Work has started on the restoration of the Hallock-McMillan Building. Design work for the restoration is being led by Emerick Architects, for building owner Russell Fellows Properties.
The Willamette Week reported that months after completion the Beatrice Morrow, an affordable housing development on NE MLK, was mostly empty despite applications from more than 1,500 people.
REACH CDC’s Argyle Apartments will add 189 units of affordable housing on surplus property formerly owned by TriMet.
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 January 28th to February 3rd, 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Holst Architecture for the De Paul Treatment Center at 830 SE 102nd Ave:
55,000 square foot drug and alcohol treatment center for adults, possibly could expand to 65,000 square feet and include services for youth. The current proposal includes 70 beds in sleeping units for short term treatment and 24 beds for detox treatment. The proposed structure would also include dining and amenity spaces for residents as well as administrative spaces
Early Assistance has been requested by Dao Architecture for a project at 5403 SE 122nd Ave:
Work Proposed: Proposed building is a single 4-story, wood-framed structure, providing 65 units of affordable housing and approximately 18 covered, but not enclosed parking spaces. R-2 occupancy, Type V-A, NFPA 13R sprinklered. Building is U-shaped, ground floor common room and support spaces, surrounding an interior court/garden.
Early Assistance has been requested by Holst Architecture for a project at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd:
Renovation of existing warehouse building with work that will include demolition of existing offfice, portion of building, reconstruction of exterior wall to enclose warehouse building, seismic upgrade, energy code upgrades, new utilities, new roof, site upgrades and ROW upgrades. The project will include an occupancy change to OCCUPANCY B
Early Assistance has been requested by Brett Schulz Architect for a project also located at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd:
Demolish northern portion of existing 1-story industrial building. Construct new 49-unit multifamily building with affordable housing and ground floor retail. Community design standards are being used.
A project at 5136 N Lombard St has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
New 4 story, 36 unit apartment building with (2) tenant spaces on ground floor, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit to be separate ***
The renovation of the Medallion Apartments at 1969 NW Johnson St has been submitted for building permit review by Holst Architecture:
F37/ medallion apartments all flrs TI; exterior – replace reroof, windows, doors, curtain walls, parking lot, plaza areas, stormwater planters, walkways, install new entrance canopy & covered trash enclosure; interior – 1st flr demo walls, new walls to create laundry rm, community rm, bathrms, offices, maintenance rm; all flrs remodel units, ceiling, flooring, finishes, plumb and elec
A building permit was issued to MWA Architects for the Argyle Apartments at 2133 N Argyle St:
New construction of 151,555 sq ft, 4-story apartment bldg – 189 affordable housing units, 2 community rms and site work
A building permit was issued to Woodblock Architecture for the L&L PDX Hostel at 1616 E Burnside St:
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 proposed 23 story tower in the Pearl District has gone in front of the Design Commission to receive Design Advice. The project is being developed by Vibrant Cities in partnership with the Sunray Group, with design by Otak. The lower 11 floors of the 250′ tall building would be occupied by a Hyatt Place branded hotel. The upper 12 floors would be residential, with 120 apartment units. No vehicular parking is proposed.
Block 6 will be the next part of the OHSU Schnitzer Campus to be built out. The building will front onto SW Bond Ave, which is currently under construction.
The Portland Business Journal reported on the OHSU Schnitzer Campus Block 6, which form the next phase of the hospital’s South Waterfront development (subscription required). The hospital intends to build a $75 million parking structure with 1,200 spaces. The Portland Housing Bureau and a developer will fund the construction of a $40 million 121-unit affordable housing component.
The PAE Living Building proposal for Old Town drew praise* from the Historic Landmarks Commission, writes the Daily Journal of Commerce.
The Hotel Chamberlain is a restoration of a building that was originally built as a hotel, and whose ground floor was occupied by Shleifer Furniture’s for 80 years. The new hotel will include 57 guest rooms at the upper floors, as well as a restaurant and cafe at the ground floor.
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 January 20th to January 27th, 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Leeb Architects for a project at 1500 SW Taylor St:
Proposal for 100 residential apartments on 7 floors. This building would be a sister to the existing project at 930 SW 15th. Ground floor to include the lobby, housing units, commercial spaces, a mechanical and trash area and parking for 30 cars. Total gross square footage is 74,780. Will connect to existing water and storm water pipes on SW Taylor St
Design Advice has been requested by SERA Architects for an addition to the Galleria at 600 SW 10th Ave:
Renovation of the Galleria Building, which is listed on the National Historic Register. Work anticipated includes a new office penthouse and roof terraces.
Design Advice has been requested by Clark/Kjos Architects for a project at 1500 SE 96th Ave:
Develop the site for Adventist Medical Center with a four story medical office building and adjacent surface parking.
Early Assistance has been requested by Fosler Portland Architecture for a project at 2326 N Vancouver Ave:
New 19-Unit Apartment building on vacant 50×100 lot (approx. 12 to 14,000 sq ft gross building area). Stormwanter disposal via on-site infiltration drywell (pending soils report). Recreational common area in dedicated interior spaces; Bike parking room provided
Early Assistance has been requested by WDC Properties for a project at 5275 N Bowdoin St:
Provide affordable housing. 20 units in single building with affordable housing
Early Assistance has been requested by EM Architecture for a project at 11035 NE Sandy Blvd:
New 4,000 sf institutional building with associated landscaping and parking, utilizing existing on-site stormwater swales.
Early Assistance has been requested by Scotia Western States Housing for a project at 1325 SW Gibbs St:
The proposed project is a 30-unit multifamily project across approximately 24,000 sf of living space and 4 stories of living space above one level of parking garage on the R-1 portion of the site. Amenity bonuses will be utilized to obtain the full allowable 30 units. The entire multifamily and parking development will be limited to the existing parking lot area on the R-1 zoned parcel.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Emerick Architects to discuss a project at 2124 NW Flanders St:
Proposal is for four stories of market-rate apartments over a walk-out basement level with 19 residential units and typical utilities. Floors 1-4 are proposed to have outdoor balcony space. The roof is anticipated to incorporate a roof deck, partial green roof and solar panels. Site is non-contributing in Alphabet Historic District.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architects to discuss the Riverplace Redevelopment at 0150 SW Montgomery St:
Master plan development of approximately 8 acres.
The Koz on Killingsworth apartments at 105 N Killingsworth St have been submitted for building permit review:
New 4 story mixed use apartment building, 88 unit with ground floor commercial and associated sitework **mechanical work to be deferred**
A project at 408 SE 105th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
Building 1 of 3 new apartment building. Two stories with two units. See comments regard commercial folder type.
Building 2 of 3 new apartment building. Three stories with six units.
Building 3 of 3 new apartment building. Three stories with five units and community room.
A building permit was issued to Works Progress Architecture for the Hotel Chamberlain at 509 SE Grand Ave:
Change of occupancy from M to A-2 on ground floor. Seismic retrofit. Major remodel to entire building, new storefront, entries, canopies, elevator, egress stairs, roof, stormwater facilities, demising walls.
230 Ash is currently under construction in Old Town, and will include 133 residential units over ground floor retail.
The Daily Journal of Commerce wrote about an “exciting time” for 230 Ash, the first of the Goodman family’s ‘Ankeny Blocks’* to be developed. The project is currently being framed, and is expected to be complete in October.
The Willamette Week wrote about a “beloved urban hot tub oasis” that is now under threat, now that the parking spaces it leased at 2821 NE Everett St is being redeveloped into a 118-unit apartment building.
Mayor Wheeler supports Speaker Kotek’s proposal to end the ban on duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in Oregon cities of over 10,000 people, writes the Willamette Week. He also offered “measured support” for the tenant protections and rent control bill proposed.
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 January 14th to January 20th, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6702 SE 72nd Ave:
2 Phase project, Phase 1 includes two 3 story buildings with a total of 20 dwelling units, off street parking, on site drywell
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6330 N Lovely St :
2 Phase project, Phase 1 includes a 3 story building with a total of 19 dwelling units, no off street parking, on site drywell
Early Assistance has been requested by Iselin Architects for a project at 2047 NE Davis St:
Proposal is for an addition of four multi family residential units to an existing duplex. Stormwater proposal to be drywell.
Early Assistance has been requested by Hacker Architects for a project 801 NE 21st Ave:
Anticipated to be new 7-story multi-family residential building over 1 of below grade parking level. Total building will be 271,708 gross sf (234,425 sf FAR), 300-350 units, plus residential amenities. Inclusionary Housing will be triggered, and provided on-site at standard rates. Stormwater treatment is anticipated on-site via flow-through planters. Possible street vacation.
A project North of 2455 SE 89th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:
New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building, includes associated sitework **mechanical to be obtained separately**
A project at 14708 NE Glisan St has been submitted for building permit review by Doug Circosta Architect:
1 of 5 new buildings, 3 story, 8 unit apartment building and associated site work. **Mechanical to be deferred**
2 of 5 new buildings, 3 story, 12 unit apartment building and associated site work. ***Mechanical to be deferred**
3 of 5 new buildings, 3 story, 12 unit apartment building and associated site work. **Mechanical to be deferred**
4 of 5 new buildings, 3 story, 12 unit apartment building and associated site work. **Mechanical to be deferred**
5 of 5 new buildings community building with laundry and bathroom **mechanical to be deferred**
A building permit was issued to Merryman Barnes Architects for for the shelter at 6144 SE Foster Rd:
Change of occupancy from M and B to R-2 and A-2, S-1 for shelter housing to include sleeping beds, commons, kitchen bathrooms, showers, storage; seismic upgrades and exterior site improvements.
A building permit was issued for a project at 621 NE Randall St:
New 4-unit, 3 story apartment building with associated sitework *** floor and roof trusses to be a DFS***
Design Advice has been offered on the Holden of Pearl, a proposed senior living facility being designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects for Alliance Realty Partners. The 16-story building would include 241 residential and group living units, with 149 parking stalls in a below grade parking garage.
Prosper Portland is moving forward with design work on an office building to be built on top of the parking garage currently under construction across from the Convention Center.
Prosper Portland intends to move forward with an office building on top of the garage adjacent to the Convention Center Hotel, reports the Oregonian. The 100 Multnomah office building would add 118,000 square feet of rentable office space on top of the currently under construction parking garage.
Bloomberg wrote about Portland’s opportunity zones, which include most of Downtown, the Pearl and the Central Eastside. A part of the 2017 federal tax overhaul, the zones allow investors to reduce taxes on capital gains—with investments held for 10 or more years exempt from capital gains tax.
The Portland City Council approved financing for the N Williams Center, reports the Portland Mercury. The 61-unit apartment building will include 40 units for renters who earn less than 30 percent of area median income (AMI) and 20 units for those earning less than 60 percent AMI.
The charter investors backing the Portland Diamond Project were revealed.
Multnomah County intends to purchase the Modish Building at 333 SW Park, for use as a mental health and addiction resource center. A previous proposal for the 4-story building would have seen it converted into creative office space.
A building permit was issued for PCRI’s King Parks Apartments. The development will include 70 residential units, 50 of which are larger family-sized two and three bedroom units. All rental units are affordable to households at or below 60% of the area median family income (MFI), with 24 units affordable to those at or below 30% MFI.
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 January 7th to January 13th, 2019.
SERA Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference and requested Design Advice for a project at 2135 NW 29th Ave:
6-story market-rate apartment building (approx 200 units) with below-grade parking.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5904 SE 89th Ave:
Construct (2) nine unit apartment buildings and (2) twelve unit apartment buildings. Complete two lot confirmations to produce four individual legal lots that will each site an apartment building.
Early Assistance has been requested by C2K Architecture for a project at SW Marquam St and Sam Jackson Rd:
Multi-Family and Senior Housing
Early Assistance has been requested for the Lloyd Center Bowlero:
Remodel/conversion of former retail space to a Bowlero bowling facility with arcade, bar and food service components. Includes facade modification and exterior signage.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Studio 3 Architecture to discuss a project at the Southwest corner of NW 23rd and Roosevelt St:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss construction of a 6,700 square foot, two story office building and a 3,500 square foot warehouse. Fifteen surface parking spaces are proposed with access from NW Roosevelt Street. The approval criteria for this review are found in Chapter 33.815.125 of the Portland Zoning Code.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Studio 3 Architecture to discuss a project at 5275 N Bowdoin St:
Proposed zone change from R2.5to CM2. Remove existing home and construct a single building (20 units) for affordable housing
500 NW 23rd Avenue has been submitted for building permit review by Allied Works Architecture:
New construction of 4 story mixed use building, retail on the first floor with associated site work (tenant improvement separate)
A project at 506 NE 53rd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
Construct new 4 story (18) unit apartment building with associated site work and detached trash enclosure under 120sq ft
A building permit was issued to Merryman Barnes Architects for the King Parks apartments at 6465 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
New 4 story affordable housing apartment building with flats, 2-story townhomes and covered parking
