DPD Land Use Information Bulletin, July 31, 2003

Land Use Information Bulletin
July 31, 2003
Other Notices Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	11354 DURLAND AV NE	SF7200	2304558
Northeast	11025 20TH AV NE	SF7200, NG	2304600
North/Northwest	1131 N 94TH ST	L3	2303973
North/Northwest	7510 24TH AV NW	L3	2304665
Magnolia/Queen Anne	2129 QUEEN ANNE AV N	NC2-40’, P2	2304857
Downtown/Central	1218 LAKEVIEW BV E	L2	2302610
Downtown/Central	211 18TH AV E	L3	2304534
South	7313 EAST MARGINAL WY S	IG1 U/85’, UI	2302254
South	6016 51ST PL S	SF9600	2304646
West Seattle	2701 ALKI AV SW	NC1-30’, CR	2302362

Revised Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
North/Northwest	601 NW 40^TH ST	IG2 U/65’, UI	2201702

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	6201 33RD AV NE	SF5000	2207179
Northeast	3938 WHITMAN AV N	L2	2301216
Northeast	840 NE 125TH ST	NC2-40’, NG	2302732
Northeast	4016 NE 110TH ST	SF7200	2302991
Downtown/Central	325 9TH AV	MR	2105039

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	718 VIRGINIA ST	DOC 2-300’	2304068
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	4739 44^THAV SW	NC 2-40’	2303226
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	3235 CALIFORNIA AV SW	NC 1-30’	2303761
Notice of Land Use Code Text Amendment, Environmental Determination and Public Meeting			Biotech
Notice of Change in Appeal Hearing Schedule	820 18^th AV	L1, SF5000	2105318

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# 2304558	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 11354 Durland Av NE Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Tom Lambright Applicant Phone: (206) 524-6002 Planner: Lori Swallow Planner Phone: (206) 684-5627 Date of Application: July 21, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 21, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit for future construction of a 416 sq. ft. garage addition to an existing single family residence. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Variance to allow expansion of a nonconforming structure in a SF7200 zone. · Variance to allow portion of principal structure to extend into required side yard. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2304600	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 11025 20th Av NE Zone: SF7200, NG Applicant Contact: N. Shawn Olesen Applicant Phone: (206) 363-7784 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976 Date of Application: July 25, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 25, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 7,200.4 sq. ft. and B) 7,794.7 sq. ft. Existing single family residence to remain. Existing accessory structure to be removed. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate

Proj# 2303973	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 1131 N 94th St Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990 Planner: Lori Swallow Planner Phone: (206) 684-5627 Date of Application: June 30, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 30, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 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. Construction of townhouses is being reviewed under Project #2301326. 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# 2304665	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 7510 24th Av NW Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976 Date of Application: July 23, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into six 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 2, three unit townhouses is being reviewed under Project #2301547. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create six unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2304857	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 2129 Queen Anne Av N Zone: NC2-40’, P2 Applicant Contact: Jeff Reich Applicant Phone: (206) 285-3877 Planner: Marie Kanikkeberg Planner Phone: (206) 684-4141 Date of Application: July 24, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 24, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish a sidewalk cafe adjacent to an existing drinking establishment ("Hilltop Ale House"). The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Sidewalk Café to allow a sidewalk cafe in the public right-of-way. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Street Use Permit · Building Permit
Proj# 2302610	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 1218 Lakeview Bv E Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Mark Wierenga Applicant Phone: (206) 784-1614 Planner: Glenda Warmoth Planner Phone: (206) 684-0966 Date of Application: July 18, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 18, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a 3-story, 2,075 sq. ft. single family residence in an environmentally critical area. Project includes future demolition of a 170 sq. ft. portion of existing single family residence and grading of 263 cu. yds. No change in parking is required. 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# 2304534	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 211 18th Av E Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Gay Westmoreland Applicant Phone: (425) 697-3595 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508 Date of Application: July 18, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 18, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into eight 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 #2303770. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create eight unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2302254	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 7313 East Marginal Wy S Zone: IG1 U/85’, UI Applicant Contact: Terry I. Smith Applicant Phone: (206) 684-1480 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: July 22, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 22, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 29, 2003	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for future construction of a 450 sq. ft. addition and installation of an emergency back up generator accessory to an existing sewer facility. Project includes construction of a 38 sq. ft. concrete pad (East Marginal Way Pump Station). Determination of Non-Significance prepared by King County. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA to approve, condition or deny pursuant to 25.05.660. · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow a utility service in a UI Shoreline 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# 2304646	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 6016 51st Pl S Zone: SF9600 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508 Date of Application: July 23, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 23, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 13, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land in an environmentally critical area. Parcel sizes are: A) 10,584 sq. ft. and B) 9,643 sq. ft. Existing structures to be removed under a separate permit. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2302362	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003
	Addr: 2701 Alki Av SW Zone: NC1-30’, CR Applicant Contact: Jeff Oaklief Applicant Phone: (206) 448-7580 Planner: Scott Kemp Planner Phone: (206) 233-3866 Date of Application: July 10, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 10, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: August 29, 2003	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for renovation and repair of an existing one story structure (Alki Beach Bathhouse). The project includes repair of existing paved walkways, installation of new walkways and installation of two outdoor shower areas. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow renovation of existing building in a CR Environment. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None

Revised Notices of Application

Project(s) and/or notices under this heading have been revised from that previously published in this bulletin. For clarification, the revised element is underlined in the description below. Seattle's Department of Planning and Developmentis currently reviewing these applications. Your written comments are encouraged and may be submitted to:

Department of Design, Construction and Land Use
700 Fifth Av, Suite 2000
Seattle, Washington 98104-5070

For projects other than those requiring shoreline approvals, the comment period may be extended an additional fourteen (14) days. A written request to extend the comment period must by received by this Department within the initial 14-day comment period as published in this bulletin. For additional information, contact the Public Resource Center, Key Tower, 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. Printed material in enlarged print is available upon request. A copy fee will be charged.

Please note that "SEPA" refers to the State Environmental Policy Act. Numbers used in project descriptions are approximations. The final approved plans will control.

Proj# 2201702

Area: North/Northwest

GMR Notice Date: 7/31/2003

Addr: 601 NW 40th St
Zone: IG2 U/65’, UI

Applicant Contact: J. A. Bredal
Applicant Phone: (206) 281-7500

Planner: Paul Janos
Planner Phone: (206) 233-7195

Date of Application: June 18, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: July 31, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: August 29, 2003

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for future construction of a two-story building containing 2,816 sq. ft. of administrative office and 7,084 sq. ft. of storage. Project includes 50,960 sq. ft. of outdoor storage and surface parking for 32 vehicles (47 totals) (accessory to Western Towboat Co.).

The top of this image is North

The following approvals are required:

· SEPA Environmental Determination

· Shoreline Substantial Development to allow tugboat services in a UI 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

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# 2207179	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 7/31/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 6201 33rd Av NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Michael Snodgrass Applicant Phone: (425) 774-4701 Planner: Lori Swallow Planner 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 appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: 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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp 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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than August 14, 2003.
Proj# 2301216	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 7/31/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 3938 Whitman Av N Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Ted Metcalf Applicant Phone: (206) 632-8200 Planner: Colin Vasquez Planner Phone: (206) 684-5639	Master Use Permit to change the use of an existing 3-story motel to an apartment building containing 18 units. No change in parking is required.
	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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Grant - Variance to allow the number of dwelling units to exceed the L2 density limit. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than August 14, 2003.
Proj# 2302732	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 7/31/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 840 NE 125th St Zone: NC2-40’, NG Applicant Contact: Ted McLean Applicant Phone: (425) 753-6409 Planner: Bruce Rips Planner Phone: (206) 615-1392	Master Use Permit to establish use for construction of a minor communication utility (T-Mobile) consisting of five (5) panel antennas on the roof of an existing apartment building. Project includes equipment cabinet located in an existing utility room on the second floor of the building.
	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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than August 14, 2003.
Proj# 2302991	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 7/31/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 4016 NE 110th St Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Paul Janos Planner Phone: (206) 233-7195	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 6,100 sq. ft. and B) 7,400 sq. ft. Existing structures to be removed.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land. 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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than August 14, 2003.
Proj# 2105039	Area: Downtown/Central	Date of Decision: 7/31/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 325 9th Av Zone: MR Applicant Contact: Mark Nyhus, WFI Applicant Phone: (206) 574-6317 Planner: Colin Vasquez Planner Phone: (206) 684-5639	Master Use Permit to establish a minor communication utility (Verizon Wireless) consisting of twelve (12) panel antenna on the roof of a three story apartment building. Project includes a 14 ft. by 23 ft. electronic equipment room to be located on the third floor.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: 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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Conditionally Grant - Administrative Conditional Use to allow a minor communication utility in a midrise 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. http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/DPD/notices/gmr/currgmr.asp Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than August 14, 2003.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2304068
	The Director of DCLU is convening the Design Review Board for an 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: DOC 2-300’ DPD Planner: Holly Godard PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is a half block bordered by Westlake Ave., 8^th Avenue, Virginia Street, and an alley. The site is zoned Downtown Office Core 2 with a 300’ height limit (DOC 2-300’). The proposal is for 19-story office building with accessory parking. PROCESS The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for an office building. At the early design guidance meeting, the applicants will present information about the site and vicinity. The public may offer comments regarding the design and siting of an office building on the subject site; and, the Design Review Board members will also offer comments and identify those Citywide Design Guidelines of highest priority in developing the site. MEETING Date: Tuesday, August 12, 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.

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2303226
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 4739 44^th Avenue SW Application Number: 2303226 Applicant: Stephanie Spar Applicant Phone: (206) 623-0511 Zoning: NC 2-40’ DPD Planner: Holly Godard PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the west side of 44^th Avenue S. W. midblock between S. W. Alaska Street and S. W. Edmunds Street. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC 2-40’). The proposal is for a 4-story mixed-use building with approximately 14 residential units and ground level commercial space. Surface parking for 18 vehicles will be provided. PROCESS The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the early design guidance meeting, the applicants will present information about the site and vicinity. The public may offer comments regarding the design and siting of a mixed-use development on the subject site; and, the Design Review Board members will also offer comments and identify those Citywide Design Guidelines of highest priority in developing the site. MEETING Date: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Southwest Precinct 2300 S. W. Webster Street Community Room 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.

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2303761
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 3235 California Ave. SW Application Number: 2303761 Applicant: Corinne Kerr Applicant Phone: (206) 623-0511 Zoning: NC 1-30’ DPD Planner: Holly Godard PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the west side of California Avenue S. W. between S. W. Hanford Street and S. W. Hinds Street. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 1 with a 30’ height limit (NC 1-30’). The proposal is for a 3-story mixed-use building with ground level commercial space and below grade parking. PROCESS The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the early design guidance meeting, the applicants will present information about the site and vicinity. The public may offer comments regarding the design and siting of a mixed-use development on the subject site; and, the Design Review Board members will also offer comments and identify those Citywide Design Guidelines of highest priority in developing the site. MEETING Date: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Southwest Precinct 2300 S. W. Webster Street Community Room 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.

NOTICE OF LAND USE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION and PUBLIC MEETING

Proposed Legislation (July 30, 2003 version)

Introductory Letter

Director's Report

SEPA Decision

For more recent updates on the proposed South
Lake Union biotech amendments, see related news story.

The Department of Design, Construction, and Land Use (DPD) is proposing amendments to the Land Use Code (Title 23) to the zoning in South Lake Union to address the unique needs or features of biotech uses. These features include tall floor to floor heights and specialized mechanical equipment. The amendments include the following:

Allow up to 10 to 20 feet of additional height for biotech development, depending on the zone;
Apply a height measurement technique similar to that used downtown, using the street frontage of the property to determine building height;
Exempt from FAR limits up to 15 percent of overall floor area for mechanical equipment;
Increase the allowable roof top coverage area to sixty-five (65) percent if equipment is screened;
Revise the minimum amount of parking required for research and development laboratory from the current requirement of 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area to 1 space for each 1,500 square feet (generally, more parking may be provided than the code required minimum amount);
Reduce the number of loading berths required when centralized facilities are provided to serve multiple buildings; and
Clarify the definition of "research and development laboratory" (this amendment would apply citywide).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The Director of DPD has determined that the proposal will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, and has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) no Environmental Impact Statement required).

HOW TO APPEAL

Appeals of the decision to issue a Determination of Non-Significance must be submitted to the Office of the Hearing Examiner by 5:00 p.m. August 21, 2003. Appeals should be addressed to the Hearing Examiner and must be accompanied by a $50.00 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle. The appeal must be sent to:

Office of the Hearing Examiner

Room 1320 Alaska Building

618 Second Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Copies of the proposal are available from DPD online (above left) or from the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, in the Key Tower, 206-684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to Mike Podowski of DPD at 386-1988 or via email at: mike.podowski@seattle.gov

PUBLIC MEETING

DPD will hold a public meeting to provide information about the proposal:

Tuesday, September 2, 2003, 6:00 p.m. at the

Naval Reserve Building at South Lake Union Park.

The Naval Reserve Building (or the "Armory") is located at 860 Terry Avenue North.

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULE
	Project #2105318
	Hearings are subject to change; call Hearing Examiner (684-0521) to confirm schedule or if you have questions. Hearing Examiner File: MUP-03-028 (W) DPD Project Number: 2105318 Address: 820 18^TH Avenue The hearing originally scheduled for July 20, 2003 has been rescheduled to August 20, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hearing Room, 1310 Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue.