Land Use Information Bulletin
January 8, 2004
Other Notices
Summary of Notices
Notices of Application
| Area | Address | Zone | Project No |
| Northeast | 3216 NE 100TH ST | SF7200 | 2308634 |
| North/Northwest | 810 NW BRIGHT ST | IG2 U/65’ | 2204053 |
| Magnolia/Queen Anne | 2470 WESTLAKE AV N | C2 40’, US | 2308426 |
| Downtown/Central | 1426 E MADISON ST | NC3 65’, PN | 2305323 |
Notices of Decisions
| Area | Address | Zone | Project No |
| Northeast | 3925 INTERLAKE AV N | SF5000 | 2303774 |
| Magnolia/Queen Anne | 3246 32ND AV W | SF5000 | 2201672 |
| South | 5201 M L KING JR WY S | C1 40’, SS | 2303479 |
| South | 2300 S JUDKINS ST | L2 | 2305025 |
| South | 4509 15TH AV S | NC1 40’ | 2204981 |
Other Land Use Notices
| Action | Address | Zone | Project No |
| Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting | 1275 MERCER ST | SCM/R 55’/75’, P2 | 2307925 |
| Notice of Design Review 2ND Early Design Guidance Meeting | 2040 E MADISON ST | NC3 65’, NC2/R 65’ | 2204305 |
| Notice of Change in Appeal Hearing Schedule | 424 35TH AV S | SF5000 | 2107752 |
| Notice of Change in Appeal Hearing Schedule | 2900 S KING ST | SF5000 | 2203259 |
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 and 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 and 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# 2308634 | Area: Northeast | GMR Notice Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 3216 NE 100th St
Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990 Planner: Art Pederson Planner Phone: (206) 733-9074 Date of Application: December 29, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: December 29, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: January 21, 2004 |
Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel
into four parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: W) 5,878.5 sq.
ft., X) 5,901.8 sq. ft, Y) 5,901.8 sq. ft.; and Z) 5,812.0 sq. ft.
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The following approvals are required:
· Short Subdivision to create four parcels of land.Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate |
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| Proj# 2204053 | Area: North/Northwest | GMR Notice Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 810 NW Bright St
Zone: IG2 U/65’ Applicant Contact: Byron Cole Applicant Phone: (206) 782-1447 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508 Date of Application: July 24, 2002 Date Application Deemed Complete: July 24, 2002 Written comments may be submitted through: January 21, 2004 |
Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel
into two parcel of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 6,707 sq. ft.
and B) 6,676 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 |
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| Proj# 2308426 | Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne | GMR Notice Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 2470 Westlake Av N
Zone: C2 40’, US Applicant Contact: Steve Johnston Applicant Phone: (206) 282-8512 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744 Date of Application: December 30, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: December 30, 2003 Written comments may be submitted through: February 6, 2004 |
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
for installation of metal siding to the western exterior of existing
administrative office building. Project includes future installation
of a 12 ft. by 12 ft. marquee at the western entrance of the building
(to extend into the public right of way); and air conditioning units
permitted under #2307125 (already installed).
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The following approvals are required:
· SEPA Environmental Determination· Shoreline Substantial Development to allow alteration to existing building in the UR environment.Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None |
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| Proj# 2305323 | Area: Downtown/Central | GMR Notice Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 1426 E Madison St
Zone: NC3 65’, PN Applicant Contact: Ed Linardic Applicant Phone: (206) 283-4764 Planner: Bryan Stevens Planner Phone: (206) 684-5045 Date of Application: December 8, 2003 Date Application Deemed Complete: January 5, 2004 Written comments may be submitted through: January 21, 2004 |
Master Use Permit to establish use for
future construction of a six-story building with 45 apartment units
over 8,600 sq. ft. of ground floor retail. Parking for 78 vehicles to
be provided in a three-level, below grade parking garage. Project
includes grading of 11,000 cu. yds. of material. Existing building to
be demolished.
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The following approvals are required:
· SEPA Environmental Determination· Design ReviewOther permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit |
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 and 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 and 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 and 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# 2303774 | Area: Northeast | Date of Decision: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 3925 Interlake Av N
Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Colin Vasquez Planner Phone: (206) 684-5639 |
Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,002.2 sq. ft., and B) 3,975.5 sq. ft. Existing structures are to remain. |
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The following appealable decisions have
been made based on submitted plans:
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 January 22, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2201672 | Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne | Date of Decision: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 3246 32nd Av W Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Planner: Colin Vasquez Planner Phone: (206) 684-5639 |
Master Use Permit for future installation of a minor communication utility (Voicestream Wireless). Utility to consist of three panel antennas located within the right-of-way (alley) atop a City Light pole and a 129 sq. ft. electrical equipment cabinet to be located on private property within the existing accessory garage. (Parking to be relocated onto a surface parking pad.) |
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The following appealable decisions have
been made based on submitted plans:
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.
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 January 22, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2303479 | Area: South | Date of Decision: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 5201 M L King Jr Wy S
Zone: C1 40’, SS Applicant Contact: Terry Beals Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5237 Planner: Carol Proud Planner Phone: (206) 233-7197 |
Master Use Permit to establish use for temporary staging area for future construction of a light rail transit facility. Project includes future demolition of existing structure. An Environmental Impact Statement was prepared by Sound Transit. |
The following appealable decisions have
been made based on submitted plans:
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 ddecision by clicking on the link in the left column. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than January 22, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2305025 | Area: South | Date of Decision: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 2300 S Judkins St
Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: David Chenoweth Applicant Phone: (206) 412-6191 Planner: Lauren Hirt Planner Phone: (206) 615-0736 |
Master Use Permit to subdivide one lot into seven 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, not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of a single-family dwelling unit and three duplex townhouses is being reviewed under related Project #2208852. |
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The following appealable decisions have
been made based on submitted plans:
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 January 22, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2204981 | Area: South | Date of Decision: 1/8/2004 |
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Addr: 4509 15th Av S
Zone: NC1 40’ Applicant Contact: Jay Deguchi Applicant Phone: (206) 256-0809 Planner: Glenda Warmoth Planner Phone: (206) 684-0966 |
Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a four-story building consisting of 2,223 sq. ft. of customer service office and 5 apartment units at ground level with 12 apartment units above. Parking for 21 vehicles to be provided partially below grade to be accessed from the alley. Project includes future demolition of existing structure. |
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The following appealable decisions have
been made based on submitted plans:
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.
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 January 22, 2004. |
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Other Land Use Notices
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The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 1275 Mercer St Application Number: 2307925 Applicant: Blaine Weber Applicant Phone: (206) 344-5700 Zoning: SMC/R 55’/75’, P2 DPD Planner: Scott Kemp PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
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The existing site is one city block bound by Mercer St, Yale Av N, Republican St, and Pontius Av N. The site is zoned Seattle Cascade Mixed/Residential with 55’ and 75’ height limits (SCM/R 55’/75’ P2). The proposal is for a seven-story mixed-use building (retail/apartment) with accessory 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: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Seattle Central Community College 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. |
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Notice of Design Review 2ND Early Design Guidance Meeting |
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The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for a 2nd early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 2040 E Madison St Application Number: 2204305 Applicant: Carlos De La Torre Applicant Phone: (206) 624-8682 Zoning: NC3 65’, NC2/R 65’ DPD Planner: Scott Kemp PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
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The site is located on the northwest corner of E Madison St and E Denny Wy. The site is split zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 with a 65’ height limit (NC3 65’) and Neighborhood Commercial 2/Residential with a 65’ height limit (NC2/R 65’). The proposal is for a six-story building with a public courtyard through the site, ground floor commercial and residential units and five-stories of residential units above (187 total residential units). Parking for 312 vehicles will be located in a below grade parking garage. The proponents are also petitioning the Seattle Department of Transportation for a vacation of an alley on the site. 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: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Seattle Central Community College 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. |
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| NOTICE OF CHANGE IN APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULE | |||
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Hearings are subject to change; call Hearing Examiner (684-0521) to confirm schedule or if you have questions. Hearing Examiner File: MUP-03-043(V) DPD Project Number: 2107752 Address: 424 35th Av S The hearing originally scheduled for January 8, 2004 has been rescheduled to December 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hearing Room, 1310 Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue. |
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Hearings are subject to change; call Hearing Examiner (684-0521) to confirm schedule or if you have questions. Hearing Examiner File: MUP-03-036 (W, CU) DPD Project Number: 2203259 Address: 2900 S King St The hearing originally scheduled for December 30, 2003 has been rescheduled to February 4, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hearing Room, 1310 Alaska Building, 618 Second Avenue. |
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