Metro Reports: PAE Living Building, Lloyd East Anchor, Dekum Apartments East and West, and more

Posted on March 4, 2019 by nextportland

Lloyd Center owner Cypress Equities is now proposing a revised concept for the east end theater addition to the mall. Instead of incorporating the Sears building into the new cinema, as originally proposed, a taller cinema will be built to the south of the Sears anchor building. The Sears building will be retained and renovated into an office building.

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 February 18th to February 24th, 2019.

Early Assistance has been requested by Allusa Architecture for a project at 1535 NE 41st Ave:

16 unit apartment building in the Hollywood Pedestrian District, CM3d zone. Lobby with mail area on the first floor with interior long term bike parking in the back of the structure.

Early Assistance has been requested to discuss alterations to the previously approved project at 1339 NW 19th Ave:

Add 19 units to the project resulting in a total of 126 units. Exterior design modifications to the building’s exterior. See LU 17-111569 DZM

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a revised concept for the Lloyd East Anchor:

The redevelopment of the East end of the Lloyd Center will be composed of two major projects. 1. Renovate and expansion of the existing 145,000 sf anchor building (former Sears). 2. Construction of a 70,000 sf theater building containing 13 theaters.

A project at 2148 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for a Type II Historic Resource Review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:

29,000SF 2-story brick office building to be the headquarters for Harder Mechanical Contrators. Building is on the Southeast corner of MLK and Thompson. Private surface parking to the east/behind the building with enterance off of Thompson. Site is non-contributing to the Eliot Conservation District.

The PAE Living Building has been submitted for a Type III Historic Resource Review by ZGF Architects:

The project consist of a 54,000 gsf, 5-story core and shell office building in the historical district, at SW 1st Ave and SW Pine St. The building house PAE’s Portland office and other tenants. It includes retail spaces ata the ground floor.

A project at 6306 N Maryland Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Build 3 story 18 units apartment building. Mechanical separate.

A building permit was issued to Architecture Building Culture for the Dekum Apartments East at 577 NE Dekum St (previously 533 NE Dekum St):

New 4 story, 22 unit apartment building, includes associated sitework

A building permit was issued to Architecture Building Culture for the project at Dekum Apartments West at 505 NE Dekum St (previously 6800 NE Grand Ave):

New 4 story, 22 unit apartment building, includes associated sitework

A building permit was issued to EPR Design for a project at 1270 N Wygant St (previously 4735 N Minnesota Ave):

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

PAE Living Building Receives Design Advice (images)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by nextportland

A proposal to build a mixed-use retail and office building, designed to meet the Living Building Challenge, has gone in front of the Historic Landmarks Commission to receive design advice. The PAE Living building is being designed by ZGF Architects, with developer Gerding Edlen acting as the owner’s representative. PAE Engineers would be one of the occupants. The 5-story building would include nearly 5,000 sq ft of ground level retail space, with four floors of office above it. No vehicular parking is proposed.

Metro Reports: SW 1st & Ash, 815 W Burnside St, Hoyt Street Yards Block 23, and more

Posted on November 8, 2018 by nextportland

A building permit is under review for 815 W Burnside St, the first proposal in the Central City to approved that is subject to the city’s Inclusionary Zoning ordinance

Design Advice has been requested by Ankrom Moisan Architects and Alliance Realty Partners for Hoyt Street Yards Block 23 (bound by NW 13th, Raleigh, 12th and Quimby):

Proposed project is a senior living community with 110 units of R-2 occupancy independent senior living, 131 parking stalls in below-grade parking with total GSF of 296,500 with 42,000 of that amount being below-grade parking. Active uses will be provided along 13th Avenue (per 33.510.225). Those may be lobby, bistro, admin offices, salon or other similar uses complimentary to the community and to development objectives stated for NW 13th Ave.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6715 SW Multnomah Blvd:

New 2 story 6 dwelling unit apartment building on existing .68 acre site with existing house and commercial building to remain

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by ZGF Architects to discuss a project at SW 1st & Ash:

Construction of a new 5-story building (57,000 gsf). Multi-use tenants will include retail and building support spaces on level 1. Office space levels 2-5.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Morningstar Senior Living to discuss a project at 3150 NE Sandy Blvd:

The proposed five-story development is composed of assisted living and memory care units in a single building each caring for the specific needs of its residents. The building interior design provides for an abundance of amenities, which include the following: common dining spaces and serving areas, activity areas, art studio, theater, chapel, cafes, lounges, a fitness and activity center, beauty salon/barber shop, private dining for family events and central kitchen for chef-inspired meals. Assisted living and memory care each have their own individually landscaped courtyard.

A project at 6936 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story – 12 unit apartment building and associated site work*****demo permit 18-242483-RS****

815 W Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:

Multi-use building with 138 residential apartments on levels 2 thru 6 (90,775 sf), residential amenities on ground floor and roof deck (4,305 sf), retail spaces on ground floor (8,785 sf), and 49 spaces of below grade parking. Type 1A construction from bottom of garage to top of slab of level 3. Type 3A construction from top of slab of level 3 to roof.

A project at 121 N Beech St has been submitted for building permit review by Fieldwork Design & Architecture:

New 4 story mixed use building; shell only with ground floor retail; associated site work

A project at 16119 SE Stark St has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new 11,993 sf single story retail building. Phase 1- construct north portion and one tenant space occupied as pawn shop and 3 tenant spaces not occupied this phase. Phase 2- demolish existing adacent structure in permit 18-260694-CO. Phase 3- construct south portion of building with one occupied pawn shop tenant, parking lot and site work. One phase 1 tenant space to be occupied as dispensary in phase 3. See comments.

A building permit was issued for a project at 420 NE Simpson St (previously 432 NE Simpson St):

Construct new 3 story (12) unit apartment building with associated site work

A building permit was issued for a project at 14775 NE Couch St:

New 30 unit multi-family housing complex of 3 story buildings with lower level private garages, bike parking: this building contains 24 units. Trash enclosure under 120 sq ft. Included associated site work.

A building permit was issued to Ankrom Moisan Architecture for a project at 2350 SE 60th Ave (previously 6125 SE Division St):

Construct new care facility with underground parking and living care facility on main floor; associated site work

Metro Reports: Modern Times Brewing, 3000 SE Powell, 4708 NE Sandy, and more

Posted on November 2, 2018 by nextportland

A project by Koz Development at 4708 NE Sandy Blvd has been submitted for building permit review. The development is located on a site currently home to a single story bank building. The new building will incorporate new space for Umpqua Bank, including a drive through facility.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2781 NW Sussex Ave:

Develop property with a 6-plex.

Early Assistance has been requested by Alamo Manhattan for a project on South Waterfront Blocks 41, 42, 44 and 45:

Project including four separate mid-rise structures with a mixed-use program comprised of multi-family housing (approximately 1,026 units total), commercial and parking uses. Parking for approximately 625 cars will be provided overall. The project will also include greenway improvements and infrastructure.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by ZGF Architects to discuss a project at 1202 NW Irving St:

Approximately 10-story/170,000 gsf hotel including a ground floor lobby, one floor of below grade parking and a rooftop amenity

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Holst Architecture to discuss a project at 830 SE 102nd Ave:

Construction of up to 80,000 SF rehabilitation center to include residential and outpatient chemical dependency treatment facilities for adults and youth

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Holst Architecture to discuss a project at 3000 SE Powell Blvd:

This is a Portland Housing Bond project. New affordable housing structure(s) of approximately 120-200 units.

A project at 2514 NE Flanders St has been submitted for building permit review:

New (3) story, (6) unit apartment building, located mid block, includes associated sitework

A project at 4708 NE Sandy Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

New 6 story mixed use building with 112 living units above tenant space, bike parking, parking, mechanical rooms, and trash room on first level, includes associated site work *** mechanical permit to be separate ***

A project at 212 SE 143rd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Doug Circosta Architect:

New 60 unit apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 100 apartment units, short term bicycle parking and covered porch

New 60 unit apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 200 12 new apartment units

New 60 unit apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 300 18 new apartment units and short term bicycle parking

New 60 unit apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 400 12 new apartment units

New 60 unit apartment complex in 5 buildings. Building 500 6 new apartment units, trash enclosure and laundry

A building permit was issued to Woodblock Architecture for Modern Times Brewing at 600 SE Belmont St:

TI and addition for new tenant and partial change of occupancy from F to A, S, and B; new mezzanine over trash and office, new walk in cooler, bar, canning, tasting room on main floor; new rooftop patio, (2) egress stairs, (2) bathrooms and elevator ***ossc seismic upgrade***

Building permits were issued for three buildings at 6400 SW Canyon Ct:

Building 1 – 76 units, 4 stories of living over 2 stories of below grade parking and site utilities

Building 3 – 59 units, 3 stories over 1 story of structured parking

Building 4 – 60 units, 3 stories of living over 1 floor of structural parking

A building permit was issued for a project at 2108 NE Everett St and 2155 NE Davis St:

New construction of 3 story 6unit bldg with detached 102sf trash enclosure bldg A fronts NE Everett st, work to include site utilites and improvements

New construction of 3 story 6unit bldg with detached 102sf trash enclosure bldg B fronts NE Davis working to include site utilites and improvements

Metro Reports: Oregon Harbor of Hope, 5134 N Interstate, 1111 NW 23rd, and more

Posted on May 15, 2018 by nextportland

Early Assistance has been requested for the Oregon Harbor of Hope project, which intends to locate a homeless shelter on land underneath the Broadway Bridge

Design Advice has been requested by Holst Architecture for a renovation to a building at 1969 NW Johnson St:

Project regarding existing six story 90 unit apartment building with a rental office and community room on the ground floor. Project scope includes a new exterior skin, HVAC upgrades, site upgrades and non-confirming upgrades. Project subject to Type III historic design review.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1111 NW 23rd Ave:

Future code: Proposal is for new construction of mixed use building with retail below and residential apartments above. Structures will be either 3-4 or 4-5 stories with underground parking. Existing structures will be demolished. Zoning is changing to CM2. Do not know if affordable housing will be a part of this development.

Early Assistance has been requested by Siteworks Design | Build for a project at 3318 SE 16th Ave:

Future code: Proposal is for multi-family apartments. 4 stories, 45′ max height, 47,000 sf. 75 units (with inclusionary housing). Common amenity spaces
including shared lounge, laundry and outdoor area. Ground floor support, bike storage, trash/electrical, etc. No parking on site. 15% site landscaped. Stormwater flow through planter proposed in L3 landscape zone.

Early Assistance has been requested for the Oregon Harbor of Hope at the Broadway Bridge:

Future code: construction of a temporary shelter.

Early Assistance has been requested by BAMA Architecture & Design for a project at 7212 NE Glisan St:

Future code: 19 unit mixed use residential w/ assembly space for restaurant tenant. Proposal for a green roof.

Early Assistance has been requested by Waechter Architecture for a project at 5134 N Interstate Ave:

Future code: Proposal is for 60 apartments, including affordable units. Retail space on ground level. They would like to meet community design standards.

A project at 3336 SW 11th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new 4 story 18 unit apartment building (one lease office to be separate permit); site improvements; trash enclosure bottom floor; mechanical separate (17-288638 mt)

A project at 2054 N Killingsworth St has been submitted for building permit review:

New construction of 12-unit apartment building, and site improvements, no onsite parking

A building permit was issued to ZGF Architects for the Great Notion Brewing at 2450 NW 28th Ave:

In west brewery tenant space, addition of new tap room and patio entrance with ADA compliant ramp; remodel on west side of bldg existing entry, new walls to create bathrooms, kitchen; in east tenant space establish occupancy for new private car garage tenant from former shell occupancy, new ADA entry ramp at north entry, new walls to create secure storage/ compressor room, car lifts work/storage area, bathroom, add new 2nd floor with 2 offices, conference room, bathroom, and balcony.

A building permit was issued to Stewart Gordon Straus Architect for a project at 2993 SW 11th Ave:

Construct a new five unit three story apt building attached to a new three story 4 unit apt building with ground floor garage parking for each. Portions of site greater than 20% slope.-see comment

Metro Reports: Reed College Residences, Yale Union, PSU Neuberger Hall, and more

Posted on April 3, 2018 by nextportland

A building permit was issued for a new residence hall to the north of the canyon on the Reed College campus

Early Assistance has been requested by Fieldwork Design & Architecture for a project at 121 N Beech St:

Future code: Proposal is for a new 5-story building with retail at ground level and 4 stories of office above. Drywell stormwater system.

Early Assistance has been requested by Fieldwork Design & Architecture for the Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters at 2045 N Vancouver Ave:

Future code: New 3-story office building with renovation and retrofit of existing one story structure. On site parking with associated site landscaping and utilities.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Dowl to discuss work on the Yale Union building at 800 SE 10th Ave:

Current code: This proposal aims to accomplish a seismic upgrade of the primary, historic Yale Union building (a URM) by reconstruction and expansion of the eastern half of the owned property.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Works Progress Architecture to discuss a project at 9648 NE Couch St:

Current code: Project includes construction of one new residential mixed-use building including 40 rental units of varying sizes and ground floor retail along 97th Ave. Building is to be four stories of wood frame construction over one story mass timber. two stairs access each floor with one extending to the roof via roof hatch. Total project is approx. 32,500 SF with 16 on-grade parking spaces. The intention is to comply with Inclusionary Zoning requirements.

A project at 1715 NW 17th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by LRS Architects:

Core and shell upgrades to the existing building including seismic, roof replacement, new skylights, interior stairs, new elevator and addition of a second level instide the existing building footprint.

A project at SE 124th & Ash has been submitted for building permit review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:

Construct new 4 story wood frame (175 unit) apartment building with courtyard bike parking; new car parking

A project with two buildings at 3539 N Gantenbein Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story 6-plex building, site work, and trash enclosure less than 120 sq. Ft. ****mechanical permit separate*****

New 3 story 6-plex building, site work, and trash enclosure less than 120 sq. Ft. ****mechanical permit separate*****

A project at NE 67th & Halsey has been submitted for building permit review:

New 4 story storage facility, parking, landscaping, and site improvements.

A building permit was issued to Hacker architects for the PSU Neuberger Hall Renovation:

PSU – Renovation of an existing 220,000 sf building. minimal seismic, MEP systems, interior renovation, new exterior facades. Addition of lightwell at West half of building. New elevators to mezzanines.

A building permit was issued to ZGF Architects for the Reed College Residence Hall:

new 4 story college dorm

A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 6006 SE 53rd Ave (previously 5320 SE Woodstock Blvd):

New 3-story, 19 unit apartment building with associated site work. Multistory dwelling units at floors 2 and 3.

A building permit was issued for a project at 8085 SE 82nd Ave:

Construct new 3 story storage facility with 711 storage units, interior trash enclosure on main floor, includes associated site work

Weekly Roundup: Canopy Hotel, Fremont Place, 5 MLK, and more

Posted on February 27, 2018 by nextportland

A new restaurant named Canopy will open this May in the ZGF Architects designed Canopy Hotel.

Pearl District residents turned out at city council in an attempt to block the Fremont Place Apartments, writes the Oregonian. The Willamette Week reported that a former president of the Pearl District Neighborhood Association warned that if efforts to block housing are successful the neighborhood “could become an urban gated community for the landed class.”

The Portland Mercury reported that the Canopy Restaurant will open this May in the Pearl District Canopy Hotel.

The Daily Journal of Commerce reported on the demolition of the old OHSU School of Dentistry, which is being torn down with “Jurassic flair“*. The building will be replaced by the new OHSU Elk’s Children Eye Clinic.

The Portland Mercury reported that the decades old Chinese Village restaurant has closed its kitchen. A 20,480 square feet grocery store proposed for the site at 520 SE 82nd Ave was recently submitted for building permit review.

The Daily Journal of Commerce published photos of the demolition of the old Fishels Furniture building. It is being torn down to make way for the 5 MLK development.

Architect and City Council Candidate Stuart Emmons is “angling for the anti-development vote in Portland”, according to the Willamette Week.

The Portland Tribune profiled Carrie Strickland, founder and majority owner of Works Progress Architecture.

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Weekly Roundup: Gladys McCoy Building, Vanishing Views, Oregon Constitution, and more

Posted on February 12, 2018 by nextportland

The Gladys McCoy building by ZGF Architects is currently rising at NW 6th & Hoyt

One year into Portland’s Inclusionary Housing ordinance, a memo from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability recommends exploring changes to the program* in order to ensure continued housing supplies, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce.

The City of Portland wants to change the state constitution in order to build more affordable housing for its money, according to the Willamette Week.

The Daily Journal of Commerce published photos of the under construction Gladys McCoy Building, which will serve as the new headquarters for the Multnomah County Health Department.

KOIN reported on “Portland’s vanishing views.”

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Weekly Roundup: Bob Frasca, George Besaw Apartments and the Broadway Tower

Posted on January 15, 2018 by nextportland

Pine State Biscuits is moving into Northwest, with a lease signed at the George Besaw Apartments

Bob Frasca of ZGF Architects, who “helped define Portland’s skyline“, passed away at the age of 84.

Eater Portland reported that Pine State Biscuits, Life of Pie Pizza and Moberi will be moving into the George Besaw Apartments, currently under construction on the site that was formerly home to Besaw’s Restaurant.

According to the Portland Business Journal Amazon will nearly double its current Portland footprint by taking 85,000 sq ft in the Broadway Tower.

Design Commission Approves Eleven West (Images)

Posted on December 13, 2017 by nextportland

The Design Commission has approved Eleven West, a 290′-6″ tall tower planned for SW 11th & Washington St. The 24 story building is being designed by ZGF Architects for Gerding Edlen Development and Downtown Development Group. At the ground level the building will include 7,816 sq ft of retail fronting onto all three streets surrounding it. Levels 2 to 7 of the tower will be offices, while levels 8 to 24 will include 222 residential units. Four levels of below grade parking will provide 258 vehicular parking stalls, accessed from SW 12th Ave. Long term parking for 365 bicycles will be provided.

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