Architecture and Development in PDX
The Modera Morrison has returned in front of the Design Commission for a second Design Advice Request meeting. The 7-story building is being designed by SERA Architects for Mill Creek Residential Trust. The project would include approximately 245 units. 177 vehicular parking spaces are proposed in two levels of below grade parking.
The building will be subject to the city’s inclusionary housing rules, which require the provision of affordable housing or the payment of a fee-in-lieu.
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 26th to September 1st 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Hacker for the Live Nation South Waterfront venue:
Proposed interim artist amphitheater including public bathrooms, terraced bleacher seating, performance stage, pedestrian walkways, concession stands, local brewery tap-house and artist back stage venue. Utilities will be installed to all on-site structures. Life of lease 7 years with extensions.
Early Assistance has been requested by Brett Schulz Architect for a project at 308 NE Dekum St:
New construction of a 4-level apartment buiding with (13) 1-bed units and (27) studio units on an approximately 100’x72′ lot. Proposed stormwater disposal method will be drywells under the courtyard. The applicant intends to meet community design standards.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 208 SE 148th Ave:
Multi-family development with approximately 150 dwellings units. Proposed stormwater disposal methods not yet identified.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 2610 SE Hawthorne Blvd:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss options for additional development on the site of Holman’s Funeral Home. The site and buildings are designated as a Historic Landmark. There are two options proposed: relocating the building to another portion of the site and then developing the rest of the site or leaving the building where it is and developing around it. The applicant would like to discuss the possibility of a Zoning Map Amendment from the existing zoning (CM1 and CM2) to CM3. These are all Mixed Commercial zones that allow both commercial and residential development.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 9919 NE Glisan St:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss an 8-story apartment building with 98-162 residential units. The height of the building is 89 feet. The building footprint is 9,969 square feet. The ground floor will include a lobby, bicycle storage, a 1,000 square foot commercial tenant space, mechnical rooms, trash room, elevator, stair towers and residential units. The eighth floor will include a roof deck. No off street parking or loading space is proposed.
A project at 2326 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
New mixed use apartment with 19 units, with shell retail tenant space, trash room, bike room, community space and one apartment on ground floor, six units each on floors 2-4 ***mechanical separate***
The VC Fargo at 25 N Fargo St has been submitted for building permit review by Jackson Main Architecture:
New seven story, mixed-use building, apartments on upper 4 levels, groudn level includes commercial, parking garage (car stacker), storage, and common ares. ***mechanical to be separate***
A project at 7336 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story – 16 units apartment building with associated site works. Trash enclosre inside. Demo for existing house to be pulled separately.
A project with two buildings at 5625 NE Glisan St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building with associated site work and covered bike storage area
New 3 story, 13 unit apartment building with associated site work and covered bike storage area
A building permit was issued to Holst Architecture for Halsey 106 at 10550 NE Halsey St:
6-story, mixed-use development fronting NE Halsey St and the existing Gateway Discovery Park consisting of 40 units of affordable housing and 35 units of market ratehousing.
A building permit was issued for a project at 6263 N Cecelia St:
New construction of 4 story, 21 unit apartment building 20,083sf, interior trash room, DFS for fire sprinklers and bolt on balcony with integrated guardrail
A building permit was issued to Fieldwork Design & Architecture for a project at 3720 N Vancouver Ave (previously 121 N Beech St):
New 4 story mixed use building; shell only with ground floor retail; associated site work ***mechanical to be obtained separately***
Design Advice has been requested for the Toyoko Inn, a proposed 610 room hotel tower. The building would rise to a height of 356′-10″, giving it the highest up hotel rooms in Portland. Design of the project is by the Japanese company’s internal architecture team.
The Willamette Blocks proposal in South Waterfront (previously known as the Landing at Macadam) is facing a blacklash* from nearby residents, writes the Daily Journal of Commerce.
OPB covered the River District Navigation Center (previously known as the Oregon Harbor of Hope) which opened after the largest-ever single contribution to Portland and Multnomah County’s shelter system.
The Portland Tribune wrote about a work session on the Housing Opportunity Initiative—the combined package of the Residential Infill Project, Better Housing By Design and the Anti-Displacement Action Plan. Later in the year City Council will consider a plan to allow up sixplexes on lots currently zoned single family, if half of the units in the structure are affordable.
A new food hall and brewpub will open in Montavilla’s Rocket Empire Machine, writes Eater Portland.
The Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) has remanded the Central City 2035 Plan, over the issue of building heights allowed in Chinatown. In 2018 City Council settled on a 200′ height limit for parts of the district, replacing previous zoning that ranged from 100′ to 425′. Critics said that a 200′ height limit is too high. LUBA decided that the City did not adopt adequate findings to explain why 200′ complied with its adopted policies.
The Nature Conservancy showcases its mission with revamped Portland headquarters, writes the Portland Business Journal.
Portland Architecture considered height limits in the Pearl and Old Town, with the Hyatt Place and Allison Residences in mind.
The Oregonian reports that after “a brief reprieve, Portland-area rents are starting to tick up again.”
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The Design Commission has upheld the staff level approval of the 5020 Condos, an affordable housing development on N Interstate Ave. The 6-story building, designed by Carleton Hart Architecture, will include 64 family sized units, ground floor commercial space and 14 parking stalls in a tuck under garage. 74 long term bicycle parking spaces will be provided.
The project is being developed in collaboration between Proud Ground and Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East. 2- and 3-bedroom units will be offered for sale at prices between $121,000 – $274,500, and kept permanently affordable through a community land trust.
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 19th to August 26th 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by GBD Architects for the Riverplace Redevelopment:
Master plan Development of approx. 8 acres
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6606 N Greenwich Ave:
New 3-story, 12-unit, 1.79:1 FAR apartment building.
Early Assistance has been requested by Scott Edwards Architecture for a project at 66 SE Madison St:
New 2-story, 16,000 gross square foot catering kitchen facility, an enclosed parking garage for about 13 cars on the ground floor and an enclosed trash/recycle room. There will be about 10 small kitchens with 1/3 on the first floor and 2/3 on the second floor. One restroom facility on the second floor will serve the entire building. Access to the second floor is via 2 stairs and an elevator. The catering kitchens will be open to a central common area on both floors with tables and chairs. People can walk-up to purchase take-out food and beverages from the kitchens and sit in the common area if they choose. The main function of the kitchens is to prepare food for off-site catering and restaurants or other industrial food production
Early Assistance has been requested by Ankrom Moisan Architects for the Land Rover Blocks Redevelopment at 701 NE 7th Ave:
Two high rise towers. Apartments, hotel/condo.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 3726 N Michigan Ave:
Develop a site (which has three existing structures: a house, ADU, and a storage shed) with a triplex. The house will be demolished and replaced with a triplex. The ADU will become part of one of the triplex units. The new triplex has three floors and stairs leading up to a roof deck. Each triplex unit has its own ground level entry with a porch. Unit A has its own outdoor space at grade. Units B & C have roof decks.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 7939 SE Luther Rd:
Self-storage facility
A project at 7925 SE Mitchell St has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:
New 3 story, 6 unit apartment building, with trash enclosure less than 120 sq. Ft. Site work to include new walkway
A project at 8036 NE Flanders St has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:
New 3 story, 6 unit apartment building, with trash enclosure less than 120 sq. Ft. Site work to include new walkway ***mechanical, plumbing and electrical separate***
A building permit was issued for a project at 2020 N Albina Ave:
Construction of a new 4-story self-storage building, parking lot, surface improvements, stormwater treatment facilities & landscaping. See 18-175420-CO for trash enclosure. Demo permit to be obtained separately
The Design Commission has approved the Holden of Pearl, a senior living facility designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects for Alliance Realty Partners. The 16-story building will include 218 independent and assisted living units for seniors, as well as a memory care facility. 140 vehicular parking spaces and 74 bicycle parking spaces are proposed in a below grade parking garage. 143 bicycle parking spaces and 62 resident storage lockers are proposed in a mezzanine above the first floor.
The Daily Journal of Commerce wrote about the Division 28 Homes, a 10-unit mixed-use building that “looks to foster a sense of community.”*
The Live Nation South Waterfront venue is raising concerns about noise and traffic, reports the Business Tribune.
The Oregon Harbor of Hope shelter and navigation center has opened in the Pearl, reports the Oregonian.
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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 12th to August 18th 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Emerick Architects for a project at 2124 NW Flanders St:
HLC HEARING – Four stories of market-rate apartments over a walk-out basement level with 19 residential units and typical utilities. Floors 01-04 are proposed to have outdoor balcony space. The roof is anticipated to incorporate a roof deck and solar panels. The project has no parking. The stormwater disposal method to be on-site storm water planters & drywells.
Design Advice has been requested by DAO Architecture for the Unicorn Bed Apartments at 2171 NW Glisan St:
HLC HEARING – Two proposed 3-story affordable multi-family buildings (each with a basement), focused on providing compact apartments residences for single moms with children. Project includes (13) 2-BR units, including (1) ADA-accessible unit and 600sf day care on basement level. R-2 occupancy, Type V-B NFPA 13R sprinklered. Stormwater treatment to be on-site, assumed to be with drywells, or simmilar.
A follow up Early Assistance meeting has been requested by Ankrom Moisan Architects for the SW Barbur and Hooker Apartments:
New 62-unit apartment building, approved Historic Resource Review. This is a follow up Early Assistance meeting.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 9652 NE Davis St:
6 stories – 77 units, 5 stories wood fame over concrete podium. Building takes up entire site, no parking. 5:1 FAR. Stormwater contained onsite – disposed via drywell system under building. Solar on vegetated roof. Stormwater capture for flushing & laundry. Path to net zero energy all units affordable.
The Modera Morrison at 1120 SE Morrison St has been submitted for a Type III Design Review by SERA Architects:
7-story market rate apartment building with 247 units, ground floor retail, and basement parking. Three Modifications requested: 33.266.130F – Parking Layout, 33.266.220.C3 – Size of Bicycle Rack, 33.510243.B1 – Ecoroof – private terraces on the ecoroof. 4 signs included in this review.
A project at 2525 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review:
TI for existing tenant; 3-story addition with basement to existing office building; exterior work to include landscaping, cmu wall, bike rack, and canopy
A project with two buildings at 1248 N Holman St has been submitted for building permit review by Brett Schulz Architect:
New 3 story, 18 unit apartment building with associated site work. No on-site parking ***mechanical permit separate***
New 3 story, 11 unit apartment building with associated site work. No on-site parking ***mechanical permit separate***
A project at 1521 N Humboldt St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 16 unit apartment building, 4 stories, associated site work. ***w/ 19-207947-MT***
A building permit was issued to Ankrom Moisan Architects for the 124th & Ash at 12370 SE Ash St:
Construct new 4 story wood frame (175 unit) apartment building with courtyard bike parking; new car parking septic decommissioning required. Call for inspection 842.
A building permit was issued to Fosler Portland Architecture for a project at 1524 N Sumner St:
New construction of 3-story 19 unit apartment building and site improvements
A building permit was issued to Ankrom Moisan Architects for a project at 15 NW Park Ave (previously 815 W Burnside St):
Review with 18-234560-MT New 7 story multi-use building with 138 residential apartments on levels 2 thru 7, residential amenities on ground floor and roof deck, retail spaces on ground floor, and 49 spaces of below grade parking. Type 1A construction from bottom of garage to top of level 3 slab. Type III-A construction from top of level 3 slab to roof. ***Uses Type III Code Guide OSSC/6/#4 except aerial access and sacrificial studs per Appeal 18479 Item 2.***
A building permit was issued to Allusa Architecture for a project at 4980 N Vancouver Ave:
New 3 story, 5 unit hotel with office space on first floor, attached trash enclosure and ecoroof
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 5th to August 12th 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Alamo Manhattan for The Landing at Macadam:
DESIGN HEARING – Project including four separate mixed-use multifamily structures with approximately 1,200 multifamily units, ground floor retail and parking uses. Blocks 41 & 44 (along the river) will be high rises and Blocks 42 & 45 (along Bond) will be mid-rises. The project will also include greenway improvements and infrastructure.
Design Advice has been requested by Emerick Architects for a project at 2124 NW Flanders St:
Four stories of market-rate apartments over a walk-out basement level with 19 residential units and typical utilities. Floors 01-04 are proposed to have outdoor balcony space. The roof is anticipated to incorporate a roof deck and solar panels. The project has no parking. The stormwater disposal method to be on-site storm water planters & drywells.
Design Advice has been requested by GBD Architects for the Multnomah County Courthouse Re-Use:
Renovation and seismic upgrade of historic courthouse for adaptive reuse.
Early Assistance has been requested by MAJ Development for a project west of 8157 N Lombard St:
Construct new apartment building, 12 units. Relocate stormwater facilities which serve neighboring lots. Community Design Standards.
Early Assistance has been requested by Robert Mosier Architect for a project at 724 NE Lombard St:
The proposed project is to redevelop several adjacent lots into additional facilities for current ceramics business. The 724 NE Lombard site is proposed as a retail use – ceramics classrooms / workshop space. The 940 NE Lombard site is proposed as a new manufacturing building to support wholesale clay products portion of the business. It is anticipated that storm water planters will be used to pre-treat site storm water.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6607 N Montana Ave:
Demo Existing, build new 18 unit
A project at 3733 N Williams Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review by William Kaven Architecture:
New mixed-use residential development consisting of two new 4-story buildings. They are organized around a shared courtyard. The east building, fronting N Williams Ave, is comprised of 3-stories of residential apartments over ground floor retail,and one residential unit. The west building, fronting the alley, is comprised of four stories of residential apartments. All residential units are accessed from the courtyard via N Williams, with a pedestrian path linking the courtyard and entry gate. The project proposes a mix of 12 studio and 18 one-bedroom apartments (for a total of 30 apartment units). The west building contains 17 units and the east building contains 13 units and one retail space. Modification requested to pedestrian standards, connection between streets and entrances (33.130.240.B.1.a); and a Modification is requested to transit street multi-dwelling main entrance location (33.130.242.C).
The Dairy Apartments at 801 NE 21st Ave have been submitted for a Type III Design Review by Hacker Architects:
The project is a new construction 7-story ((5) Type IIIA over (2) Type IA) multi-family residential building over 1 of below grade parking level. Total building will be 196,481 gross sf, 270 units, plus residential amenties. Inclusionary Housing will be triggered and provided on-site at standard rates. 2 Modifications are requested and an Adjustment for the minimum parking requirement.
A project west of 2247 NW Kearney St has been submitted for a Type III Design Review by Osterman Design:
New 16-unit apartment building. It will be three stories plus basement and will include apartment types ranging from studios to 2-bedroom units. No commercial uses are proposed.
A building permit was issued to Fosler Portland Architecture for a project at 4130 NE Garfield Ave:
New 12 unit 2 story apartment building, includes trash room and associated sitework.
A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for Saltwood North at 1650 NW 21st Ave:
Saltwood – new construction of 177 unit, 6 story apartment building (5 stories of Type 111A over 1 story of Type 1 construction). With two levels of below grade parking. Ground floor consists of residential lobby, retail space, residential amenities, dwelling units, and a loading area. The building occupies the full block and is configured around a south-facing private courtyard. Mechanical work under 18-278422-MT
A building permit was issued for the Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters at 2045 N Vancouver Ave:
New construction of 3 story office building and associated sitework