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Construction is underway on Slabtown Savier, a two-building development in NW Portland’s emerging Slabtown neighborhood. The development, designed by SERA Architects for developer Greystar, will include two buildings with 363 market rate apartments. Vehicular parking will be provided via a combination of tuck-under and below grade parking. 399 long term bicycle parking spaces will be provided, split between in-unit spaces and spaces in secured bike rooms.
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
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 7th, 2022 to March 13th, 2022.
The RiverPlace Redevelopment – Phase 1 at 150 S Montgomery St was submitted for Design Advice and a Type III Design Review by GBD Architects:
DAR for a new 30-story, multi-family high-rise development on the former Riverplace Athletic Club site, part of Phase 1/ Block 1 of the overall 8-acre site of the recently approved RiverPlace Central City Masterplan CCMS, located in the University District/ S. Downtown Subdistrict of the Central City Plan District. The Phase 1/Block 1 development preserves all existing housing in the Douglas Apartments and townhouse portions of the site.This proposal for the southern parcel of Block 1 will provide 329 dwelling units. Parking will be provided by utilizing unused existing spaces in the adjacent Douglas Apartments garage, which contains 385 stalls. 16,610 square feet of new public open area will be provided mid-block and to the south of the block.5 potential modifications include: Tower Floor Plate Size, Tower Floor Plate Dimensions, Eco-roof, Open Area Design and Ground Floor Windows.
DESGIN HEARING – Applicant is seeking Design Review approval for a new 30-story multi-family residential tower on former Riverplace Athletic Club (RAC) site. This development will be a Phase 1 of the in-process CCMP for the entire Riverplace site (LU 21-053731). This proposal will include approximately 325 residential units with parking provided by utilizing unused existing spaces in the adjacent Douglas Apartments garage. 16,610 square feet of new public open area will also be provided in two locations, in the middle of Block 1 and at the southern end of Block 1. These two open areas will provide public links from the Harbor Drive Trail on the west of the property to the new Street ¿A¿ as well as publicly accessible landscaped open space. Five (5) Modifications are requested:1.33.510.210.D.3.e Bonus heights, RiverPlace Height Opportunity Area. Request to allow an increased floor plate size from the allowed maximum 10,000 square feet to 12,500 square feet, above 100¿ in height.2.33.510.251.A.3.e Special building height corridors and tower orientation. Request to modify ¿north-south¿ from cardinal north-south to 90 degrees perpendicular to the easternly and westerly street grids west of the site.3.33.510.220 Ground Floor Windows, North Elevation – Request to reduce the ground floor window requirements from a minimum of 40 percent to 25 percent of the ground level wall areas.4.33.510.220 Ground Floor Windows, South Elevation – Request to reduce the ground floor window requirements from a minimum of 40 percent to 18 percent of the ground level wall areas.5.33.510.243 Ecoroofs. Request to reduce the eco-roof coverage requirements from 100 percent to 33 percent, with no ecoroof on the rooftop of the tower. A Design Review is required for new development within a Design Overlay zone in Central City Plan District per Section 33.420.041 of Title 33, Portland Zoning Code.
Early Assistance was requested by Holst Architecture for the Francis + Clare Place apartments at 1131 SE Oak St:
Permanent supportive housing development with 61 units and associated site improvements located in the EX zone with design overlay. Stormwater will be managed on site in accordance w/ BES standards. Note: The project is subject to a Type 3 DZ, but the applicant is choosing a Type 2 per footnote 2 Table 825-1.
Early Assistance was requested by TVA Architects for the reconfiguration of the Alder.9 Apartments at 888 Alder St:
9 Story mixed-use building with 159 units over ground floor retail. Stormwater treated via flow-through planters at second floor courtyard.
Design Advice was requested by Master Development for the NE 7th Ave Apartments at 701 NE 7th Ave:
DZ HEARING – Design Advice Request for a proposed 15-story multifamily apartment building with 260 dwelling units on a half-block site in the Lloyd Subdistrict of the Central City Plan District. The ground floorof the building will provide resident amenities. The rooftop will have an amenity deck, amenityroom, and an ecoroof. Below grade parking is proposed with access from NE Irving St. OneModification to allow some parking spaces to be 7¿-9¿ wide may be proposed.
A Pre-Application Conference was scheduled by SERA Architects for the Modera University District at 1900 SW 5th Ave:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss a new 7-story multi-dwelling residential building with approximately 250 dwelling units. The project includes 2 stories of underground parking accessed from SW Hall St.
A project at 8141 SE Luther Rd (previously 7939 SE Luther Rd) was submitted for building permit review:
PDOX – new 3 story storage building w22-119109-CO **Mechanical separate**
A building permit was issued for a project at 7360 N Atlantic Ave:
New 2 story 4 unit apartment building with associated site work; trash enclosure less than 120 sf
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 October 25th, 2021 to October 31st, 2021.
The Choice Cambria hotel at 135 NW Park Ave was submitted for a Type III Design Review (now approved) by SERA Architects:
DZ HEARING – It is the decision of the Design Commission to approve Design Review for a new, approximately 69-foot tall, six story hotel with 178 guest units. Approval of the following Modification requests:1.33.510.215.B.5, Required Building Lines, Standards for the Park Blocks. ¿The applicant requests to provide an approximately 14¿-6¿ deep setback in the middle of the block on the NW Park Ave frontage for approximately 49% of the block length (which equals 98¿-0¿) instead of the required minimum 12¿-0¿ deep setback for 75% block length (which equals 175¿-0¿). (Note that the current plans show a setback area of approximately 48.7% of the block length [or about 97¿-3].) ¿The applicant also requests to provide approximately 530 square feet of landscaped area, though drawings show only approximately 453.5 square feet of landscaped area, which is less than the 710.5 square feet that would be required for a setback area as large as proposed. The standard requires a minimum of 50% of the setback area to be landscaped with ground cover and shrubs. Approval of the following Adjustment requests:1.33.266.310.C, Number of loading spaces. The standard requires two Standard A loading spaces for a development with more than 50,000 square feet of net building area in uses other than Household Living. The applicant proposes to provide one Standard A loading space, with access from NW Davis St. Approvals per Exhibits C.10 ¿ C.79, signed, stamped, and dated January 28, 2022, subject to the following conditions: A.As part of the building permit application submittal, the following development-related conditions (B through K) must be noted on each of the 4 required site plans or included as a sheet in the numbered set of plans. The sheet on which this information appears must be labeled “ZONING COMPLIANCE PAGE – Case File LU 21-100992 DZM AD”. All requirements must be graphically represented on the site plan, landscape, or other required plan and must be labeled “REQUI
The Brooklyn Apartments at 3260 SE Milwaukie were submitted for building permit review by Works Progress Architecture:
BROOKLYN APTS – New 5-story, 121 unit apartment building with ground floor amenity and support spaces and structured parking; includes site work *** w/21-087411-MT *** Demolition of existing structures under separate permits
The Josephine at (formerly ARCOA Mixed Use) was submitted for building permit review by Ink:Built Architecture:
THE JOSEPHINE – seven story, 65 unit multifamily mixed use addition to existing building, with ground floor lobbies, retail, and parking garage *** w/21-084904-MT *** Demolition of 1 story detached building under separate permit ***
A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for Tiller Terrace (formerly Alta Centric):
TILLER TERRACE (formerly ALTA CENTRIC) – New mixed-use multifamily project with 6 residential stories, 203 apartment units with common areas for bike parking, lobby/mail, and a future retail tenant (by others). Concrete on levels P1 and L1 with wood-framed construction above. ***Review w DEMO 21-049475-CO and 20-135132 -MTproject name changed 10/2021 to Tiller Terrace
A building permit was issued for a project at 8120 SE 11th Ave:
New 3 story 19 unit apartment building with associated site work; no off street parking
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
The Design Commission has approved a Choice Cambria hotel on the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks. The 6-story hotel is being designed by SERA Architects for Choice Hotels International. The development will include 178 guestrooms with a combined lounge/restaurant/bar area at the ground floor. A 1,700 square foot retail space is proposed at the corner of NW Park Ave and Couch St. 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 August 16th, 2021 to August 22nd, 2021.
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
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 July 19th, 2021 to July 25th, 2021.
Design Advice has been requested by SERA Architects for the Choice Cambria Portland at 135 NW Park Ave:
New Hotel, 5 (Type IIIB) over 1 (Type IA), 94,000 square feet, 174 units, 1 Type B onsite loading space, ecoroof and flow through planter for onsite stormwater.
Early Assistance has been requested by Wright Architecture for a project at 6519 N Montana Ave:
Review under code effective 8/1/21. New construction of a 7-story, approx. 55,000 sf affordable residential building (100% at 60% AMI) and associated site work. Drywell and swale stormwater facilities to be provided on site.
Early Assistance has been requested by Wright Architecture for a project at 4538 N Maryland Ave:
Review under post 8/1 code changes. New construction of a 7-story, approx. 122,000 sf affordable residential building (100% at 60% AMI) and associated site work. Drywell and swale stormwater facilities to be provided on site.
A project at 8736 N Willamette Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
PDOX PS – new 3 story 22 unit apartment building with daylight basement, separate trash and bike parking buildings under 120 sq ft. w/ 21- 064599-MT
A project at 2111 N Rosa Parks Way has been submitted for building permit by West Architects:
PDOX PS – new 31 unit apartment building with associated site work.
A foundation permit was issued for North 18 at 1134 NW 18th Ave:
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 14th, 2021 to June 20th, 2021.
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 ***
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 17th, 2021 to May 23rd, 2021.
Design Advice has been requested for a project at 10413 E Burnside St:
Construction of 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.
Design Advice has been requested by SERA Architects for Con-Way Blocks 261 and 262:
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. Stormwater disposal is anticipated to be through dry wells
Early Assistance has been requested by Holst Architecture for a project at 432 NE 74th Ave:
RIP Code Analysis – Multi-family affordable housing development with approximately 125 units with associated on-site parking and site improvements on a split-zone (CM2 & R2.5) site. Stormwater will be managed on site in accordance w/ BES standards.
Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 4520 N Colonial Ave:
Development of a three story multi-family apartment building. Site will provide bike parking, on site parking, and has designated easements for fire access and pedestrian access to the adjacent site.
Early Assistance has been requested by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 1560 N Going St:
Development of a three story multi-family apartment building. Site will provide bike parking, and has designated access for fire and pedestrians by easements through the adjacent site.
Early Assistance has been requested by Scott Edwards Architecture for a project at 3314 SE Powell Blvd:
The project team is looking at two new commercial development options, with Option B, being chosen as the option for discussion. Option A: The proposed scope of work includes the design and construction of a new one-story, 5,000 SF commercial building. Option B: The proposed scope of work includes the design and construction of a new 3-story, 28,000 SF core and shell building for commercial use.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architecture to discuss the RiverPlace Redevelopment:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss a proposed Central City Master Plan for approximately 8 acres that includes the following addresses: 0150, 0308 – 0320 SW Montgomery St., and 2025 WI/ and 2025 SW River Parkway.
The ALTA Centric at 1634 SW Alder St has been submitted for building permit review by SERA Architects:
ALTA CENTRIC – New mixed-use multifamily project with 6 residential stories, 203 apartment units with common areas for bike parking, lobby/mail, and a future retail tenant (by others). Concrete on levels P1 and L1 with wood-framed construction above. ***Review w DEMO 21-049475-CO and 20-135132 -MT
The Isaka Shamsud-Din Apartments at 5421 NE 14th Pl have been submitted for building permit review:
New Four story, 29 unit affordable multi-family residential complex located on NE 14th Place at NE Killingsworth. No parking to be provided. Community room and shared outdoor space to be provided. Proposed site development includes new utilities, accessible courtyard, landscaped areas and street trees. (with 21-036139-MT)
A project at 5740 NE 72nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
East Building / New three story, 6 unit multi-family building consisting entirely of affordable housing composed of two building. Surface parking to be provided. Community room and shared outdoor space to be provided. Proposed site development includes new utilities, landscaped areas and parking. (w/ 21- 036221-MT)
West Building / New three story, 6 unit multi-family building consisting entirely of affordable housing composed of two building. Surface parking to be provided. Community room and shared outdoor space to be provided. Proposed site development includes new utilities, landscaped areas and parking. (w/ 21- 037910-MT and 21-036216-CO & 21-036221-MT).
A building permit was issued for a project at 2475 SE 30th Ave (previously 2933 SE Division St):
Construct new 4 story mixed use building; main floor to include retail space and 2 residential units; floor 2-4 to include 16 apartment units; associated site work
Building permits were issued to Doug Circosta Architect for the 146th & Burnside East Apartments at 10, 20 and 30 NE 146th Ave (previously 14603 E Burnside St):
146 EAST – BLDG 100 – This project consists of 70 total new affordable apartment units. The units are located in (3) detached three story buildings with on- site parking spaces, user amenities, and trash enclosure. Unit counts are 30 in Building 100, 24 in Building 300, and 16 in Building 200. Both the bike shelter and trash enclose will require separate permits. ** No Mechanical with these permits *****review w. 20-173847/51/72-CO
146 EAST – BLDG 200 – This project consists of 70 total new affordable apartment units. The units are located in (3) detached three story buildings with on- site parking spaces, user amenities, and bike parking inside trash enclosure. Unit counts are 30 in Building 100, 24 in Building 300, and 16 in Building 200. Both the bike shelter and trash enclose will require separate permits.**No Mechanical with these permits****review w. 20-173775/851/872-CO
146 EAST – BLDG 300 – This project consists of 70 total new affordable apartment units. The units are located in (3) detached three story buildings. Bike parking in trash enclosure. Unit counts are 30 in Building 100, 24 in Building 300, and 16 in Building 200. Both the bike shelter and trash enclose will require separate permits.***review w. 20-173775/847/872-CO
Building permits were issued to Doug Circosta Architect for the 146th & Burnside West Apartments at 11 and 21 NE 146th Ave (previously 14507 E Burnside St):
146 WEST – New 3-story, 24 Unit apartment building (1 of 2) with detached trash enclosure and associated site work. No Mechanical with this permit ***Review with 19-256079-CO (BLDG 2) and 19-256081-CO (Trash Encl) ***Transitioned to Complex ProjectDox Review 12/29/20
146 WEST Bldg B200 – new 3-story 22 unit apartment building with office and common laundry room. No Mechanical with this permit **Review w. 19-256078- CO & 19-256081-CO. *** Project transitioned to “complex” plan review and Process Managed after 1st review cycle.
A building permit was issued for Floor & Decor at 11941 N Jantzen Dr:
PDOX PS – new 1-story building for flooring retailer with associated sitework w/20-203128-MT