DPD Land Use Information Bulletin, August 28, 2003

Land Use Information Bulletin
August 28, 2003
Other Notices Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	929 N NORTHLAKE WY	C2-30’, US	2304296
Northeast	11045 8TH AV NE	L3, MR, NG	2304549
Northeast	3900 MONTLAKE BV NE	MIO, MR, L1, L3	2304961
North/Northwest	8533 STONE AV N	L2	2304318
Downtown/Central	116 25TH AV E	L2	2207503
Downtown/Central	430 E HOWELL ST	NC3-65’, MR, P1	2304814
Downtown/Central	1701 BROADWAY	MIO-105’	2305160
Downtown/Central	319 2ND AV S	PSM-100, PS	2305569
Downtown/Central	1421 ALASKAN WY	DH1/45’, UH, HF	2305609
South	9215 M L KING JR WY S	C2-65’	2303482
South	4859 M L KING JR WY S	L1, ED	2304835
South	6216 LAKE SHORE DR S	SF9600, UR, CR	2305198
South	7718 M L KING JR WY S	L2	2305376
West Seattle	4408 DELRIDGE WY SW	L3	2205008
West Seattle	9401 MYERS WY S	C2-65’	2302196
West Seattle	1509 44TH AV SW	L1	2305466

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	1017 N 50TH ST	L2	2302749
North/Northwest	7556 15TH AV NW	NC2-40’	2301808
North/Northwest	4451 1ST AV NW	SF5000	2301961
West Seattle	9025 14TH AV SW	SF5000	2300824

Appeal Hearing Notices

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	6201 33RD AV NE	SF5000	2207179

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	4915 25^th Av NE	C1 40’	2304084
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	718 Virginia Street	DOC2 300’	2304068
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	3700 Rainier Av S	C2 65’	2202708
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	11714 Pinehurst Wy NE	NC2 40’	2104147
Public Meeting	6504 51^st Av NE	SF5000	2303676
Volunteers Needed for an Advisory Committee to Recommend Non-School Uses for the McDonald Elementary School Building			McDonald
Notice of Land Use Code Text Amendment and City Council Public Hearing			Northgate
Notice of Proposed Adoption of Director’s Rules			Director’s Rule 12-2003
Notice of Noise Variance Decision for Sound Transit			Noise

Notice Information

Notice of Application

Please see "Other Land Use Actions" for notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Applications. Seattle’s Department of Design, Construction and Land Use is currently reviewing the Master Use Permit applications described below. Your written comments are encouraged and may be submitted to:

Department of Design, Construction and Land Use
ATTN: Public Resource Center or Assigned Planner
700 5^th Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, Washington 98104
FAX (206) 233-7901

Applications requiring shoreline approvals are subject to an initial 30-day comment period. All other land use approvals listed below are subject to an initial 14-day comment period. The comment period may be extended additional 14-days. A written request to extend the comment period must be received by this Department within the initial 14-day comment period as published in this bulletin. Any comments filed after the end of the official comment period may be considered if pertinent to review yet to be conducted. The project file, environmental documentation and other additional information related to the project can be found at the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000 (206) 684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Questions about the projects listed in this bulletin can also be directed to the Public Resource Center via e-mail. The e-mail address is PRC@seattle.gov. For future updates include your US postal address.

To the extent known by the Department, in addition to the project permits included in each of the land use applications described below, other government approvals or permits that may be necessary, that are not included in the applications, will also be listed. When a building permit is listed as being necessary, this may include associated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, elevator, and other similar permits.

The City Council amended the City’s SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Ordinance effective on November 1, 1998. The amendments included the Early Review Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) Process, which DPD is now using for all applications for projects requiring a threshold determination when DPD has reasonable basis to believe that significant adverse impacts are not likely, and the Director expects to issue a DNS for the proposal. The DNS is not final until it is published following consideration of all comments received during the comment period.

The comment period for a project subject to an Early Review DNS may be the only opportunity to submit comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. Projects subject to the Early Review DNS process may include mitigation measures under applicable codes and ordinances, and after comment and review occurs they may incorporate or require additional mitigation measures regardless of whether or not an Environment Impact Statement is required.

A copy of the application and the environmental checklist prepared by the applicant will be sent to agencies with jurisdiction, the Department of Ecology, affected tribes and local agencies whose public services would be changed as a result of the proposal. After the close of the comment period, DPD will review any comments and will either issue a DNS followed by an opportunity to appeal, or, if significant environmental impacts are identified, a DS/Scoping notice. Copies of the subsequent threshold determination for the proposal may be obtained upon request.

Numbers used in project descriptions are approximations. The final approved plans will control.

Interpretations

A formal decision as to the meaning, application or intent of any development regulation in Title 23 (Land Use Code) or Chapter 25.09 (Regulations for Environmentally Critical Areas) is known as an "interpretation". Examples include questions of how structure height or setback is properly measured, or how a proposed use should be categorized. An interpretation may be requested by any party during the comment period as determined above. The request must be in writing, and accompanied by a $1,500.00 fee payable to the City of Seattle. (This fee covers the first six hours of review. Additional hours will be billed at $250.00.) Interpretations on some issues may also be requested later, during the appeal period, if the project decision is appealed. Failure to request an interpretation can preclude raising the issue on appeal. Questions regarding the interpretation process may be asked by phone by calling (206) 684-8467. Requests for interpretation may be submitted to the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use, Code Interpretation and Implementation Group, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104.

Note: The vicinity map feature added to the public notice of application is provided as an illustrative reference. It is not intended to replace the legal description and site plan included in the project file. In the event of omissions, errors or differences, the documents in DPD’s files will control.

Proj# 2304296	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 929 N Northlake Wy Zone: C2-30’, US Applicant Contact: Mark Johnson Applicant Phone: (206) 441-9080 Planner: Bruce Rips Planner Phone: (206) 615-1392 Date of Application: August 12, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 12, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 26, 2003	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for future reconfiguration of existing boat piers to allow moorage of larger recreational vessels. Some existing pier segments are proposed to be moved and some are new for a net new pier area of 184 sq. ft. Project includes replacement of three pilings and decking surface (Northlake Marine Works). The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow marine retail sales and services in the US Environment. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None
Proj# 2304549	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 11045 8th Av NE Zone: L3, MR, NG Applicant Contact: Mike Slotemaker Applicant Phone: (206) 214-8954 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976 Date of Application: July 30, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a minor communication utility (Cingular Wireless) consisting of six (6) panel antennas on the roof of an existing apartment building. Project includes equipment cabinet to be located adjacent to building at ground level. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Administrative Conditional Use to allow a minor communication utility in a midrise zone. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2304961	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 3900 Montlake Bv NE Zone: MIO/MR, L1, L3 Applicant Contact: Jim Hanford Applicant Phone: (206) 441-3066 Planner: Scott Kemp Planner Phone: (206) 233-3866 Date of Application: August 4, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit for future installation of three, 80' light standards (poles) on existing concrete bases at the football practice field which is located east of husky stadium, south of the softball field and adjacent to E-12 parking area. Concrete bases installed under Project #2101353. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2304318	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 8533 Stone Av N Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Joan Carson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8269 Date of Application: August 21, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 21, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses is being reviewed under Project #2303299. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create four unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2207503	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 116 25th Av E Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Glen Peterson Applicant Phone: (206) 625-9010 Planner: Holly Godard Planner Phone: (206) 615-1254 Date of Application: July 15, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of two, 2-unit townhouses and one, 8-unit apartment building in an environmentally critical area. Parking for 22 vehicles to be provided under buildings. Project includes demolition of existing structures. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Design Review (administrative) Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2304814	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 430 E Howell St Zone: NC3-65’, MR, P1 Applicant Contact: Lori Chase Applicant Phone: (206) 696-3367 Planner: Glenda Warmoth Planner Phone: (206) 684-0966 Date of Application: July 24, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish use for installation of a minor communication utility (AT & T Wireless) consisting of four (4) panel antennas mounted to the penthouse wall of an existing apartment/administrative office building. Project includes equipment cabinet to be located in storage room in the basement. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Administrative Conditional Use to alllow a minor communication utility in a midrise zone. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None
Proj# 2305160	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 1701 Broadway Zone: MIO-105’ Applicant Contact: Al Bryant Applicant Phone: (206) 340-1552 Planner: Michael Dorcy Planner Phone: (206) 615-1393 Date of Application: August 4, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 21, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit for demolition of three, 1-story classroom buildings totaling 14,016 sq. ft. accessory to a major institution (Seattle Central Community College). Environmental Impact Statement prepared by SCCC. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA to approve, condition or deny pursuant to 25.05.660 Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None
Proj# 2305569	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 319 2nd Av S Zone: PSM-100, PS Applicant Contact: Andrew Phillips Applicant Phone: (206) 623-1104 Planner: Michael Jenkins Planner Phone: (206) 615-1331 Date of Application: August 15, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 15, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to change the use of the Cadillac Hotel to first floor museum (Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park) and second and third floor administrative offices. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit

Proj# 2305609	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 1421 Alaskan Wy Zone: DH1/45’, UH, HF Applicant Contact: Jay Decker Applicant Phone: (425) 951-4810 Planner: Joan Carson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8269 Date of Application: August 19, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 19, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 26, 2003	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for future installation of a pre-fabricated automated public toilet (approximately 75 sq. ft.) In the public right-of-way. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to install a public toilet in the UH Environment. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · US Army Corps of Engineers Approval · State Fish and Wildlife Approval · Dept. of Ecology Approval · Dept. of Natural Resources Approval
Proj# 2303482	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 9215 M L King Jr Wy S Zone: C2-65’ Applicant Contact: Terry Beals Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5237 Planner: Carol Proud Planner Phone: (206) 233-7197 Date of Application: July 21, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a temporary staging area for a light rail transit facility. Project includes future demolition of an existing construction services facility. An Environmental Impact Statement was prepared by Sound Transit. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA to approve, condition or deny pursuant to 25.05.660. · Miscellaneous to allow temporary construction staging for a light rail transit facility. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit

Proj# 2304835	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 4859 M L King Jr Wy S Zone: L1, ED Applicant Contact: Terry Beals Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5237 Planner: Carol Proud Planner Phone: (206) 233-7197 Date of Application: August 5, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish use for temporary staging area for future construction of a light rail transit facility. Project includes future demolition of existing structures. An Environmental Impact Statement was prepared by Sound Transit. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA to approve, condition or deny pursuant to 25.05.660. · Miscellaneous to allow temporary staging for a light rail transit facility. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2305198	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 6216 Lake Shore Dr S Zone: SF9600, UR, CR Applicant Contact: Shane Vandevere Applicant Phone: (206) 228-9503 Planner: Glenda Warmoth Planner Phone: (206) 684-0966 Date of Application: August 15, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 15, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 26, 2003	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to construct 91.6 ft. by 6 ft. extension to an existing residential pier. Project includes the relocation of a 95.8 sq. ft. finger pier and a free standing boat lift. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow a residential pier in the UR environment. · Shoreline Variance to allow a residential pier to exceed the allowable length in a UR environ. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None

Proj# 2305376	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 7718 M L King Jr Wy S Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Steve Rauf Applicant Phone: (425) 765-8869 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508 Date of Application: August 19, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 19, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses has been approved under Project #2301454. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create five unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2205008	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 4408 Delridge Wy SW Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Peter Goodall Applicant Phone: (206) 623-1104 Planner: Scott Kemp Planner Phone: (206) 233-3866 Date of Application: August 8, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to change the use of existing three-story public school (Cooper Elementary School) to 17,230 sq. ft. administrative office, 4,160 sq. ft. auditorium, and two artist studio/dwellings on the ground floor with 35 artist studio/dwellings above. Surface parking to be provided for 72 vehicles. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2302196	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 9401 Myers Wy S Zone: C2-65’ Applicant Contact: Martha Turnbull Applicant Phone: (206) 386-1367 Planner: Scott Kemp Planner Phone: (206) 233-3866 Date of Application: July 21, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Council Land Use Action for future construction of a city facility (joint training facility for SDOT, SFD and SPU). Project includes construction of a 34,000 sq. ft. classroom, 11,246 sq. ft. apparatus storage facility, high drill tower, burn building and other training props. Project also includes 58,000 cu. yds. of grading (cut & fill). Parking for 18 vehicles provided on site and 82 off site The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2305466	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 1509 44th Av SW Zone: L1 Applicant Contact: Nick Jenkins Applicant Phone: (206) 547-6867 Planner: Leslie Clark Planner Phone: (206) 684-3151 Date of Application: August 18, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: August 18, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: September 10, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into five unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses has been approved under Project #2107665. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create five unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate

Notice of Decision

The Director of the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use has reviewed the Master Use Permit application(s) below and issued the following decisions. Interested parties may appeal these decisions.

Hearing Examiner Appeals

To appeal to the City’s Hearing Examiner, the appeal MUST be in writing, and be delivered to the Office of the Hearing Examiner, Room 1320, Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104. Appeals must be received prior to 5:00 P.M. of the appeal deadline indicated below and be accompanied by a $50.00 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle. (The Hearing Examiner may waive the appeal fee if payment would cause financial hardship.) The appeal must identify all the specific Master Use Permit component(s) being appealed, specify exceptions or objections to the decision, and the relief sought. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner must conform in content and form to the Hearing Examiner’s rules governing appeals. (The Hearing Examiner’s Office has a form that can be used for land use appeals.) A copy of the Hearing Examiner Rules is available for $1.75 from DPD. The Hearing Examiner’s Office also provides a "Citizen Guide to the Office of the Hearing Examiner". To be assured of a right to have your views heard, you must be party to an appeal. Do not assume that you will have an opportunity to be heard if someone else has filed an appeal from the decision.

Interpretations

Issues concerning the proper application of any development regulation in the Land Use and Zoning Code (Title 23) or regulations for Environmentally Critical Areas (Chapter 25.09) cannot be raised as part of this appeal. These issues can be considered in an interpretation, which may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner. Interpretations may be requested by any interested person. Requests for interpretations must be filed in writing prior to 5:00 P.M. on the appeal deadline indicated below and be accompanied by a $2,000.00 fee payable to the City of Seattle. (This fee covers the first eight hours of review. Additional hours will be billed at $250.00.) Requests must be submitted to the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use, Code Interpretation and Implementation Section, 700 Fifth Avenue. Questions regarding how to apply for a formal interpretation may be asked by phone by calling (206) 684-8467.

Shoreline Decisions

An appeal from a shoreline decision is made to the State Shorelines Hearing Board. It is NOT made to the City Hearing Examiner. The appeal must be in writing and filed within 21 days of the date the DPD decision is received by the State Department of Ecology (DOE). The DPD decision will be sent to DOE by the close of business on the Friday of this week. If the Shoreline decision involves a shoreline variance or shoreline conditional use, the appeal must be filed within 21 days after DOE has made their decision. The information necessary for DOE to make their decision will be sent to them by the close of business on the Friday of this week. The beginning of the appeal period may also be provided to you by calling (206) 684-8467. The minimum requirements for the content of a shoreline appeal and all the parties who must be served within the appeal period cannot be summarized here but written instructions are available at the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use (Client Assistance Memo 232), 700 Fifth Av, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104-1703, (206) 684-8467 or contact the Shorelines Hearing Board at (360) 459-6327. Failure to properly file an appeal within the required time period will result in dismissal of the appeal. In cases where a shoreline and environmental decision are the only components, the appeal for both shall be filed with the State Shorelines Hearing Board. When a decision has been made on a shoreline application with environmental review and other appealable land use components, the appeal of the environmental review must be filed with both the State Shorelines Hearing Board and the City of Seattle Hearing Examiner.

Comments

When specified below written comments will be accepted. Comments should be addressed to: Department of Design, Construction and Land Use, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104.

Information

For additional information, to obtain a copy of the decision or to learn if a decision has been appealed, contact the DPD Public Resource Center, Key Tower Building, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000 – 20^th Floor, (206) 684-8467. A copy fee will be charged. (The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.)

Proj# 2302749	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 8/28/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1017 N 50th St Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Jessica Morse Applicant Phone: (206) 795-9499 Planner: Marie Kanikkeberg Planner Phone: (206) 684-4141	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses is being reviewed under project #2300769.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create four unit lots. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision from the link on the left. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than September 11, 2003.
Proj# 2301808	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 8/28/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 7556 15th Av NW Zone: NC2-40 Applicant Contact: William Shugart Applicant Phone: (206) 264-7744 Planner: Marie Kanikkeberg Planner Phone: (206) 684-4141	Master Use Permit for construction of 1,455 sq. ft. of additions to existing medical/dental clinic (Ballard Clinic) for a total of 6,743 sq. ft. Project includes 22 cu. yds. of grading. No change in parking is proposed.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Declaration of Non-Significance (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review completed and no conditions imposed. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than September 11, 2003.
Proj# 2301961	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 8/28/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 4451 1st Av NW Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Lydia Aldredge Applicant Phone: (206) 285-4257 Planner: Marie Kanikkeberg Planner Phone: (206) 684-4141	Master Use Permit for future construction of a second floor and a 141 sq. ft. deck addition to an existing single family residence.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Gant - Variance to allow expansion of a non-conforming structure in a single family zone. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision from the link on the left. Conditionally Grant - Variance to allow portion of principal structure to extend into required front yard. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision through our web based Land Use Information Bulletin. Conditionally Grant - Variance to allow portion of principal structure to extend into required side yard. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision from the link on the left. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than September 11, 2003.
Proj# 2300824	Area: West Seattle	Date of Decision: 8/28/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 9025 14th Av SW Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Rhonda Pence Applicant Phone: (206) 932-7420 Planner: Bryan Stevens Planner Phone: (206) 684-5045	Master Use Permit to subdivide one lot into two lots. Proposed lot sizes are (in sf): A) 5,001 and B) 5,183. The existing structure will remain.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create two lots. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision from the link on the left. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than September 11, 2003.

Appeal Hearing Notices

The City’s Hearing Examiner has received an appeal of the Master Use Permit decision(s) described below. An appeal hearing has been scheduled to be held in the Office of Hearing Examiner, 13^th Floor, Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue. Because appeals may be withdrawn or hearings rescheduled, please call the Office of Hearing Examiner the day before the hearing to be sure no changes have been made. The hearing will be held under the appeal provisions of the Master Use Permit Ordinance (Chapter 23.76, SMC) and the Hearing Examiner Rules.

Hearings are open to the public, but generally only those who are parties to the appeal and persons called by the parties as witnesses will have the opportunity to testify. A person who has not appealed, but who has a substantial interest in the outcome of the appeal, may request to be allowed to participate in an appeal as an "intervenor." An intervenor, like the parties, would have the option of appealing the Hearing Examiner’s decision in this matter. Intervenor status should be requested as soon as possible prior to hearing and in accordance with the Hearing Examiner Rules. For information regarding appeals, and intervenor status, contact the Office of Hearing Examiner, Room 1320 Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 684-0521. The Hearing Examiner’s office provides barrier-free access.

Notices in this section may appear in more than one publication prior to a hearing. Notices for appeals of Shoreline projects are provided by the State of Washington, and do not appear in this publication.

Proj# 2207179	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 8/28/2003
	Addr: 6201 33rd AV NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Michael Snodgrass Applicant Phone: (425) 774-4701 DPD Land Use Planner: Lori Swallow Phone: (206) 684-5627	Master Use Permit for future first and second floor additions (10,899 sq. ft.) to an existing religious facility (Assumption Catholic Church). Project includes demolition of accessory structures.
	The following decisions have been appealed: Declaration of Non-Significance with conditions (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review completed and project conditioned as applicable. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision through our web based Land Use Information Bulletin. Reference Seattle Municipal Code 25.05.660 Conditionally Grant - Administrative Conditional Use to allow an institution (private school and religious facility in a single family zone. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision through our web based Land Use Information Bulletin. Reference Seattle Municipal Code 23.44.022A The Appeal Hearing will be held on September 29, 2003 at 09:00 a.m.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2304084
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for a 2nd early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 4915 25^th Avenue NE Application Number: 2304084 Applicant: Andrew Clinch Applicant Phone: (206) 587-7120 Zoning: C1 40’ DPD Planner: Bruce Rips PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the west side of 25^th Av NE between NE Blakely St and NE 49^th St. The site is zoned Commercial 1 and has a 40’ height limit (C1 40’). The proposal is for a four-story office building with accessory parking. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for an office development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meeting on August 18, 2003, regarding this site; the public may offer comments regarding the proposed design; and, the Design Review Board members will offer to the Director of the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use their recommendations regarding the design. MEETING Date: Monday, September 8, 2003 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: University Heights Community Center 5031 University Way NE Room 110 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Bruce Rips, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 615-1392. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be informed of future meetings, please call the Land Use Planner to become a party of record.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2304068
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for a 2nd early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 718 Virginia Street Application Number: 2304068 Applicant: J. Mark Ludtka Applicant Phone: (206) 623-4646 Zoning: DOC2 300’ DPD Planner: Holly Godard PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is a half block bordered by Westlake Av, 8^th Av, Virginia St, and an alley. The site is zoned Downtown Office Core 2 with a 300’ height limit (DOC2 300’). The proposal is for a 19-story office building with accessory parking. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for an office development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meeting on August 12, 2003, regarding this site; the public may offer comments regarding the proposed design; and, the Design Review Board members will offer to the Director of the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use their recommendations regarding the design. MEETING Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Key Tower 700 5^th Avenue Room 4050/4060 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Holly Godard, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 615-1254. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be informed of future meetings, please call the Land Use Planner to become a party of record.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2202708
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its preliminary recommendation regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 3700 Rainier Av S Application Number: 2202708 Applicant: Jeff Williams Applicant Phone: (206) 766-8300 Zoning: C2 65’ DPD Planner: Michael Jenkins PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located north of the intersection of Rainier Av S and 33rd Av S and fronts on both streets. The site is zoned Commercial 2 with a 65’ height limit (C2 65’). The proposal is for a seven-story building with commercial uses and 208 elderly low-income apartment units. Parking for approximately 84 vehicles will be provided. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meetings on March 25 and May 13, 2003, regarding this site; the public may offer comments regarding the proposed design; and, the Design Review Board members will offer to the Director of the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use their recommendations regarding the design. MEETING Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Seattle Vocational Institute 2120 S Jackson St Room 212 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Michael Jenkins, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-615-1331. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be informed of future meetings, please call the Land Use Planner to become a party of record.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2104147
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 11714 Pinehurst Wy NE Application Number: 2104147 Applicant: Richard Strand Applicant Phone: (206) 365-8141 Zoning: NC2 40’ DPD Planner: Bruce Rips PROJECT DESCRIPTION	The top of this image is North
	The project is located on the east side of Pinehurst Wy NE at the intersection of Pinehurst Wy NE and 15^th Av NE. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC2 40’). The proposal is for a four-story mixed-use building containing approximately 1400 sq. ft. of retail space, 12 residential units, and parking for 15 vehicles. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meeting on September 10, 2001, regarding this site; the public may offer comments regarding the proposed design; and, the Design Review Board members will offer to the Director of the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use their recommendations regarding the design. MEETING Date: Monday, September 8, 2003 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: University Heights Community Center 5031 University Way NE Room 110 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Bruce Rips, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-615-1392.
Public Meeting
	Project #2303676
	The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is currently reviewing the application described below and will hold a public meeting to gather comments on the project. Project Number: 2303676 Address: 6504 51^st Av NE Zone: SF 5000 Planner: Marie Kanikkeberg Phone: (206) 684-4141 Project Description: Master Use Permit to subdivide two parcels into three parcels of land in an Environmentally Critical Area (ECA). The project requires the following approvals: SEPA Environmental Determination Short Subdivision to create three parcels of land. INFORMATION AVAILABLE A copy of the plans and other application materials are available at the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000 (206) 684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting to review this application will be held on Monday, September 15, 2003 at University Height Community Center, 5031 University Wy NE, Room 100 at 7:00 p.m. Written and/or oral comments may be submitted at the meeting. This facility is accessible. Print and communication access available on request. Please contact the Public Resource Center (206) 684-8467 as soon as possible to request accommodation for a disability.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND NON-SCHOOL USES FOR THE MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING

Volunteers are needed to serve on an advisory committee, which will identify uses and recommend criteria for the establishment of non-school uses for McDonald Elementary School to the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods. The school is located at 144 NE 54^th Street in the Wallingford and Green Lake neighborhoods. The Land Use Code requires a minimum of three public meetings.

The Seattle Public Schools closed the McDonald Elementary School over twenty years ago and is now considering potential non-school uses on a short-term basis, and would like community input. Currently the building is located in a residential neighborhood between NE 55^th and 54^th Streets, and on the west side of Latona Avenue NE.

The Land Use Code, Chapter 23.78, the Establishment of Criteria for Joint Use or Reuse of Schools, authorizes the creation of a School Use Advisory Committee (SUAC). The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is initiating the formation of a committee for McDonald Elementary School. The committee’s task will be to establish criteria of uses of the building and grounds, which are compatible with the surrounding community. The committee will also gather public input and advise the Department of Neighborhoods on what uses are appropriate for the McDonald Elementary School site. The Department of Neighborhoods is therefore seeking interested persons to serve on this committee for McDonald Elementary School.

The committee will be composed of six representatives from the following groups:

A representative of the Seattle School District
Two (2) persons residing or owning property within 300 feet of the school site
A representative from a community organization
A representative of the neighborhood selected by the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods
A representative-at-large with an interest in education selected by the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods

If you are interested in serving on this committee, send a letter of interest or fax a signed copy to:

Cliff Louie

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

700 3rd Avenue, Room 400

Seattle, WA 98104-1848

FAX: (206) 233-5142

Letters of interest should be received by September 12, 2003

For more information, call:

Cliff Louie, Department of Neighborhoods at 684-0209,

or e-mail cliff.louie@seattle.gov

NOTICE OF LAND USE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed Legislation

Introductory Letter

SEPA Environmental Checklist

SEPA Environmental Decision

Proposed Design Guidelines

The Department of Design, Construction, and Land Use (DPD) is proposing amendments to the Land Use Code (Title 23) to incorporate the Northgate Urban Center and Overlay District Design Guidelines. These guidelines have been developed with extensive community involvement. The proposed neighborhood-specific guidelines together with the Citywide Design Guidelines would form the basis for design review within the northgate area. The proposal carries out key implementation strategies of the 1993 Northgate Area Comprehensive Plan.

The primary objectives of the Northgate Urban Center & Overlay District Design Guidelines are to:

Implement key strategies in the Northgate Comprehensive Plan to create a vibrant pedestrian center;
Enhance pedestrian mobility, including passage through and among characteristically large sites;
Encourage landscaping and open space that is strategically located to enhance the pedestrian environment and absorb run-off from impermeable surfaces; and
Outline ways in which new development proposals can relate well to noteworthy buildings and positive attributes of the neighborhood.

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on the proposed legislation to adopt design guidelines is scheduled before a meeting of the City Council’s Committee of the Whole, on Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 2^nd floor of City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue. The entrance to City Hall is located on Fifth Avenue between James and Cherry Streets. For those who wish to testify, a sign-up sheet will be available outside the Council chamber one half hour before the public hearing. Questions concerning the public hearing may be directed to Neil Powers in Councilmember Steinbrueck’s office, by calling 684-8804 or via email at neil.powers@seattle.gov.

The City Council Chamber is accessible. Print and communications access is provided on prior request. Please contact Councilmember Steinbrueck’s office at 684-8804 as soon as possible to request accommodation for a disability.

Written Comments

For those unable to attend the public hearing, comments will be accepted through Wednesday, October 1, 2003. Please send comments to neil.powers@seattle.gov or:

Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck, Chair

Seattle City Council Committee of the Whole

City Hall, Floor 2

600 Fourth Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

An electronic version of the proposed design guidelines is available at left. Paper copies are available from the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5^th Avenue, Suite 2000 in the Key Tower, 684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to John Skelton at 233-3883 or via email at john.skelton@seattle.gov or Kristian Kofoed at 233-7191 or kristian.kofoed@seattle.gov.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF DIRECTOR’S RULES

View Director's Rule

The Director of the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use proposes to adopt the following Director’s Rule(s), under the authority of Sections 3.06.040 and 23.88.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code:

Director's Rule 12-2003, Evaluation of applications to establish minor communications utilities (personal wireless facilities) in Single Family, Residential Small Lot, Lowrise, Midrise, and Highrise Zones.

Copies of draft Director’s Rules relating to land use may be obtained at the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use, at the Public Resource Center, 2000 Key Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue.

Information available:

Contact Roque DeHerrera, 206-615-0743.

HOW TO COMMENT:

Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through September 15, 2003. Comments may be sent to:

Director

Department of Design, Construction and Land Use

700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000

Seattle, Washington 98104-5070

NOTICE OF NOISE VARIANCE DECISION FOR SOUND TRANSIT

Noise Variance Application (2.5MB PDF)

Revision to Noise Variance Application (179KB PDF)

Noise Variance Decision (179KB PDF)

Project Location: The Beacon Hill corridor of the light rail project has three construction sites:
West of Airport Way South near its intersection with South Forest Street;

Beacon Avenue South and South Lander Street;

East of 26^th Avenue South near its intersection with South McClellan Street.

Zone: Multiple

Applicant Contact: Don Billen
Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5052

DPD Reviewers: David George and Robert Laird
Phone: (206) 684-7843

Project Description: The proposed action is one part of Sound Transit’s Beacon Hill Tunnel and Station Contract. The contract is a component of the 14-mile initial segment, which was adopted by the Sound Transit Board in 2001. The Beacon Hill corridor of the light rail project extends from the west of Airport Way South near its intersection with South Forest Street to the east of 26^th Avenue South near its intersection with South McClellan Street. Tunnels for Beacon Hill Station will be excavated through soils and perched water tables, working from the shafts located on the Beacon Avenue-Lander Street construction staging area. The running tunnels will be excavated by a tunnel boring machine from west to east through the soils of Beacon Hill from a staging area west of Interstate 5. A certain amount of surface activity is necessary to support the tunneling, excavation, and underground construction activity.

A technical variance is requested as specified in SMC 25.08.590, 25.08.620 and 25.08.640 to exceed the maximum permissible sound level during nighttime hours (between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays) as specified in SMC 25.08.410 and 25.08.420.

The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:

Conditionally Grant – Noise Variance to allow construction activity at three sites to exceed the maximum permissible sound level during nighttime hours as specified in SMC 25.08.410 and 25.08.420.

Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either David George (phone number listed above), or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision through our web based Land Use Information Bulletin.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The application materials and decision are available for review in electronic format at left or as hard copies from the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000, (206) 684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

HOW TO APPEAL

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than September 8, 2003 (10 days following the date of the decision as specified in DPD Director’s Rule 21-99) and be accompanied by a check for $50.00 payable to the City of Seattle.

Pursuant to 25.08.780 the written appeal shall contain the following information:

A heading in the words; "Before the Hearing Examiner of the City of Seattle";
A caption reading: "Appeal of ……" giving the names of all appellants participating in the appeal;
A brief statement setting forth any legal interest of each of the appellants in the property or equipment involved in the order or variance decision;
A brief statement in concise language of the specific action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant;
A brief statement of the relief sought, and the reason why it is claimed the protested action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside;
The signatures of all the parties named as appellants and their mailing address; and
The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.