The proposed Modera University District went before the Design Commission for an advisory meeting in May. The full-block project would be located on a site that is currently partially occupied by a food cart pod; the new development would would include ten “micro retail” spaces with serving windows along SW 4th Ave.
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 March 28th, 2022 to April 3rd, 2022.
Early Assistance has been requested by CIDA, Inc for a project at 8958 SE Clinton St:
New multi-family, 3-story apartment building with 36 units proposed (12 units on each floor – 24 studio units, 1 one-bedroom unit on ground floor, and 11 2-bedroom units).
Design Advice was requested by SERA Architects for the Modera University District at 1900 SW 5th Ave:
DZ HEARING – Design Advice Request for a new A new 7 story market rate apartment building with basement parking, ground floor retail, and approximately 250 residential units in the Central City Plan District, University District, South Downtown SubDistrict¿No Modifications or Adjustments are currently proposed.
A project at 6375 N Lombard St was submitted for building permit review by Baysinger Partners Architecture:
PDOX – new 3 story apartment building with 12 units. ***with 22-125951 CO & 22-125953 MT***
A project at 8029 SE Carlton St was submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
PDOX – new 3 story apartment building with 11 units
A project at 6674 N Maryland Ave was submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs and Architecture:
PDOX PS: 3 story- 12 unit apartment building with associated siteworks. w/22-126913-MT
Building permits were issued for a two building development at 3755 and 3763 N Williams Ave. The project design is by William / Kaven Architecture for VWR Development.
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 January 24th, 2022 to January 30th, 2022.
Early Assistance has been requested by Mahlum Architects for a project at 2828 NE Alberta St:
Proposal for a 3-4 story, 25,000 to 35,000sf building. The building will be primarily business occupancy. Project is in early design phase, requesting early assistance to review requirements for parking and loading on the site. Stormwater is anticipated to be managed onsite.
YBP Ankeny at 1122 SE Ankeny St has been submitted for a Type III Design Review:
DZ HEARING – The applicant requests Design Review for a new 4-5 story building on the L-shaped property at 1122 SE Ankeny in the Central Eastside subdistrict of Central City. The building will be comprised of 41 pre-fabricated units, include bike and laundry rooms and a lobby. The proposed exterior cladding is fiber cement panel and plank siding. The following Adjustments are requested:1.Loading (33.266.310) ¿ To not provide one required Type B loading space on-site.2.Ground Floor Windows (33.510.220) ¿ To provide public art in-lieu of some of the ground floor windows required along the SE Ankeny and 12th. The following Modifications are requested:1. Bike Parking (33.266.210) ¿ To provide additional vertical bike parking spaces in-lieu of horizontal spaces and bike parking large space. 2. Ground Floor Windows (33.140.230) ¿ To provide public art in-lieu of some of the 50% of the length for ground floor windows on both street facades. Proposing the following:SE 12th – 39% of length be windows and remaining length met with public artSE Ankeny – 49% of length be windows and remaining length met with public art
Miracle Heights east of 12395 SW Clara Ln has been submitted for a Type III Conditional Use Review:
Conditional Use review for development of a 2-story, 52-bed Group Living use (Residential Care Facility known as Miracle Heights) in the R10 zoning district. The proposal also includes 17 parking spaces.
A project at 1390 SE 12th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:
PDOX PS – new 5-story, 108-unit apartment building with interior trash room, elevator. Associated site work included.
A project at 2310 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:
PDOX PS: new 5 story above grade, 44 dwelling unit apartment building with inclusionary housing and associated siteworks. **Mechancal permit required to meet ventilatoin requirements of OSSC 1203.1**
A project at 7298 N Mohawk Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:
PDOX PS – new 3-story, 40-unit apartment building with associated site work.
A project at 7881 N Fessenden St has been submitted for building permit review:
PDOX PS: new 4-story 56-units apartment building with detached trash enclosure (less than 120 sf) and siteworks. **Septic decommissioning required. Call for inspection 842**
A project at 5252 SE 18th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:
PDOX PS: new 4-story above grade 38-unit apartment building with inclusionary housing and siteworks.
A building permit was issued to Bora Architects for the new PCC Metro Center at 4299 NE Killingsworth St:
New two-story, approximately 49,000 sf office building and training center with a mass timber structural system. Includes classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, career center, open office spaces, common areas, a community room, and a leased partner space (w/21-056109-MT). Trash/recycling area included (21-056112-CO).
Building permits were issued for a project at 1925 NW 24th Pl and 1940 NW 25th Ave:
PDOX PS – construct new 4 story 19 unit apartment building with associated site work address – 24 nw place
PDOX PS – new 4-story 19 unit apartment building w/associated site work
A building permit was issued for a project at 5881 N Montana Ave (previously 5833 N Montana Ave):
Single pdf – new 3 story apartment building with 18 units.
Building permits were issued for a project at 3755 and 3763 N Williams Ave:
PDOX PS – new 4-story apartment building (west bldg) with 17 residential units with associated site work w/21-008589-CO & 21-008595/98-MT
PDOX PS – new 4-story mixed use building (east bldg) with 13 residential units. Ground floor shell retail – no occupancy this permit. With associated site work w/ 21-007867-CO
A building permit is under review for the University of Portland Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, designed by Opsis Architecture.
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 December 13th, 2021 to December 19th, 2021.
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.
Traditions at Hazelwood, designed by Spokane-based Olson Projects for developer Inland Group, will include 211 units of affordable housing.
Starting October 2021, 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 November 1st, 2021 to November 7th, 2021.
Early Assistance has been requested by Base Design and Architecture for a project at 957 NE 122nd Ave:
Applicant is proposing a lot division of the existing parcel and generation of two new parcels. A 13,895 SF parcel for a new 11,738 SF (18) unit development and a 66,369 SF parcel that contains the existing 40,464 SF apartment complex and parking lots. The western parcel will be accessed from NE Holladay and have (9) new parking stalls and provide a 20′ access easement to the eastern parcel for it to access its remaining parking stalls.
Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 2631 NW Upshur St:
New Development Of 109 Residential Units. 57 Residential Parking Spaces, Ingress From & Egress To Nw Vaughn, Ingress Only From Nw Upshur. On Site Loading. Storm-Water To Be Managed On-Site.
Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for a project at 1340 SE 12th Ave:
New 5 Story, 113 Unit Multi-Family Building. 2 Loading Zones Provided. 170 Bike Parking Spaces Required, 85 Provided In Unit And 93 On Ground Floor. Common Outdoor Area Requirement Met With Outdoor Courtyard On Ground Level And Roof Deck. Stormwater Managed With On-Site Drywell.
Traditions At Hazelwood at 10451 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Inland Group:
Traditions At Hazelwood – New 211 Unit Six Story (5 Over 1) Affordable Housing Apartment Building With One Level Of Underground Parking For Approximately 69 Vehicles In The Gateway District. **Review W. 21-102767-Mt. Demo’S Of Existing Structures Under Separate Permits
A project at 1375 N Killingsworth St has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
Pdox Ps – 5-Story, 69-Unit Apartment Building With Indoor Bike Room, Trash Area, Vehicle Loading/Unloading, 6 Live-Work Spaces, Rooftop Deck, And Associated Site Work. W/ 21-096336-Co For Outdoor Bike Corral.
A building permit was issued for a project at 5042 NE Fremont St:
Pdox Ps – New 3 Story 10 Unit Apartment Building With Ground Floor Retail And Associated Site Work W/20-161390-Mt
A permit is under review for an 11-story affordable housing development at 2059 SW Park Ave. The building, designed by Tahran Architecture & Planning, will use modular construction.
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 18th, 2021 to October 24th, 2021.
Early Assistance has been requested by YBA Architects for a project South of 9330 SE Harold St:
The project consists of two buildings. Building A is a the 129,095SF 5-story, Type IIIB with 162 units of varying in size. The building fronts SE 92nd Avenue and creating an ¿L¿ shape around a residential green. Building B consists of seven 2-story town homes totaling 7,452SF. The main building will house a commercial gym at the SE corner, commercial co-working space in the center on 92nd, and a commercial office at the NW corner. Stormwater will be disposed through drywells , located either in the parking lot, or the landscape area in middle of the site.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6698 NE MT St Helens Ave:
Applicant wishes to develop a car dealership, which may include (a) sales and leasing office (b) interior vehicle display (c) vehicle storage (d) vehicle repair facility and (e) other accessory uses such as car wash on one or more of the development sites.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at East of 12395 SW Clara Ln:
52-bed residential care facility on a vacant property in the R10 zone – Conditional Use Review
A project at 1460 NE Prescott St has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:
PDOX PS – new 3 story mixed-use building with basement. Basement storage, first and second story retail spaces, and 3rd story dwelling unit. Includes associated site work.
A project at 4961 SE 73rd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:
PDOX PS – Building A – new 3-story, 16-unit apartment building with associated site with/ w/ 21-092509-CO
PDOX PS – Building B – new 3-story, 14-unit apartment building with associated site with/ w/ 21-092506-CO
The SW Park Apartments at 2059 SW Park Ave have been submitted for building permit review:
SW PARK APTS – New 11-story, 89-unit prefabricated modular building utilizing mass plywood panels and light gauge steel; no parking; includes associated site work *** w/21-069768-MT ***
A building permit was issued to Mithun for Building A, a part of the Pop Blocks Phase 1A:
PEPSI BLOCKS – BUILDING A – New 8-story mixed-use building with 219 apartment units, residential amenities, retail spaces, and underground parking; includes new Woonerf, plaza, and associated site work. Project does NOT use Type III Code Guide. *** w/20-129212-MT ***
Sandy Pine will be a 12-story, 250,000 sf mass timber mix-use high rise with 271 dwelling units. The project design is by Lever Architecture for developer Solterra.
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 September 20th, 2021 to September 26th, 2021.
Design Advice has been requested by Lever Architecture for Sandy Pine 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 to be managed onsite.
Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs and Architecture for a project at 7246 N Mohawk Ave:
New Construction. Multi-family use. 1 Building. 3 Stories. 37 dwelling units. No off street vehicular parking. On-site drywell for stormwater disposal.
A project at 507 NE Jessup St has been submitted for a Pre-Permit Plan Check:
Two new 6-plexes (to create a total of 12 units on the lot).
A project at 5439 SE 89th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs and Architecture:
PDOX PS – new 3-story 24 unit apartment building with inclusionary housing. Asscoiated site work for parking lot. Trash enclosure permit separate. w/ 21-084943/6-CO and 21-084948-MT
The Modera Main at 1155 SW 19th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
MODERA MAIN – New 17 story, 337 unit apartment building with 403 structured parking spaces, indoor and outdoor amenities, includes associated site work . ** Review w. 21-085043-MT, tunnel 21-085444-CO/21-085447-MT and connection of tunnel to existing Multnomah Athletic Club 21-085453-CO
MODERA MAIN – TUNNEL – New approximately 75′ concrete tunnel with 2-way drive surface and pedestrian walkway connecting new building to existing MAC parking garage to the north *** w/21-085032-CO/21-085043-MT new building /21-085447-MT Tunnel HVAC and 21-085453-CO MAC connection ***
550 MLK has been submitted for building permit review:
550 M L K – New 7 story (5 over 2) mixed use 132 unit apartment building with basement, parking and associated site work. w/21-084386-MT
A building permit was issued for a project at 7152 N Greenwich Ave:
Single PDF – new 3 story apartment building with 18 units.
A building permit was issued for a project at 4014 SE Holgate Blvd:
Minnesota Places, designed by Wright Architecture, will include 72 residential units affordable to those earning 60% Average Median Income.
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 September 13th, 2021 to September 19th, 2021.
Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for a project at the Northeast Corner of N Page & N Vancouver Ave:
New Construction using Community Design Standards per 33.218.140. Multi-family use. 1 Building. 44 dwelling units. No off street vehicular parking. 1 loading zone. Project to utilize flow through planter.
A project East of 1125 N Schmeer Rd has been submitted for a Type III Conditional Use Review:
New 60,000 sq ft, 6-story hotel with 100 guestrooms. 82 surface parking spaces are proposed. Also proposed is the connection of parking lots (between subject site and the neighboring hotel, immediately west of the site). The subject site was recently divided off from the hotel site to the west.
Minnesota Places at 1220 N Jessup St has been submitted for building permit review:
MINNESOTA PLACES – New 8 story, 72 unit residential building with associated site work and emergency generator w/21-076925-MT
A building permit was issued to Urban Development Group for Ankeny South at 153 SE 26th Ave:
ANKENY SOUTH – New 15 unit apartment building. **No Mechanical with this permit.
The new PCC Metropolitan Workforce Training Center, designed by Bora Architects, has 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 August 2nd, 2021 to August 8th, 2021.
Design Advice has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for the Market Street Apartments at 1541 SW Market St:
New affordable housing, multi-family building. 8 stories. 125 dwelling units. 2 Off-street loading zones. Stormwater disposal utilizing flow through planters.
A project at 5802 SE 92nd Ave has been submitted for a Pre-Permit Plan Check by Otak:
The proposed project is a multifamily residential building with 47 units and a commercial space in a 5-story building. The building will be connected to an existing 3-story building on the same site. Storm water for the existing building will remain as-is and the new portion of the building will handle storm water via an on-site drywell. No on-site parking will be provided.
A project at 6116 NE Willow St has been submitted for a Pre-Permit Plan Check:
New 9 unit apartment
A project at 10413 E Burnside St has been submitted for a Type II Design Review by Inland Oregon:
We are proposing to build a 211 unit six story (5 wood over 1 concrete) apartment building with one level of underground parking. Units will be restricted to households earning no more than 60% AMI.
A project at 605 SE Spokane St has been submitted for building permit review by Studio Cropp:
Single PDF – construct new 3-story, 8 unit residential complex. 4 units are 2-story and 4 units are single story on ground floor with associated site work.
A project at 2510 SE 21st Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:
Single PDF – construct new 2-story restaurant.
The PCC Metropolitan Workforce Training Center at 5600 NE 42nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New two-story, approximately 50,000 sf office building and training center with a mass timber structural system. Includes classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, career center, open office spaces, common areas, a community room, and a leased partner space (w/21-106109-MT). Trash/recycling area included (21-056112-CO).
The new Dekum Court will include 187 units, affordable to those earning at or below 60% of the median family income.
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 March 29th, 2021 to April 4th, 2021.
Early Assistance has been requested by McGuirl Designs & Architecture for a project at 4961 SE 73rd Ave:
2 New buildings on existing lot. Both buildings 3 Stories above grade with basement. 1- 14 unit building. 1 – 16 unit building. On site stormwater treatment.
The redevelopment of Dekum Court at 7003 NE 27th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Lever Architecture:
DEKUM COURT – BUILDING A – New 3 story, 24 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT
DEKUM COURT – BUILDING B – New 3 story, 24 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***
DEKUM COURT – BUILDING C – New 4 story, 44 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***
DEKUM COURT – BUILDING D – New 4 story, 52 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***
DEKUM COURT – BUILDING E – New 4 story, 43 unit apartment building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***
DEKUM COURT – COMMUNITY CENTER – New 1 story office/amenity building; includes associated site work *** w/21-023903/04/08/12/15/33-CO and 21-023931/38/46/49/50/52-MT ***
The adaptive reuse and additions to the Mann House at 1021 NE 33rd Ave have been submitted for building permit review:
MANN HOUSE – EXISTING BLDG – Convert existing historic building into multi-family apartments with 39 affordable units; add new floor and convert two-story auditorium to apartments; includes associated site work and parking area *** w/21-015284-CO/21-015286-CO/21-015288-CO/21-015967-MT/21-015971-MT/21-015973-MT ***
MANN HOUSE – SOUTH BLDG – New 4-story multi-family apartment building with 40 affordable units; includes associated site work and tuck-under parking *** w/21-015284-CO/21-015286-CO/21-015288-CO/21-015967-MT/21-015971-MT/21-015973-MT ***
MANN HOUSE – EAST BLDG – New 3-story multi-family apartment building with 50 affordable units; includes associated site work and parking area *** w/21-015284-CO/21-015286-CO/21-015288-CO/21-015967-MT/21-015971-MT/21-015973-MT ***
Ankeny South at 2580 SE Ankeny St has been submitted for building permit review:
ANKNEY SOUTH – New 15 unit apartment building. **No Mechanical with this permit.
A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the Modera Morrison at 1120 SE Morrison St:
MODERA MORRISON – Foundation, excavation, shoring, and all concrete work including columns, walls, mild-reinforced and post-tensioned slabs up to Level 3 for new 7-story apartment building with 1.5 levels below grade parking
A building permit was issued to Carleton Hart Architects for Hayu Tilixam at 5825 NE Prescott St:
New 4-story, 50 unit PHB residential building with community spaces and associated site work. w/20-198018-MT
A four story building at 6950 N Maryland Ave has 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 March 15th, 2021 to March 21st, 2021.
A project at 12529 SE Powell Blvd has been submitted for a Pre-Permit Plan Check by MWA Architects:
Two separate multi-family apartment buildings.169 units total. Building A is 3 stories high with a courtyard. Building B is 4 stories high with a courtyard. No basements proposed. Stormwater disposal is proposed via a drywell system.
A project at 6950 N Maryland Ave has been submitted for building review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:
PDOX PS – new 4 story 109 unit apartment building w/ associated site work w/21-024564-MT
Great Scott at 701 E Burnside has been submitted for building permit review by Convergence Architecture:
PDOX PS – construct new 4 story 37 unit apartment building with associated site work ***mechanical separate***
A project at 2706 SE Powell Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
New 4-story, 27 unit apartment bldg. with basement, offices and associated sitework. No on-site parking or loading. w/21-014189-MT
A building permit was issued for a project at 8051 N Richmond Ave:
Single pdf – foundations for modular community building. Site work, utilities, and grading for 19 sleeping pods and 1 storage shed (less than 120 sf)
