A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services in the prior week.
Type 2 procedure (design review) pending
Address: 621 N.W. Couch St.
Applicant: Francis Dardis of Ankrom Moisan
Owner: MacDonald Center
Plans call for construction of a new elevator tower on the building’s courtyard side (not visible from streets). The work would involve rooftop mechanical equipment, roofing replacement, and entry vestibule reconfiguration. No proposed work would impact the street-facing facades.
Design advice request pending Address: 527 S.E. Morrison St.
Applicant: Michael Roberts of LRS Architects
Owner: Clifford Apartments LLC
The proposal calls for a comprehensive renovation, including a seismic upgrade, of the four-story Clifford apartment building a contributing structure within a historic district. Primary exterior improvements would include installation of a new ground-floor storefront system, doors, cladding materials, and rooftop mechanical equipment as well as replacement of skylights above the lobby and removal of existing fire escapes.
Type 1 procedure (design review) pending Address: 736 N.W. 12th Ave.
Applicants: Helen and Michael Ferguson of The Pearl 12th Avenue LLC
Owner: The Pearl 12th Avenue LLC
The front entry door and windows would be demolished to allow a return to the original rollup garage door. Also, the awning above the opening would be removed. No structural changes would be made.
Early assistance pending Address: 10730 N. Vancouver Way
Applicant: Jack Rymer of Pilot Travel Centers of Knoxville, Tennessee
Owner: Fazio Faloma Property LLC
Pilot Travel Centers is proposing a new truck stop that would consist of separate fueling facilities for passenger vehicles and trucks, a truck scale, a truck servicing and repair facility, electric vehicle chargers for passenger vehicles, a convenience store, showers and laundry facilities for professional truck drivers, parking for both cars and trucks, and more.
Type 1 procedure (design review) pending Address: 165 N.W. Park Ave.
Applicant: Gina Blomberg of Vancouver Sign Co. of Vancouver, Washington
Owner: CH Portland Park Ave LLC of Rockville, Maryland
The Cambria Hotel project team requests permission to install wall-mounted channel letter type signs stating “Cambria” on the top parapet of the building’s north and east elevations. The letters would be aluminum, with sidewalls and backs, and white plastic faces. Illumination would come from interior-mounted, energy efficient LED modules.
Pre-application conference pending Address: 701 N.E. Seventh Ave.
Applicant: Brian Varricchione of Mackenzie
Owner: Master Development LLC
Discussion is sought on revisions to an approved multi-dwelling residential project. The site would be expanded and the floor area would increase from 240,000 square feet to approximately 480,000 square feet for 450 dwelling units. The revised design calls for a shared platform with a five-story building and a 21-story tower. Vehicle parking would be within an enclosed garage accessed from Irving Street. A pre-application conference is requested to preserve the option for a hearing with the Design Commission should the applicant apply for a type III design review.
Early assistance pending Address: 10400 N. Vancouver Way
Applicant: Peter Stott of Market Express
Owner: Richardson Land & Investment Company LLC of Yakima, Washington
The site currently has several buildings, large parking and exterior storage areas, landscaping, and vehicle parking areas. The site also has an access drive used by other lots. The proposal calls for two separate additions to the main office building totaling 1,284 square feet, plus the addition of a fuel station and a cover for existing equipment.
Type 2 procedure (adjustment) pending Address: 1919 S.W. Nebraska St.
Applicant: Gene Bolante of Studio 3 Architecture
Owner: Hills 1 PDX LLC
Plans call for construction of a five-story, 40-unit multifamily building with a main-floor lobby, a mail area, and tenant amenity space. The building would be four stories on the main entry side along Nebraska Street, with an additional three units below the main entry grade that faces Bertha Boulevard. Stormwater would be handled via a lined planter.
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