This is 'Massing Scheme C' considered the preferred option going forward for a proposed four story 53-unit apartment building with some retail at ground level, aimed at 4801 Fauntleroy Way SW.
The land use application for a proposed 4- story structure containing 21 residential units, 7 live/work units and 950 sq. ft. of retail space aimed at 4801 Fauntleroy Way SW was filed with Seattle DPD, Oct. 9
Surface parking for 6 spaces would be provided.
The proposed structure was the subject of an early design guidance review meeting in July.
The following comments, issues, and concerns were raised at the EDG Meeting:
- Concerned over the lack of parking.
- Concerned over potential construction impacts, including noise and parking.
- Supported the proposed live-work programming along SW Edmunds Street.
- Felt that the project was a unique mix of programming and that the massing was more
- interesting than a “box”.
- Supported the concept for the corner as a multi-level commercial space.
- Encouraged green building elements.
- Appreciated that the applicant presented three different options.
- Supported the density of the project.
- Felt the massing had the potential to be an attractive building.
- Felt that the massing was aesthetically pleasing.
- Encouraged more live-work spaces, as opposed to retail.
- Supported the option with parking, and encouraged the applicant to add additional
- parking tucked under the upper stories.
- Concerned about the live-work spaces not functioning as such, and becoming dead space
- at street level.
- Felt that more retail was appropriate, as the immediate vicinity is regarded as very
- walkable.
The board recommended proceeding to the Master Use Permit.
The project contacts are listed as:
DAVID FOSTER
DAVID FOSTER ARCHITECTS
3445 CALIFORNIA AVE SW STE A
SEATTLE, WA 98116
JOE PAAR
LIV ROOSEVELT LLC
3445 CALIFORNIA AVE SW SUITE A
SEATTLE, WA 98116
PETER OTTELE
3445 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, SUITE A
SEATTLE, WA 98116
SUSAN BRASETH
BRASETH CONSTRUCTION CO INC
5120 SW WAITE
SEATTLE, WA 98116