Architecture and Development in PDX
Design Advice has been offered to ESG Architects and developer Mortenson for a proposed hotel at NW 14th & Everett in the Pearl District. The 13-story, 131′ tall building would include 221 guest rooms. No vehicular parking is 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 June 10th to June 16th, 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Mortenson for a project at 234 NW 14th Ave:
DESIGN HEARING – Construction of a 12-story hotel. The proposed height is 124′. No off-street parking is proposed. A service bay is proposed with access from NW 14th Ave.
Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project at NE 42nd & Prescott:
Construction of a new 3-story building for residential co-living, with associated site work
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 278 SW Arthur St:
New 2-story office building with parking lot. Partial street vacation requested
Early Assistance has been requested by Rendina Healthcare Real Estate for a project at 804 SW 12th Ave:
A mixed use 220,000sf building with ground floor retail, four to five levels of medical office with residential above. Limited parking either below or above grade.
The Rocket Empire Machine at 6935 NE Glisan St has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by Brett Schulz Architect:
Requesting adjustment to 33.130.242 for a transit-street facing main entrance. Renovation of an existing 1949 building (CO 18-244579) into (4) micro-restaurants and (1) bar with shared indoor and outdoor seating, including a seismic upgrade to the existing structure and two small new construction additions to the building.
A project at 7336 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
New 3 story, 18 units multifamily apartment building with associated site works. Trash enclosure attached to building.
A project at 1336 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:
Projectdox – construct new 5 story 140 unit mixed use building with parking garage in basement; associated site work
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 13th to May 19th, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 737 SE Sandy Blvd:
Current structure is to be deconstructed. New construction will be a ground up office building which is expected to be 6 levels when finished. Project will absorb approximately 15′-20′ of the west and south portions of the current ROW. Street Vacation is requested. Stormwater could be mitigated through the use of a BES retention pond / bioswale / flow through garden at the southern point of the property, financed by the BES CWSP.
Early Assistance has been requested by Sum Design Studio for a project at 210 SE Madison St:
Project is a renovation of two buildings: one at 210 SE Madison Street and one at 226 SE Madison Street (the two smaller existing additions on the south side of 210 will receive no work). The two main buildings will function as a single building (circulation and infrastructure) and will be configured for future lease out. Improvements include new vertical circulation (stairs and elevator), architectural finishes, fire and life safety systems (sprinklers, alarms, etc.) new egress routes and seismic upgrades. A new 5,000 SF penthouse will be constructed on the roof of the 210 building. Exterior improvements include repairs as needed, new windows and doors and paint. A improved parking lot at the SE corner of the site with new ramp, paving and landscaping.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Hacker Architects to discuss a project at 2865 SE Division St:
Future design review application for a 10-unit, approximately 37,000SF multi-family project with a ground floor restaurant tenant space and 20 parking spaces. Parking is accessed from SE 28th. Outdoor space is provided in individual terraces and a common rooftop deck.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Mortenson to discuss a project at 234 NW 14th Ave:
Demolition of existing single story 1/2 block (100’x100′ site); Construction of new 12 story hotel.
The Modera Woodstock at 4804 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by Mill Creek Residential Trust:
Construction of a full-block mixed-use building with approx 195 residential units and 6,750 sq ft of ground floor commercial space (along Woodstock). Adjustment requested to High Ceilings (per 33.130.210.C.8).
A building permit was issued to Fosler Portland Architecture for the Bezel apartments at 1477 NE Alberta St:
New four story 18,866sf mixed use building 18 dwelling units above shell space, bike parking, lobby, and interior trash/recycling room, for residential and commerical green roof with rooftop deck ***separate mechanical permit required*** ***2/11/2019 cmeyer mandatory preconstruction meeting required prior to commencing work call 503-823-7273 to schedule***
A building permit was issued to Tahran Architecture and Planning for a project at 5605 SE Milwaukie Ave:
New 4 story, 30 unit with attached trash enclosure, includes associated sitework ***separate fire protection***
A building permit was issued to Barghausen Consulting Engineers for the Sellwood CVS at 8145 SE 17th Ave:
New single story retail building, parking lot, detached trash enclosure less than 120 sq ft floor area, stormwater facility, site improvements and utilities.
A building permit was issued for the MLK.Mason West Apartments by TVA Architects
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 16th to October 22nd, 2017.
Early Assistance has been requested by William Wilson Architects for a project at 6541 N Denver Ave:
Proposed development of a split zoning site, CG and R5. four story apartment building (20 units or more) on the GC portion of the site and 2 new single family homes on the R5 portion of the site. All existing structures on site to be demoed.
Early Assistance has been requested by Urban Development Group for a project at 2580 NW Upshur St:
Current code – New apartment building with 146 units including 22 affordable units.
Early Assistance has been requested by William Kaven Architecture for a project at 2245 SE Powell Blvd:
Current code – Proposed project is 15,329 SF new four story mixed use building.
Early Assistance has been requested by WDC Properties for a project at 506 NE 53rd Ave:
Current code: New 4-story, 18 unit multi-family housing building.
Early Assistance has been requested by Mortenson for a project at 9298 NE Cascades Parkway:
Current Code: Propose a 200-room lifestyle hotel, located on the eastern portion of Parcel G Cascade Station. The hotel will have a straight orientation and primary frontage along NE Cascades Pkwy. To include (approx.) 180 parking spaces, a curbside drop-off on NE Cascades Pkwy, ground-level amenities, and an off-road trail along the southern portion of the property.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 7246 N Mohawk Ave:
Current code: New 14 unit apartment building – follow up questions from EA 15-189166 Appt.
A project at 5320 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
New 3-story, 19 unit apartment building with associated site work. Multistory dwelling units at floors 2 and 3.
A project at 1805 N Rosa Parks Way has been submitted for building permit review by DEZ Development:
New 3 story 18 unit apartment building
A project at 1522 N Sumner St has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
New construction of 3-story 19 unit apartment building and site improvements
A project at 1520 N Emerson St has been submitted for building permit review by DEZ Development:
New 3 story 19 unit apartment building with enclosed bicycle parking.
A building permit was issued for the MLK.Mason West apartments at 4111 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
New 6 story apartment building with 112 units and tuck under parking.
A building permit was issued for a project at 255 SE 146th Ave (formerly 223 SE 146th Ave):
Construct 3 story, 18 unit apartment building, includes parking and associated site work, detached trash enclosure is less than 120ft in area
The 15 story hotel at 619 SW 11th Ave is being designed by SERA Architects for developer Mortenson.
The Bureau of Development Services permit center will be closed on Monday*, reports the DJC, to enable BDS employees to attend the memorial service for Rick Best. Best, an employee of the bureau, was one of the two men killed on the MAX a week ago.
A 2017 groundbreaking is planned for the hotel at 619 SW 11th Ave, according to the Business Tribune.
Barcelona based restaurant Can Font has opened in the Cosmopolitan on the Park, reports Eater Portland.
The Oregonian took a look at the Hi-Lo Hotel, now open in the renovated Oregon Pioneer Building.
Construction on the first phase of Under Armour’s new Portland home at 2815 SW Barbur is nearing completion, writes the Portland Business Journal. A zone change that will allow a further story to be added was recently approved by the city council.
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A proposed hotel at SW 11th & Alder by SERA Architects for developer Mortenson has been approved by the Design Commission. The 150′ tall building would include 215 hotel rooms, with a lobby, bar / restaurant and lounge at the ground level. Meeting rooms would be located at the second floor. A fitness room and long term parking for 14 bicycles would be provided at the third floor. No vehicular parking is proposed.
A proposed hotel at SW 11th & Alder by SERA Architects for developer Mortenson has gone in front of the Design Commission for a second hearing. The 150′ tall building would include 215 hotel rooms, with a lobby, bar / restaurant and lounge at the ground level. Meeting rooms would be located at the second floor. A fitness room and long term parking for 14 bicycles would be provided at the third floor. No vehicular parking is proposed.
The Design Commission has approved the Oregon Convention Center Hotel, which represents one of the final hurdles for the long planned project. The Hyatt Regency branded hotel will include 600 guest rooms and 32,000 sq ft of ballroom and meeting room space. The ground level of the 14 story building will include public facing spaces including the main lobby, a restaurant, bar, the junior ballroom and a 24-hour retail market. The second and third floors will include the main ballroom, meeting rooms, a fitness center, and a Regency Club lounge. Guest rooms will be located in the body of the 180′-6″ tall tower, on levels 3 to 14.
The hotel is being developed by developer Mortenson, with a design team that includes ESG Architects and Mayer Reed Landscape Architecture. The $240 million hotel is being funded from a mix of public and private sources. $165 million will be invested by Hyatt/Mortenson Development, while Oregon Metro will contribute $60 million in bonds backed by lodgings tax revenue expected to be generated by hotel guests. Additional funding sources includes $4 million from Metro’s Convention Center reserves and $10 million from lottery funds.
SERA Architects and developer Mortenson have gone in front of the Design Commission with proposals for a 15 story hotel at SW 11th & Alder. The 150′ tall building would include 220 hotel rooms, with a lobby, bar / restaurant and lounge at the ground level. Meeting rooms and a fitness room would be located at the second floor. No vehicular parking is proposed. 14 long-term bike parking spaces are proposed in a locked, basement level room.
The Design Commission has approved a fourteen story apartment building at SW 12th & Market. The 150′ tall building by SERA Architects for developer Mortenson will include 146 residential units, aimed at students. Amenities spaces in the building will include a common room and roof terrace at the 14th floor, as well as a game room and fitness room at the ground floor. 21 vehicular parking spaces, 18 of which would be in mechanical stacking system, would be provided at the ground level of the building. 228 bicycle parking spaces are proposed, all located within the units.
