Weekly Roundup: Glisan Apartments, KEX Portland, Premier Gear, and more

Construction work at the KEX Portland is nearing completion. The renovated building will include an Icelandic-Northwestern restaurant.

The Daily Journal of Commerce looked at construction progress at the Glisan Apartments, an affordable housing development in Gateway by Northwest Housing Alternatives.

Eater Portland took a sneak peak a menus for Icelandic-Northwestern restaurant Vivian at the Burnside bridgehead hostel KEX Portland.

A proposed change to the Portland Clean Energy Fund would exclude construction companies from the definition of “retail”, reports the Portland Mercury.

In its Design Annual Portland Monthly looked at how the Design Commission shapes Portland’s building boom, behind the scenes. In a Q & A the architect behind the new Lincoln High School describes how it will be a “very urban school, not unlike something you might find in Chicago or New York.”

The Business Tribune wrote about the Premier Gear & Machine Works in Slabtown, which is being transformed into creative office space.

Metro Reports: Dean River, Cora, NE 99th & Glisan, and more

The Dean River will include 72 apartments units on a triangular site at SE 17th & Pershing.

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 6th to May 12th, 2019.

Early Assistance has been requested by Rock City Development for a project 1835 N Flint Ave:

This project will consist of the decommission of the existing structure, followed immediately by the ground-up construction of a new multi-family dwelling. 125 units. 25 parking spaces.

Early Assistance has been requested by BAMA Architecture and Design for a project at 5911 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:

Construct 3,000 sf single story famed, retail cannabis dispensary. New driveway access on both street frontages. New asphalt parking area. New trash enclosure. new monument sign. Stormwater per on-site infiltration and treatment via drywell. Development to meet community design standards.

Early Assistance has been requested to discuss the Live Nation South Waterfront amphitheater on the Zidell Yards:

Proposed interim artist amphitheater including public bathrooms, terraced bleacher seating, performance stage, pedestrian walkways, concession stands and artist back stage venue. Utilities will be installed to all on-site structures. Life of lease 7 years with extensions.

A building permit was issued for Cora at 1407 SE Cora St (previously 4242 SE Milwaukie Ave):

New 3-story mixed use building, west wing has (3) retail spaces on level 1, (4) office spaces on level 2, and (4) apartment units on level 3. East wing has tuck-under parking and (12) apartment units. Office (b) and mercantile (M) spaces will require tenant improvement permits for occupancy.

A building permit was issued for the Dean River at 3255 SE 17th Ave (previously 3318 SE 16th Ave):

New 4 story 72 unit multi-family apartment building to include associated site work

A building permit was issued to MWA Architects for the NE 99th & Glisan Apartments at 9777 NE Glisan St:

New 4 story 159 unit 90000 sq ft affordable housing complex – includes 7000 sq ft for community rooms, administrative offices and bike storage, includes associated site work and on site parking w/18-218341-MT

Weekly Roundup: Centennial Mills, 72 Foster, Oregon Harbor of Hope, and more

The recently completed 72 Foster building includes 101 units of affordable housing. It will also include a pizza restaurant at its ground floor.

Prosper Portland’s efforts to redevelop Centennial Mills have once again fallen through, with developer Lynd Corporate choosing not to move forward with a project on the site, reports Willamette Week.

The Oregonian reported that Portland Public Schools construction costs could top $1 billion and that “district officials lack ‘rationale or explanation’ for low-ball estimates.”

An appeal of the design review approval* for the Oregon Harbor of Hope shelter and navigation center went in front of the Design Commission, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Northwest Housing Alternatives’ latest affordable housing development at 9747 NE Glisan St, writes the Portland Business Journal.

Pizzeria Otto will open a second location in the ground floor of 72 Foster, reports the Oregonian.

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Affordable Housing at 9747 NE Glisan St Approved (images)

The Design Commission has approved a four story affordable housing development at 9747 NE Glisan St, in the Gateway Plan District. The 159-unit building is being designed by MWA Architects for Northwest Housing Alternatives. The building will include nine vehicular parking space in a small surface parking lot and 175 bicycle parking spaces in secure bike rooms.

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Weekly Roundup: 9747 NE Glisan, Multnomah County Courthouse, Pepsi Blocks, and more

The Design Commission has approved an affordable housing development at 9747 NE Glisan St, designed by MWA Architects for Northwest Housing Alternatives.

The Oregonian reported on the Design Commission’s approval of a 159-unit affordable housing project at 9747 NE Glisan St.

With woonerfs proposed at the Pepsi Blocks and Block 216, the Daily Journal of Commerce looked at the Dutch inspired urban design trend.*

NBP Capital plans to buy and renovate the historic Multnomah County Central Courthouse, reports the Oregonian. The building is being sold for $28 million plus 2 years of free rent to the County.

Hat Yai 2.0 will have vegetables, table service, and elbow room, reports Eater Portland. The Thai restaurant is set to open in the Modera Belmont by the end of November.

The Portland Business Journal reports that Muji has opened a pop up shop to give Portlanders a sneak peek at what’s to come when it opens in the Meier and Frank Building.

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Metro Reports: 9747 NE Glisan & 4735 N Minnesota

9747 NE Glisan St, as shown to the Design Commission at a Design Advice Request hearing in February 2018. The development by Northwest Housing Alternatives will include 159 units of affordable housing.

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 20th to August 26th, 2018. 

A project at 9747 NE Glisan St has been submitted for building permit review by MWA Architects:

New 159 unit 90000 sq ft affordable housing complex – includes 7000 sq ft for community rooms, administrative offices and bike storage, includes associated site work and on site parking.

A project at 4735 N Minnesota Ave has been submitted for building permit review by EPR Design:

New 3-story 9 unit apartment building with trash room and bike room;with associated site work.

Metro Reports: 9747 NE Glisan, Centennial Mills, Riverplace Redevelopment, and more (UPDATED)

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Northwest Housing Alternatives’ project at 9747 NE Glisan, designed by MWA Architects, as presented to the Design Commission in February 2018 at its second design advice hearing.

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 21st to May 27th, 2018. NOTE: This post originally included building permit intakes and issuances from the subsequent week. It has been updated to include the correct projects.

Early Assistance has been requested by GBD Architects for the Riverplace Redevelopment:

Proposal is for a master plan development of approx. 8 acres.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss the redevelopment of Centennial Mills:

Master Plan – the developer intends to pursue a voluntary CC Master Plan (33.510.255) to establish the development framework for a mixed-use waterfront redevelopment.

A project at 11858 NE Halsey St has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Northpoint Development:

Demolition of existing commercial structure, site improvements, and construction of a new 4-story, 132,818 SF self-storage building with accessory office space, parking lot, utilities and landscaping.

A project at 5145 SE Mcloughlin Blvd has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Fosler Portland Architect:

Construct a new 19-unit, 3-story apartment building (approximately 9,000 sq ft on the southern 1/3 property (in RH zone).

A project at 5316 SE 18th Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Design Department Architecture:

2-story, 8 unit, apartment building.

A project at 5308 SE 18th Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Fosler Portland Architect:

Construct a new 17-unit, 3-story apartment building (approximately 7,800 sq ft).

A project at 4212 N Interstate Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Design Department Architecture:

Proposal is for a 4-story wood frame building. 3 retail spaces on the ground floor. 15 residential units above, 5 units per floor

A project at 1715 SW Salmon St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by SERA Architects:

Construction of a new 170,000 sq ft, 8-story mixed use building with 178 market rate apartments, ground floor retail, and a 4-stacker mechanical parking system
(80 parking spaces). Two loading spaces are proposed in the structured parking area. The units are a mix of 2 bed, 1 bed, 1 bed loft, and studio units and meet the inclusionary zoning requirements.

A project at 9747 NE Glisan St has been submitted for Type III Design Review:

Proposal is for 159 unit affordable housing. One modification for the transit street setback.

A project at 3075 NE Sandy Blvd has been submitted for for Type III Design Review by Mackenzie:

New Lexus dealership to include vehicle showroom, service area, parking, and commercial space.

An addition to the Yale Union building at 800 SE 10th Ave has been submitted for for Type III Design Review by Dowl:

Renovation of the Yale Union property that involves assemby occupancy, seismic and systems upgrades and building addition to east side of property

A Type Ix land division has been submitted to facilitate a project at 7428 N St Louis Ave:

Proposal for a two-parcel partition to be developed with a 12-unit apartment building on each parcel.

A project at 4229 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

Addition of 3 story mixed use building to existing 1 story building; shell only; demo portion of existing 1 story building; new addition to include 1 apartment unit and commercial space; 2 floor to include commercial office space; and 1st fl to include retail and office areas;

A project at 431 NE Church St has been submitted for building permit review by Wright Architecture:

New 3 story apartment building with 19 units and associated site work. No off street parking.

A project at 1511 SE Holgate Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Base Design & Architecture:

Construct new 4 story (28) unit apartment building with associated site work;

A project with two buildings at 7106 and 7126 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building with attached 138 S.F. Trash enclosure, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit to be separate ***

New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building with attached 138 S.F. Trash enclosure, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit to be separate ***

A project with two buildings at 1662 and 1654 SE Spokane St has been submitted for building permit review by Builders Design Inc:

Construct new 4 story (27) unit apartment building; with associated site work

Construct new 4 story (27) unit apartment building; with associated site work

A project at 14639 SE Rhine St has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3-story modular triplex and associated site work for 7 total triplexes on lot to include parking, landscaping, covered trash enclosure (under 120sq ft), walkways & utilities.

New 3-story modular triplex – building B

New 3-story modular triplex – building C

New 3-story modular triplex – building D

New 3-story modular triplex – building E

New 3-story modular triplex – building F

New 3-story modular triplex – building G

A project at 6556 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building with attached 138 S.F. Trash enclosure, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit to be separate ***

A project at 5004 SE Woodward St has been submitted for building permit review:

New 4 story, 30 unit apartment building with one tenant space on first floor and attached 48 S.F. trash enclosure, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit to be separate *** roof trusses to be a DFS ***

A project with two buildings at 4549 SE 122nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 4 story apartment building with 17 units, parking lot, utilities, landscaping, and site improvements. Building A.

New 4 story apartment building with 19 units. Building B.

A project at 1223 SE Lambert St has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new three story 15 unit apartment building and associated site work

A project South of 4236 N Mississippi Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Waechter Architecture:

New 3 story mixed use building, (2) tenant spaces each on 1st and 2nd floors (occupied by architectural firm) and (1) apartment on 3rd floor, includes associated sitework *** mechanical permit separate ***

A project at 5080 NE 33rd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story 12 plex apartment bldg w/18-174200-MT

A project at 8308 SE 13th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by MFA Architecture & Planning:

Construct new 4 story mixed use building with basement storage, ground fl retail and office, and 19 units on top 3 levels; associated site work

A project at 5236 SE 18th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:

New 3 story apartment building with 19 units

A project at SW 36th & Troy has been submitted for building permit review:

New 4 level commercial building with (1) subgrade apartment unit; first level (M); ground, second and third levels (B). Includes associated site work w/trash area in subgrade level

A project at 2410 SE 82nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Shell only; construct new 1 story building with associated site work

A Motel 6 at 11144 NE Sandy Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new 4 story 69 room motel, includes associated sitework *** w/ 18-175712-co & 18-168941-mt ******

A project at 8123 SE 17th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New single story retail building, parking lot, detached trash enclosure less than 120 sq ft floor area, stormwater facility, site improvements and utilities.

A project at 3256 NE Columbia Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

New construction of self storage facility and associated site work; detached trash enclosure (18 175515 CO)

A project at 2100 N Albina Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

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

A project with multiple buildings at 5413 NE Columbia Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story with basement storage facility with office space and all associated site work

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

New single story storage building

 

Metro Reports: MLK.Failing, 3612 SE 82nd, Modera Buckman, and more

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The MLK.Failing Apartments by TVA Architects have been submitted for building permit review

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 October 9th to October 15th, 2017.

Design Advice has been requested by MWA Architects for a project at 9747 NE Glisan St:

Project is intended as affordable workforce multi-family residential development. This project includes 3,500 square feet of resident service/community space and 161 apartment units.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Ankrom Moisan Architects to discuss a project at 1515 SW Morrison St:

Current code: Partial demolition of existing structure, reducing it to south half block, and creating a mixed-use apartment project to the north half. Retail, lobby, amenity area proposed on ground floor. Parking will be below grade. Alterations and improvements to the Artists Reperatory Theatre within the south half block will be under a separate review/permit approval.

A new Type III Design Review application has been submitted for a project at 3714 SW Macadam Ave:

Proposal is to construct two new seven story mixed use buildings with ground floor retail, parking at the two lowest levels and housing above in Central City–South Waterfront subdistrict.

The MLK.Failing Apartments at 3802 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd have been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new 5 story (89) unit apartment building with parking, bike room, and equipment room on main floor; associated site work

A project at 3612 SE 82nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New construction of 8500sf single story building with mezzanine. New core and shell building for up to 9 restaurant tenants on property. Site work to include new infrastructure and parking lot repairs to accommodate 16 food carts seating areas, and required parking separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits required.

A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the 17th & Kearney Apartments:

5 over one Type IIIA over Type IA – New 6 story apartment building with 124 units, 1 level below grade parking, Retail on ground floor.

A foundation permit was issued to Leeb Architects for the Modera Buckman apartments at 909 SE 12th Ave:

STR 01 – Podium work will include the Basement and concrete structure for the first three levels of the building (scope of work terminates at top of level 3 slab). This will include only Type IA (concrete) construction of the structure. The podium permit work includes excavation, underground and under-slab utilities, concrete, masonry and steel elements of the basement and podium structure.

A building permit was issued to City Craft Development for a project at 4620 N Maryland Ave

New 3 story 24 unit apartment building with basement

Metro Reports: Division 33, Convention Center Hotel, New Omni, and more

The Theory 33 Flats will include 30 residential units over ground floor retail.

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. (Note: this post covers August 7th to 13th, 2017; last week’s intakes will be covered in a subsequent post.)

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1602 SE Tacoma St:

Proposal is to construct a twelve unit apartment building with one and two bedroom units alongside a pedestrian passageway and a central stair to the upper units. Concept development from building at 686 SE Spokane St. The existing structure will be deconstructed by a certified deconstruction contractor. The applicant wishes to use Community Design Standards and wishes to confirm that a Type II Design Review will not be required. Applicant will use current zoning code for review.

Early Assistance has been requested by DiLoreto Architecture for a project at 6615 SE 52nd Ave:

Current code. 32 unit housing constructed within an existing office building. no additional square footage proposed. Existing parking and site to remain.

Early Assistance has been requested by MWA Architects for a project at 9747 NE Glisan St:

Project is intended as affordable workforce multi-family residential development. This project includes 3,500 square feet of resident service/community space and 164 apartment units.

Early Assistance has been requested by Winn Architecture for a project at 3336 SW 11th Ave:

Proposal is for a 18 unit, three story with basement apartment building with ground floor commercial space.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Ankrom Moisan Architects to the discuss the New Omni at 416 NW 5th Ave:

Current code. Request for a Pre-App for a Type IV and Type III land use review for one contributing structure (416 NW 5th) and non-contributing structure (430 NW 5th Ave) for a proposal of a new 14 story, 150,000 GSF mixed use residential development with parking. Stormwater disposal via landscaped planter.

The PCC Child Development Center at 11900 SW 49th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by GBD Architects:

Addition of new 2-story building for classroom and office space; mixed occupancy B and E; new covered walkway to connect 2 existing buildings with new; TI in ground floor of existing buildings change of occupancy from B to E, replace exterior windows and new walls to reconfigure classrooms; and all associated site work

A fourth building at the Sunshine Portland development, located at 3610 SE 29th Ave, has been submitted for building permit review by Siteworks Design Build:

New 15 unit four story apartment building. ( building 4 of complex) with associated site work

525 SE MLK Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Hacker Architects:

New construction of six story (above ground) building consisting of 90,400 SF with one level of underground parking consisting of 15,490 SF; five levels of office over ground floor retail

A building permit was issued to Hacker Architects for the Theory 33 Flats at 3325 SE Division St:

Construct new 4 story, 30 unit apartment building, trash area at main floor of building, includes associated site work

A building permit was issued to Carleton Hart Architecture for New Meadows at 4353 N Hunt St (previously 8710 N Dana Ave):

New 15 unit 2 story housing facility for youth transitioning out of foster care

A building permit was issued to Deca, Inc for a project at 1728 NE 45th Ave:

New 3 story w/ basement, 12 unit apartment building , includes associated sitework – prelim mtg 16-289387 BD ***separate mechanical permit required***

A building permit was issued for a project at 85 N Going St (previously 25 N Going St):

New 3 story 6 plex and associated site work; approx 75 sq ft trash enclosure

The first building permit was issued for the Convention Center Hotel at 375 NE Holladay St:

Excavation and shoring, underground utilities, stuctural foundations, vertical structure only, vertical fire protection standpipe at stairs