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Under Construction: Leland James office building (images)

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This is an updated version of a post originally published on October 19th, 2015.

Construction is underway on a major renovation of the Con-way Leland James Center, which will see the existing building gain an additional story and an entirely new facade. The building will primarily be used as creative office space, with three new retail units added at the ground floor. An existing basement will be converted in parking for 72 cars and 150 bikes. Showers and lockers will be provided for the benefit of bike commuters.  The design of the project is by SERA Architects for developers Cairn Pacific and Capstone Partners.

Conway Leland James Center

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Metro Reports: 72 Foster, South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45, 600 SW 5th Ave, and more

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72 Foster

At the 72 Foster affordable housing development REACH CDC and Housing Development Center will partner with the Asian Health & Services Center to provide resident services, including community gatherings, cultural and social events, and health promotion and wellness activities.

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 GBD Architects for South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45 on the Prometheus Property:

Design hearing – project consists of two seven story mixed use buildings, each building consisting of approximately 4,000 sf of retail, 200-300 market rate apartments and 150-200 off street parking stalls in one level of structured underground parking and a partial level of structures at-grade parking.

Design Advice has been requested by Hacker Architects for the Neuberger Hall Renovation:

DESIGN HEARING – Discuss the renovation of Neuberger Hall on the PSU Campus. The scope of work includes updating accessibility, fire, life, safety upgrades , deferred maintanence and façade improvements. (See separate PC 17-115464 for associated PC for temporary modulars).

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss a project at 600 SW 5th Ave (former Ross at SW 4th & Alder):

Proposal is to demolish existing 1/4 block building and replace with a new construction 215 room, 15 floor hotel. Approximate new construction square footage will be 136,000sf. Building height will be approximately 153′. Ecoroof and flow-thru planter placed at the 3rd floor level on roof deck to handle total roof area stormwater. Remaining portion of roof deck at 3rd level will be applied for exemption thru special circumstances.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 515 NE 82nd Ave:

Scope of work includes removal of existing convenience store, fuel canopy, fuel dispenser islands and restaurant. Construction of a new convenience store, fuel canopy and 4 fuel dispenser islands, landscaping, curbs and paving. Existing underground storage tanks to remain.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Mackenzie to discuss a project at 3075 NE Sandy Blvd:

Proposal is for a new Lexus dealership. 2-story building with one level of below-grade structure. Ground floor uses will include an automotive showroom and leasable retail with structured parking on the second and third levels, and an automotive service shop on the lower level. Vehicular access is proposed off NE 31st Avenue in two locations, approximately the same as the existing access points from this street. Access from NE Sandy Blvd is not proposed for the new building.

A project at 6025 SE Powell Blvd has been submitted for Type II Design Review:

New construction of a 3-story self-storage building with associated parking, utilities, and landscape.

Building permits have been submitted for review by Mahlum Architects for a portion of the Grant High School Modernization:

Abatement and selective demo, main building structure, masonry and facade restoration, underslab MEP, below grade waterproofing

Abate and demo 1959 library, lower level cafeteria addition, below grade fan room. Abate and selective demo original 1923 admin building, 1925 north wing, 1927 south wing, 1927 auditorium, and 1952 west addition to north wing. Shoring and tiebacks with associated waterproofing at west facade of 1923 admin bldg. Associated civil work (excaation of courtyards), construction staging pad, fill at 1956 gym, erosion control and tree removal

Mass demolition of free standing 1956 gymnasium with basement

Mass demolition of free standing 1962 portable bldg 1

Mass demolition of free standing 1966 science building

Mass demolition of free standing 1962 portable building 2

Mass demolition of free standing 1962 portable building 3

72Foster at 7120 SE Foster Rd has been submitted for building permit review by Holst Architecture:

New four-story mixed-use multi-family building with 101 apartment units over ground floor retail and residential services; 35 on-site parking stalls

5 MLK Reviewed by Design Commission (images)

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5 MLK, the 17 story Burnside Bridgehead tower, has returned in front of the Design Commission for its first full Design Review hearing, following three Design Advice Request hearings last year. The design of the project is by Chicago based GREC Architects, for Portland based developer Gerding Edlen. The 200′ tall building will include approximately 112,000 sq ft of office space, 220 residential apartments and 14,000 sq ft of retail space. Parking for 158 vehicles and 344 bicycles will be provided.

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Weekly Roundup: Japanese Garden, PDX Commons, Viking Pavilion, and more

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Portland Japanese Garden Kengo Kuma

The Cultural Crossing at the Japanese Garden opened this past weekend.

Portland Architecture wrote about the wonder of Kengo Kuma’s Cultural Crossing at the Portland Japanese Garden.

The Business Tribune reported on the retirees developing the PDX Commons, a four-story co-housing condominium on SE Belmont St.

The Rothko Pavilion at the Portland Art Museum would prohibit biking, limit walking access near South Park Blocks, according to BikePortland.

The DJC looked at how PSU is looking to score big* with the Viking Pavilion.

The NW Examiner broke the news that a proposal for music venue at 2034 NW 27th Ave, which would have had a capacity of up to 3,000, has been withdrawn.

Oregon Business reported on how more manufacturers are needed to jumpstart mass timber industry.

The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis argued that the housing recovery is still incomplete.

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Design Commission approves NW 17th & Pettygrove (images)

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The Design Commission has approved a mixed use building in at NW 17th & Pettygrove, by GBD Architects for Holland Partner Group. The building will include 196 residential units, with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Under the terms of a property tax exemption approved by the City Council, 40 of the units will be made available for at least 10 years to those earning 80% of area Median Family Income or less.  At the ground level the building will include retail spaces facing both NW 18th Ave and NW Pettygrove St. 119 vehicular parking space will be provided, in a partially below grade garage. 222 long term bicycle parking spaces will be provided, split between in-unit spaces and 156 spaces in the basement.

1331 NW 17th Ave

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Under Construction: SW 12th & Morrison Office Building (images)

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This is an updated version of a post originally published on January 29th, 2016.

Construction is underway on a 6 story office building at SW 12th Ave & Morrison St. The 58,862 sq ft project will include ground floor retail with 5 floors of office space above. No vehicular parking is proposed. The architects for the building are Design Department, working with LRS Architects. The developers of the project are Menashe Properties and North Rim Development.

1127 SW Morrison

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Metro Reports: 1120 SE Madison, 7447 N Mohawk, King Parks Apartments, and more

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A building permit was issued to Siteworks Design Build for alterations to a building at 1120 SE Madison

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.

Early Assistance has been requested by Studio Coop Architecture for a project at 10246 NE Halsey St:

REMODEL EXISTING BUILDING – Remove 2 walls of existing 1 story building and develop a 2 story building with roof top space. Building will retail, restaurant and event space. Looking to meet plan district standards.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 8814 N Willamette Blvd:

Two 4-plex buildings (8 units) with access in rear (corner lot). No affordable housing.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1445 N Hayden Island Dr:

New single story 6200 sq ft building for retail use, with 45 parking stalls on existing vacant pad. Please see 2015 EA (15-250140).

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2626 SE 122nd Ave:

2855 sq ft (60-seat) quick serve restaurant with drive-thru.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5524 SE 82nd Ave:

Proposal is to demolish the existing structures and construct new 4,520sf mini-market and a new 2,970sf canopy over a new quick vehicle service facility with four (4) dispensers. The existing underground storage tanks will remain. New piping for petroleum products. Fueling facility will provide eight (8) vehicle fueling positions, as it does currently.

Early Assistance has been requested by Merryman Barnes Architects for the King Parks Apartments at 6445 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard:

Follow up EA – with planner only (Jason) to confirm that this project will meet Community Design Standards. Please note – this is a PHB funded Affordable Housing Project which consists of 70 units of affordable housing (100% of project).

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 8435 NE Glisan St:

Proposal is for developing a new academic building and would like to update its impact mitigation plan (IMP). The univeristy would like to explore its options under the existing IMP as well as the new campus institutional (CI) zoning district.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 13655 E Burnside St:

Looking at purchasing the northern section of this lot to build more units and possibly “connect” it with their current development on R109424. See CO 15-170799.

A project at 1944 SE Tacoma St has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Works Progress Architecture:

New construction 3-story multi-family development comprissed of (12) units. This is not affordable housing. (9) standa4rd parking spaces are provided and (31) bicycle parking spaces. Solar arrays are proposed for south facing roof slopes.

A project at 3024 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy has been submitted for Type II Environmental Review:

Developing three lots with five duplexes, one tri-plex, and one four-plex. The existing single family home to remain. Also constructing a water quality facility in public ROW, which is in the “c” overlay. Please note there has been a Public Works Alternative Review for this development (see PW 16-122770).

A development at 7447 N Mohawk Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Crescent Custom Homes:

Construct new 2-story 4 unit condominium building, 2 units on main floor and 2 units on 2nd floor with 2 attached trash rooms and bike rack area, and associated site work – building 1

Construct new 2-story 4 unit condominium building, 2 units on main floor and 2 units on 2nd floor with 2 attached trash rooms and bike rack area, and associated site work – building 2

A building permit was issued to Siteworks Design Build for a project at 1120 SE Madison St:

Shell permit – addition-alteration of existing building w/ partial basement structure. Upgrade to meet ASCE41. No occupancy this permit. Buildout of common core space and second floor addition. New windows, doors, skylights, roof. Row upgrades, parking and roof deck and landscape improvements

A building permit was issued to Robert Evenson & Associates for a project at 702 SW Broadway Dr (previously 664 SW Grant):

Construct new 3 story, 5 unit apartment building, no parking, includes associated site work, sloped lot 6/7/2016 a johnson: note that plan set shows address as 644 SW Grant, which is about 1 mile from 702 sw broadway. Emailed permit-tech for clarification/correction.

A building permit was issued to Deca, Inc for a project at 15075 SE Stark St (previously 15023 SE Stark St):

New 3 story 40 unit apartment building, site improvements, stormwater facility, and 21 stall parking lot.

Design Advice Offered for Remodel of Former Lloyd Center Nordstrom (images)

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Design Advice has been offered for the remodel of the west anchor building at the Lloyd Center, formerly home to Nordstrom. The building will be renovated for multi-tenant use. At levels 1 and 2 the existing mall concourse will be extended into the building. A new main entry to the Lloyd Center will be created where the entry to Nordstrom was previously located. The existing entry to the mall, located at the corner of the plaza, will be closed and filled in with new retail space.

901 NE Lloyd Center

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Weekly Roundup: Beatrice Morrow, Ankeny Apartments, Grove Hotel, and more

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The Beatrice Morrow Apartments will include 80 affordable housing units, offered under the city’s preference policy to those displaced from N/NE Portland.

The Oregonian wrote about the affordable housing planned for the former Grant Warehouse site on NE MLK. The building will be named the Beatrice Morrow, after the African American attorney who ran for state office in 1932.

The Willamette Week wrote about Home First Development’s plans to build 300 apartments and sell them to the city for $100,000 apiece.

The DJC wrote about how the Portland Development Commission is “driving ahead to expand parking stock“*, with investments totaling tens of millions of dollars planned at Old Town Chinatown Block 33, the Convention Center Hotel and at the 10th & Yamhill Smart Park.

The Portland Business Journal reported that the City Council and PDC have chosen to move forward with a full redevelopment of the Centennial Mills site. As a consequence, the Mounted Patrol Unit will not return to the site.

Portland Architecture spoke to Allied Works associate principal Dan Koch to about plans to rebuild the destroyed Robert and Ann Sacks House at 2281 NW Glisan and create a new building at 510 NW 23rd Ave.

The Grove Hotel has topped out, writes the Portland Business Journal. When it opens later this year it will include a new restaurant by Kurt Huffman’s ChefStable group.

In a two part series, the Business Tribune wrote about the Design Commission’s denial of the Ankeny Apartments, and the upcoming appeal to City Council.

An article in Portland Monthly argued that the future of Portland’s skyline Is made of wood. Recent and planned wood buildings include The Radiator, Framework (CEID), 38 Davis, Albina Yard, Framework (Pearl) and Carbon12.

The Portland Business Journal broke the news that the AMF Bowling Alley at 3031 SE Powell Blvd is set to be redeveloped for a ‘national retailer’. The Portland Mercury republished a statement from AMF expressing their plan to continue operating “for its remaining lease term and perhaps longer“.

The Hollywood Star News wrote about plans by Koz Development for a new six-story, 114-unit studio apartment building at 4708 NE Sandy Blvd—a site currently occupied by Umpqua Bank.

The Business Tribune reported that the remodeled Macy’s building downtown will officially be known as the Meier & Frank Building.

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Pearl Building East approved by Landmarks Commission (images)

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The Historic Landmarks Commission has approved the Pearl Building East, a new 7 story quarter block office building by Mackenzie. The building will reach a height of 96′-0″, as measured from the top of the loading dock that will front onto NW 13th Ave. At the ground level the building will include two retail spaces, totaling 3,600 sq ft of leasable area. The project includes three level of below grade parking, some of which is provided to replace existing parking.

Pearl Building East

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