Guerrilla Development’s Rocket Empire Machine project includes the adaptive reuse of a 1949 building into four micro restaurants and a bar, along with the construction of an adjacent two story apartment building with 11 units.
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 June 10th to June 16th, 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Mortenson for a project at 234 NW 14th Ave:
DESIGN HEARING – Construction of a 12-story hotel. The proposed height is 124′. No off-street parking is proposed. A service bay is proposed with access from NW 14th Ave.
Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project at NE 42nd & Prescott:
Construction of a new 3-story building for residential co-living, with associated site work
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 278 SW Arthur St:
New 2-story office building with parking lot. Partial street vacation requested
Early Assistance has been requested by Rendina Healthcare Real Estate for a project at 804 SW 12th Ave:
A mixed use 220,000sf building with ground floor retail, four to five levels of medical office with residential above. Limited parking either below or above grade.
The Rocket Empire Machine at 6935 NE Glisan St has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by Brett Schulz Architect:
Requesting adjustment to 33.130.242 for a transit-street facing main entrance. Renovation of an existing 1949 building (CO 18-244579) into (4) micro-restaurants and (1) bar with shared indoor and outdoor seating, including a seismic upgrade to the existing structure and two small new construction additions to the building.
A project at 7336 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
New 3 story, 18 units multifamily apartment building with associated site works. Trash enclosure attached to building.
A project at 1336 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:
Projectdox – construct new 5 story 140 unit mixed use building with parking garage in basement; associated site work
Design Advice has been offered for the Morningstar at Laurelhurst, a proposed senior living facility on NE Sandy Blvd. The five story building, being designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects for Morningstar Senior Living, would include 113 units of memory care and assisted living. Approximately 70 vehicular parking spaces would be provided in a single level below-grade garage.
As the 2019 legislative session draws to a close, HB 2001 is likely to reach the floors of the House and Senate in the next week, reports OPB. The bill, sponsored by House Speaker Tina Kotek, would legalize duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in cities across Oregon.
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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 June 3rd to June 9th, 2019.
Design Advice has been requested for the Toyoko Inn at SW 3rd & Oak:
Development of Toyoko Inn economy hotel with approximately 600 rooms.
Early Assistance has been requested by Benner Stange Associates Architects for a project at 7438 N Oswego Ave:
New 18-unit, 2-story apartment building (to meet community design standards). Two drywells for storm water. They will be using amenity bonuses per 33.120.265.
A project at 1408 N Kilpatrick St has been submitted for a Pre-Permit Zoning Plan Check by R & B Design Studio:
Building 2 of 2, to be built on east 8,343 SF portion of site. Three story, 18 affordable housing units. Associated with entire site utility/grading permit 18-280322-UTL-01-CO and to be reviewed concurrently with Building 2 MT permit. For stormwater disposal methods, please see stormwater management plan attached.
A building permit was issued to Doug Circosta Architect for the Wild Ginger Apartments at 220-250 SE 143rd Ave:
New 60 unit 100% affordable housing apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 100 12 new apartment units, short term bicycle parking and covered porch, includ
New 60 unit 100% affordable housing apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 200 12 new apartment units
New 60 unit 100% affordable housing apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 300 18 new apartment units and short term bicycle parking
New 60 unit 100% affordable housing apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 400 12 new apartment units
New 60 unit 100% affordable housing apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 500 6 new apartment units, trash enclosure and laundry, and long-term bike parking.
A building permit was issued for a project at 475 NE 74th Ave:
Construct new 3 story (12) unit apartment building with associated site work
Design Advice has been offered on the Modera Morrison, a 7-story building being designed by SERA Architects for Mill Creek Residential Trust. The project would include approximately 245 units, with 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.
All else being equal, we’d rather not see these places change. But larger forces are gathering and so we’re putting this proposal out there to frame the inevitable discussion around the things we believe are necessary to preserve livability: visual continuity, public ownership, tree preservation, public green space, and of course, beauty.
The OMSI masterplan envisions realigning SE Water Avenue to run along the perimeter of the site.
As much as 2 million square feet of development in the Central Eastside is proposed as part of the OMSI Masterplan, reports the Oregonian—the equivalent of two U.S. Bancorp Towers. The masterplan went in front of the Design Commission for its first Design Advice Request meeting last week.
The Broadway Corridor Masterplan also had its first Design Advice Request meeting. Commissioners praised “the change it would bring to the area but [took] issue with the intended use of the city’s Green Loop,”* according to the Daily Journal of Commerce.
The Tacoma Commons include four buildings, each with three residential units.
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 27th to June 3rd, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5105 SE Woodstock Blvd:
Construct a 27 unit apartment building.
Early Assistance has been requested by Scott Edward Architecture for a project at 7601 SE Division St:
Four or five story multi-family building consisting entirely of affordable housing (approximately 118-130 units)
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at the southeast corner of NW 20th & Savier:
Discuss the feasibility, needed analysis and evidence to amend the Conway Master Plan (LU 12-135162), as applied to Blocks 16, 261, and 262, to allow a hotel. No change to Master Plan-wide FAR cap or existing height limits proposed.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by EPR Design to discuss a project East of 12395 SW Clara Ln:
Proposal to construct a new 60-90 bed residential care facility licensed by the State of Oregon for 24-Hour Care. The residents will not be driving or own cars that are parked at the site. There will be one common kitchen and one common dining area. No kitchens provided in the resident rooms. The resident rooms will consist of a sleeping area and a private 1/2 bath. Onsite parking is proposed, a trash enclosure and associated site work and landscaping.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by DAO Architecture to discuss a project at 2171 NW Glisan St:
Two proposed 3-story affordable multi-family buildings (one with basement), focused on providing compact apartments/residences for single moms. Project includes (13) 2-BR units (including 1 ADA-accessible unit) and 600 sq ft day care on basement level. Non-contributing
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Lever Architecture to discuss the renovation of the Artists Repertory Theater at 1515 SW Morrison St:
Renovation of the existing 18,000sf Artist Repertory Theater (ART) building. The renovation will add new theater, rehearsal, office and support space for ART and a dozen affiliated companies in the ART HUB. The expansion will add a partial second floor and increase the total area to approximately 28,000sf. The existing concrete exterior walls and the east and west bays of existing structure will remain. The central portion of the building will be rebuilt with a higher structure to accommodate a large theater and second floor. The existing covered drive will be infilled with a new main entry and lobby space. The two levels of parking below the main floor will remain. Parking Level 1 will be accessed from an entry in the building along SW 15th Avenue. Parking Level 2 will be accessed from a new entry in the future ART Tower. The building will undergo a full seismic upgrade. Given the existing conditions, the project has limited stormwater options. The project team will review with BES
Buildings permit were issued to Works Progress Architecture for the Tacoma Commons at 2000 SE Tacoma St:
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure (1 of 4, with 17-194721,-24,-27 CO ) includes site utilities
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure (2 of 4, with 17-194710,-24,-27 CO )
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure with trash enclosure. (3 of 4, with 17-194710,-721,-727 CO )
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure (4 of 4, with 17-194710,-721,-724 CO)
A building permit was issued to R & B Design Studio for a Habitat for Humanity project at 8120 N Interstate Ave:
Building 1 of 2, to be built on west portion of site. Review with 18-280327-MT (HVAC for building). Three story with partial 4th story, 12 affordable housing units. Entire site Grading and Utility permit 18-280322-UTL-01-CO be reviewed concurrently. Permit for 2nd building to come in after this CO and UTL both issued.
A building permit was issued to Works Progress Architecture for Nomad at 5620 N Interstate Ave:
New construction of 7-story Mixed-Use Building; 2-stories C.I.P. Post-tensioned Concrete Slabs and Columns, 5-stories wood-frame. 6 levels of Residential Units with Amenity over 1 Level of Residential Amenity and Retail. Work to the Retail will be included as part of this Permit. The Overall Buillding Height is less than 75ft.
The Design Commission has approved a 7 story mixed use building at 1500 SW Taylor St. The 7 story building by Leeb Architects for Shelter Holdings will include 105 units, including three ground level work-live units. 782 sq ft of ground-level retail space will be located at the northeast corner of the building. Parking for 20 vehicles and 163 bicycles will be provided.
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.
Construction is well underway at the PDX Concourse E Extension. The expanded concourse is set to open to the public in 2020.
The Business Tribune wrote about how the PDX Concourse E Extension is making Southwest Airlines at home.
The Daily Journal of Commerce broke the news that vendors at the 10th & Alder food cart pod have until June 30th to vacate the site. The carts and surface parking will be replaced by the Block 216 hotel, office and condominium tower.
After nearly 20 years in business, Myhre Group Architects will soon shut down, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the N Williams Center, which will include 60 units of affordable housing.
