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Land Use Information Bulletin
A Twice Weekly Bulletin Announcing Land Use Applications, Decisions, Hearings, and Appeals

March 29, 2004
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Summary of Notices

Notices of Decisions
Area Address Zone Project No
Northeast 12006 8TH AV NE SF7200, NG 2208573
Northeast 9209 25TH AV NE SF5000 2305309
North/Northwest 5600 24TH AV NW NC3-65’, P2 2300720
North/Northwest 2243 NW 63RD ST LDT 2308349
South 9000 SEWARD PARK AV S SF5000, CR 2206134
South 2050 S COLUMBIAN WY NC2 40’ 2206450
West Seattle 3201 SW GRAHAM ST L1 TO L4 2301391

Other Land Use Notices
Action Address Zone Project No
Notice of Revised Decision 2402 NE 65TH ST NC2 40’, L2, RC 2108312
Notice of Director’s Recommendation on Council Concept Approval and Public Hearing 9401 MEYERS WY S C2 65’ 2302196
Notice of Environmental Determination Monorail
Adoption of Existing Environmental Impact Statement EIS

Notice of Decision

The Director of the Department of Planning and 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 5th Av Ste 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle WA 98124-4019. 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 5th Av Ste 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019, (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 5th Av Ste 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019.

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# 2208573 Area: Northeast Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 12006 8th Av NE
Zone: SF7200, NG  

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

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

Master Use Permit to subdivide two parcels into four parcels. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 8,759.9 sq. ft., B) 7,651.3 sq. ft., C) 10,935.3 sq. ft.; and D) 7,200 sq. ft. Existing structures to remain
  The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:
  • Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create four parcels of land.
    Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision by clicking on the link in the left column.

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than April 12, 2004.
Proj# 2305309 Area: Northeast Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 9209 25th Av NE
Zone: SF5000  

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

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

Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land in an environmentally critical area. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,369.8 sq. ft. and B) 5,369.8 sq. ft. Existing single family residence to 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 two parcels of land.
    Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision by clicking on the link in the left column.

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than April 12, 2004.
Proj# 2300720 Area: North/Northwest Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 5600 24th Av NW
Zone: NC3 65’, P2  

Applicant Contact: Brian Slick
Applicant Phone: (206) 344-5700

Planner: Vince Lyons
Planner Phone: (206) 233-3823

Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a six-story building containing 6,200 sq. ft. of private club (The Ballard Eagles), 5,500 sq. ft. of retail, and 2,500 sq. ft. of restaurant at ground level with 90 apartments above. Parking for 70 vehicles is proposed in two levels below grade. Project includes grading of 20,000 cu. yds. of material and demolition of existing buildings.
  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 April 12, 2004.
Proj# 2308349 Area: North/Northwest Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 2243 NW 63rd St
Zone: LDT  

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

Planner: Edgardo Manlangit
Planner Phone: (206) 684-5043

 Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two 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 #2307495.
  The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:
  • Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create two unit lots.
    Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision by clicking on the link in the left column.

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than April 12, 2004.
Proj# 2206134 Area: South Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 9000 Seward Park Av S
Zone: SF5000, CR  

Applicant Contact: Tom Rosling
Applicant Phone: (206) 624-1387

Planner: Margaret Glowacki
Planner Phone: (206) 386-4036

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for future construction of two (2) floating piers for boat launch and resurfacing of parking area for 51 vehicles (33 boat trailer stalls and 18 vehicles stalls). Project includes removal of three (3) existing stationary piers and grading of 800 cubic yards of material. Determination of Non-Significance issued by The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.
  The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:
  • Conditionally Grant - Shoreline Conditional Use to allow boat launch for auto-trailer boats accessory to a public park.
    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 - Shoreline Substantial Development to allow boat launch in CR 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.
  • SEPA – approved with conditions pursuant to 25.05.660.
    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.

This decision is appealable to the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board until at least April 19, 2004.
Proj# 2206450 Area: South Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 2050 S Columbian Wy
Zone: NC2 40’ 

Applicant Contact: Andrew Wisdom
Applicant Phone: (206) 324-1980

Planner: Michael Dorcy
Planner Phone: (206) 615-1393

Master Use Permit for construction of two additions to an existing multi-purpose convenience store (already built) for a total 5,453 sq. ft. Project includes demolition of existing canopy located south of store. Project also includes reconfiguration of existing parking.
  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 April 12, 2004.

Proj# 2301391 Area: West Seattle Date of Decision: 3/29/2004
View Decision Doc (Adobe) Addr: 3201 SW Graham St
Zone: L1 to L4  

Applicant Contact: Michael Fancher
Applicant Phone: (206) 784-4488

Planner: Bryan Stevens
Planner Phone: (206) 684-5045

 Master Use Permit for future construction of a four-story, 75-unit low-income senior apartment building with surface parking for 26 vehicles (High Point Redevelopment). Related projects include: #2105600 for contract rezone, demolition, grading and tree preservation; and #2202170 for full subdivision.
  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 April 12, 2004.

Other Land Use Notices
NOTICE OF REVISED DECISION
View Decision Doc (Adobe)

The Director's Analysis and Decision that was published on December 9, 2002 has been revised based on information presented to the Department of Planning and Development.

Project Number: 2108312

Address: 2402 NE 65th St

Zone: NC2 40’, L2, RC

Applicant Contact: Harold Javete Phone: (206) 727-5274

DPD Land Use Planner: Art Pederson Phone: (206) 733-9074

Project Description:
 Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a four-story building containing 2,309 sq. ft. of retail space and 34 apartment units. An additional eight separate buildings containing 25 town houses and eight apartment units are proposed, for a total of 67 dwelling units on-site. Parking for 90 vehicles is proposed within the structures. Existing structures to be demolished under Project #2002034.

Revised Decision:
Decision reissued to clarify that certain open space and set-back configurations included in approved MUP were approved Design Departures pursuant to SMC 23.41.012.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The project file and plans are available for review at the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000 (206) 684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
NOTICE OF DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION ON COUNCIL CONCEPT APPROVAL AND PUBLIC HEARING
  Project #2302196
View Decision Doc (Adobe)

The City Council is conducting a public hearing on the Recommendation of the Director of the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to approve the Concept Approval application and waive or modify development standards as described below.

Project Number: 2302196

C. F. Number: 306256

Address: 9401 Meyers Way S.

Zone: C2 65’

Project Description:
Council Land Use Action for future construction of a City Facility (Joint Training Facility for SFD, SPU and SDOT). Project includes construction of 34,000 sf of classroom space, 11,246 sf of apparatus storage facility, a high drill tower, a burn tower and other training props. The project also includes 58,000 cu. yards of grading (cut and fill). Parking for 18 vehicles provided on the site and 82 off site.

The project requires Council Concept Approval for a City facility and Council approval to waive or modify development standards. The Director’s recommendation is to approve the application with a reduction in the amount of required parking from 122 to 18 with the remainder to be available through a joint use arrangement with an adjacent site.

Copies of the Director’s Report and Recommendation and the application materials are available at the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue Suite 2000, Key Tower. 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 may be directed to Scott Kemp, 233-3866, at DPD.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The Director of DPD recommends the following conditions to mitigate environmental impacts:

Several conditions to protect riparian areas on the site and limit sound impacts off the site. The conditions are described in the Director’s Report and Recommendation.

HOW TO COMMENT

Comments on the Director’s recommendation may be submitted through 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2004. Comments should be sent to:

Attn: Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck
Legislative Department
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 2
PO Box 34025
Seattle, Washington 98124-4025

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on the Director’s recommendation will be conducted by the City Council Urban Planning & Development Committee on April 28, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council’s Chamber on the second floor of City Hall. The entrance to City Hall is located on Fifth Avenue between James and Cherry Streets. For those who wish to testify, a sign-up sheet will be available outside the Council Chamber thirty minutes before the public hearing. Questions concerning the public hearing may be directed to Neil Powers in Councilmember Steinbrueck’s office, 684-8804 or neil.powers@seattle.gov.

The City Council’s Chamber is accessible. Print and communication access provided on prior request. Please contact Neil Powers, neil.powers@seattle.gov, 684-8804, as soon as possible to request accommodation for a disability.
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
 

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is proposing approval by City Council ordinance of monorail transit system design guidelines for use by the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Transportation in reviewing and conditioning permit applications, or granting waivers of development standards, relating to the development of monorail transit facilities.

The main elements of the proposal are:

  • to describe the City’s urban design vision for monorail transit facilities; and
  • to set up design guidelines by which monorail transit facilities will be evaluated during the design and permitting process.

Environmental Determination

Pursuant to SMC 25.05.630, DPD has determined that the July 2002 Final Environmental Impact Statement prepared by the Elevated Transportation Company for the Seattle Popular Transit Plan meets the City’s environmental review standards and needs for the proposed guidelines. No further environmental analysis is required. DPD will circulate a Notice of Adoption as required by SMC 25.05.630.C.1 and will make a copy available as described below.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Copies of the proposed legislation and the DPD Director’s Report and the SEPA Notice of Adoption are available from DPD at the 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 adopted envirnmental document are available from DPD’s Public Resource Center, on-line at the website of the Seattle Monorail Project at www.elevated.org, or from the offices of the Seattle Monorail Project,1904 Fourth Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, Washington 98101, phone (206) 382-1220.

Questions about the proposed guidelines should be directed to Cheryl Sizov at (206) 684-3771 or via email at cheryl.sizov@seattle.gov Questions regarding the environmental determination should be directed to Cliff Portman at (206) 684-5593 or via email at cliff.portman@seattle.gov
ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
 

Description of current proposal: The Seattle City Council is considering approval by ordinance of monorail transit system design guidelines for use by the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Transportation in reviewing and conditioning permit applications, as well as possibly granting waivers of development standards, relating to the development of monorail transit facilities.

Proponent: City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development

Location of current proposal: The new regulations would apply City-wide, but only specifically to monorail transit facilities along alignments and in locations to be subsequently approved by the Seattle City Council.

Title of document being adopted: Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Seattle Popular Transit Plan ("EIS").

Agency that prepared document being adopted: Elevated Transportation Company.

Date adopted document was prepared: July 19, 2002.

Description of document (or portion) being adopted: The EIS was prepared as environmental review of the Seattle Popular Transit Plan, which plan was subsequently adopted by the Elevated Transportation Company as the ETC Seattle Popular Monorail Plan. In November 2002, City of Seattle voters passed Citizen’s Petition No. 1 which created the Seattle Popular Monorail Authority (known as the "Seattle Monorail Project") and required that new agency to adopt the Seattle Popular Monorail Plan. The EIS evaluated alternatives for, and impacts that could result from, the adoption of a City-wide plan for a monorail transit system, consisting of six possible corridors for monorail train transit service. The EIS also evaluated specific site-selection approval of a Phase I corridor route and general station locations.

The document is available to be read at (place/time): The EIS is available on the Seattle Monorail Project website at www.elevated.org. A copy is also available for review at the Department of Planning and Development, SEPA Public Information Center at 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle Washington, 98124-4019. Copies can be obtained at the offices of the Seattle Monorail Project, 1904 Fourth Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, Washington 98101, (206) 382-1220, which can provide the document in CD or text format.

Adoption: We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker.

Name of agency adopting document: City of Seattle, Department of Planning and Development

Contact person, if other than responsible official: Cheryl Sizov Phone: (206) 684-3771

Responsible official: Cliff Portman

Position/title: Principal Land Use Planner Phone: (206) 684-5593

Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2200, PO Box 34019, Seattle Washington, 98124-4019