The Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) released its biweekly land use information bulletin yesterday. The following list provides the highlights. For more detailed information, click here.
The DPD is considering a series of amendments to the City's land use code that would facilitate temporary uses of those properties where development has stalled as a result of the economic downturn. According to the DPD, these amendments are intended to solve some of the problems associated with vacant lots or lots with unfinished structures, which may pose a safety hazard or create unsightly conditions. Temporary uses contemplated under the amendments include parking, retail, art installations, and the (increasingly popular) mobile food carts. The DPD has determined that these amendments will have no significant adverse environmental impacts and that no environmental impact statement will be required. The DPD will be accepting comments on this environmental determination through November 23, 2009. Any appeal of this determination must be filed with the hearings officer no later than November 30, 2009. For more information, click here.
The DPD has determined that a large, mixed-use project along South King Street is likely to have probable significant adverse environmental impacts under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). This project would include one residential building (668 units) distributed among three towers (10, 20 and 25-stories) with ground level retail and 399 above grade parking stalls, as well as one 20-story office building with ground level retail and 502 above grade parking stalls. The DPD, however, has adopted existing environmental documents, with a proposed addendum, in order to satisfy its obligations under SEPA. The DPD will be accepting comments on the proposed adoption of these documents through November 24, 2009. For more information, click here.
Two Capitol Hill mixed-use developments scheduled for design review
The Design Review Board will be considering two proposed mixed-use buildings at on Wednesday, December 2.
The first proposal entails a six-story mixed-use building (ground-level retail with 99 apartment units above) at 412 Broadway in Capitol Hill. Details on this proposal can be found here.
The second proposal involves a six-story mixed-use building (ground-level retail with105 apartment units above) at 1111 East Union Street in Capitol Hill (seen in the photo above). The design proposal can be viewed here (large file). For more information on the project, click here.
Both meetings will be held in the meeting room at Seattle University's Alumni Relations and Admissions Building (Meeting Room), 824 12th Avenue. The first proposal will be considered starting at 6:30 pm. The second proposal will be considered starting at 8:00 pm. Public comments will be taken.
