Land Use Information Bulletin
A Twice Weekly Bulletin Announcing Land Use Applications, Decisions,
Hearings, and Appeals
April 22, 2004
Other Notices
Summary of Notices
Notices of Application
| Area | Address | Zone | Project No |
| Northeast | 11723 16TH AV NE | L2, NG | 2308939 |
| North/Northwest | 9207 ASHWORTH AV N | L3, V | 2400044 |
| Magnolia/Queen Anne | 31 ETRURIA ST | L3 | 2306541 |
| Magnolia/Queen Anne | 171 PROSPECT ST | SF5000 | 2402385 |
| West Seattle | 9400 OLSON PL SW | SF7200 | 2401697 |
Notices of Decisions
| Area | Address | Zone | Project No |
| North/Northwest | 6121 37TH AV NW | L1 | 2304576 |
| Downtown/Central | 107 CHERRY ST | PSM 100’, DF, PS | 2303665 |
| West Seattle | 4160 BEACH DR SW | L2 | 2208862 |
| West Seattle | 3216 ALKI AV SW | L2, AL, UR | 2305579 |
Other Land Use Notices
| Action | Address | Zone | Project No |
| Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting | 600 N 36TH ST | NC3 40’ | 2400627 |
| Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting | 3238 EASTLAKE AV E | NC2 40’ | 2400912 |
| Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting | 2205 N 45TH ST | NC2 40’ | 2307760 |
| Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting | 20 W ETRURIA ST | L3 | 2304575 |
| Revised Notice of Project & Decision | 1223 E CHERRY ST | MIO 50’/37’, NC2 40’, L2 | 2203221 |
| Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement | 811 FIFTH AV | DOC1 450’ | 2200399 |
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 Av Ste 2000
PO Box 34019
Seattle, Washington 98124-4019
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 5th Av Ste 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019.
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# 2308939 | Area: Northeast | GMR Notice Date: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 11723 16th Av NE Zone: L2, NG Applicant Contact: Melissa Voter Planner: Tamara Garrett Date of Application: April 2, 2004 Written comments may be submitted through: May 5, 2004 |
Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into five 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 #2208339.
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following approvals are required:
· Short Subdivision to create five unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate |
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| Proj# 2400044 | Area: North/Northwest | GMR Notice Date: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 9207 Ashworth Av N Zone: L3, V Applicant Contact: Jennifer Grant Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Date of Application: April 13, 2004 Written comments may be submitted through: 5/5/2004 |
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 #2301670.
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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# 2306541 | Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne | GMR Notice Date: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 31 Etruria St Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Mike Yukevich Planner: Edgardo Manlangit Date of Application: April 6, 2004 Written comments may be submitted through: May 5, 2004 |
Master Use Permit for future construction of a three-story, three-unit
townhouse structure in an environmentally critical area. Parking will
be located within each structure at grade.
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following approvals are required:
· SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit |
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| Proj# 2402385 | Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne | GMR Notice Date: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 171 Prospect St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Donald Goe Planner: Lauren Hirt Date of Application: April 13, 2004 Written comments may be submitted through: May 5, 2004 |
Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a third
story addition to an existing single family residence in an
environmentally critical area. Project is related to Building Permit
No. 2306205 expansion of existing structure to establish an accessory
dwelling unit.
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following approvals are required:
· Variance to allow structure in required side yard. · Variance to allow structure to exceed maximum height limit. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit |
| Proj# 2401697 | Area: West Seattle | GMR Notice Date: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 9400 Olson Pl SW Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Mike Luna Planner: Michael Dorcy Date of Application: April 12, 2004 Written comments may be submitted through: May 5, 2004 |
Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into eight unit lots in an
environmentally critical area. 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. Future construction of single family
residences has been approved under Project #2107692.
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following approvals are required:
· Short Subdivision to create eight unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate |
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# 2304576 | Area: North/Northwest | Date of Decision: 4/22/2004 |
| View Decision Doc (Adobe) |
Addr: 6121 37th Av NW Zone: L1 Applicant Contact: Brittani Ard Planner: Colin Vasquez |
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. Construction of a two-unit townhouse has been approved under Permit #736475. |
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 May 6, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2303665 | Area: Downtown/Central | Date of Decision: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 107 Cherry St Zone: PSM 100’, DF, PS Applicant Contact: Tony Scott Planner: Darlene Edwards |
Master Use Permit for substantial alterations to change the use of a 47,956 sq. ft. portion of an existing retail/administrative office building from administrative office to 89 apartments (affordable housing). 8,129 sq. ft. of retail on ground level to remain. Certificate of approval required from DON. |
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 May 6, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2208862 | Area: West Seattle | Date of Decision: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 4160 Beach Dr SW Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Rick Anderson Planner: Darlene Edwards |
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for construction of a four-unit townhouse with parking for four vehicles within the structure. Project includes demolition of existing single family residence. |
The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted
plans:
This decision is appealable to the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board until at least May 13, 2004. |
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| Proj# 2305579 | Area: West Seattle | Date of Decision: 4/22/2004 |
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Addr: 3216 Alki Av SW Zone: L2, AL, UR Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Planner: Darlene Edwards |
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for construction of a three-unit townhouse with parking for three vehicles to be provided within the structure. Project includes demolition of existing single family residence and two-unit apartment. |
The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted
plans:
This decision is appealable to the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board until at least May 13, 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: 3238 Eastlake Av E Application Number: 2400912 Applicant: John Trieger Applicant Phone: (206) 930-3933 Zoning: NC2 40’ DPD Planner: Lauren Hirt PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
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The site is located in the Portage Bay Roanoke Community at the north end of Eastlake Av. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC2 40’). The proposal is for a mixed-use project comprised of ground floor retail and 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, May 5, 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 Lauren Hirt, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-615-0736. 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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Director's Analysis and Decision that was published on April 19, 2004
has been revised. Project Number: 2203221 Address: 1223 E Cherry Street Zone: Major Institution Overlay 50’ and 37’ (MIO), Neighborhood Commercial 2 40’ (NC2 40’) and Lowrise 2 (L2) Applicant Contact: James Bradley Phone: (206) 467-5828 DPD Land Use Planner: Michael Jenkins Phone: (206) 615-1331 Project Description: Master use permit to establish use for future construction of a five story building with 14,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 2,500 sq. ft. of administrative office space and 161 residential (student housing) units for Seattle University. The project includes parking for 138 vehicles below grade. The project also includes future demolition of existing structures on the block. Revised Project Notice: The notice published on April 19, 2004 did not include the request for approval of a minor amendment to the Seattle University Master Plan. 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. 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. HOW TO APPEAL Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than May 6, 2003. Information on how to appeal the revised decision to the Hearing Examiner is available in DPD's Land Use Information Service under "Hearing Examiner Appeals." |
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