DPD Land Use Information Bulletin

Land Use Information Bulletin
November 13, 2003
Other Notices

Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	3847 NE 93RD ST	SF5000	2307327
Northeast	6303 ROOSEVELT WY NE	NC3 65’, P2	2307400
North/Northwest	6008 14TH AV NW	L2	2307068
North/Northwest	331 N 105TH ST	L2	2307298
North/Northwest	335 N 105TH ST	L2	2307305
Downtown/Central	1001 3RD AV	DOC1 450’, DF	2307517
South	10228 RAINIER AV S	SF5000, CR, UR	2306468
West Seattle	9431 35TH AV SW	L2, RC	2306461
West Seattle	4006 CALIFORNIA AV SW	L2	2307368
West Seattle	4439 44TH AV SW	L2	2307601

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	6504 51ST AV NE	SF5000	2303676
North/Northwest	424 N 85TH ST	NC3 40’, SF5000	2107947
South	2900 S KING ST	SF5000	2203259

Appeal Hearing Notices

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	3626 WALLINGFORD AV N	L2	2300874
North/Northwest	1212 N 107TH ST	C2 40’	2204487

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	5600 24TH AV NW	NC3 65’	2300720
Public Notice – Cleveland High School Needs Volunteers	5511 15TH AV S		Cleveland
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement	Downtown Height & Density Changes		DEIS

Notice Information

Notice of Application

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

Department of Planning & Development
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 an 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 Planning & Development, 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# 2307327	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 3847 NE 93rd St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Doug Hannam Applicant Phone: (425) 388-5588 Planner: Art Pederson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8467 Date of Application: October 28, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 28, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,000 sq. ft. and B) 5,200 sq. ft. Existing single family residence to remain. Existing detached garage 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# 2307400	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 6303 Roosevelt Wy NE Zone: NC3-65’, P2 Applicant Contact: George Johnston Applicant Phone: (206) 218-6549 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976 Date of Application: October 31, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 31, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit for future installation of a minor communication utility (AT & T Wireless) consisting of a total of 12 panel antennas (3 sectors) on the roof of an existing retail, apartment building. Project includes two equipment cabinets to be located on the rooftop. 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# 2307068	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 6008 14th Av NW Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Melissa Voter Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Art Pederson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8467 Date of Application: October 27, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 27, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one lot into four unit lots. This subdivision of land is solely for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original lot, not to each of the new unit lots. A proposal to demolish the existing house and construct two duplex townhouses is being reviewed under related Project #2305911. 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# 2307298	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 331 N 105th St Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Mark Travers Applicant Phone: (206) 763-8496 Planner: Paul Janos Planner Phone: (206) 233-7195 Date of Application: October 27, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 27, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into three 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 #2304254. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create three unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2307305	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 335 N 105th St Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Mark Travers Applicant Phone: (206) 763-8496 Planner: Paul Janos Planner Phone: (206) 233-7195 Date of Application: October 27, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 27, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into three 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 #2304253. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create three unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2307517	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 1001 3rd Av Zone: DOC1-450’, DF Applicant Contact: Milton Won Applicant Phone: (206) 443-8606 Planner: Cheryl Mosteller Planner Phone: (206) 684-5048 Date of Application: November 3, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: November 3, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit for future construction and alteration to parking levels B and C of existing building to add 37 attendant parking spaces. 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# 2306468	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 10228 Rainier Av S Zone: SF5000, CR, UR Applicant Contact: Michael Magnussen Applicant Phone: (206) 545-3828 Planner: Michael Jenkins Planner Phone: (206) 615-1331 Date of Application: October 28, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 28, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit for construction of a 68 foot long pier consisting of a 4 ft. by 33 ft. elevated walkway connected to a 6 ft. by 35 ft. lower walkway and an 8 ft. by 12 ft. ell pier extending to the west. 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: · None
Proj# 2306461	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 9431 35th Av SW Zone: L2, RC Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Holly Godard Planner Phone: (206) 615-1254 Date of Application: October 31, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 31, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 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 #2305035. 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# 2307368	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 4006 California Av SW Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Lou Mladenovic Applicant Phone: (206) 793-1505 Planner: Bryan Stevens Planner Phone: (206) 684-5045 Date of Application: October 28, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 28, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 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 has been approved under Project #2204688. 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# 2307601	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 11/13/2003
	Addr: 4439 44th Av SW Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990 Planner: Christopher Ndifon Planner Phone: (206) 684-5046 Date of Application: November 4, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: November 4, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: November 26, 2003	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into three 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 #2303335. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create three 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 Planning & Development 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 Planning & Development, 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 Planning & Development (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 Planning & Development, 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# 2303676	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 11/13/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 6504 51st Av NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	Master Use Permit to subdivide two lots into three lots. Proposed lot sizes are: A) 5,141 sq. ft., B) 5,358 sq. ft.; and C) 5,358.8 sq. ft. Existing buildings will be removed.
	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. Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create three 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 by clicking on the link in the left column. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than November 27, 2003.
Proj# 2107947	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 10/13/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 424 N 85th St Zone: NC3-40’, SF5000 Applicant Contact: Steve Lampert Applicant Phone: (206) 441-7705 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	Master Use Permit for future construction of a four-story building containing 3,466 sq. ft. of retail and four residential units at ground level and 51 residential units above. Parking for 79 vehicles to be provided below and at grade within the structure. Project includes the demolition of one existing structure and grading of 4,740 cu. yds. of material.
	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 by clicking on the link in the left column. Conditionally Grant – Design Review 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 by clicking on the link in the left column. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than November 27, 2003.
Proj# 2203259	Area: South	Date of Decision: 10/13/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 2900 S King St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357 Planner: Onum Esonu Planner Phone: (206) 233-7196	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a minor communication utility (Voicestream Wireless) consisting of three panel antennas (3-sector, 1 antenna per sector) on the roof of an existing apartment building. Project includes equipment cabinet to be located on the roof.
	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 by clicking on the link in the left column. Conditionally Grant – Administrative Conditional Use to allow a minor communication utility in a SF5000 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 by clicking on the link in the left column. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than November 27, 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# 2300874	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 2003
	Addr: 3626 Wallingford Av N Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357 Planner: Colin Vasquez Planner Phone: (206) 684-5639	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a minor communication utility (T-Mobile USA) consisting of three (3) panel antennas on the roof top of an existing apartment building. Project includes equipment cabinet to be located in an interior room at ground level.
	The following decisions have been appealed: Conditionally Grant – Administrative Conditional Use to allow a minor communication utility in a multi-family zone. Reference SMC 23.57.011B Declaration of Non-Significance with conditions (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review completed and project conditioned as applicable. Reference SMC 25.05.660 The Appeal Hearing will be held on December 3, 2003 at 9:00 a.m.
Proj# 2204487	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 2003
	Addr: 1212 N 107^th St Zone: C2 40’ Applicant Contact: Harold Ruppert Applicant Phone: (425) 337-2700 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049	Master Use Permit to change the use of existing 4,080 sq. ft. wholesale building and 1,440 sq. ft. storage area to recycle center and remaining 40,819 sq. ft. of site including existing office/wholesale buildings to sales service and rental of commercial equipment and construction material. Project includes surface parking for six vehicles. Project also includes future demolition of existing 3,648 sq. ft. wholesale building located at corner of Midvale Av N and N 107th St.
	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. Reference SMC 25.05.660 The Appeal Hearing will be held on December 9, 2003 at 1:30 p.m.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2300720
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its preliminary recommendation regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 5600 24th Av NW Application Number: 2300720 Applicant: Brian Slick Applicant Phone: (206) 344-5700 Zoning: NC3 65’ DPD Planner: Lisa Rutzick PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the east side of 24^th Av NW between NW 56^th St and NW 57^th St. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 with a 65’ height limit (NC3 65’). The subject site is located within a Pedestrian 2 Overlay and is subject to the Ballard Neighborhood Design Guidelines. The proposal is for a six-story mixed-use building with 5,500 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space, a 2,500 sq. ft. restaurant, a 6,200 sq. ft. private club (Eagles Club), and 106 apartment units. Parking for 170 vehicles will be provided in a below-grade parking garage. 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 10, 2003 and July 28, 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 Planning and Development their recommendations regarding the design. MEETING Date: Monday, November 24, 2003 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Ballard Community Center 6020 28^th Av NW Kids Room MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Lisa Rutzick, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-386-9049.
Public Notice -CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
	The City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools are requesting volunteers to serve on a citizen advisory committee. The committee will hear public comment and make recommendations on the departures from the development standards for the renovation of Cleveland High School. The Seattle Public Schools plans a major renovation of Cleveland High School, 5511 15^th Avenue South. The project includes historically renovating portions of the building that have significant facades, modernizing the 1927 building, adding a new gymnasium/commons building, and adding a new classroom building. Preliminary design indicates the school needs three (3) departures from the development standards: 1) an extension of the building height for the new addition beyond the maximum height of 35 feet; 2) a reduction in the number of required off-street parking spaces from 301 to 127; and 3), to continue on-street bus loading in its present location. The process for considering the requested departures involves public meetings before a citizen advisory committee that includes neighborhood, Seattle Public Schools, and City of Seattle representatives. Two City of Seattle representatives and one Seattle Public Schools representative are appointed to the committee. The remaining committee members will be chosen from volunteers representing the following groups: 1. A person residing within 300 feet of the proposed site. 2. A person owning property or a business within 300 feet of the proposed site. 3. Two (2) representatives of the general neighborhood. 4. A representative-at-large. 5. Two (2) parents of Cleveland High School students. The committee will hear and evaluate public comment, make recommendations, and propose conditional changes, if necessary. The meetings will be of short duration in the evenings. Please write a letter stating your interest and group affiliation to the address below. Letters must be received by December 2, 2003. A signed copy of the letter may also be faxed to 684-8493. Ovid Thompson Seattle Department of Neighborhoods 700 3rd Avenue, Room 400 Seattle, WA 98104-1848 For more information, call: Ovid Thompson, Department of Neighborhoods at 684-0607 or e-mail ovid.thompson@seattle.gov
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
	Downtown Height and Density Changes The City of Seattle, Department of Planning and Development (DPD), has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on prospective changes to height and density regulations in selected Downtown zones. The study includes areas located generally between Denny Way, I-5, Yesler Way and the Waterfront (excluding Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District and most of Belltown). The EIS studies four alternatives that respond to future growth concepts expressed in neighborhood plans and follow-up planning efforts conducted since 1999. A Determination of Significance was published for this proposal on May 3, 2001. Three of the alternatives consist of different combinations of increases in allowable maximum heights and densities of buildings in several Downtown zones (Downtown Office Core 1 & 2 and Downtown Mixed Commercial zones): Alternative 1 includes the greatest increases in permissible height and density in the Commercial Core, Denny Triangle and a small portion of Belltown; Alternative 2 includes similar changes in the Commercial Core, but lesser increases in Denny Triangle; Alternative 3 includes more modest increases in height and density in the Denny Triangle and designates some portions of the Denny Triangle and Belltown neighborhoods for a more residentially-oriented zoning emphasis. Alternative 4 is a “No Action” Alternative that shows what may happen if current zoning continues over the next 20 years. The Mayor anticipates making a proposal available for City Council consideration in 2004, after completion of a Final EIS. Responsible Official: Diane M. Sugimura, DPD Director Contact Persons: If you have questions, you may contact Dennis Meier (206-684-8270) or Gordon Clowers (206-684-8375) at DPD. Address: City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000 Seattle, WA 98104 Issuance Date: November 7, 2003 Date comments are due: January 31, 2004 Public Hearing: A public hearing on the Draft EIS is tentatively scheduled for December 10, 2003 (location to be determined). Please check www.seattle.gov/dpd for up-to-date meeting information. Cost of Draft EIS: Copies of the Draft EIS are available for public review at several branches of the Seattle Public Library. Interested parties may purchase copies of the Draft EIS for $10 at DPD, 20^th floor Key Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue. An appendix volume of technical analyses is available for $10. Also, a summary of the impacts and the alternatives is available at no charge, and an online version is available by following the link at www.seattle.gov/dpd/. Please send your request to purchase the documents to Queen Carter at the Dept. of Planning and Development (address above) with a check made payable to “City of Seattle”.

Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

Public Notice -CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT