A land use application has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections on the former headquarters for Pacific Institute at 1709 Harbor Ave. SW. The application would change the use of an existing building from office to apartments includes construction of a 5-story addition on the south side of the building for a total of 15 units with retail and office on ground floor. Parking for 15 vehicles is proposed. Existing residential structure would be demolished. 

The building, now owned by Harbor Waterview LLC was last appraised at $4,843,400. 

It is project number 3025492. You can comment on the application here.

The following approvals are required: 

ECA Variance to allow a portion of a structure to extend into the steep slope erosion hazard buffer.

Shoreline Substantial Development to allow addition to a structure in the UC shoreline environment.

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.)

Variance to allow street level parking along the street level, street facing façade. 

Variance to allow less than the required depth for a non-residential use.

Variance to allow less than the required floor to floor height for non-residential use.

Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application:

Building Permit

Demolition Permit