DPD Land Use Information Bulletin

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

February 24, 2005
Other Notices

Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Downtown/Central	1918 4TH AV	DOC2-300’, DF	2403443
South	2702 16TH AV S	NC2 40', P1	2409556
South	2715 17TH AV S	NC2-40’/R-40	2409559
South	4223 50^TH AV S	NC1-30’	2409347

Revised Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Downtown/Central	2901 WESTERN AV	DMR/R 125’/65’	2204392
Downtown/Central	10 BROAD ST	DMR/R 125’/65’, UH	2207031
Downtown/Central	2 BROAD ST	DH2/65’, UH, DF	2207261

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	13527 25TH AV NE	SF7200	2407438
Northeast	12526 33RD AV NE	NC3-65’, L2	2408512
Northeast	5514 33^RD AV NE	SF5000	2402399
Northeast	11521 34^THAV NE	SF5000	2303696
North/Northwest	1119 NW 63RD ST	SF5000	2407874
North/Northwest	10316 GREENWOOD AV N	C1-40’	2402760
Magnolia/Queen Anne	315 ALOHA ST	L3	2406960
Downtown/Central	1421 ALASKAN WY	DH1/45’, UH, DF	2402773
Downtown/Central	3625 E HOWELL ST	SF5000	2307637
South	4530 S RYAN WY	IG2 U/65’	2404725

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	4441 RAINIER AV S	NC2 R/40’	2408531
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	2720 3^RD AV	DMR/C 125’/65’	2409281
Notice of Design Review 2^nd Early Design Guidance Meeting	1220 NORTH 45^TH ST	NC2 40’	2406609
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	400 NE RAVENNA BLVD	NC3 65’	2400499
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	6500 35^TH AV SW	NC2 40’	2104668
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	1321 1^STAV	DMC 240’	2407081
Notice of Proposed Land Use Code Text Amendment and City Council Public Hearing			Notice
Notice of Interpretation	3625 E HOWELL ST	SF5000	I-04-005 (2407759)

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 5^TH 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# 2403443	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 1918 4th Av Zone: DOC2 300’, DF Applicant Contact: Greg Krape Applicant Phone: (425) 463-1411 Planner: Scott Ringgold Planner Phone: (206) 233-3856 Date of Application: January 24, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: February 4, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: March 9, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a 31 story, 300 unit multi-family building with 11,505 sq. ft. ground level retail and 6 levels of parking for 600 vehicles. Existing retail buildings to be removed. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Design Review · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2409556	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 2702 16th Av S Zone: NC2 40', P1 Applicant Contact: Terry Beals Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5237 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049 Date of Application: January 14, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: February 4, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: March 9, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a light rail transit facility (Sound Transit-Beacon Hill Station). Project includes a three story, 2,184 sq. ft. building with public entry and ventilation shafts. Related Project #2409559 at 2715 17th Avenue So is also being reviewed. Environmental Impact Statement dated November 1999 has been prepared by Sound Transit. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA to approve, condition or deny pursuant to 25.05.660. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit

Proj# 2409559	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 2715 17th Av S Zone: NC2-40’, R-40 Applicant Contact: Terry Beals Applicant Phone: (206) 398-5237 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049 Date of Application: January 14, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: February 4, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: March 9, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a light rail transit facility (Beacon Hill Station) consisting of a one-story, 1,056 sq. ft. building for emergency exit and ventilation shaft. Related Project #2409556 at 2702 16th Avenue South is also being reviewed. Environmental Impact Statement dated November 1999 has been prepared by Sound Transit. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA to approve, condition or deny pursuant to 25.05.660. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2409347	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 4223 50^th Av S Zone: NC1-30’ Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357 Planner: Lori Swallow Planner Phone: (206) 684-5627 Date of Application: January 7, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: February 22, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: March 9, 2005	Master Use Permit to install a minor communication utility (Voicestream Wireless) including equipment cabinet and panel antennas on the roof of an apartment building to be screened behind 12 ft. tall screening walls. Existing minor communication utility to remain. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None

Revised Notices of Application

Project(s) and/or notices under this heading have been revised from that previously published in this bulletin. For clarification, the revised element is underlined in the description below. Seattle's Department of Planning and Development is currently reviewing these applications. Your written comments are encouraged and may be submitted to:

Department of Planning and Development
700 5^th Av Ste 2000
PO Box 34019
Seattle, Washington 98124-4019

For projects other than those requiring shoreline approvals, the comment period may be extended an additional fourteen (14) days. A written request to extend the comment period must by received by this Department within the initial 14-day comment period as published in this bulletin. For additional information, contact the Public Resource Center, Seattle Municipal Tower, 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. Printed material in enlarged print is available upon request. A copy fee will be charged.

Please note that “SEPA” refers to the State Environmental Policy Act. Numbers used in project descriptions are approximations. The final approved plans will control.

Proj# 2204392	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 2901 Western Av Zone: DMR/R 125’/65’ Applicant Contact: Maria Barrientos Applicant Phone: (206) 728-1912 Planner: Michael Jenkins Planner Phone: (206) 615-1331 Date of Application: October 11, 2002 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 31, 2002 Written comments may be submitted through: March 9, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a park consisting of a 2-story, 10,825 sq. ft. multi-use pavilion, and parking for 50 vehicles in below-grade garage. Project includes 28,908 cu. yds. of grading for landscaping and pedestrian walkways, and a skybridge permit to construct a pedestrian overpass to connect to 10 Broad Street (2207031). Related projects are #2207031, #2207261, #2501059, #2501061; and #2501062. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2207031	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 10 Broad St Zone: DMR/R 125’/65’, UH Applicant Contact: Maria Barrientos Applicant Phone: (206) 728-1912 Planner: Michael Jenkins Planner Phone: (206) 615-1331 Date of Application: October 11, 2002 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 31, 2002 Written comments may be submitted through: March 25, 2005	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for future construction of a park with 50,985 cu. yds. of grading for landscaping and pedestrian walkways, and a skybridge permit to construct two pedestrian overpasses to connect to 2901 Western Avenue (#2204392) and to 2 Broad Street (#2207261). Related projects are #2204392, #2207261, #2501059, #2501061; and #2501062. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow shoreline recreation use (park) in a UH Shoreline 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# 2207261	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 2/24/2005
	Addr: 2 Broad St Zone: DH2/65’, UH, DF Applicant Contact: Maria Barrientos Applicant Phone: (206) 728-1912 Planner: Michael Jenkins Planner Phone: (206) 615-1331 Date of Application: October 11, 2002 Date Application Deemed Complete: October 31, 2002 Written comments may be submitted through: March 25, 2005	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to establish use for future construction of a park with 20,522 cu. yds. of grading for landscaping and pedestrian walkways, and an aerial vacation to construct a skybridge to connect 10 Broad Street (#2207031). Existing surface parking in the Alaskan Way right-of-way for 84 vehicles to be removed. Related projects are #2204392, #2207031, #2501059, #2501061; and #2501062. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow shoreline recreation use (park) in a UH Shoreline 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

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 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th 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, Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000 – 20^th Floor, (206) 684-8467. A copy fee will be charged. (The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.)

Proj# 2407438	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 13527 25th Av NE Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Doug Hannam Applicant Phone: (425) 388-5588 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 7,017.6 sq. ft. and B) 7,046.4 sq. ft. Existing structures to be removed.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: 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 March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2408512	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 12526 33rd Av NE Zone: NC3-65’, L2 Applicant Contact: Gina Mohr Applicant Phone: (206) 615-3562 Planner: Naomi Henry Planner Phone: (206) 684-5223	Master Use Permit to change the use of a 6,232 sq. ft. retail building to warehouse (Seattle Housing Authority).
	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 March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2402399	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 5514 33^rd Av NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Michael Booth Applicant Phone: (425) 252-7700 Planner: Scott Ringgold Planner Phone: (206) 233-3856	Master Use Permit to change the use of a portion of an existing 1,800 square-foot single family residential structure to a day-care center.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant – Administrative Conditional Use to allow a child care center in a single family residential zone. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision by clicking on the link in the left column. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than March 10, 2005.

Proj# 2303696	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 11521 34^th Av NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Paul Janos Planner Phone: (206) 233-7195	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land in an Environmentally Critical Area. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,001 sq. ft. and B) 5,438 sq. ft. Existing shed and garage to be removed.
	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 – Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land in an Environmentally Critical Area. 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 March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2407874	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1119 NW 63rd St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Tyler Goodmanson Applicant Phone: (206) 285-1117 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel containing two existing single family residences into two unit lots with one single family residence on each. Proposed lot sizes are: A) 2,756.3 sq. ft. and B) 2,240 sq. ft. Development standards will apply to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots.
	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 March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2402760	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 10316 Greenwood Av N Zone: C1-40’ Applicant Contact: George Ostrow Applicant Phone: (206) 529-9356 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a four-story, mixed use (medical services and retail) building with 15 apartments and 2,084 sq. ft. of ground level commercial use. Parking for 18 vehicles provided in a below-grade garage.
	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 March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2406960	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 315 Aloha St Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into three unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses has been approved under Project #2307584.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create three 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 March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2402773	Area: Downtown/Central	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1421 Alaskan Wy Zone: DH1/45’, UH, DF Applicant Contact: Rich Hennings Applicant Phone: (206) 684-7262 Planner: Margaret Glowacki Planner Phone: (206) 386-4036	Master Use Permit for future removal of 950 wood and steel piles, installation of 140 new steel piles, and repair and replacement of pier building and apron (Pier 59). Project includes future removal of existing stair tower and ramp on the south side of Pier 59 (Pier 58). Determination of Non-Significance prepared by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: SEPA to condition 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. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2307637	Area: Downtown/Central	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 3625 E Howell St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Dana Warren Applicant Phone: (206) 749-9484 Planner: Lauren Hirt Planner Phone: (206) 615-0736	Master Use Permit for future construction of a 689 sq. ft. stair addition and change of use of an existing two-story single family residence to private elementary school in an Environmentally Critical Area. One parking space is proposed on site.
	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 – Administrative Conditional Use to allow expansion of an institution in a single family zone. Conditions: Numerous conditions have been placed on this project. You may contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467) or view the decision by clicking on the link in the left column. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than March 10, 2005.
Proj# 2404725	Area: South	Date of Decision: 2/24/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 4530 S Ryan Wy Zone: IG2 U/65’ Applicant Contact: Shih-Kung Huang Applicant Phone: (206) 622-8443 Planner: Cheryl Mosteller Planner Phone: (206) 684-5048	Master Use Permit for future construction of a 144,264 sq. ft. mini-warehouse in an Environmentally Critical Area. Project includes demolition of two existing mini-warehouse structures totaling 32,400 sq. ft. additional parking for nine vehicles and four rental trucks will be provided at grade for a total of 92 parking spaces.
	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. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than March 10, 2005.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2408531
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 4441 Rainier Avenue South Application Number: 2408531 Applicant: Robert Humble Applicant Phone: (206) 568-6586 Zoning: NC2 R/40’ DPD Planner: Lisa Rutzick PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the corner of S Oregon St and Rainier Av S. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC2 R/40’). The proposal is for a four-story mixed use building (low income housing) the commercial spaces with approximately 12 spaces. 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: Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Seattle Vocational Institute 2120 S Jackson St Room 102/103 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Lisa Rutzick, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-386-9049. 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 #2409281
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 2720 3rd Avenue Application Number: 2409281 Applicant: John Thomas Applicant Phone: (206) 971-5639 Zoning: DMR/C 125’/65’ DPD Planner: Bruce Rips PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located at the corner of 3rd Av and Clay St. The site is zoned Downtown Mixed Residential/Commercial with a 125’/65’ height limit (DMR/C 125’/65’). The proposal is for a 12-story mixed use building with retail and apartments with accessory 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: Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Seattle City Hall 601 5^th Av (enter on 5^th Av, use elevators to lower level room) Boards and Commissions Room L280 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Bruce Rips, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-615-1392. 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 2nd Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2406609
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for a 2nd early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 1220 North 45^th Street Application Number: 2406609 Applicant: Bill Walker Applicant Phone: (425) 765-0665 Zoning: NC2 40’ DPD Planner: Scott Ringgold PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located at the northwest corners of N 45^th St and Stone Wy N. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC2 40’). The proposal is for a four-story, mixed use building with parking to be located beneath the structure. 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 applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meeting on December 6, 2004, regarding the site, vicinity, and the proposed design; 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, March 7, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: University Heights Community Center 5031 University Way NE Room 110 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Scott Ringgold, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 233-3856. 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 Board Public Meeting
	Project #2400499
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed use development at the following location: Address: 400 NE Ravenna Boulevard Application Number: 2400499 Applicant: Clayton O’Brien-Smith Applicant Phone: (206) 902-5456 Zoning: NC3 65’ DPD Planner: Jess Harris PROJECT DESCRIPTION	The top of this image is North
	The site fronts on three streets; NE Ravenna Blvd, NE 70th St and Oswego Pl NE. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40 foot height limit (NC2 40’) and is developed with a one-story bank building (Key Bank) and a surface parking lot. The proposal is for a four-story mixed use building consisting of 4,000 sq. ft. of five live-work units, commercial space at ground level and 62 residential units above. Enclosed parking for 81 cars. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed use development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meetings on May 17, and August 2, 2004, regarding this site; the public may offer comments regarding the proposed design; and, the Design Review Board members will offer to the Director of the Department of Planning and Development their recommendations regarding the design MEETING Date: Monday, March 7, 2005 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: University Heights Community Center 5031 University Way NE Room 110 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Jess Harris, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 684-7744.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2104668
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 6500 35th Avenue SW Application Number: 2104668 Applicant: Dan Bladner Applicant Phone: (206) 329-8300 ext 19 Zoning: NC2 40’ DPD Planner: Darlene Edwards PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of SW Morgan St and 35th Av SW. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC2 40’). The proposal is for a four-story building with 34 apartment units above a ground floor community center (West Seattle Community Resource Center). PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meetings on August 12, 2004 and January 27, 2005, 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, March 10, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Chief Sealth High School 2600 SW Thistle Cafeteria MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Darlene Edwards, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-684-5606.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2407081
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 1321 1^st Avenue Application Number: 2407081 Applicant: Tony Puma Applicant Phone: (206) 617-7862 Zoning: DMC 240’ DPD Planner: Michael Dorcy PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located at the southwest corner of 1^st Av and Union St and abuts Post Alley to the west. The site is zoned Downtown Mixed Commercial with a 240’ height limit (DMC 240’). The proposal is for a 21-story building containing hotel and apartments with accessory parking. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a mixed-use development. At the Design Review Board meeting the applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the Design Guideline priorities established at the Early Design Guidance Board meetings on October 26, December 14, 2004 and January 25, 2005, 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: Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Seattle City Hall 601 5^th Av (enter on 5^th Av, use elevators to lower level room) Boards and Commissions Room L280 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Michael Dorcy, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 615-1393.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND USE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

Notice

Amendments are proposed to the Land Use Code (Title 23) and to the City’s environmental policies (Title 25) that would modify parking requirements and SEPA mitigation authority for multifamily uses within the First Hill Urban Center Village, University District Northwest Urban Center Village, the Pike/Pine Urban Center Village, and the Capitol Hill Urban Center Village

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council’s Urban Development and Planning Committee will hold a public hearing to take comments on the proposal on March 30, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council’s Chamber, 2^nd floor, Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue. 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 one-half hour before the public hearing. Questions concerning the public hearing may be directed to Neil Powers in Councilmember Steinbrueck’s office, by calling 684-8804 or via e-mail at: neil.powers@seattle.gov.

The City Council Chamber is accessible. Print and communications access is provided on prior request. Please contact Neil Powers at 684-8804 as soon as possible to request accommodations for a disability.

WRITTEN COMMENTS

For those unable to attend the public hearing, comments will be accepted through March 29, 2005. Please send comments to Neil Powers or:

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

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Copies of the proposal are available from the City Clerk’s website by searching for Council Bill 115173 at http://clerk.ci.seattle.wa.us/~public/leghome.htm. Paper copies are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 3^rd Floor, City Hall 600 4^th Avenue (entrance on 5^thAvenue).

Questions regarding the proposed legislation may be directed to Rebecca Herzfeld at (206) 615-1674 or via email at rebecca.herzfeld@seattle.gov.

NOTICE OF INTERPRETATION

I-04-005 (Project #2407759)

Project No. 2407759

Address: 3625 East Howell Street

Zone: SF5000

The Department has issued a formal Land Use Code interpretation, pursuant to Seattle Municipal Code Section 23.88.020, relating to a proposal by the Epiphany School to convert an existing single-family residence, across the street from property currently used by the Epiphany School and Epiphany Church, to additional classrooms for the school. Expansion of an institution in a Single Family zone requires administrative conditional use approval, and the decision reflecting that process (Project No. 2307637) is being published concurrently with the interpretation. The interpretation, which was requested by a group of Madrona-area citizens, addresses the question whether, under the Land Use Code, the Epiphany Church and Epiphany School are regulated as a single “institution” or two, and whether and how the dispersion standard for institutions in Single Family zones should be applied. (The dispersion standard requires, in general, that new or expanding institutions be located at least 600 feet from other institutions in residential zones.

The interpretation concluded, based on the specific language of the definitions in the Land Use Code, and consistent with past practices and an earlier Land Use Code interpretation, that the Epiphany Church and Epiphany School, together, are a single “institution” as defined in the code. Dispersion thus is not required between the new classrooms and the property that is currently used by the church and school. However, for purposes of the administrative conditional use analysis, impacts of both the school and the church (such as parking and traffic impacts) must be taken into consideration.

This Land Use Code interpretation may be appealed to the Seattle Hearing Examiner in conjunction with an appeal of the related project decision (Project No. 2307637).

DPD Planner: Andy McKim

Planner Phone: (206) 684-8737

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