DPD Land Use Information Bulletin

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

May 12, 2005
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Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	9417 ROOSEVELT WY NE	L2, NG	2408085
North/Northwest	13000 LINDEN AV N	C1 65’	2409486
Magnolia/Queen Anne	2500 AURORA AV N	C1 65'	2406680
Magnolia/Queen Anne	2480 BIRCH AV N	L3	2407917
Magnolia/Queen Anne	720 NOB HILL AV N	L3	2501917
Magnolia/Queen Anne	421 WARD ST	L3	2503136
South	3512 S JUNEAU ST	C1 65'	2501657
South	5538 15TH AV S	L1	2502284
West Seattle	7920 FAUNTLEROY WY SW	SF5000	2408461
West Seattle	4609 SW MONROE ST	SF5000	2408485
West Seattle	3016 60TH AV SW	L2, AL	2501017

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
West Seattle	8133 DELRIDGE WY SW	L1	2405581

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	7114 M L KING JR WY S	NC3 65’	2402410
Notice of Design Review 2nd Early Design Guidance Meeting	2201 9TH AV / 2231 WESTLAKE AV	DMC 160’, DF	2409278 / 2500666
Notice of Design Review Board Public Meeting	1635 8TH AV	DOC2 300’	2402418

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# 2408085	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 9417 Roosevelt Wy NE Zone: L2, NG Applicant Contact: Norris Bacho Applicant Phone: (206) 227-4443 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976 Date of Application: January 26, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 6, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit for expansion of an existing minor communication utility. Expansion will consist of replacing three existing panel antennas with nine new panel antennas mounted 37 feet above grade on an existing 150-foot monopole. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Administrative Conditional Use to allow a communication utility over height in an L2 zone. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None
Proj# 2409486	Area: North/Northwest	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 13000 Linden Av N Zone: C1 65’ Applicant Contact: Joseph Giampietro Applicant Phone: (206) 766-8300 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744 Date of Application: April 12, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 5, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of three, seven-story low income senior/low to moderate income buildings consisting of 251 units with 10,895 sq. ft. of ground floor retail; 74 units with 2,081 sq. ft. of ground floor retail (west building) and 66 units (east building). Project includes future demolition of the existing theatre. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Design Review Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2406680	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 2500 Aurora Av N Zone: C1 65' Applicant Contact: Jay Janette Applicant Phone: (206) 971-5546 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744 Date of Application: March 18, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 5, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a six-story building containing two live-work units and parking for 30 vehicles on the ground level with 49 apartments above. Parking for 28 additional vehicles to be provided in partially below-grade garage. Project includes future demolition of existing structures. See related Project #2407917 located at 2480 Birch Av N. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Design Review Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2407917	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 2480 Birch Av N Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Jay Janette Applicant Phone: (206) 971-5546 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744 Date of Application: April 5, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 5, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of five, three-story towers containing 45 apartments over a partially below-grade garage to provide parking for 75 vehicles. Project includes future demolition of existing structures. See related Project #2406680 located at 2500 Aurora Av N. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Design Review Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2501917	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 720 Nob Hill Av N Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Tim Hamann Applicant Phone: (206) 427-4989 Planner: Scott Ringgold Planner Phone: (206) 233-3856 Date of Application: April 13, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 4, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Council Action to subdivide two parcels into 14 unit lots (unit lot full subdivision). Unit lots will vary in size from 913 sq. ft. to 1,533 sq. ft. Future construction of two, three-unit and two, four-unit townhouses (a total of 14 units) is being reviewed under Projects 2408518 and 2403409. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Full Subdivision to create 14 unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · None
Proj# 2503136	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 421 Ward St Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: John Hunt Applicant Phone: (206) 283-4649 Planner: Holly Godard Planner Phone: (206) 615-1254 Date of Application: April 27, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: April 27, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	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 #2405428. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create three unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2501657	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 3512 S Juneau St Zone: C1 65' Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357 Planner: Art Pederson Planner Phone: (206) 733-9074 Date of Application: March 30, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 5, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for installation of a minor communications utility (T-Mobile) consisting of three panel antennas on the rooftop of an existing apartment building. Equipment cabinet to be located on west side of the building at grade and enclosed by new retaining wall. 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# 2502284	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 5538 15th Av S Zone: L1 Applicant Contact: Tyler Goodmanson Applicant Phone: (206) 285-1117 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049 Date of Application: March 28, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 28, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 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 single family residence has been approved under Project #2402759. 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# 2408461	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 7920 Fauntleroy Wy SW Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Debora Goodman Applicant Phone: (206) 322-6736 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: April 9, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: April 9, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel containing two existing single family residences into two parcels with one single family residence on each. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 2,898 sq. ft. and B) 3,975 sq. ft. Existing garage 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# 2408485	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 4609 SW Monroe St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Debora Goodman Applicant Phone: (206) 322-6736 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508 Date of Application: April 9, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: April 9, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel containing two existing single family residences into two parcels with one single family residence on each. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 4,179 sq. ft. and B) 4,290 sq. ft. 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# 2501017	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 5/12/2005
	Addr: 3016 60th Av SW Zone: L2, AL Applicant Contact: Andrew Novion Applicant Phone: (206) 679-7023 Planner: Holly Godard Planner Phone: (206) 615-1254 Date of Application: March 2, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 2, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: May 25, 2005	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 #2406838. The top of this image is North
	The 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

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# 2405581

Area: West Seattle

Date of Decision: 5/12/2005

View Decision Doc (Adobe)

Addr: 8133 Delridge Wy SW
Zone: L1

Applicant Contact: Julie LeDoux
Applicant Phone: (425) 485-6222

Planner: Naomi Henry
Planner Phone: (206) 684-5223

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 #2402910.

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 May 26, 2005.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
	Project #2402410
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 7114 M L King Jr Way S Application Number: 2402410 Applicant: Stig Carlson Applicant Phone: (425) 827-5602 Zoning: NC3 65’ DPD Planner: Malli Anderson PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located between on the west side of 42nd Av S with M L King Jr Wy S to the west, S Othello St to the south and S Myrtle St to the north. The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 with a 65’ height limit (NC3 65’). The proposal is to develop a two-story building with ground floor retail and medical services above and surface parking for 14 vehicles. 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, May 24, 2005 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Aki Kurose Middle School 3928 S Graham St Lunchroom MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Malli Anderson, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 233-3858. 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 #2409278 / 2500666
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for a 2nd early design guidance meeting regarding the following location: Address: 2201 9th Av / 2231 Westlake Av Application Number: 2409278 / 2500666 Applicant: John Odell Applicant Phone: (206) 623-4646 Zoning: DMC 160’, DF DPD Planner: Art Pederson PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located between Blanchard St and Bell St south of Denny Way. Zoning is Downtown Mixed-Use Commercial with a 160’ height limit (DMC 160’, DF). The proposal is for a two-tower building consisting of a seven-story administrative office tower and a 14-story residential tower on a five-story base with administrative office and first floor retail use. Five levels of below grade parking will be provided. Design Review includes a proposed one- to two-story retail structure at 2231 Westlake Av. PROCESS The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a residential/commercial 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/commercial 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, May 24, 2005 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Seattle City Hall 601 5^th Avenue L280 Board and Commission Room MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact Art Pederson, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 733-9074. 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 #2402418
	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for its recommendations regarding a mixed-use development at the following location: Address: 1635 8th Avenue Application Number: 2402418 Applicant: Craig Davenport Applicant Phone: (425) 463-2000 Zoning: DOC2 300’ DPD Planner: Bruce Rips PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Top of map is north.
	The site is located on the southwest corner of 8th Av and Olive Wy. The site is zoned Downtown Office Core 2 with a 300’ height limit (DOC2 300’). The proposal is for the construction of a 390’ high mixed-use development containing approximately 170 apartment units, 340 hotel rooms, and 10,000 sq. ft. of retail with approximately 350 underground parking stalls. 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 July 27, 2004 and February 22, 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, May 24, 2005 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Seattle City Hall 600 5th Av (enter on 5th Av use elevators to lower level room) Boards & 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.

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