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

July 7, 2005
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Summary of Notices

Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	5611 UNIVERSITY WY NE	NC2 40', P2	2409670
Northeast	11310 8TH AV NE	L2	2500452
Magnolia/Queen Anne	2403 1ST AV N	SF5000	2500422
Magnolia/Queen Anne	970 THOMAS ST	IC 65’	2501473
Downtown/Central	1131 BROADWAY E	L3	2408711
Downtown/Central	415 10TH AV	MR	2500565
Downtown/Central	1200E PIKE ST	NC3 65’, PN, P1	2504165
Downtown/Central	969 22ND AV	SF5000	2503536
Downtown/Central	2015 S MAIN ST	L3	2504873
Downtown/Central	308 20TH AV S	L3	2501189
South	2345 RAINIER AV S	C1 65’, SS	2402467
South	734 26TH AV S	LDT	2504799
South	6701 37 TH AV S	SF5000	2500716
South	3812 S HOLLY PARK DR	L4, RC	2502490
South	4818 S MYRTLE ST	NC3 40’	2504952
West Seattle	6010 29 TH AV SW	L4	2409134
West Seattle	3103 SW RAYMOND ST	L4	2407884
West Seattle	1212 SW HOLDEN ST	SF5000, L2, R	2501179
West Seattle	1920 SW BRANDON ST	SF5000	2503405
West Seattle	9128 45TH AV SW	L2	2504806

Revised Notices of Application

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
North/Northwest	5355 28TH AV NW	IG1 U/65’, UI	2402174

Notices of Decisions

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
North/Northwest	1523 NW 59TH ST	LDT	2402320
Magnolia/Queen Anne	1417 QUEEN ANNE AV N	NC2 40’	2402378
South	7955 46TH AV S	SF5000	2501195
South	4500 M L KING JR WY S	L4	2503568
West Seattle	3015 SW GRAHAM ST	L4	2407958

Appeal Hearing Notices

Area	Address	Zone	Project No
Northeast	5007 BROOKLYN AV NE	L3	2501479

Other Land Use Notices

Action	Address	Zone	Project No
Notice of Administrative Design Review	323 W ROY ST	L3	2502111
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	4555 ROOSEVELT WY NE	NC3 85’	2402450
Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting	151 JOHN ST / 123 2 ND AV N	NC3 65’	2502477/2502473
Notice of Design Review 2nd Early Design Guidance Meeting	100 TAYLOR AV N	NC3 85’	2501342
Notice of Determination of Significance, Scoping of Environmental Impact Statement and Public Meeting	970 THOMAS ST / 318 WESTLAKE AV N	IC 65’/SM 85’	2501473/2503038
Notice of Proposed Land Use Code Text Amendment and City Council Public Hearing			Capitol Hill

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# 2409670	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 5611 University Wy NE Zone: NC2 40', P2 Applicant Contact: Andrew Van Leeuwen Applicant Phone: (206) 382-0401 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: April 4, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 28, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a four-story building containing 2,100 sq. ft. of retail at ground level with 12 apartments units on levels one through four. Parking for 15 vehicles to be provided in one level below grade. Project includes future demolition of existing structures. 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# 2500452	Area: Northeast	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 11310 8th Av NE Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Kelly M. Foster Applicant Phone: (206) 542-9096 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724 Date of Application: April 29, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 28, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to construct ten, three-story two-unit townhouses with parking for 20 vehicles located within the structures and two single family residences with attached garages. Surface parking for seven vehicles will be provided on the site for a total of 29 parking spaces. 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# 2500422	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 2403 1st Av N Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Connie Buhl Applicant Phone: (206) 605-4685 Planner: Scott Kemp Planner Phone: (206) 233-3866 Date of Application: June 24, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 24, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit for future second-story addition to an existing two-unit structure. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Special Exception to allow expansion of an existing nonconforming two unit structure. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2501473	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 970 Thomas St Zone: IC 65’ Applicant Contact: James Rothwell Applicant Phone: (206) 623-4646 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744 Date of Application: April 15, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: May 17, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a four-story building containing research and development lab, administrative office (10,516 sq. ft.), restaurant (9,272 sq. ft.) and retail (4,790 sq. ft.). Parking for 249 vehicles will be located below grade. Existing structure to be removed. Programmatic EIS to be prepared by the City of Seattle. (See Other Land Use Notices.) The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Determination of Significance / Environmental Impact Statement Required Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2408711	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 1131 Broadway E Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Gregory Wharton Applicant Phone: (206) 587-3797 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: June 6, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 29, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of five apartment buildings consisting of three, three-story structures with seven-units and below grade parking for 61 vehicles and two, three-story structures with eight-units and below grade parking for 41 vehicles. Existing structure (Scottish Rite Masonic Temple) 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# 2500565	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 415 10th Av Zone: MR Applicant Contact: Scott Starr Applicant Phone: (206) 623-1104 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049 Date of Application: June 6, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 29, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a six-story apartment building with 75 low-income disabled units and parking for 19 vehicles located in below grade garage. Eight existing dwelling units 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# 2504165	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 1200 E Pike St Zone: NC3 65’, PN, P1 Applicant Contact: Keith Moergeli Applicant Phone: (206) 320-1200 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: June 16, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 16, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish a sidewalk café adjacent to an existing restaurant (1200 Bistro & Lounge). The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Sidewalk Café to allow a sidewalk café in the public right-of-way. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2503536	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 969 22nd Av Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Don Thomas Applicant Phone: (206) 947-2560 Planner: Joan Carson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8269 Date of Application: June 9, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 16, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 3,810 sq. ft. and B) 3,810 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# 2504873	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 2015 S Main St Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Tyler Goodmanson Applicant Phone: (206) 285-1117 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: June 16, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 27, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 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 #2409774. 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# 2501189	Area: Downtown/Central	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 308 20th Av S Zone: L3 Applicant Contact: Chris Trujillo Applicant Phone: (206) 228-7585 Planner: Michael Dorcy Planner Phone: (206) 615-1393 Date of Application: March 8, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: March 8, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide one parcel into eight 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 #2405734. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create eight unit lots. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2402467	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 2345 Rainier Av S Zone: C1 65’, SS Applicant Contact: David Kehle Applicant Phone: (206) 433-8997 Planner: Bryan Stevens Planner Phone: (206) 684-5045 Date of Application: March 22, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 28, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a one-story, 17,213 sq. ft. general retail sales building (Bartell Drugs) and an 800 sq. ft. one-story general retail sales building. Surface parking for 57 vehicles is to be provided. The project includes future demolition of existing structures. 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# 2504799	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 734 26th Av S Zone: LDT Applicant Contact: Chris Trujillo Applicant Phone: (206) 228-7585 Planner: Joan Carson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8269 Date of Application: June 10, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 10, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 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 a townhouse and a single family residence has been approved under Project #2501909. 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# 2500716	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 6701 37th Av S Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Bob Ehrlichman Applicant Phone: (425) 445-0560 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049 Date of Application: June 15, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 15, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of 40 detached single family residences (clustered housing) in an environmentally critical area. Parking for 80 vehicles to be provided within the structures. Project includes Addendum to Environmental Impact Statement dated May 2001. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Administrative Conditional Use to allow a clustered housing planning development in a single family zone. · Administrative Design Review · 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# 2502490	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 3812 S Holly Park Dr Zone: L4, RC Applicant Contact: Daniel Baldner Applicant Phone: (206) 329-8300 x19 Planner: Joan Carson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8269 Date of Application: June 13, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 13, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to alter and move (on the same site) an existing 3,030 sq. ft. community center (Lee House). The new foundation was permitted under Project #2306231. Surface parking for one vehicle to be provided. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Administrative Conditional Use to allow less than required parking in a Lowrise zone. · Administrative Conditional Use to allow a community center not meeting development standards in an L4 zone. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2504952	Area: South	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 4818 S Myrtle St Zone: NC3 40’ Applicant Contact: David Wu Applicant Phone: (425) 481-6601 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0508 Date of Application: June 20, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 20, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit for future construction of a three-story mixed-use building with three residential units, retail space and parking for six vehicles at ground level in an environmentally critical area. 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# 2409134	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 6010 29th Av SW Zone: L4 Applicant Contact: Ron Bowen Applicant Phone: (425) 586-7700 Planner: Bruce Rips Planner Phone: (206) 615-1392 Date of Application: June 23, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 23, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of eight single family residences. Parking for eight vehicles to be provided within the structures. Environmental Impact Statement prepared by Seattle Housing Authority. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Administrative Design Review · 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# 2407884	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 3103 SW Raymond St Zone: L4 Applicant Contact: Michal Alford Applicant Phone: (206) 583-0611 Planner: Bruce Rips Planner Phone: (206) 615-1392 Date of Application: May 26, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 26, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of two, three-unit and two, four-unit townhouses. Project includes six detached garage structures with 14 parking spaces, two of which contain dwelling units above. Surface parking for 10 vehicles will be provided on the site (for a total of 16 residential units and 24 parking spaces). Environmental Impact Statement prepared by Seattle Housing Authority. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Administrative Design Review · 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# 2501179	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 1212 SW Holden St Zone: SF5000, L2, RC Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357 Planner: Bradley Wilburn Planner Phone: (206) 615-0805 Date of Application: May 23, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 28, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a minor communication utility (VoiceSteam Wireless) consisting of three panel antennas enclosed in two faux chimneys on the roof top of an existing apartment building. Radio equipment cabinets to be located in existing laundry room. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · SEPA Environmental Determination · Administrative Conditional Use to allow a minor communication utility to exceed the height limit in an L2, RC Zone. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Building Permit
Proj# 2503405	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 1920 SW Brandon St Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Greg Anderson Applicant Phone: (206) 246-0269 Planner: Malli Anderson Planner Phone: (206) 233-3858 Date of Application: June 9, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 9, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 20, 2005	Master Use Permit to subdivide two parcels into seven parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 5,026 sq. ft., B) 5,026 sq. ft., C) 5,027 sq. ft., D) 5,006 sq. ft., E) 5,008 sq. ft., F) 5,078 sq. ft.; and G) 5,006 sq. ft. The top of this image is North
	The following approvals are required: · Short Subdivision to create seven parcels of land. Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application: · Water Availability Certificate
Proj# 2504806	Area: West Seattle	GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005
	Addr: 9128 45th Av SW Zone: L2 Applicant Contact: Moira Hauphian Applicant Phone: (206) 282-7990 Planner: Joan Carson Planner Phone: (206) 684-8269 Date of Application: June 16, 2005 Date Application Deemed Complete: June 16, 2005 Written comments may be submitted through: July 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 #2503987. 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

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# 2402174

Area: North/Northwest

GMR Notice Date: 7/7/2005

Addr: 5355 28th Av NW
Zone: IG1 U/65’, UI

Applicant Contact: Troy Hussing
Applicant Phone: (206) 706-3937

Planner: Lucas DeHerrera
Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724

Date of Application: July 22, 2004
Date Application Deemed Complete: August 17, 2004

Written comments may be submitted through: August 5, 2005

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to remove existing 2,726 sq. ft. floating pier and replace with 4,025 sq. ft. fixed pier. Project includes a recreation marina, caretakers unit, the reconfiguration of existing parking and establish additional parking for 8 vehicles for a total of 17 parking spaces, (7 by covenant on railroad property). Existing maintenance shed to be removed.

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The following approvals are required:

· SEPA Environmental Determination

· Shoreline Conditional Use to allow a recreational marina in the UI Environment.

· Shoreline Substantial Development to allow expansion of commercial moorage in the UI 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, 700 5th Avenue Suite 4000, P.O. Box 94729, Seattle, WA 98124-4729. 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# 2402320	Area: North/Northwest	Date of Decision: 7/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1523 NW 59th St Zone: LDT Applicant Contact: Martha Rose Applicant Phone: (206) 784-0147 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	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 two-unit townhouse has been approved under Project #2402318.
	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 July 21, 2005.
Proj# 2402378	Area: Magnolia/Queen Anne	Date of Decision: 7/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 1417 Queen Anne Av N Zone: NC2 40’ Applicant Contact: Gary Abrahams Applicant Phone: (206) 282-2357 Planner: Tamara Garrett Planner Phone: (206) 684-0976	Master Use Permit to establish use for installation of a minor communication utility (VoiceStream Wireless III) consisting of three panel antennas with one per sector and equipment cabinets on the roof of an existing apartment/retail building.
	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 July 21, 2005.
Proj# 2501195	Area: South	Date of Decision: 7/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 7955 46th Av S Zone: SF5000 Applicant Contact: Tyler Goodmanson Applicant Phone: (206) 285-1117 Planner: Lisa Rutzick Planner Phone: (206) 386-9049	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 following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create three 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 July 21, 2005.
Proj# 2503568	Area: South	Date of Decision: 7/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 4500 M L King Jr Wy S Zone: L4 Applicant Contact: Bob Ehrlichman Applicant Phone: (425) 445-0560 Planner: Jess Harris Planner Phone: (206) 684-7744	Master Use Permit for future 15,584 cu. yds. of grading within the Rainier Vista Housing Development (Blocks 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15) in an environmentally critical area. An Addendum to the Environmental Impact Statement was issued by Seattle Housing Authority on May 11, 2005.
	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. Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than July 21, 2005.
Proj# 2407958	Area: West Seattle	Date of Decision: 7/7/2005
View Decision Doc (Adobe)	Addr: 3015 SW Graham St Zone: L4 Applicant Contact: Lisa Kennan-Meyer Applicant Phone: (206) 938-1970 Planner: Lucas DeHerrera Planner Phone: (206) 615-0724	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of five, two-story single family residences and two, three-story carriage house/garage structures and one detached garage. Parking for 10 vehicles to be provided within detached garages.
	The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans: Conditionally Grant - Administrative 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 July 21, 2005.

Appeal Hearing Notices

The City’s Hearing Examiner has received an appeal of the Master Use Permit decision(s) described below. An appeal hearing has been scheduled to be held in the Office of Hearing Examiner, 40th Floor, Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue. Because appeals may be withdrawn or hearings rescheduled, please call the Office of Hearing Examiner the day before the hearing to be sure no changes have been made. The hearing will be held under the appeal provisions of the Master Use Permit Ordinance (Chapter 23.76, SMC) and the Hearing Examiner Rules.

Hearings are open to the public, but generally only those who are parties to the appeal and persons called by the parties as witnesses will have the opportunity to testify. A person who has not appealed, but who has a substantial interest in the outcome of the appeal, may request to be allowed to participate in an appeal as an “intervenor.” An intervenor, like the parties, would have the option of appealing the Hearing Examiner’s decision in this matter. Intervenor status should be requested as soon as possible prior to hearing and in accordance with the Hearing Examiner Rules. For information regarding appeals, and intervenor status, contact the Office of Hearing Examiner, 700 5th Avenue Suite 4000, P.O. Box 94729, Seattle, WA 98124-4729, (206) 684-0521. The Hearing Examiner’s office provides barrier-free access.

Notices in this section may appear in more than one publication prior to a hearing. Notices for appeals of Shoreline projects are provided by the State of Washington, and do not appear in this publication.

Proj# 2501479

Area: Northeast

Date of Decision: June 20, 2005

Addr: 5007 Brooklyn Av NE
Zone: L3

Applicant Contact: Aminul Islam
Applicant Phone: (206) 523-4257

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

Master Use Permit to establish one parking space accessory to existing two-unit apartment building.

The following decisions have been appealed:

Deny – Variance to allow parking to be located in required setback.
Reference: SMC 23.45.018

Deny – Variance to allow less than required open space in an L3 zone.
Reference: SMC 23.45.016

Deny – Variance to allow parking access from both alley and street.
Reference: SMC 23.45.018

Deny – Variance to exceed curbcut width.
Reference: SMC 23.53.030

Deny – Variance to allow backing onto an arterial.
Reference: SMC 23.53.030

The Appeal Hearing will be held on August 1, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.

Other Land Use Notices

Notice of Administrative Design Review

Project #2502111

The Director of DPD is preparing early design guidance regarding a multifamily project at the following location:

Address: 323 West Roy Street

Application No.: 2502111

Applicant: Paul Pierce

Applicant Phone: (206) 251-5962

Zoning: L3

DPD Planner: Scott Kemp

Project Description

The proposal is for a three-story townhouse structure with accessory parking.

This proposal has been submitted voluntarily for Administrative Design Review in exchange for departures from the following development standards (based on the preliminary design concept):

Less than required front, rear and side setbacks
Allowable structure depth

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OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

The Director will accept written comments to assist in the preparation of the early design guidance through July 20, 2005. You are invited to offer comments regarding important site planning and design issues, which you believe, should be addressed in developing a design for this multifamily dwelling unit project.

PROCESS

Upon closing of the public comment period, the DPD Director will issue in writing the early design guidance appropriate for this project. This document will be based on public comment and the applicable city-wide Guidelines for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings and will serve as the basis for further review of this proposal.

Once the applicant has further developed the design, he/she may apply for a Master Use Permit, which will include an Administrative Design Review component. Those members of the public who have responded to this notice in writing will be sent a notice of that application. In addition, notice will be posted on the site, and the Land Use Information Bulletin will also provide notice of the application. There will be another opportunity for public comment at that time.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding this application or the Administrative Design Review process, you may contact Scott Kemp, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 233-3866.

Please mail comments to the land use planner to become a party of record (include project #): Department of Planning and Development; 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000; PO Box 34019; Seattle, WA 98124-4019, fax: (206) 233-7901.

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting

Project #2502450

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location:

Address: 4555 Roosevelt Way NE

Application Number: 2502450

Applicant: Blaine Brownell

Applicant Phone: (206) 621-2301

Zoning: NC3 85’

DPD Planner: Vince Lyons

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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The proposal is for a four-story (50,000 sq. ft.) office building above an existing parking garage with additional half-level parking on the west side of the new building.

PROCESS

The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site for a 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 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: Monday, July 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 Vince Lyons, DPD Land Use Planner at (206) 233-3823. 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 #2502477/2502473

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting regarding the following location:

Address: 151 John St/123 2^nd Ave N

Application Number: 2502477/2502473

Applicant: Jin Lee/Weber Thompson

Applicant Phone: (206) 344-5700

Zoning: NC3 65’

DPD Planner: Michael Dorcy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A single development on two sites - Project #2502477 - The proposal is for a mixed-use six-story building with a 20 unit apartment building above ground floor retail, and below grade parking

Project #2502473 – The proposal is for a six-story, mixed-use 120 apartment building with above ground floor retail and below grade parking.

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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, July 20, 2005

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Queen Anne Community Center

1901 1^st Avenue West

Room 1

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 2nd Early Design Guidance Meeting

Project #2501342

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for a 2^nd early design guidance meeting regarding the following location:

Address: 100 Taylor Avenue North

Application Number: 2501342

Applicant: John Wayland

Applicant Phone: (415) 445-6578

Zoning: NC3 85’

DPD Planner: Colin Vasquez

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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The proposal is for a mixed-use commercial residential building with accessory parking.

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 meetings on May 4, 2005, 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: Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Time: 6:30 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. 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 DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE, SCOPING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND PUBLIC MEETING

Project #2501473

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Application Number: 2501473

Applicant Name: City Investors V, LLC

Address of Proposal: 970 Thomas Street

Other Addresses/Application Numbers: 400 & 412 9th Avenue N. (no application no.)

401 & 415 9th Avenue N. (no application no.)

318 Westlake Avenue N. (application no. 2503038)

Address/Block Description	970 Thomas Street- Block 40 East
Application Number	2501473
Zone	Industrial Commercial with a 65 foot height limit (IC-65)
Site Area	41,400 square feet
Project Description	Master Use Permit to establish use for future construction of a 125,000 sq. ft., 4-story building containing research and development lab, administrative office and ground floor retail (approx. 14,000 sq. ft.). Parking for approx. 220 vehicles is to be provided in 3 levels of below grade parking. Existing structure to be demolished under separate permit.
Address/Block Description	318 Westlake Avenue North -Block 40West
Application Number	2503038
Zone	Seattle Mixed with an 85 foot height limit (SM-85)
Site Area	38,800 square feet
Project Description	An office, research & development lab building of approximately 175,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area that includes ground floor retail (approx. 23,500 sq. ft.) and parking for 265 to 300 vehicles.
Address/Block Description	400 & 412 9th Avenue N- Block 45 West
Application Number	No application submitted at this time
Zone	Seattle Mixed with an 85 foot height limit (SM-85)
Site Area	43,200 square feet
Project Description	A residential, office, research & development lab building (or combination thereof) of approximately 260,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area with ground floor retail; if 50% residential-approx. 90 to 180 dwelling units and parking for 200 to 330 vehicles.
Address/Block Description	401 & 415 9th Avenue North - Block 51 Southeast
Application Number	No application submitted at this time
Zone	Seattle Mixed with an 85 foot height limit (SM-85)
Site Area	21,600 square feet
Project Description	A residential development of approximately 97,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area (60 – 120 dwelling units) with ground floor retail (5,500 to 10,000 square feet) and parking for 100 to 150 vehicles.

The following approvals are required:

· SEPA Environmental Review

The Director of the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has reviewed the application described above and has issued a Determination of Significance, requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Department has scheduled a public meeting to gather comments on specific environmental impacts, and alternatives to be addressed in an EIS. The Department has preliminarily identified the following elements for discussion in the EIS:

· Transportation and Traffic

· Construction Impacts

· Land use

· Historic and Cultural Resources

· Aesthetics

· Parking

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The Determination of Significance, plans, and other documents are part of the project file. The project file is available for public review at the DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, Key Tower Building, Seattle 98104, (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 am. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

PUBLIC MEETING

A public scoping meeting on the impacts and issues which should be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement will be held on July 20, 2005 at 530 Dexter Ave. N. at 6:00 PM. This room is accessible to persons with disabilities. Print and communication access may be provided by prior request.

WRITTEN COMMENTS

Written comments may be submitted through July 27, 2005, and should be mailed to:

Department of Planning and Development
Attn: Jess Harris, Land Use Planner
700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000
PO Box 34019
Seattle, Washington 98124-4019

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

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is proposing to amend the Land Use Code (Title 23) to incorporate the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines. These guidelines have been developed with community involvement and would apply within the Capitol Hill Urban Center Village. The proposed neighborhood specific guidelines together with the Citywide Design Guidelines would form the basis for design review within the urban center village. The proposal carries out a key implementation strategy from the neighborhood plan and City Council Resolution 30774 that lays out a comprehensive approach to revitalizing the Broadway Business District.

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council’s Urban Development and Planning Committee will hold a public hearing to take comments on the proposal on August 10, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council’s Chamber, 2nd floor, Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue. The entrance to City Hall is located on Fifth Avenue between James and Cherry Streets. Questions concerning the public hearing may be directed to Stephanie Pure in Councilmember Steinbrueck’s office, by calling (206) 684-8804 or via e-mail at: stephanie.pure@seattle.gov.

Print and communications access is provided on prior request. Please contact Stephanie Pure 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 August 10. Please send comments to Stephanie Pure 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 DPD Public Resource Center, 700 5^th Avenue, Suite 2000 in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 684-8467. The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The guidelines are also posted on DPD’s website at this address:

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Publications/Design_Review_Guidelines/default.htm

Questions regarding the proposal or requests for electronic copies may be directed to John Skelton at (206) 233-3883 or via email at john.skelton@seattle.gov.