Metro Reports: Con-way Block 290, Timberview, Multiple Pathways to Graduation, and more

Posted on May 17, 2022 by nextportland

Portland Public Schools’ Multiple Pathways to Graduation Building will be replace a parking lot east of Buckman Field.

Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. This post covers February 28th, 2022 to March 6th, 2022.

Early Assistance was requested by Convergence Architecture for a project West of 7410 N Chicago Ave:

New 3-story walk-up residential with 24 units and on-site parking, with detached structures for trash and long term bike parking.

Early Assistance was requested for a project at 4102 SE Powell Blvd:

Proposed development is for a freestanding Panda Express restaurant with drive-thru and separate trash enclosure located at the combined 0.53 acre (23,278 sq. ft.) site at 4102 & 4132 SE Powell Blvd.

Timberview (previously known as the Glisan Tower) at 9919 NE Glisan St was submitted for a Type II Design Review by Access Architecture:

The applicant seeks Design Review approval for a proposal to build an eight-story, mixed-use affordable housing development on a site located on the corner of NE Glisan Street and NE 99th Avenue in the Gateway Plan District. The new building will have 105 dwelling units and a ground floor commercial space planned as a food hall / restaurant incubator space. The project will be located on a 10,356 SF site (after ROW dedications). The building footprint will be approximate 8,671 SF and the interior square footage excluding the basement will be approximately 72,342 SF. The building will be composed of a mass timber frame wrapped with prefabricated exterior walls clad with metal panels installed over a rainscreen. The primary structural system will utilize glulam columns and beams and cross laminated timber (CLT) floor/ceiling panels. These mass timber structural elements will be supplemented by steel brace frames. The building includes an eighth-floor community room and outdoor deck for residents. Loading will be located on the north side of the building and accessed from NE 99th Ave. Modification requests [PZC 33.825.040]:1.Reduce the loading area setback and perimeter landscaping standard to not provide the 5¿ of L4 landscaping required for loading located along the north property line (33.266.310.E, Table 266-8).Adjustment request [PZC 33.805]:¿Reduce the number of required Standard B loading stalls from 2 to 1 (33.266.310.C.2.a / 33.266.310.C.1.c). Design Review is necessary because the proposal is for exterior alterations in a Design Overlay Zone.

The Multiple Pathways to Graduation Building at 1530 NE Glisan St was submitted for building permit review by Bassetti Architects:

Construct 3-story building w/basement parking level, generator and related site work. **w/22-117848-CO, 22-117850-MT, 22-122725-ZP**

A project at 2375 NW Savier St was submitted for building permit review by Lever Architecture:

PDOX – new 4 story office building with exterior courtyard and parking lot, associated site improvements. w/22-116388-MT *demo separate*

A building permit was issued to LRS Architects for Con-way Block 290 at 2070 NW Quimby St:

BLOCK 290 – New 7-story, 200 unit mixed-use building with six stories of residential above ground floor retail and one story of below grade parking; includes amenity spaces and associated sitework *** w/ 20-182447 -MT ***

Metro Reports: University of Portland Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, 31st & Hawthorne Apartments, Alberta Alive, and more

Posted on March 15, 2022 by nextportland

A building permit is under review for the University of Portland Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, designed by Opsis Architecture.

The OMSI Master Plan has been submitted for a Type III Central City Master Plan review by ZGF Architects:

Central City Master Plan for redevelopment of multiple properties into a pedestrian- and transit-oriented district along the Willamette River in the Central Eastside.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at the SW Corner of NW 17th Ave & NW Couch St:

Single 5-story building with approximately 19 units of market-rate, multi dwelling housing. The proposed building has approximately 17,000 gross square footage and is approximately 50 feet in height. Both exterior and interior bike parking will be provided. The existing pavement parking lot will be demolished and replaced with the building, open space amenities, landscaping and sidewalks.

The University of Portland Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation at 5000 N Willamette Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Opsis Architecture:

U of P SHILEY-MARCOS CNTR – Renovation and addition to the 1979 3-story Physical Plant, becoming the 43,796-sf, 4-story Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation. L1 includes Combustion and Propulsion Lab w. Test Cells plus Adaptable project space and Industry Partner project space. L2 includes Fabrication Instruction, Shops (metal/plastics, wood, welding, electronics), Capstone project space, staff and partner offices. L3 includes entry from new plaza w. an Ideation space, classroom, Rapid-Prototyping, and Digital Lab. L4 will be added to the building, including a flexible Design/Drawing Studio, Art Studio, Meeting Space and shared Kitchenette. **Review w. 21-113883-MT

The 31st & Hawthorne Apartments at 3085 SE Hawthorne Blvd have been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:

31ST & HAWTHORNE APARTMENTS- New 62 unit apartment building consisting of five floors. **Review w. 21-105880-MT

A project at 5010 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 4-story 26-unit apartment building with some ground level commercial spaces and rooftop decks. Includes associated site work.

A project at 6606 N Maryland Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3 story above grade 18 dwelling unit apartment with bike storage and trashroom with associated siteworks. Mechanical separate

A project at 1971 NW 26th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – new 4-story 16 unit apartment building with associated site work

A building permit has been issued for the renovation of Benson High School at 546 NE 12th Ave:

BENSON – Renovation and seismic improvements to historic buildings. New construction of infill building including commercial kitchen, library, CTE and Autoshop. New generator. **w/21-027800 -MT, 21-029972/78-CO**

A building permit was issued to Access Architecture for Alberta Alive – Grand Ave at 510 NE Alberta St:

ALBERTA ALIVE – GRAND AVE – New five-story, 21 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-045684-MT ***

A building permit was issued to Access Architecture for Alberta Alive – 8th Ave at 780 NE Alberta St:

ALBERTA ALIVE – 8th AVE – New five-story, 31 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-049762-MT ***

A building permit was issued for a project at 3755 SW Hood Ave:

Construct new 4-story, 18-unit apartment building. No garages or parking spaces proposed for site.

Metro Reports: Glisan Tower, Kōz on Killingsworth 2

Posted on March 4, 2022 by nextportland

The Glisan Tower in Hazelwood would include 105 units of affordable housing with a ground floor food hall / restaurant incubator space.

Note: this post initial omitted the Kōz on Killingsworth 2.

Design Advice has been requested by Access Architecture for the Glisan Tower at 9919 NE Glisan St:

DZ HEARING – Eight-story, mass timber, affordable housing development with ground floor commercial space. Stormwater is anticipated to managed through an onsite drywell.

A building permit was issued for the Kōz on N Killingsworth 2 at 5460 N Interstate Ave:

New 6 story, 154 unit apartment building with ground floor retail and associated site work. W/20-146522-MT

Metro Reports: Hattie Redmond Apartments, Artists Repertory Theater, 6907 N Maryland, and more

Posted on February 20, 2022 by nextportland

A building permit was issued to Lever Architecture for the renovation of the Artists Repertory Theater. Construction is nearing completion on the adjacent ART Tower, located on the north half of the block.

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 4th, 2021 to October 10th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested by Access Architecture for a project at 6907 N Maryland Ave:

Two-story multifamily residential development consisting of (16) units total, including a mix of studio and 1-bedroom units. Support spaces for residents includes an indoor bike storage room. Exterior
site improvements include full ROW improvements along N. Maryland Avenue and N Saratoga Street frontages.

Early Assistance has been requested by Hybrid Architecture for a project at 3522 N Borthwick Ave:

Project to develop and permit the design of a new multi dwelling development containing 5 new units. Existing detached house to remain. No parking is proposed, stormwater to be considered with dry wells on site.

A project at 7385 N Mobile Ave has been submitted for building permit review by EPR Design:

Single PDF – new 3 story 11-unit apartment building with no off-street parking; includes associated landscaping and site work ***w/21-093818-MT***

A project at 4734 NE 107th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF- new two story, 6-unit apartment building; includes new concrete sidewalk, fence, and associated site work *** mechanical permit to be separate *** roof trusses to be a DFS***

A building permit was issued to Lever Architecture for the renovation of the Artists Repertory Theater at 1515 SW Morrison St:

Review w/ 19-262405-MT *** Artists Rep Theater – renovation of the existing Artists Repertory building that sits above 2 levels of below grade parking on a 100′ x 200′ lot. The existing exterior walls and portions of the existing roof structures will remain. The center bay of the roof will be restructured to accommodate a larger theater and second floor. The existing covered drive along Morrison Street will be infilled with new entry and lobby space. After the renovation the total area will be approx 28,000 sf plus below grade parking

A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the Hattie Redmond Apartments (previously known as the Baldwin Apartments) at 7690 N Interstate Ave:

BALDWIN APARTMENTS – new 4-story low-income apartment building with 60 units, ground floor permanent supportive service offices, community room, and courtyards. Review w. 21-004823-MT Basement backfill from demolition permits – see appeals 26165, 26166, 26167

Metro Reports: Woodstock Apartments, Troy Laundry, 900 SE Sandy, and more

Posted on August 26, 2021 by nextportland

The Woodstock Apartments at SE Woodstock Blvd & 50th Ave will include 84 residential units and ground floor retail. The project design is by Scott Edwards Architecture for developer Urban Asset Advisors.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Access Architecture to discuss a project at 9919 NE Glisan St:

Eight-story multifamily residential development consisting of (105) units total, including a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units with commercial space on the ground level. Support spaces for residents include ground floor lobby/common area, community room, outdoor roof terrace, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry. Exterior site improvements include full ROW improvements along 99th Street and NE Glisan Street frontages.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Lever Architecture to discuss a project at 900 SE Sandy Blvd:

Construction of a new, 12-story, 250,000 sf mix-use high rise. The program will include split level retail with activated courtyards on the ground level, 1.5 levels of below-grade parking, and 271 dwelling units on levels 2 through 12. The residential levels will offer exterior balconies for each unit, and will also include a variety of amenities such as lounges, workspaces and fitness centers. Stormwater strategy is to be determined.

Con-Way Blocks 261 and 262 at NW 20th & Savier St have been submitted for a Type III Design Review by SERA Architects:

The proposal is for blocks 261 and 262 in the Con-Way Master plan area. The proposed development will be market rate apartments on both parcels. Block 261 will be a 5 story building with tuck under parking, and block 262 will be a 6 and 7 story building with basement parking.

A building permit was issued for alterations to the Troy Laundry building at 1025 SE Pine St:

TROY LAUNDRY HISTORIC – STR-01 – Selective demolition and seismic upgrade for remodel of historic landmark Troy Laundry building

A building permit was issued for the Woodstock Apartments at 4981 SE Woodstock Blvd:

New 4-story, 84 unit multi-family housing with ground floor retail and associated site work. w/21-003439-MT

Metro Reports: Alberta Alive – 8th Ave, 221 NE 122nd Ave, 12 N Blandena St, and more

Posted on July 13, 2021 by nextportland

Alberta Alive – 8th Ave is one of two affordable housing developments on NE Alberta St designed by Access Architecture for Community Development Partners. The 8th Ave site will include 31 units units for Veterans with wraparound services; while the Grand Ave site will include 21 units with a focus on serving families and children.

Early Assistance has been requested by Mentrum Architecture for a project at 11054 SW 61st Ave:

the proposal is to build a new 12 unit, 3 story apartment building on the north portion of the lot and retain the existing house on the south portion and demolish the existing garage only. Stormwater through on-site drywell.

Early Assistance has been requested by Hennebery Eddy Architects for a project at 221 NE 122nd Ave:

Renovate and expand the existing vacant Safeway grocery store on this site to be a mixed-use facility serving a variety of their operational needs. The existing building is approximately 52,600 square feet. We propose expanding the footprint by about 5,000 square feet to the north, as well as adding a second story addition of approximately 16,000 square feet along the entire eastern side of the building along NE 122nd Avenue, for a total gross building area of approximately 73,000 square feet. Parking would remain in generally the same configuration as it is now, but we propose reducing the internal drive aisle in front of the building from three lanes to two. The existing loading dock on the south side of the building would remain. Reconstructed or new impervious area would be treated by stormwater planters within the landscape prior to discharge into existing drywells. The existing building will undergo a complete interior renovation and seismic upgrade, and exterior improvements will include new cladding, new glazing, and a new roof with photovoltaic panels and skylights.

Early Assistance has been requested by Otak for a project at 4624 SW Dickinson St:

Partial redevelopment of existing apartment complex. Follow up to July 2020 EA meeting. The property owner proposes to retain all four existing buildings on site (32 units) and add 121 new apartment units in four new structures for a total of 153 dwelling units on site; one new podium apartment building (4.5 stories over parking), and add three new 3 story apartment buildings. Parking would be provided on the lower level of the podium building replacing the existing surface parking and new surface parking around the 3 story apartment buildings. Adjustments to height are being requested. Stormwater disposal methods to be determined.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project South of 1010 SE 96th Ave:

The project is a building for a vet clinic. The proposed building footprint is 8,200 square feet and a second story is being considered for a total of approximately 16,000 square feet. Because this is being considered on a finished lot, it is assumed that all the utilities have already been developed but needs to be confirmed.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss a project at 135 NW Park Ave:

New Hotel, 5 over 1, 94,000 sq ft, 174 units, 1 Type B onsite loading space, eco-roof and flow through planter for onsite stormwater.

A project at 12 N Blandena St has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – new 3-story, 12-unit apartment building with associated site work and detached trash enclosure (less than 120 SF). W/ 21-050311- MT

A project at 66 SE Madison St has been submitted for building permit review by Stewart Gordon Straus Architect:

Single PDF – construct new two story building which include 5 catering kitchens with retail component, storage, restrooms, utility, trash and parking. W/ 21-056143-mt

Alberta Alive – 8th Ave at 4957 NE 8th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

ALBERTA ALIVE – 8th AVE – New five-story, 31 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-049762-MT ***

Metro Reports: 506 NE Alberta, 6825 N Interstate, 14900 SE Stark, and more

Posted on September 30, 2020 by nextportland

Early Assistance has been requested by Access Architecture for a project at 506 NE Alberta St:

Construction of a five-story, multifamily, residential development consisting of (21) units total, including a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units. Support spaces for residents include ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry. Exterior site improvements include full ROW improvements along NE Alberta Street and NE Grand Ave. frontages. It is anticipated that a drywell on south portion of the site will be the primary means of stormwater treatment.

Early Assistance has been requested by H. Weston Drumheller Architect for a project at 6825 N Interstate Ave:

3 story, 14 unit, multi-family building. Applicant intends to meet community design standards.

Early Assistance has been requested by West Architects for a project at 14900 SE Stark St:

90,000sf type III-A affordable housing building, demo existing building

Early Assistance has been requested by Access Architecture for a project at 4957 NE 8th Ave:

Construction of a five-story, multifamily, residential development consisting of (31) units total, including (25) 1-bedroom and (6) studio units. Support spaces for residents include ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry. Exterior site improvements include full ROW improvements along NE Alberta Street. It is anticipated that a drywell on south portion of the site will be the primary means of stormwater treatment.

A project at 1014 NE Alberta St has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF – new 3 story 12 unit apartment building.

A project at 1139 SW Gibbs St has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – Construct new 3 story 12 unit apartment building with associated site work w/20-190945-MT