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Land Use Information Bulletin
November 27, 2003
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Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area Address Zone Project No
Northeast 4915 25TH AV NE C1 40 2304084
Northeast 4511 RAVENNA AV NE LDT 2307227
Northeast 4511 RAVENNA AV NE LDT 2307242
Northeast 4412 BURKE AV N L2 2307577
North/Northwest 306 N 133RD ST L3 2303284
North/Northwest 3301 FREMONT AV N IC 65’, UG 2307289
North/Northwest 12033 12TH AV NW SF9600, UR 2307458
North/Northwest 723 N 102ND ST SF5000 2307497
Magnolia/Queen Anne 3252 13TH AV W SF5000 2306782
South 2824 RAINIER AV S NC3 65’,P1, SS, MC 2307574

Notices of Decisions

Area Address Zone Project No
Magnolia/Queen Anne 4025 13TH AV W IG1 U/45’, UI 2207448
Downtown/Central 1218 LAKEVIEW BV E L2 2302610

Other Land Use Notices

Action Address Zone Project No
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting 8016 ASHWORTH AV N SF5000 2307253
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting 1117 PIKE ST NC3 85’ 2306853
Notice of Design Review 4th Early Design Guidance Meeting 718 VIRGINIA ST DOC2 300’ 2304068
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting 6550 32ND AV SW L1, SF 2105600
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting 3213 HARBOR AV SW C1 40’ 2005082
Notice of Change in Appeal Hearing Schedule 11 W RAYE ST SF5000 2301899
Notice of Alternative Land Use Code Text Amendments, and Opportunity for Public Comment     Northgate

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 5th 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# 2304084 Area: Northeast GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 4915 25th Av NE
Zone: C1 40’

Applicant Contact: Andrew Clinch
Applicant Phone: (206) 587-7120

Planner: Bruce Rips
Planner Phone: (206) 615-1392

Date of Application: October 20, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 17, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a 3-story building containing 40,000 sq. ft. of administrative office on the ground level and second floor, and 16 apartments on the third floor. Parking for 110 vehicles to be provided on two levels below grade. Project includes grading of 18,500 cu. yds. of material.


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  The following approvals are required:

· SEPA Environmental Determination

· Design Review 

Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application:

· Building Permit

Proj# 2307227 Area: Northeast GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 4511 Ravenna Av NE
Zone: LDT

Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams
Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357

Planner: Tamara Garrett
Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976

Date of Application: November 17, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 17, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to establish use for future installation of a minor communications utility (T-Mobile) to consist of an equipment cabinet located on private property in a new 180 sq. ft. structure and 3 panel antennas located within the right-of-way atop a 100-foot high City Light pole.


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  The following approvals are required:

· SEPA Environmental Determination

Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application:

· Building Permit

Proj# 2307242 Area: Northeast GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 4511 Ravenna Av NE
Zone: LDT

Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams
Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357

Planner: Tamara Garrett
Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976

Date of Application: November 17, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 17, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to establish use for future installation of a minor communications utility (T-Mobile) to consist of 3 panel antennas located within the right-of-way atop a 100-foot high City Light pole and an equipment cabinet to be located on private property with a new 180 sq. ft. structure.


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  The following approvals are required:

· SEPA Environmental Determination

· Administrative Conditional Use to allow minor communications utility exceeding height limit in a MF zone.

Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application:

· Building Permit

Proj# 2307577 Area: Northeast GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 4412 Burke Av N
Zone: L2

Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux
Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222

Planner: Cheryl Mosteller
Planner Phone: (206) 684-5048

Date of Application: November 14, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 17, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 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 #2304005.


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  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# 2303284 Area: North/Northwest GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 306 N 133rd St
Zone: L3

Applicant Contact: Martha Rose
Applicant Phone: (206) 784-0147

Planner: Leslie Clark
Planner Phone: (206) 684-3151

Date of Application: November 13, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 13, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 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 has been approved under Project #2303283.


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  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# 2307289 Area: North/Northwest GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 3301 Fremont Av N
Zone: IC 65’, UG

Applicant Contact: Michael Omura
Applicant Phone: (206) 521-3429

Planner: Lori Swallow
Planner Phone: (206) 684-5627

Date of Application: November 13, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 17, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 26, 2003

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for future installation of additional mechanical equipment on the roof of an existing building.


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  The following approvals are required:

· Shoreline Substantial Development to allow mechanical equipment in the UG 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# 2307458 Area: North/Northwest GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 12033 12th Av NW
Zone: SF9600, UR

Applicant Contact: Kathy Orni
Applicant Phone: (425) 821-8448

Planner: Art Pederson
Planner Phone: (206) 733-9074

Date of Application: November 19, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 19, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land in an environmentally critical area. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 140,781 sq. ft., and B) 63,630 sq. ft. Existing structures to remain.


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  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# 2307497 Area: North/Northwest GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 723 N 102nd St
Zone: SF5000

Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard
Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990

Planner: Art Pederson
Planner Phone: (206) 733-9074

Date of Application: November 18, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 18, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 3,750.1 sq. ft. and B) 3,947.2 sq. ft. Existing structure to remain.


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  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# 2306782 Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 3252 13th Av W
Zone: SF5000

Applicant Contact: John Harrison
Applicant Phone: (206) 755-4410

Planner: Lucas DeHerrera
Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724

Date of Application: November 17, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 17, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel containing two existing single family residences into two parcels with one single family residence on each. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 2,832 sq. ft., and B) 3,167 sq. ft.


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  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# 2307574 Area: South GMR Notice Date: 11/27/2003
  Addr: 2824 Rainier Av S
Zone: NC3 65’, P1, SS, MC

Applicant Contact: Terry Beals
Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5421

Planner: Carol Proud
Planner Phone: (206) 233-7197

Date of Application: November 14, 2003
Date Application Deemed Complete: November 14, 2003

Written comments may be submitted through: December 10, 2003

Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 21,210 sq. ft., and B) 33,882 sq. ft. Existing structure on Parcel "B" to be removed. Existing structure on Parcel "A" to remain.


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  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

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 – 20th 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# 2207448 Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne Date of Decision: 11/27/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 4025 13th Av W
Zone: IG1 U/45’, UI

Applicant Contact: Steve Zuvela
Applicant Phone: (206) 548-9800

Planner: Molly Hurley
Planner Phone: (206) 684-8278

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for major vessel repair in existing 4,000 sq. ft. floating shed (vessel).
  The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:
  • Conditionally Grant - Shoreline Substantial Development to allow vessel repair in UI environment.
    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.
  • Declaration of Non-Significance (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review completed and no conditions imposed.

This decision is appealable to the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board until at least December 18, 2003.

Proj# 2302610 Area: Downtown/Central Date of Decision: 11/27/2003
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 1218 Lakeview Blvd E
Zone: L2

Applicant Contact: Mark Wierenga
Applicant Phone: (206) 784-1614

Planner: Glenda Warmoth
Planner Phone: (206) 684-0966

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 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 December 11, 2003.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
  Project #2307253
 

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location:

Address: 8016 Ashworth Av N

Application Number: 2307253

Applicant: Brian Runberg

Applicant Phone: (206) 956-1970

Zoning: SF5000

DPD Planner: Scott Kemp

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The site is bordered by Ashworth Avenue North to the west and Densmore Avenue North to the east. The site is zoned Single Family 5000 (SF5000). The proposal is for a Cottage Housing Development for up to 21 units with accessory parking.

PROCESS

The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a housing 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 housing 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: Monday, December 8, 2003
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 NW 77th Street
Room 2

MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Scott Kemp, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 233-3866. 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 Early Design Guidance Meeting
  Project #2306853
 

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location:

Address: 1117 Pike Street

Application Number: 2306853

Applicant: Kenn Rupard

Applicant Phone: (206) 623-3220

Zoning: NC3 85’, V

DPD Planner: Glenda Warmoth

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  PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The site is located in Pike/Pine overlay adjacent to an historic structure (Wintonia Hotel). The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 with an 85’ height limit (NC3 85’). The proposal is to development a 7-story mixed use building containing approximately 7 residential units and accessory parking.

PROCESS

The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed use 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 a mixed use 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, December 9, 2003
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Seattle City Hall
601 5th Av (enter on 5th Av and use elevators to go to lower level room)
Boards & Commissions Room L280

MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Glenda Warmoth, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 684-0966. 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 Fourth Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
 

Project #2304068

 

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its fourth 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’, DF

DPD Planner: Holly Godard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

 

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The site is a half block bordered by Westlake Av, 8th 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 300,000 sq. ft. of office space and 20,000 sq. ft. of ground level retail 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 meetings on August 12, September 9, and November 4, 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 Planning and Development their recommendations regarding the design.

MEETING

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2003
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Seattle City Hall
601 5th Av (enter on 5th Av and use elevators to go to lower level room)
Boards & Commissions Room L280

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 Board Public Meeting
  Project #2105600
 

The Director of DPD is convening Design Review Board for its recommendation regarding redevelopment of High Point at the following location:

Address: 6550 32nd Av SW

Application Number: 2105600

Applicant: Tom Phillips

Applicant Phone: (206) 615-3414

Zoning: L1, SF

DPD Planner: Michael Jenkins

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The site is the High Point garden community in West Seattle. The community is zoned Lowrise 1 (L1) and Single Family (SF). The proposal is to redevelop the High Point community to provide approximately 1,600 units of new housing, including parks, gardens, and other community services. The focus of the meeting is for the Design Review Board to review and comment on proposed guidelines that cover the For-Sale properties that will not be developed by Seattle Housing Authority. The review is required pursuant to conditions by the City Council in their approval of the Contract Rezone for High Point.


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  PROCESS

The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for the redevelopment of High Point. 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 November 8, December 18, 2001, January 10, February 11, February 28, July 25, September 12, 2002; and February 10, 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: Thursday, December 11, 2003
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Southwest Precinct
2330 SW Webster Street – Community Room

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.

Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
  Project #2005082
 

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location:

Address: 3213 Harbor Av SW

Application Number: 2005082

Applicant: Brian Slick

Applicant Phone: (206) 344-5717

Zoning: C1 40’

DPD Planner: Michael Jenkins

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The site is located on the west side of Harbor Ave. SW, north of SW Porter Wy. The site is zoned Commercial 1 with a 40’ height limit (C1 40’). The proposal is for a five-story, mixed-use building with 51 residential units. Parking for 66 vehicles will be provided in a partially below grade garage. The focus of the meeting is for the Board to review proposed revisions to materials that were previously approved by the Board. The project has already received a Master Use Permit decision in September 2001.

PROCESS

The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the Design Review Board meeting, the applicants 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 December 14, 2000 and March 8, 2001 regarding this site. 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, December 11, 2003
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Southwest Precinct
2300 SW Webster Street
Community Room

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.

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULE
  Project #2301899
 

Hearings are subject to change; call Hearing Examiner (684-0521) to confirm schedule or if you have questions.

Hearing Examiner File: MUP-03-038 (V)

DPD Project Number: 2301899

Address: 11 W Raye St

The hearing originally scheduled for November 19, 2003 has been rescheduled to December 8, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hearing Room, 1310 Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue.

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE LAND USE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
 

The Seattle City Council is currently reviewing alternatives to the Mayor’s proposed amendments to the Land Use Code (Seattle Municipal Code, Title 23) related to the Northgate Overlay District. The Mayor’s proposal (C.B. 114552) repeals the General Development Plan (GDP) requirement and changes open space requirements (open space based on gross square footage is set at 10% in zones £ 40’ in height and 15% in zones > 40’ in height). The Council’s proposed alternatives include the following:

C.B. 114760 ("Alternative" to Mayor’s proposal)

  • Retains the GDP requirement, but with modifications to clarify requirements regarding major/minor amendments, the role of the advisory committee, early design guidance and vesting of development rights.
  • Requires owners of large sites (6 acres or more) with proposed developments that would exceed environmental review (SEPA) thresholds to prepare a GDP, but allows exceptions if the site is subject to one of the following: a single MUP for the entire site, a development agreement, or part of a SEPA planned action.
  • Changes the requirements for open space (open space based on gross square footage is set at 15% in zones £ 40’ in height and 20% in zones > 40’ in height).
  • Clarifies transparency requirements to require unobstructed views into structures, or into display windows at least 4’ deep.
  • Clarifies that parking garages located along major pedestrian streets must have retail uses on all sides of the ground floor.
  • Designates portions of NE 100th and 103rd Streets and 5th Avenue NE as special landscaped arterials.

C.B. 114767 ("Hybrid," combining elements of the Mayor’s proposal and the Alternative)

  • Repeals the GDP requirement as proposed by the Mayor in C.B. 114552.
  • Requires owners of large sites (6 acres or more) with proposed developments of 50,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area or greater to develop the site as a major phased development, through a development agreement, or as part of a SEPA planned action.
  • Changes the requirements for open space, transparency, parking garages, and the designations of special landscaped arterials as proposed in the Council’s Alternative (C.B. 114760).

WRITTEN COMMENTS

The City Council’s Northgate Committee of the Whole will accept written comments on the alternatives through 12:00 noon, Monday, December 8, 2003. Please send comments to geri.beardsley@seattle.gov or

Seattle City CouncilNorthgate
Committee of the Whole
c/o Geri Beardsley
P.O. Box 24025
Seattle, WA 98124-4025

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Copies of the alternatives are available from the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Public Resource Center, 700 5th 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.

Copies of the alternatives are also available from the Seattle City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Floor 3, 600 Fourth Avenue (entrance is on Fifth Avenue), 684-8344.

Questions regarding the alternatives or requests for electronic copies may be directed to Geri Beardsley of the Legislative Department at 684-8148 or via email at: geri.beardsley@seattle.gov.