News Roundup: Modera Woodstock, Mamook Tokatee, a Note From the Publisher, and more

Posted on May 18, 2021 by nextportland

The 5-story Modera Woodstock will include 194 unit apartment units and ground floor retail.

First, a quick note from the publisher. I’ve had a few emails / comments lately asking if the site is still being maintained. The answer is yes, but also that my professional and personal lives are a lot busier than they were when I started this blog back in 2014, and I longer have as much time to devote to the site as I’d like. I also had to deal with the site being hacked recently, which thankfully seems to be fixed now. With that said, I do hope catch up on some of the backlog of post that I’ve meaning to publish. Anyway, on to a roundup of (relatively) recent news stories about development in Portland.

Mamook Tokatee is rising from former bakery parking lot in Cully, writes the Hollywood Star News. The affordable housing development is a collaboration between NAYA, Community Development Partners and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon.

Eater Portland wrote a guide to the “killer carts” at the new food cart pod Collective Oregon Eateries.

Mill Creek Residential has purchased the city block that was formerly home to the Joinery for $5.5 million($). The sale clears the way for construction of the Modera Woodstock, reports the Portland Business Journal.

The developer of Block 216, which will include the Ritz Carlton hotel and residences, is seeking new investors in the project($), reports The Oregonian. The Portland Business Journal previously reported on why developer Walter Bowen believes things are looking good for a 2023 opening($). Separately, the City Council approved funding to move the food carts that were displaced by the construction of the tower to a new location at SW Ankeny and Park, on the future Green Loop.

Plans for the adaptive reuse of the former aircraft parts factory at 3300 NE Broadway are moving forward, writes Building on History.

“Five years in the making”, Argyle Gardens (formerly LISAH) is a “departure for affordable housing in Portland“, write Portland Monthly.

Las Adelitas, a $58 million, 142-unit affordable housing project named for Mexican revolutionaries of the 1910s, “will be the largest ever public investment in the Cully neighborhood“, reports the Portland Tribune.

Building on History wrote about new life at Olds/Rhodes/Galleria/Target.

Metro Reports: Society RCP, Morningstar at Laurelhurst, 4961 SE 73rd, and more

Posted on April 20, 2021 by nextportland

Society RCP will be a co-living community located across the street from food cart pod The Barley Pod, which was also developed by Ethos Development.

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 22nd, 2021 to February 28th, 2021.

Early Assistance has been requested 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.

Early Assistance has been requested by Evident Architecture Office for a project at 2892 NW Upshur St:

New 4-Unit Multi-Family Structure With On Site Parking

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at SW Barbur Blvd and Hamilton Terrace:

Proposed 12-Unit Apartment Complex with Associated Parking Lot Improvements in the RM1 and RM1c Zones. Approximately 28,228 sq. ft. of site area is located within the Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone area.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Barry Smith Architect to discuss a project at 3333 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd:

(Refer to Zoning Map dated 2/24/21 for accurate portrayal of lots involved.) PROPOSAL The proposal is develop housing on Marquam Hill to eliminate commuting for residents and support personnel of the Hospitals and Level 1 Trauma Center. Housing and services are provided for the employment providers adjacent to the site. Household Living will be classified as Residential Group R1 and R2 for temporary and permanent residences by the Oregon State Structural Specialty Code. Household Living is mixed within structures in a combination of SRO and apartment configurations. Business, Retail Sales and Service and Assembly Occupancies are developed to provide support services for residents, guests and neighbors. Parking is provided and shared throughout the site. Also proposing Comprehensive Plan Map/Zoning Map Amendment for southerly lots from RM3 to CM2. Summarized (by Barry Smith): Change CM2 and RM3d map designations to EXd, concurrently with Planned development, concurrently with Design Review. 904 SW Gibbs can be considered a part of the site so long as we can continue the current path to start construction 3Q 2021.

A project at 4325 N Mississippi Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF – new 3 story 12 unit apartment building.

A building permit was issued for the Society RCP at 1455 NE 62nd Ave:

New 3-story, 3-unit apartment building, including interior trash, associated sitework and on-site stormwater management.

A building permit was issued for the Morningstar at Laurelhurst at 3140 NE Sandy Blvd:

New five-story building of assisted living and memory care units with related amenities in a single building. A total of 115 units is proposed. 1 level of structured parking below grade. (w/ 20-144708-MT)

Metro Reports: North of 253 N Broadway, 1946 NE 122nd, 9243 SE Holgate, and more

Posted on April 10, 2021 by nextportland

Albina Vision Trust plans to develop affordable housing and a community theater in historic Lower Albina, in partnership with Edlen & Company. The building, located north of the Paramount Apartments at 253 N Broadway, will include 111 residential units.

Early Assistance has been requested by Baysinger Partners Architecture for a project at 1946 NE 122nd Ave:

Demo existing former Shari’s pad building. Construct new ~3,028 sf bank building and parking within ground lease area.

Early Assistance has been requested by Lever Architecture for a project North of 253 N Broadway:

The project is the development of an existing parking lot into an affordable housing residential building (111 units) as well as a 99 seat theater and a pedestrian path connecting Wheeler and Flint.

Early Assistance has been requested by Jones Architecture for a project East of 208 NE Hancock St:

New 3-story, 18-unit multi-family, micro-unit residential building. Stormwater management TBD.

A project at 6335 SE 92nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3-story 19 unit apartment building with associated site work

A project at 9243 SE Holgate Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – construct new 3 story (30) unit apartment building with associated site work

Metro Reports: Steeplejack Brewery, Baldwin Affordable Housing, 5403 SE 122nd, and more

Posted on April 8, 2021 by nextportland

The Baldwin Affordable Housing project is being developed by Home Forward in collaboration with the Urban League of Portland, and will comprise of 60 units of affordable permanent supportive housing. The project is being designed by SERA Architects.

Early Assistance has been requested by Dao Architecture for a project at 5403 SE 122nd Ave:

Proposed building is a single 4-story, wood-framed structure, providing 65 units of affordable housing and approx. 11 covered, but not enclosed parking spaces. R-2 Occupancy, Type V-A, NFPA 13R sprinklered. Building is U-shaped, ground floor common room and support spaces, surrounding an interior court/garden

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5415 SE Milwaukie Ave:

Consolidate properties into the RM4 zone and design and develop three multifamily buildings

A project at 751 N Prescott St has been submitted for a Type II Historic Resource Review by Works Progress Architecture:

The proposed development includes construction of a new wood frame 4 story multi family building with support spaces. There are 30 residential units varying in size. Two stairs access each floor with both extending to the roof. A single Elevator provides access to each floor and roof deck. The two existing lots will be consolidated into one single lot for development. The applicant proposes a modification to 33.130.230.B.4 ¿ Ground floor window and frontage standards for dwelling units.

A project at 1004 NE 31st Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – construct new 3 story (4) unit apartment building with associated site work w/21-011538-MT

The Baldwin Apartments at 7656-7688 N Interstate Ave have been submitted for building permit review:

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

A building permit was issued to Open Concept Architecture for the conversion of the former Metropolitan Community Church at 2400 NE Broadway into the Steeplejack Brewery:

PDOX PS – TI for new tenant; change of occupancy from A-3, church to A-2, restaurant; site work to include removing retaining wall, install paving, bike racks, and landscaping; new walls in basement includes vestible, brewery, mill room, restrooms, kitchen, trash, and office; new walls on main floor to create taproom, lounge, storage, and entry. Recovering roof.

Metro Reports: Holden of Pearl, 23 NE 151st, Joyce Hotel, and more

Posted on March 21, 2021 by nextportland

Early Assistance has been requested by Evident Architecture Office for a project with buildings at 4905 N Vancouver and North of 4906 N Gantenbein Ave:

New 12-Unit Multi-Family residential structure on a 4,500 Sf lot. The project is designed as one of a potential three-building complex on adjacent, individual tax lots. See previous EA 20-121409.
New 12-Unit Multi-Family residential structure on a 4,500 Sf lot. The project is designed as one of a potential three-building complex on adjacent, individual tax lots. See previous EA 20-121409.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5422 N Mississippi Ave:

Development of two (2) fourteen (14) unit residential buildings, and associated sitework. Stormwater disposal methods are TBD.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 23 NE 151st Ave:

Construction of 93 multi-family units on vacant land. On-site stormwater treatment proposed

Early Assistance has been requested by Wright Architecture for a project at 7124 N Mohawk Ave:

New 32,184 SF apartment building with 46 units in the St Johns Plan District, includes on-site stormwater facilities.

Early Assistance has been requested by Design Department Architecture for a project at 7005 N Montana Ave:

12 apartments in a three-story building with onsite drywell in courtyard.

The renovation of The Joyce Hotel at 322 SW 11th Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review by Carleton Hart Architecture:

Remodel and seismic rehabilitation of an existing, 4-story URM building. Program to be 66 single room occupancy (SRO) units of permanent supportive housing (PSH). Basement to include bicycle storage and utility spaces. Ground floor to include residential amentiy spaces, utility spaces, and offices focused on tenant services. Residential floors to include shared bathroom facilities. Roof to include outdoor terrace. Site improvments include ROW improvements per PBOT.

A project with two buildings at 3733 N Williams Ave has been submitted for building permit review by VWR Development:

PDOX PS – new 4-story mixed use building (east bldg) with 13 residential units and ground floor retail with associated site work
PDOX PS – new 4-story apartment building (west bldg) with 17 residential units with associated site work w/21-008589-CO

The first permit was issued to Ankrom Moisan Architects for the Holden of Pearl at 1540 NW 13th Ave:

Partial permit for excavation and shoring for new 16 story tower with 3 story podium, courtyard, and 1 below grade level for parking. Shoring in the ROW. No plumbing and utilities associated with this permit

Metro Reports: 9401 NE Cascades Parkway, West of 84 NE Killingsworth St, and 4937 SE Woodstock Blvd

Posted on March 17, 2021 by nextportland

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 9401 NE Cascades Parkway:

Remove up-to 56 parking stalls and create a retail pad in that location (possibly housing up-to 18,000 sq ft of future retail space).

Early Assistance has been requested by Structure Development Group for a project West of 84 NE Killingsworth St:

Construction of a five-story COVID 19 resistant office building to be located at the southeast corner of NE Killingsworth St and NE Cleveland Ave. The site is currently vacant land. The proposed
building will have a below-grade basement and four above-grade levels.

A project at 4937 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:

New 4-story, 84 unit multi-family housing with ground floor retail and associated site work. w/21-003439-MT

Metro Reports: Cathedral Village, Provi 3, DoveLewis, and more

Posted on March 6, 2021 by nextportland

Cathedral Village will include 110 units of affordable housing.

Early Assistance has been requested by Barry Smith Architect for a project at 3333 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd:

PROPOSAL The proposal is develop housing on Marquam Hill to eliminate commuting for residents and support personnel of the Hospitals and Level 1 Trauma Center. Housing and services are provided for the employment providers adjacent to the site. Household Living will be classified as Residential Group R1 and R2 for temporary and permanent residences by the Oregon State Structural Specialty Code. Household Living is mixed within structures in a combination of SRO and apartment configurations. Business, Retail Sales and Service and Assembly Occupancies are developed to provide support services for residents, guests and neighbors. Parking is provided and shared throughout the site.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 15031 SE Division St:

Construction of one L-shaped 4-story (66 unit) multi-family building with structured parking, bicycle parking, community room and leasing office.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss an expansion of DoveLewis at 1947 NW Overton St:

Multi-story building with parking, different configuration options being considered (to serve wholly or partially as an expansion for DoveLewis’s existing main facility). Note PR 16-277190 ZCL

A project with two buildings North of 5904 SE 89th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Single PDF: 3 story 11 unit apartment building and associated site work. Main floor includes main entrance, trash enclosure with water heater room. Short term bike park outside and long term parking within dwelling units. Lot 14.
Single PDF: 3 story 11 unit apartment building. Main floor includes main entrance, trash enclosure with water heater room. Short term bike park outside and long term parking within dwelling units. Lot 15.

A building permit was issued to MWA Architects for Cathedral Village at 6520 N Salem Ave (formerly 8614 N Crawford St):

New 4 story, 110 unit Multi-family apartment building and associated site work. w/20-168121-MT, 20-168124\27-CO (2 demos)

A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architects for Provi 3 at 5505 NE Glisan St:

Construct new 4 story (22) unit apartment building with interior trash room and fire riser room; associated site work

Metro Reports: St Philip Neri Affordable Housing, 1541 SW Market, 3114 SE Belmont, and more

Posted on February 24, 2021 by nextportland

The St Philip Neri Affordable Housing will include the retention of the 1952 Pietro Belluschi-designed church; the adaptive reuse of the 1913 church; and the construction of a new three story building at SE Division and 16th.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects and Catholic Charities to discuss the St Philip Neri Affordable Housing at 2408 SE 16th Ave:

St Philip Neri redevelopment project is a total of 50-unit affordable, permanent supportive housing project located on the St. Philip Neri Parish at 2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 in the Hosford Abernethy Neighborhood District. This redevelopment stems from the City of Portland¿s Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing Initiative which rezoned the St. Philip Neri Parish parcel to an RM2 allowing for medium density affordable and permanent supportive housing on the site. A total of 50 units of permanent supportive housing will divided between the adaptive reuse of the existing 1913 Church housing 13 units and a new 3-story construction along the SE Division Street housing 37 units and supportive services spaces. The project will be in collaboration with Catholic Charities of Oregon and the St. Philip Neri Parish and will be specifically targeted to serve families in the community who are most in need. The stormwater will be managed on site via bio swales and
stormwater planters.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by McGuirl Design & Architecture to discuss a project at 1541 SW Market St:

Scope of work: Demolish non-conforming office building. New 9-story structure with basement. Multi-family as an Affordable Housing Project. Stormwater disposal to utilize flow through planters

A project at 4385 and 4405 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted building permit review:

PDOX PS – construct new 3 story 10 unit apartment building with basement and associated site work
PDOX PS – construct new 3 story 10 unit apartment building with associated site work

A project at 3114 SE Belmont St has been submitted building permit review:

New 5-story 25 unit apartment bldg. and associated site work. w/20-217527-MT, 20-217530-CO

Northbound 30 Collaborative Approved by Design Commission (images)

Posted on February 20, 2021 by nextportland

Last August the Design Commission approved the Northbound 30 Collaborative, a collection of eight five-story residential buildings designed by Jones Architecture and Waechter Architecture, for local developer Noel Johnson. The development will include 145 residential units in total. The buildings will be framed with cross-laminated timber.

News Roundup: ARCOA, Hotel Grand Stark, Hyatt Place, and more

Posted on February 16, 2021 by nextportland

The ARCOA Mixed Use will wrap around the historic ARCOA building at 1006 SE Grand, with an eight story mass at the corner of SE 6th and Yamhill and a three story mass facing SE Grand.

The ARCOA Mixed Use at SE 6th and Yamhill gained approval from the Historic Landmarks Commission*, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce.

The Port of Portland looking at alternative uses or sale of major assets to further new ‘shared prosperity’ initiative, reports the Oregonian ($). The Portland Diamond Project has let an option on the Port’s Terminal 2 property lapse.

Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is laying off 13 staff members, according to OPB. The Bureau is almost entirely reliant on permit fees, which have dropped sharply.

Willamette Week reported that OMSI is looking to develop a gathering space for the Native American community along the Willamette.

City Council rejected the appeal against the Hyatt Place and Allison Residences in the Pearl, according to Willamette Week.

The boutique Hotel Grand Stark (previously known as the Hotel Chamberlain) will feature two new restaurants from Submarine Hospitality, writes the Oregonian ($).

The Oregonian ($) reports that the Lloyd Center is “on the brink as businesses depart en masse.”

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