Trader Joes new West Seattle location at 4545 Fauntleroy Way s.w., the 17th store in the state is going to see some changes soon based on the latest Land Use Application for the site filed with the Department of Planning and Development. The new store will be 14,200 square feet in size so the parking lot revisions are required. The comment period for the application ends Jan. 9.

The application reads:

"Land Use Application to allow 29 parking stalls for a total of 53 parking stalls in an environmentally critical area. Project includes change of use from automotives sales and service to general retail sales and service (Trader Joes), modifications to front façade to create new entry and exit tower, elevator and stairwell. Related to Project #3011929.

Our original story about the store is here.

The full story from the company itself that the Herald told you about first is here.

The store will open this year.