The sign for DESC's controversial supportive housing project went up on Delridge Way on Jan. 25, but the private sign company put it in the wrong spot which delayed the comment period. Everything is now in order and the comment period runs until Feb. 15.
Update for Feb. 2
The project signage for Downtown Emergency Service Center's supportive housing project in Delridge is up (and in the right place), signifying the beginning of another comment period that runs until Feb. 15.
As mentioned in the earlier post, during the 14-day comment period (which can be extended by citizen request), public comments should go to DPD project director Michael Dorcy at michael.dorcy@seattle.gov, (206) 615-1393, or 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Wa, 98124-4019. DPD recommends email as the best form of contact.
Seattle's Department of Planning and Development has also posted the date for the next Design Review Meeting, set for March 22.
Original post on Jan. 26
Sign for DESC project in Delridge goes up in the wrong spot, delaying comment period
The project sign for DESC’s (Downtown Emergency Service Center) supportive housing plans went up along Delridge Ave S.W. on Jan. 25, but a private sign company put it up in the wrong spot, according to Seattle Department of Planning and Development project manager Michael Dorcy.
As seen in the photo above, a black Sharpie has yet to fill in the crucial bit of information: when the 14-day comment period kicks off.
Dorcy said the sign company has been contacted to move it to the actual proposed location for DESC’s project (5444 Delridge Way S.W.), which will delay the comment period – likely until next Thursday, Feb. 2.
The sign’s presence (although temporarily misplaced) signifies DESC has submitted a Master Use Permit application with a further developed and specific plan compared to the design presented at the early design review in December. One noted difference from the sign: the design now has 66 units instead of the original 75.
During the 14-day comment period (which can be extended by citizen request), public comments should go to DPD project director Michael Dorcy at michael.dorcy@seattle.gov, (206) 615-1393, or 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Wa, 98124-4019. DPD recommends email as the best form of contact.
Another cycle of corrections are sent to the applicant (DESC) after the review board hears comments and, after the corrections are made, the review board makes their recommendation and the DPD Director makes the final decision on issuing a permit.
Once the permit is issued there is a 14-day appeal period where the public can once again submit comments. Those appeals are brought in front of a hearing examiner who makes further decisions. If appeals are denied, people have the right to take their appeal to King County Superior Court.
If the project passes the appeal process, a master use permit can be issued.
