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

April 7, 2005
Other Notices

Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	2414 N 45TH ST	NC2-40’	2500393
Northeast	7833 56TH PL NE	SF5000	2501188
Northeast	3658 WHITMAN AV N	L3	2501875
North/Northwest	1527 NW 62ND ST	LDT	2501533
South	3636 COURTLAND PL S	L2, SG	2207069
South	7955 46TH AV S	SF5000	2501195
West Seattle	9454 OLSON PL SW	SF7200	2409279
West Seattle	3231 SW RAYMOND ST	L2	2407892

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	4536 47TH AV NE	SF5000	2409583
North/Northwest	803 N 49TH ST	L2	2409028
North/Northwest	2616 NW 57TH ST	L2	2409576
Downtown/Central	119 27TH AV E	L1	2404298
South	1530 STURGUS AV S	L2	2306652
South	5511 15TH AV S	L2	2307143
South	1717 S ANGELINE ST	SF7200	2409669
West Seattle	7800 DETROIT AV SW	IG2 U/85’	2406564

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	2215 32^nd Avenue West	NC2 40’	2403960
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	1519 Minor Avenue	NC3 85’, PN, V	2403903
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	301 NE Northgate Way	NC3 65’/85’/125’, NG	2402787
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	1220 N 45^th Street	NC2 40’	2406609
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	2015 West Dravus Street	NC2 40’	2407763
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	1275 Mercer Street	SMC/R 55’/75’, P2	2307925
Notice of Land Use Code Text Amendments, and Environmental Determination			Notice1
Notice of Interpretation	723 North 79^th Street	SF5000	04-006

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 5^th 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# 2500393	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 2414 N 45th St Zone: NC2-40’ Applicant Contact: John Marshall Applicant Phone: (206) 525-3315 Planner: Scott Ringgold Planner Phone: (206) 233-3856 Date of Application: March 24, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 24, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to change the use of a 1,020 sq. ft. portion of an existing building from a restaurant to residential. Project includes future construction of a 3^rd story, 600 sq. ft. addition to the existing building for residential use. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Variance to allow less than minimum of 80% of nonresidential use at the street front façade. · Variance to allow less than required parking. · Variance to allow less than the required 13 ft. street level floor to floor height. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2501188	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 7833 56th Pl NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Ryan Anderson Applicant Phone: (206) 383-8084 Planner: Colin Vasquez Planner Phone: (206) 684-5639 Date of Application: March 24, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 24, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,400 sq. ft. and B) 5,400 sq. ft. Existing single family to be removed. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2501875	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 3658 Whitman Av N Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Darby Lippincott Applicant Phone: (206) 321-6566 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976 Date of Application: March 23, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 23, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses has been approved under Project #2403181. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create four unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2501533	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 1527 NW 62nd St Zone: LDT Applicant Contact: Doug Hannam Applicant Phone: (425) 388-5588 Planner: Scott Ringgold Planner Phone: (206) 233-3856 Date of Application: March 22, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 22, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	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 a townhouse has been approved under Project #2406715. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create two unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2207069	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 3636 Courtland Pl S Zone: L2, SG Applicant Contact: Lucy Nanola Applicant Phone: (206) 762-1054 Planner: Art Pederson Planner Phone: (206) 733-9074 Date of Application: March 15, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 15, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for construction of a duplex townhouse structure in an environmentally critical area. Parking for two vehicles is to be provided within the structure. The project includes 756 cu. yds. of grading. 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
Proj# 2501195	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 7955 46th Av S Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Tyler Goodmanson Applicant Phone: (206) 285-1117 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049 Date of Application: March 7, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 7, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into three parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 6,095.7 sq. ft., B) 7,101.4 sq. ft.; and C) 5,427.1 sq. ft. Existing structures are to remain. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create three parcels of land. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate

Proj# 2409279	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 9454 Olson Pl SW Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Sombo Vorng Applicant Phone: (206) 595-0988 Planner: Holly Godard Planner Phone: (206) 615-1254 Date of Application: March 17, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 17, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 7,638 sq. ft. and B) 7,234 sq. ft. Existing structures are to remain. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2407892	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 4/7/2005
	Addr: 3231 SW Raymond St Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Linda Stalzer Applicant Phone: (206) 357-4816 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744 Date of Application: March 14, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: April 4, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: April 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of 17, 3-story, 2-unit townhouses (totaling 34 units) with parking for 42 vehicles located within the structures. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Design Review (Administrative) Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit

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# 2409583	Area: Northeast	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 4536 47th Av NE Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Chris Trujillo Applicant Phone: (206) 228-7585 Planner: Christopher Ndifon Planner Phone: (206) 684-5046	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,510.5 sq. ft. and B) 5,510.5 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 April 21, 2005.
Proj# 2409028	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 803 N 49th St Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Doug Hannam Applicant Phone: (425) 388-5588 Planner: Molly Hurley Planner Phone: (206) 684-8278	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 single family dwelling units has been approved under Project #2403688.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create four 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 21, 2005.
Proj# 2409576	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 2616 NW 57th St Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Jessica Morse Applicant Phone: (206) 795-9499 Planner: Christopher Ndifon Planner Phone: (206) 684-5046	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into four unit lots. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The construction of townhouses has been approved under Project #2406416.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create four 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 21, 2005.
Proj# 2404298	Area: Downtown/Central	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 119 27th Av E Zone: L1 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Michael Dorcy Planner Phone: (206) 615-1393	Master Use Permit to establish use for construction of a duplex townhouse and single family residence in an environmentally critical area. Parking for three vehicles to be provided (1 at grade, 2 within garage attached to single family residence). Project includes demolition of existing structures and 390 cu. yds. of grading.
	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 21, 2005.
Proj# 2306652	Area: South	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1530 Sturgus Av S Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508	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 has been reviewed under related Project #2208192.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create five 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 21, 2005.
Proj# 2307143	Area: South	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 5511 15th Av S Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: David Wilson Applicant Phone: (206) 587-0473 Planner: Scott Kemp Planner Phone: (206) 233-3866	Master Use Permit for future construction of a one-story, 5,100 sq. ft. addition and renovation to existing historic building; a new three-story, 46,378 sq. ft. classroom building; and a new two-story, 38,651 sq. ft. gymnasium to a secondary school (Cleveland High School). Surface parking to be provided for 121 vehicles. Project includes 9,500 cu. yds. of grading and demolition of accessory structures and portion of historic building. SEIS prepared by Seattle School District No. 1.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: SEPA to conditionally approve 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. Grant - Design Departure to allow development standard departures for a public school in an L-2 zone. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than April 22, 2005.
Proj# 2409669	Area: South	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1717 S Angeline St Zone: SF7200 Applicant Contact: Patrick Leigh Applicant Phone: (206) 937-0400 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 7,300 sq. ft. and B) 10,381 sq. ft. Existing structure to remain.
	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 April 21, 2005.
Proj# 2406564	Area: West Seattle	Date of Decision: 4/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 7800 Detroit Av SW Zone: IG2 U/85’ Applicant Contact: Frank Huff Applicant Phone: (206) 783-4646 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 118,293 sq. ft. and B) 31,200 sq. ft.
	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 April 21, 2005.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2403960
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 2215 32nd Avenue West Application Number: 2403960 Applicant: Andrew Russin Applicant Phone: (206) 523-6150 Zoning: NC2 40’ DPD Planner: Colin Vasquez PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on a triangle between 32^nd Av W and W Lynn St and Clise Pl W. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40’ height limit (NC2 40’). The proposal is for the construction of eight live-work four-story structures and five single-story residences with garages. PROCESS The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a residential 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 residential 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, April 20, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Queen Anne Community Center 1901 First Av Room 1 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Colin Vasquez, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-684-5639. 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 #2403903
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 1519 Minor Avenue Application Number: 2403903 Applicant: Mike Brooks Applicant Phone: (206) 613-5309 Zoning: NC3 85’, PN, V DPD Planner: Michael Dorcy PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on Minor Av between Pike St and Pine St. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 with an 85’ height limit (NC3 85’, PN, V). The proposal is for an eight-story mixed-use building with apartments, live-work units and retail with 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, April 20, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Seattle Central Community College 1701 Broadway Room 3211 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. 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 #2402787
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a commercial development at the following location: Address: 301 NE Northgate Way Application Number: 2402787 Applicant: Tom Jones Applicant Phone: (206) 926-0599 Zoning: NC3 65’/85’/125’, NG DPD Planner: Scott Kemp PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is the Northgate Shopping Center bounded by NE Northgate Wy, 5^th Av NE, NE 103^rd St and 1^st Av NE. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 with a 65’/85’/125’ height limit (NC3 65’/85’/125’). The proposal is for approximately 106,000 sq. ft. of new retail and restaurant uses and a three-story parking garage. PROCESS The applicant has applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a commercial 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 December 6, 2004 and January 3, 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: Monday, April 18, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: University Heights Community Center 5031 University Way NE Room 106 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.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2406609
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed use development at 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 corner 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 at and below grade within the structure. 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 meeting on December 6, 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, April 18, 2005 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: University Heights Community Center 5031 University Way NE Room 106 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.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2407763
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 2015 West Dravus Street Application Number: 2407763 Applicant: Brian Runberg Applicant Phone: (206) 956-1970 Zoning: NC2 40’ DPD Planner: Colin Vasquez PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the southeast corner of W Dravus and 21st Av W. 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 35 residential units and commercial space. Parking to be provided in two parking garages. 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 meeting on December 15, 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: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Queen Anne Community Center 1901 First Av W Room 1 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Colin Vasquez, DPD Land Use Planner at 206-684-5639.
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting
	Project #2307925
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 1275 Mercer Street Application Number: 2307925 Applicant: Joshua MacTaggart Applicant Phone: (206) 223-1361 Zoning: SMC/R 55’/75’, P2 DPD Planner: Scott Kemp PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	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 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 January 21, April 21, and November 17, 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: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Seattle Central Community College 1701 Broadway Room 3211 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.

NOTICE OF LAND USE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
	Notice1 The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has prepared legislation to amend the Seattle Municipal Code to implement Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood plans through the Mayor's Neighborhood Business District Strategy. The proposed changes would create a new Commercial Zones Chapter in the Land Use Code (SMC 23.47A), repeal the existing Commercial Zones Chapter of the Land Use Code (SMC 23.47), adopt a new Definitions Chapter (SMC 23.84A), and adopt new regulations for off-street parking (23.54). Numerous amendments to the Land Use Code are proposed in order to maintain consistency with the proposed changes to the Commercial, Parking and Definitions provisions. The key proposed changes would: Remove unnecessary obstacles to housing development in commercial areas. Strengthen the pedestrian-orientation of commercial street fronts through development standards and guidelines. Refine and simplify use and maximum size of business standards. Revise requirements for residential amenities (open space). Control building bulk with floor area ratios to encourage wider sidewalks, plazas, ground-level open spaces, or view corridors. Lower parking requirements based on demand and to support alternative transportation. In Urban Centers and high capacity transit station areas, allow the market rather than the code to determine appropriate parking supply. Simplify the City’s regulations so they are easier to understand. Proposed rezones would: Rezone all areas currently designated Pedestrian 1 and Pedestrian 2 to a single new Pedestrian designation, Rezone all areas currently zoned NC2/R to NC2 and rezone all areas currently zoned NC3/R to NC3, and Map Pedestrian designations in six neighborhoods: Admiral, Greenwood/Phinney Ridge, Eastlake, Madison/Miller, Columbia City and Lake City. A separate ordinance is proposed that amends the Shoreline chapter of the Land Use Code (SMC 23.60) to maintain consistency between Shoreline regulations and proposed changes to the Commercial and Definitions chapters. This ordinance would also repeal the existing Definitions chapter (SMC 23.84). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION DPD has determined that the amendment described above will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, and has issued a Declaration of Non-Significance (no Environmental Impact Statement required). HOW TO APPEAL Appeals of the decision to issue a Declaration of Non-Significance must be submitted to the Office of the Hearing Examiner by 5:00 p.m. April 28, 2005. Appeals should be addressed to the Hearing Examiner and must be accompanied by a $50.00 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle. The appeal must be sent to: Office of the Hearing Examiner Room 1320 Alaska Building 618 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 INFORMATION AVAILABLE Copies of the proposed amendments may be obtained at the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5^th Avenue, Suite 2000 in the 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 regarding the proposed amendments or the environmental determination may be directed to Lish Whitson at (206) 223-0079 or via email at nbds@seattle.gov.
NOTICE OF INTERPRETATION
	Interpretation Number: 04-006 (Project No. 2409799) Address: 723 North 79^th Street Zone: SF5000 DPD Contact: Andrew McKim, (206) 684-8737 The Department has issued a formal land use code interpretation regarding whether this property qualifies as two separate legal building sites, pursuant to the lot area exceptions provided for the Single Family zones. The property at 723 North 79^th Street consists of two 30’ x 100’ platted lots in an SF5000 (Single Family) zone. A house, built in 1905, is located entirely on the easterly lot, with eaves extending slightly over platted lot line and over the westerly lot. The issue addressed in the interpretation is whether these two platted lots may qualify as separate legal building sites. A codified exception to the minimum lot area requirements of the Single Family zones allows separate development of lots that have been recognized, prior to 1957, as separate, provided that if a lot has been used to meet development standards for a house on an adjacent property, it may not qualify as a separate legal building site under this exception. In this case, the two lots have always been under common ownership, but the encroachment by the eaves is minor and appears to have been inadvertent. The house, and its eaves, has been in place for a century, but the two platted lots were held as separate tax accounts until 1954. Based on this information and a review of historic permits for the property, the Department has determined that the two platted lots qualify for the lot area exception provided for historic lots, and may be developed as separate legal building sites. HOW TO APPEAL THE INTERPRETATION Appeal of the Interpretation may be submitted through 5:00 p.m. April 21, 2005 and must be accompanied by a $50.00 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle. The appeal must state specifically why the appellant believes the Interpretation is incorrect. The appeal must be sent to: Office of the Hearing Examiner Room 1320 Alaska Building 618 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104

Interpretations

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROCESS

MEETING

MORE INFORMATION

HOW TO APPEAL THE INTERPRETATION