The Department of Planning and Development announced six new land use applications, four decisions and two Design Review Early Design Guidance Meetings for major projects.

Among these applications is a rash of row housing in Fremont, a 14-unit apartment building (five parking spaces) in Ballard and a five-story, 204,000 square foot office building (parking for 210 vehicles) in the heart of Ballard.

Look to the Ballard News-Tribune for coverage of the major projects in the area.

Here are the applications:

802 NW 57TH ST:

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 3,755.5 sq. ft. and B) 3,755.5 sq. ft. Existing structure to be demolished.

Conditions:
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
Demolition Permit

3629 Linden Ave N:

Land Use Application to allow one 2-unit, three story rowhouse. Surface parking for 2 vehicles to be provided. To be considered with project #3018448, 3018449 & 3018452 for shared access. Environmental Review to include future unit lot subdivision.

The following approvals are required:

SEPA Environmental Determination (This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.)

3627 Linden Ave N:

Land Use Application to allow one 2-unit, three story rowhouse in an environmentally critical area. Surface parking for 2 vehicles to be provided. To be considered with project #3018448, 3018452 & 3018451 for shared access. Environmental Review to include future unit lot subdivision.

The following approvals are required:
SEPA Environmental Determination (This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.)

3625 Linden Ave N:

Land Use Application to allow one 3-unit, three story rowhouse in an environmentally critical area. Surface parking for 3 vehicles to be provided. To be considered with project #3018449, 3018451 & 3018452 for shared access. Environmental Review to include future unit lot subdivision.

The following approvals are required:

SEPA Environmental Determination (This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.)

3631 Linden Ave N:

Land Use Application to allow one 3-unit, three story rowhouse. Surface parking for 3 vehicles to be provided. To be considered with project #3018448, 3018449 & 3018451 for shared access. Environmental Review to include future unit lot subdivision.

The following approvals are required:

SEPA Environmental Determination (This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.)

1765 NW 56TH ST:

Land Use Application to allow interior alterations and to change the use from a 4-unit apartment building to a 14-unit apartment building. Parking for five vehicles to remain.

The following approvals are required:
SEPA Environmental Determination (This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.)

Decisions:

12033 12TH AVE NW:

Land Use Application to allow 8,500 sq. ft. of vegetation restoration in an environmentally critical area. Environmental Review conducted under project #3017222.

Zone:
FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA, FLOOD PRONE, URBAN RESIDENTIAL, CONSERVANCY NAVIGATION, SHORELINE HABITAT BUFFER, SINGLE FAMILY 9600, POTENTIAL SLIDE AREA, STEEP SLOPE (>=40%), SPECIAL GRADING REQUIREMENT, KNOWN SLIDE AREA, SALMON WATERSHED

The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:

Determination of Non-Significance (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review completed and no conditions imposed. This DNS is issued using the optional DNS process in WAC 197.11.355 and SMC 25.05.355. The comment period was originally published on June 12, 2014 and there is no further comment period on this DNS.

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 11/20/2014.

6312 17TH AVE NW:

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into three parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 2,600 sq. ft., B) 2,600 sq. ft.; and C) 2,599 sq. ft. Existing structures on the properties will be demolished.

The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:

Grant - Short Subdivision to create three parcels of land.

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 11/20/2014.

4112 LINDEN AVE N:

Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 2,077.6 sq. ft. and B) 2,640.0 sq. ft. Existing structures to be demolished.

The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:

Conditionally Grant - Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land.
Conditions: Conditions have been placed on this project. You may view the decision through our web-based Land Use Information Bulletin, or contact either the assigned planner whose name and phone number appears above, or contact the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467,prc@seattle.gov ).

12017 12TH AVE NW:

Land Use Application to allow 2,450 sq. ft. of vegetation restoration in an environmentally critical area. Review includes 8,500 sq. ft. of vegetation restoration on adjacent site (12033 12th Ave NW) under project #3017219 for a total of 10,950 sq. ft. Project includes vegetation restoration plan.

Zone:

FLOOD PRONE, URBAN RESIDENTIAL, CONSERVANCY NAVIGATION, SHORELINE HABITAT BUFFER, SINGLE FAMILY 9600, POTENTIAL SLIDE AREA, STEEP SLOPE (>=40%), KNOWN SLIDE AREA, SALMON WATERSHED

Conditions:

The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:
Determination of Non-Significance (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review completed and no conditions imposed. This DNS is issued using the optional DNS process in WAC 197.11.355 and SMC 25.05.355. The comment period was originally published on June 12, 2014 and there is no further comment period on this DNS.

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 11/20/2014.

Design Review:

1008 N 109th St:

The proposal is for a 4 story, 93 unit apartment building with ground floor retail. Surface parking for 15 vehicles will be provided on the site. Proposal will require a lot boundary adjustment.

MEETING:
Date: Monday, November 24, 2014
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave NW
Sunset/Captain Ballard Room
All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators or interpreters provided upon request. Please contact the Public Resource Center at prc@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8467 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request this service.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

The Director will accept written comments to assist in the preparation of the early design guidance through November 24, 2014. You are invited to offer comments regarding important site planning and design issues, which you believe, should be addressed in the design for this project.
Comments and requests to be made party of record should be submitted toPRC@seattle.gov or
City of Seattle – DPD – PRC
700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000
PO Box 34019
Seattle, WA 98124-4019

1448 NW Market St:

The proposal is for a 5-story, 204,000 sq. ft. office building. Parking for 210 vehicles to be provided below grade. Existing structures to be demolished.

MEETING:
Date: Monday, November 24, 2014
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave NW
Sunset/Captain Ballard Room
All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators or interpreters provided upon request. Please contact the Public Resource Center at prc@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8467 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request this service.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT
The Director will accept written comments to assist in the preparation of the early design guidance through November 24, 2014. You are invited to offer comments regarding important site planning and design issues, which you believe, should be addressed in the design for this project.
Comments and requests to be made party of record should be submitted toPRC@seattle.gov or
City of Seattle – DPD – PRC
700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000
PO Box 34019
Seattle, WA 98124-4019