Architecture and Development in PDX
Design Advice has been offered for the Live Nation at Zidell Yards, a temporary music venue proposed in South Waterfront. The 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheater would include a performance stage, seating, a large public plaza, and a tap house. The venue would be located on the site for seven years, with the possibility of two two-year lease extensions. Design work for the project is by Hacker Architects.
The proposed location for valet parking at the Hyatt Place and Allison Residences could interfere with the long-awaited Flanders Bikeway, writes Willamette Week.
Work still remains* before the Willamette Blocks proposal in South Waterfront can be approved, writes the Daily Journal of Commerce.
In a sizzling real estate market, city-owned storefronts have stood vacant for nearly two years at Lents Commons, reports Willamette Week.
Portland City Council voted unanimously last week to add exemptions to the Portland Clean Energy Fund, reports the Portland Business Journal. Businesses such as general contractors will no longer be classified as retailers, subject to the voter-approved gross receipts tax.
The Oregonian looked at who paid $6.9 million for a penthouse at the Cosmopolitan on the Park.
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 December 2nd to December 8th, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested by Holst Architecture for the Stark Street Project at 16015 SE Stark St:
Construction of a new 5 story Type III construction, low income multi-family apartment building, with surface parking and courtyard.
Early Assistance has been requested by Fosler Portland Architecture for a project at 5733 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
Construct new 5 story apartment building with approx 72 units, 20 ground floor parking spaces, two community rooms to provide required common space, bike parking, stormwater treatment via green roof or drywell, inclusionary zoning applies, 10′ setback from alley provided.
Early Assistance has been requested by TVA Architects for a project at 236 SE Grand Ave:
This proposal is for a new, 8-story, 130,000 sf office building with a height of 98′-6″ as calculated per the COP zoning code. Construction is Type IV-B using Cross-Laminated Timber. Below-grade parking with 39 stalls provided with access off of SE Pine St. Loading zone provided w/ separate entry off of SE Pine St. Stormwater will be managed on-site via eco-roof and dry wells if required. Alternate 6-story option also provided.
A Pre-Permit Plan Check has been requested by Propel Studio Architecture for the Bakery Block at 5716 SE 92nd Ave:
The project consists of developing a new public plaza adjacent to the Zoiglhaus brewery in Lents. To create the space for the plaza we are proposing the demolition of the existing single-story carpet warehouse. The back of the site will include an expansion to the existing Zoiglhaus brewery, with a new glass facade to create a more transparent and aesthetically interesting backdrop for the plaza. To create the new public space we are redesigning the area that was the carpet store as well as the existing parking area to create a new urban plaza and a new private street off SE 92nd Ave. This private street will be designed as a woonerf, that will be a mulit-use area for emergency vehicles, private cars on weekdays, but then an extension of the plaza to accommodate the Lents Farmers Market and other community events. The project will include new seating, shade structures, public art, new plantings, and a water feature. The plaza design will also include stormwater management both for the surfaces of the plaza as well for the water from the roof of the extension for the brewery via bioswale and ground infiltration.
Analog PDX at 1835 N Flint Ave has been submitted for a Type III Design Review:
The proposed development is for a 7-story multi-family building with 134 residential units. The building use includes an open courtyard, lobby, gym, active residential amenity space, four townhouses, tuck under parking at grade, and 6 levels of residential units above. The at-grade amenity is a combination of lobby gathering space, shared courtyard spaace, meeting space and a gym. Additional amenity for the residents is dispersed throughout the building, with shared laundry at every-other floor and a kitchen and roof top deck located on the 7th floor. Pedestrian enterances will be located off N Flint, with private residence enterances off N Hancock St, each set back and covered to provide protection at each entry. Vehicle parking access to the site will be from N. Hancock St., along the north western edge of this site. 1 adjustment for oriel windows. 2 modifications, 1 for loading parking and bike parking.
A project at 3735 SW Hood Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new 4-story, 18-unit apartment building. No garages or parking spaces proposed for site.
A project at 7913 N Jersey St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story 6 unit apartment building with 4 ‘ wide walkway on east side of building and (2) concrete patios on west side of building. Interior trash enclosure (mechanical permit 19-249859-MT)
A project at 5315 NE Glisan St has been submitted for building permit review:
New single story building for use a convenience store; site work to include new walkway, landscaping, and 100sf detached trash enclosure; ***Mechanical permit separate*** w/19-261541-RS
A project at 611 NE 82nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New convenience store with walk-in coolers and freezer, restrooms, kitchen. ***separate demo permits required.***
The Small Division apartments at 11332 SE Division have been submitted for building permit review:
SMALL DIVISION – New 3 story, 60 unit apartment building for low barrier permanent supportive housing with community rooms, laundry, leasing office, and support services; includes associated site work *** w/19-253902-CO & 19-251007-MT ***
Plans for the RiverPlace Redevelopment continue to evolve, writes the Daily Journal of Commerce. The eight acre site could include up to six high buildings, with offices, a hotel, senior living units, apartments and condominiums.
Three years after it was approved by the Design Commission, the lender pulled the plug on the Byline development at the Lloyd Cinemas parking lot—and demanded $36 million back, reports the Oregonian.
Willamette Week wondered whether the Lloyd Center will last another Christmas. Plans for the Lloyd West Anchor Redevelopment and East Anchor Redevelopment, which would replace the former Nordstrom and Sears spaces respectively, have yet to start construction.
The December issue of the Northwest Examiner wrote about the Unicorn Bed Apartments, an apartment development designed for single mothers, and new plans for the Northwest Children’s Theater on the site where the Modera Nicolai had previously been proposed.
Willamette Week reports that City Council will this week consider an ordinance that amends the definition of “retailer” so that it no longer includes businesses such as general contractors, who would otherwise be subject to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Initiative.
The Planning and Sustainability Commission is proposing that Portland’s new Citywide Design Guidelines include language that encourages buildings to provide space to “rest and be welcome”—which could be interpreted to mean sleeping and pitching tents.
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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 November 25th to December 1st, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested by Emerick Architects for a project at 1520 NW 20th Ave:
12-unit, 2-story, apartment addition over an existing 1-story, 10,000 sq ft building. The new residences will have two stair exits and elevator access. The second story has walk-out terraces, and there will be balconies on the third floor, and anticipated solar panels on the upper roof. The existing building is unreinforced masonry, 1-story, manufacturing-type IIIB, non-historic building. The existing 1-story building will receive a seismic upgrade to meet Title 24.85.050.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 503 SE 29th Ave:
30 unit apartment building
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Trammel Crow to discuss Con-way Blocks 262 and 261 at NW 20th & Savier:
The project includes Blocks 261 & 262 of the Con-way Master Plan. the combined site area of the two blocks is 89,731.45 sf prior to any right of way improvements. The applicant is currently performing due diligence and intends to develop market rate housing o Block 262 and hotel on Block 261. The applicant seeks feedback on the process and feasibility of amending the Conway Master Plan to facilitate hotel use on Block 261. Stormwater management information will be submitted with the DR application.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project West of 4144 SW Canby St:
Construction of a 25-unit condo-style housing planned development on the 3.41 acre lot. A private street system will serve the development with access from SW Canby St. The site contains both conservation and protection overlays, and all proposed development will remain outside of those environmental overlay areas. A private utility pump will serve the development (due to the constraints and the topographical features of the site) which will connect into the municipal sanitary system on SW Canby St.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Lenity Architecture to discuss a project at 10603 SE Henderson St:
New assisted living/memory care/cottages for the elderly around existing church facilities. Stormwater to be collected and conveyed in to existing storm system infrastructure.
A project at 11468 NE Holman St has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review:
Development of a new hotel. Adjustment to pedestrian standard 33.140.240.B.1.a, to eliminate connection to Airport Way. Tree Review to remove 2 trees shown on Tree Preservation Plan. Tree Preservation Violation Review for the removal of 7 trees.
An addition to Marshall High School at 3905 SE 91st Ave has been submitted for a Type II Conditional Use Review:
New 20,540 sf single story building and associated modifications and improvements to on-site circulation and landscaping in the vicinity of the new building and as needed to accommodate required non-confirming upgrades. The new building will support career and technical education programming to allow the site to serve as a atemporary location for Benson Polytechnic High School. Adjustment to the setback.
A project at 8005 SE 13th Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review by William Kaven Architecture:
The proposed project is a new three-story, mixed-use structure located aat the intersection of SE 13th Ave and SE Nahalem St. It is comprised of two stories of residential apartments over ground floor retail, lobby, and residential units. The project site is 8003-8005 SE 13th Ave, and currently contains a single story residential structure, to be demolished. the project proposes a mix of Studio (11) and One bedroom (8) apartments for a total of 19 units. Modification to Transit Street Multi-Dwelling Main Entry Location (33.130.242.C.1&3). Modification to Vertically Hung Bicycle Rack Spacing (33.266.220.C.3.b)
A project at 1325 SW Gibbs St has been submitted for a Type III Planned Development Review:
A planned development to construct two multi-dwelling structures to contain a total of 21 units (12 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units). A partition to create an environmental tract to preserve the norther portion of the property that is in the “c” overlay. Four modifications through the environmental review criteria to the R7 base zone standards and land division standards to: 1) increase the maximum lot size, 2) increase maximum building coverage, 3) allow a split-zoned property, and 4) allow a reduction to the parking lot interior landscaping tree requirement.
A project at 5505 NE Glisan St has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
Construct new 4 story (22) unit apartment building with interior trash room and fire riser room; associated site work
A project at 1604 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
Construct new 4 story apartment building with associate site work
A project at 1726 NE 82nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Kaul Design Architecture:
New 78 units, 5 story apartment building with garage on ground floor, retail on west side of first floor.
A shoring, excavation and foundation permit is under review for Fremont Place at 1650 NW Naito Parkway:
FND 01- Shoring, excavation and foundation work for a 17 story mult family building. Scope to include demolition, excavation, underground shoring, foundation piles, foundation walls, structural mat slab and underground waterproofing — level P1 to L1 slab
A building permit was issued to Fosler Portland Architecture for a project at 6310 N Maryland Ave:
Build 3 story 18 units apartment building. Mechanical separate.
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 November 18th to November 24th, 2019.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by TVA Architects to discuss a project at 2997 SW Moody Ave:
New mixed-use project in two buildings, with residential units above ground floor retail and at-grade level parking. The construction is 5 levels of 3B over 2 levels of 1A on one of the buildings, and the construction is 10 levels of 1A on the other building. Stormwater management to be determined.
The Atomic Orchard at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Brett Schulz Architect:
New 5 story 49-unit multifamily apartment building with ground floor retail and one accessible dwelling unit in attached ground floor annex building, includes associated site work *** w/19-193113-MT ***
The Modera Woodstock at 4804 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Leeb Architects:
MODERA WOODSTOCK – New 5-story, 194 unit apartment building with one level below-grade parking and ground floor commercial spaces; includes associated sitework *** w/19-247370-MT ***
A project at 14507 E Burnside St has been submitted for building permit review by Doug Circosta Architect:
New 3 story 22 unit apartment building with office and common laundry room
New 3 story 24 unit apartment building with associated site work
A project at 115 N Going St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:
New 3-story 6-unit apartment building with associated site work. Detached trash enclosure < 120sf ***mechanical permit separate***
A project at 5105 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3-story, 28-unit apartment building with interior trash enclosure, bike storage room and short-term bicycle parking.
The Society RCP apartments at 1435 NE 62nd Ave have been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:
New 3-story, 3-unit apartment building, including interior trash, associated sitework and on-site stormwater management.
The Pearl Building East has been submitted for building permit review:
New 7-story mixed use high-rise office building with three levels of underground parking garage and a penthouse amenity space *** w/19-237841-MT ***
Building permits were issued for a project at 408 SE 105th Ave:
Building 1 of 3 new apartment buildings, two stories with two units (see comments), includes associated site work *** 18-270002/04-CO & 18-280941/44/45-MT ***
Building 2 of 3 new apartment buildings, three stories with six units, includes associated site work *** w/18-269978-CO & 18-270004-CO & 18-280941/44/45-MT ***
Building 3 of 3 new apartment buildings, three stories with five units and community room, includes associated site work *** w/18-269978-CO & 18-270002-CO & 18-280941/44/45-MT ***
The Daily Journal of Commerce reports that strawberry trees have arrived at the Tree Farm office building, where they are being installed into 54 steel tree planters*, each of which weighs 2,200 lbs.
The Oregonian wrote about how Dottir, the restaurant at the KEX Portland, is bringing a taste of Reykjavik to Portland.
The Portland Diamond Project has a six month extension on their due diligence for the Terminal 2 site, reports OPB. The extra time will allow the group to study transportation options for the Northwest Portland site.
Portland officials drafted a policy to keep homeless people from camping outside popular event spaces, including the covered sidewalk at Providence Park, according to Willamette Week.
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This week Next Portland had its fifth birthday. Since November 2014 we have published over a thousand posts, many of which are about projects that are now complete or under construction. Today, we wanted to look back at some of the unbuilt projects we’ve written about over the years.
Popular sneaker shop Compound Gallery is relocating to the 10th & Yamhill Smart Park—despite city policies to encourage retail in Old Town / Chinatown, reports Willamette Week.
The Portland Business Journal looked at Central City Concern’s plans for the redevelopment of the Westwind Apartments in Old Town. The new 7-story building will include 100 units of affordable housing.
Despite opposition from neighbors, the Hyatt Place and Allison Residences appears to be heading towards approval*, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce.
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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 November 11th to November 17th, 2019.
Early Assistance has been requested by Hacker for a project at 1709 SE 3rd Ave:
New creative office development to be developed in 2 phases, as two distinct buildings. “Phase 3” is the renovation of an existing bow-string truss warehouse with basement level parking. “Phase 4” is a 6+ story mass timber office building over two levels of underground parking. This EA is to discuss the land division.
Early Assistance has been requested by Doug Circosta Architect for a project at 1675 NE 41st Ave:
Build a new community building of 16 independent residences that provide mutual support, shared services, personal autonomy, security and ease of maintenance. There will be shared spaces for gathering, fitness, therapy, creation of art, enjoyment of art, meal prep and family-style dining.There will also be an on-site space for creative work: art therapy studio, music therapy studio, and display/gallery spaces.
Early Assistance has been requested by Quilici Architecture & Design for a renovation to the New Market Theater at 120 SW Ankeny St:
This project involves the renovation of retail spaces in ‘greenhouse’ structure of the New Market Theater. Options A, B and C are under consideration. Option A is least intensive and Option C the most. The project may include the reduction or elimination of existing parking, an increase of the retail area, and modifications to the exterior.
Early Assistance has been requested by Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 5905 N Interstate Ave:
New 3-story, mixed use structure. 19 apartments units are proposed. the ground floor will contain 959 sf of commercial lease space along Interstate Ave. The project total square footage is 12,216. a drywell on the north end of the site will serve to dispose of stormwater.
Early Assistance has been requested by Lenity Architecture for a project at 3015 SE Berkeley Pl:
Construction of an approximately 150-suite retirement residence and other senior-related uses.
Early Assistance has been requested by Zody Architecture for a project at 10340 SE Division St:
The concept of this project is to construct a new assisted living and memory care community to serve the local residents of the community. the project is currently envisioned to house between 90-120 residents. An existing medical office building will be replaced as part of the project and two residential homes will be demolished. The current concept design houses memory care on the first floor and assisted living on two upper floors. A basement level will provide support services.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss a project for the Northwest Children’s Theater at 2135 NW 29th Ave:
Performance and education facility for Northwest Children’s Theater. One level of partially-below-grade parking; two levels of performance, edcuation, and administrative space above. Combination of stormwater planters and eco-roof being considered; assume no infiltration allowed due to fill.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss a project at Con-way Block 292 East at the southwest corner of NW Savier & 20th:
6 story market rate senior apartment building with 186 residential units and basement parking. Stormwater disposal will occur through drywells in the pedestrian way.
Buildings permits are under review for buildings on the University of Portland Franz Campus (also known as the River Campus) at 5828 N Van Houten Pl:
Track & Field complex including a 523 seat covered Grandstand (Part C on Plans): Construction of a new Collegiate Track & Field Facility including 6 lighting poles. See Comments
New single story, slab on grade, 46,682 sf physical plant with related mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and site work. Type II B Non-combustible construction, fully fire sprinklered. Separate PT and ET required. See Comments
New 12,880 sf Boathouse and Environmental Lab building w/ 2,389 sf mezzanine. Work includes utility infrastructure, stormwater facilities, grading, paving, sitework & site lighting, and Greenway trail. See Comments
A building permit was issued for a project at 4415 SE 61st Ave:
New 3 story, 9 unit apartment building with associated site work, and attached trash enclosure with recycle area; short term bike racks; no onsite parking