8220 SE 6th Ave:

Construct new, 5 story apartment building with 119 units, below grade parking, associated site work included

A building permit was issued for a project at 80 NE 14th Ave:

New 6 story multi use 197 unit apartment building, retail and living on the 1st floor, temporary shoring1200-C