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 August 30th, 2021 to September 5th, 2021.
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.
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 August 23rd, 2021 to August 29th, 2021.
A Pre Application Conference has been scheduled by LRS Architects to discuss development at Laurelhurst Village at 3060 SE Stark St:
Phase 1 – Demolition of the existing aged Nursing facility (the goal is to submit and obtain an alteration permit this fall for a late winter removal). Phase 2 – Interim Use of the site will be to improve & expand the upper and lower parking area for staff and fire access. Included ne power service to the building an a upgraded fuel tank and relocation of the emergency standby generator. There is a request by Ownership to remove Parcel three from the CU development plan so it can be sold to another developer. Phase 3 – Intent is to submit for a new CU master plan for only parcels 2 and 3. Under the new zoning code this project will meet all applicable requirements. Concept Plan for a future Independent Living ¿ R2 Apartment building is proposed. In order for this proposal to be feasible at least 125 units will be necessary. Concept plan includes services and activity spaces for the senior residents. It is proposed to be 4 stories over a basement parking garage.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Jones Architecture for a project at Southwest Corner of SE 6th Ave & Alder St:
Proposed new construction of approximately 200 units of affordable housing, construction type and number of stories TBD.
A project North of 4427 NE Prescott St has been submitted for building permit review:
PDOX PS – Building A – 16 unit apartment building and associated site work. w/ 21-079689/94-CO and 21-081017/21-MT
PDOX PS – Building B – 15 unit apartment building – w/ 21-079689/94-CO and 21-081017/21-MT
A building permit has been issued to Mithun for the adaptive reuse of the Pavilion Building, a part of the Pop Blocks Phase 1A:
PEPSI BLOCKS – PAVILION BUILDING – Alteration to existing bow-truss warehouse for new commercial space and change of occupancy from S2 to M, includes demolition of attached warehouses and seismic upgrade; includes associated site work *** w/19-262030-MT ***
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 1st, 2021 to March 7th, 2021.
Early Assistance has been requested by Jones Architecture for a project East of 208 NE Hancock St:
New 3-story, 18-unit multi-family, micro-unit residential building. Stormwater management TBD
Early Assistance has been requested by TriMet to discuss the HollywoodHUB at 4110 NE Halsey St (current Hollywood Transit Center):
Vacation of NE 42nd Avenue between NE Halsey Street and I-84 Pedestrian Bridge to allow for (i) the construction of new pedestrian/bike access to the Hollywood MAX Station and Laurelhurst neighborhood, (ii) new TriMet and public infrastructure, and (iii) to make the Hollywood Transit Center viable for a new 213-unit affordable housing building. Stormwater treatment will be in dry wells on site with additional bio swales as needed. Detailed project information is included in the attached presentation.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 10413 E Burnside St:
We are proposing to build a 225 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. We are evaluating site conditions for infiltration, if not feasible we will discharge to the public storm system.
A project at 234 NE 61st Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
PDOX PS – Construct new 3 story 15 unit apartment building with associated site work
Freewell at 2030 NW Raleigh St has been submitted for building permit review by SERA Architects:
FREEWELL – BLOCK 291E – New 7-story apartment building with 192 apartment units, residential amenity spaces, and commercial space attached to new 2-story pavilion building by 2nd level pedestrian bridge; includes one level shared below grade parking and associated site work *** w/20-203695-MT ***
Building permits were issued to Studio 3 Architecture for a project with buildings at 5960 and 5980 E Burnside St:
New 4-story 42-unit apartment building with associated site work; no onsite parking; detached trash enclosure < 120 sf; mechanical permit separate for w/19-269743/44-CO
New 4-story 29-unit apartment building with associated site work; no onsite parking; detached trash enclosure < 120 sf; mechanical permit separate for /19-269743/44-CO
A building permit was issued to Stewart Gordon Straus Architect for a project at 278 SW Arthur St:
New 2 story office building, parking lot, site improvements, landscaping, retaining walls.(mechanical separate)
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 February 15th, 2021 to February 21st, 2021.
Early Assistance has been requested by Baysinger Partners Architecture for a project at 1946 NE 122nd Ave:
Demo existing former Shari’s pad building. Construct new ~3,028 sf bank building and parking within ground lease area.
Early Assistance has been requested by Lever Architecture for a project North of 253 N Broadway:
The project is the development of an existing parking lot into an affordable housing residential building (111 units) as well as a 99 seat theater and a pedestrian path connecting Wheeler and Flint.
Early Assistance has been requested by Jones Architecture for a project East of 208 NE Hancock St:
New 3-story, 18-unit multi-family, micro-unit residential building. Stormwater management TBD.
A project at 6335 SE 92nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
PDOX PS – new 3-story 19 unit apartment building with associated site work
A project at 9243 SE Holgate Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
PDOX PS – construct new 3 story (30) unit apartment building with associated site work
Last August the Design Commission approved the Northbound 30 Collaborative, a collection of eight five-story residential buildings designed by Jones Architecture and Waechter Architecture, for local developer Noel Johnson. The development will include 145 residential units in total. The buildings will be framed with cross-laminated timber.
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 2nd, 2020 to November 8th, 2020.
3000 Powell has been submitted for a Type III Design Review by Holst Architecture:
3000 Powell is a proposed affordable multi-family dwelling structure with approximately 206 units and 28 parking spaces. Additionally the project proposes a new multi-use path connecting SE 30th Ave. through the site to SE 31st Ave.
A project with two buildings at NW 25th and Vaughn has been submitted for building permit review by Milbrandt Architects:
PDOX PS – new 4-story 19 unit apartment building w/associated site work
PDOX PS – new 4-story 19 unit apartment building w/associated site work
Con-way Block 290 at 2050 NW Raleigh St has been submitted for building permit review by LRS Architects:
BLOCK 290 – New 7-story mixed-use building with six stories of residential above ground floor retail and one story of below grade parking; includes amenity spaces and associated sitework *** w/ 20-182447 -MT ***
A project 1325 SW Gibbs St has been submitted for building permit review by Steelhead Architecture:
PDOX PS – construct new 5 story (27) unit apartment building: 4 story wood framed construction over 1 story concrete structure parking: associated site work
A building permit was issued to Jones Architecture for the Central Lofts at 7373 N Philadelphia Ave:
New 4 story mixed use building with 30 units, attached trash enclosure, includes associated site work with interlocking stairs.
Blocks 41 and 42 of the Willamette Blocks at 3510 S Bond Ave have been submitted for building permit review:
ALAMO MANHATTAN – BLOCK 41 – New 23 story, mixed-use building with four levels of above-grade parking and one level below-grade parking, commercial space on the ground floor, and 340 residential dwelling units; includes associated site work *** w/20-205976-MT ***
ALAMO MANHATTAN – BLOCK 42 – New 6 story, mixed-use building with two levels of below-grade parking, commercial space on the ground floor, and 231 market rate apartments; includes associated site work *** w/20-201349-MT ***
A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 1550 N Buffalo St (previously 7156 N Greenwich Ave):
New 3 story, 18 units multifamily apartment building with associated site works. Trash enclosure attached to building.
A building permit was issued to Doug Circosta Architect for Findley Commons at 3440 SE 54th Ave:
FINDLEY COMMONS – New construction of 20 apartment units + 15 group living units in one (1) three-story building. Amenities include bike parking, common rooms, and laundry room. ** review with 20-173188-CO for Trash Enclosure. ***no Mechanical Permit/Mechanical Systems Review with this submittal Septic Decommissioning Required. Call for Inspection 842.
A building permit was issued for a project at 4928 NE 29th Ave (previously 2904 NE Alberta St):
Construct 2 story new shell building and associated site work.
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 August 3rd, 2020 to August 16th, 2020
A CVS pharmacy at 1525 SE Grand Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review by Barghausen Consulting Engineers:
Construction of a new 12,450-square foot CVS/pharmacy with drive-through window and surface parking for 28 vehicles. The existing Burger King building and associated drive-through will be demolished to accommodate the proposed new improvements. The three (3) existing Sequoia trees at the southwest corner of the property will be retained on site. The project proposes to relocate one (1) left-in/left-out (LILO) driveway cut onto S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and retain one (1) LILO curb cut onto S.E. Grand Avenue at the northeast corner of the property. Additionally, the drive-through exit will require a new driveway onto S.E. Clay Street for right-out and left-out turn movements. Four wall signs, depicted on the building, are proposed.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 9620 N Whitaker Rd:
Demo existing restaurants, lot consolidation, construct new 7-11 convenience store and gas station.
Early Assistance has been requested by Wright Architecture for a project at 1208 N Jessup St:
Proposed 54,000 SF primarily residential building on 1/4 block site in the North Interstate Plan District, modular constructed mass timber structure using MPP, including on-site stormwater facilities
Early Assistance has been requested by Jones Architecture for a project at 2307 SW Nebraska St:
The project site is zoned RM1, residential multi-dwelling. The site has d (Design Review), c (Environmental Conservation) and p (Environmental Protection) overlays. The proposed development includes one 19-unit, 3-story residential building, with on-site parking.
The Nehalem 13 Apartments at 8005 SE 13th Ave have been submitted for building permit review:
PDOX PS – New 3 story 19 unit mixed use building with associated site work w/20-177139-MT
A project at 3818 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Beebe Skidmore Architects:
PDOX PS – new 2 story office building with associated site work; mechanical permit separate
A foundation permit is under review for North 18 at 1126-1134 NW 18th Ave:
Concrete foundation for a new apartment building
A building permit was issued to Hacker for the Division 28 Homes at 2871 SE Division St:
28 Division Homes – New 4 story, 46,057 square foot mixed use building with 11 residential units, ground floor restaurant tenant, and 20 below grade parking spaces. Review w. 19-266954-MT
A shoring, excavation and foundation permit was issued to TVA Architects for Fremont Place at 1650 NW Naito Parkway:
FND 01- Shoring, excavation and foundation work for a 17 story mult family building. Scope to include demolition, excavation, underground shoring, foundation piles, foundation walls, structural mat slab and underground waterproofing — level P1 to L1 slab
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 11th, 2020 to May 17th, 2020.
Early Assistance has been requested for the redevelopment of the PCC Metropolitan Workforce Training Center at 5600 NE 42nd Ave:
Redevelop PCC Metropolitan Workforce Training Center (Metro Center) on west side of site, develop new affordable multi-family housing on east side of site.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 1500 NE Sandy Blvd:
This project is a retail development on a contiguous city block. Leasable retail space consists of approximately 16,000 sf total. 12,500 sf of the space is designated for a specialty grocer which includes a covered (WB-67) size truck loading dock, plus (+/-) 3,700 sf space for another retail tenant. There is one (1) level of subterranean parking consisting of (97) parking stalls. The parking plan utilizes the space under the sidewalks out to the edge of the street curb above (at 6 feet below grade). The project is requesting relief from street parking on both sides of NE 16th Ave. or NE Couch Street (depending on which option is used) to allow for truck maneuvering into the loading dock. The project is requesting the removal of the left turn restriction at NE 16th Ave. and NE Sandy Blvd for westbound truck traffic to allow trucks to travel southbound on NE 16th Ave., which will minimize truck circulation through the surrounding neighborhood. The general area has added a significant number of new apartment units and lacks a local grocery store. This development will eliminate a significant number of local automobile trips on NE Sandy Blvd. and NE Couch Street for residents east of the river looking for grocery shopping. The nearest large grocer is over a mile away to the east.
A project at 3334 N Williams Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review by Jones Architecture:
Core and shell renovation of a c.1916, 1 story, 5,483 SF building. Scope of work includes seismic upgrades, building services upgrade, and new energy code compliance. Exterior improvements include a new roof and parapets to meet current building code, new infill walls of storefront glazing, overhead sectional doors, tenant entry canopies, new & existing stucco repair, and new exterior lighting fixtures.
The PUC Affordable Housing Initiative at 4775 N Lombard St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story, 20 unit apartment building, includes associated sitework
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 16th to December 22nd, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested by Jones Architecture for a project at 2855 SW Patton Rd:
Reconfigure existing underlying lots and build two new mixed-use buildings (3-stories and 19 units each) and 11 new townhomes (also 3-stories each).
Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 410 SW Harrison St:
New senior housing project with approximately 260-290 units, below grade parking and 16 stories above grade type 1 construction.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture to discuss a renovation and expansion to the Troy Laundry Building at 1025 SE Pine St:
The scope of exterior restoration will be determined by a visual facade assessment provided by a Historic Architect Consultant. Restoration of the existing historic window frames is anticipated and will include an energy retrofit utilizing insulated glazing units. Facade renovations will be compatible with the historic building and are anticipated to include a new canopy at the main entry, new main entry storefront system, and new carriage doors at the service entry inspired by the historic condition. The facade materials of the rooftop addition are intended to provide a clear distinction between the historic building and the new addition. The massing will be setback from the existing parapet wall to minimize site lines from the street. The interior renovation of the building will include seismic retrofits, new MEP systems, and code required Fire and Life Safety components. Site work is anticipated to include restoration of adjacent sidewalks in public right-of-way, preservation of existing street trees and stormwater management improvements.
Early Assistance has been requested by Ankrom Moisan Architecture for a project the MAC Block 7 at SW 19th & Salmon:
Proposal is for a new 13 story, 330 unit multi-dwelling residential building with 169 structured residential parking spaces and 230 additional below-grade parking spaces for use by the Multnomah Athletic Club.
An addition to the Patton Home at 4619 N Michigan Ave has been submitted for a Type II Conditional Use Review:
The Patton Home for the Friendless building currently has land use status as Group Living with previous approvals for 63 residents. This proposal is to add additional units to the existing building up to a maximum of 80 and to add an on-site commercial kitchen that produces food for off-site locations. Listed as a contributing structure in the Mississippi Conservation District, historic incentive 33.445.610.C(5) allows conditional uses to be processed through a Type II procedure.
The new De La Salle North Catholic High School at 5310 NE 42nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Bora Architects:
DE LA SALLE H.S. – Renovation of existing building for new high school (including seismic upgrade, new finishes, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection), 21,000 s.f. addition for new gym, commons, and commercial kitchen; new driveway, parking, and associated site work *** w/19-256433-MT ***
A project at 4931 NE 33rd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story mixed use bldg 19 unit apt and 15 unit hotel with office space on ground level and community room in basement.
A project at 8134 SE 11th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3-story, 19-unit apartment building with associated site work.
A foundation permit for 550 SE MLK has been submitted for review by GBD Architects:
FND 01- Foundation only for new 7 story mixed use building (5 over 2 concrete and light-gauge metal framing construction) Includes 6 levels containing 153 hotel rooms over 1 level of commercial spaces, a hotel lobby and back of house area for hotel operations; 1 level of below grade structured parking.
The Dairy Apartments at 801 NE 21st Ave have been submitted for building permit review by Hacker:
review w/ 19-260575-MT New construction of 7-story (5 Type IIIA over 2 Type IA) multi-family residential buildng over 1 level of below grade parking. Total building will be 196,430 gross sf, 271 units, plus residential amenities. Inclusionary Housing will be triggered, and provided on-site at standard rates. A land use adjustment will be requested for the minimum parking requirement.
A project West of 4136 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
New 3 story 18 unit apartment building
A project at 2316 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
Construct new 3 story 18 unit apartment building with interior bike and trash enclosure and site work dfs trusses
The Onnuri Evangelical Church at 5727 SE 136th Ave has been for building permit review:
New 2 story church, 1st floor, gym, sancuary, restrooms, kitchen, offices, childs room, and limited use elevator; second floor sancuary; class rooms and restrooms; site work to include parking spaces, landscaping and sidewalks; trash enclosure less than 120 sq. ft. on SW corner of property
A project at 1039 NE Stafford St has been submitted for building permit review by Otak:
FND 01 – Foundation permit for new self storage facility to include 6 stories and 1 basement level
A project at 2904 NE Alberta St has been submitted for building permit review:
Shell: renovation of existing 2 story commercial building. Includes removing both stairs inside, all interior walls and fixtures on both floors, upgrade storefront on north add new stair and wall to create garbage room. Add new entry and accessible ramp on north east corner.
Construct 2 story new shell building and associated site work.
The DePaul Treatment Center at 830 SE 102nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Holst Architecture:
New construction of adult drug and alcohol treatment center that includes 70 long term care beds, 24 short term care beds, dining and amenity spaces for residents, an outpatient therapy facility, and administrative offices.
100 Multnomah has been submitted for building permit review:
100 Multnomah 9-story core and shell office tower to be constructed over an existing, mixed-use parking garage and retail building. This includes an exterior amenity terrace on the 9th floor level
A building permit was issued for a project at 5205 SE 18th Ave:
Construct new 6 story, 59 unit apartment building, parking, trash area, bike storage, electrical room and lobby on 1st floor, floors 2-6 include apartment living units, includes associated site work
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 2nd to September 8th 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested by WDC Properties for a project at 5519 SE Woodstock Blvd:
Two new 3-story, multi-family, residential structures containing 42 apartment units. No parking is proposed. Stormwater will be treated on-site via drywell. Type V-B construction. Ground units to contain one (1) accessible type A unit and 13 accessible type B units.
A project at 2047 NE Davis St has been submitted for building permit review by Iselin Architects:
Conversion and addition to existing duplex to create 7 unit apartment building. In existing basement, create new dwelling unit. Four new units in north 2-story addition. Site work including new trash enclosure under 120 sf. ***mechanical permit separate***
The renovation of the Fliedner Building at 1003-1017 SW Washington St has been submitted for building permit review by Jones Architecture:
Voluntary seismic upgrade to 5 story building with core and shell improvements of entire building. Relocate existing elevator; add new stairs in center of building; new ada restrooms; new footings; add new bike storage room on main floor; add new exit door to east side of building; re-roof and add roof decking with new landscaping; exterior work to include replace sidewalks, curbs and ADA ramps ***mechanical permit 19-219819-MT***
A project at 6416 N Montana Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new 3 story (15) unit apartment building with bike parking and associated landscaping
A project at 1406 SE Glenwood St has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new 3 story (5) unit apartment building with associated site work
A building permit was issued for a project at 7100 N Greenwich Ave
New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building with attached 138 S.F. Trash enclosure, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit to be separate ***
A building permit was issued for a project at 7424 N St Louis Ave:
New 12 unit 3 story apartments, on parcel 2 (west) of 18-174737-FP, includes associated site work ***mechanical separate permit*** see 19-159273-CO for identical bldg on adjacent lot
A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 6005 SE 51st Ave:
New 3 story 4 unit apartment building ***mechanical permit to be submitted separately***