By CLAYTON PARK

(Note: The version of the following article which appeared in the print edition of the January 2002 issue of the Seattle Sun incorrectly reported that a developer was planning to demolish the Washington Mutual building in Lake City to make room for a six-story mixed-use building. The Sun has since learned that the WaMu building, as well as its tenants, will remain. The Sun apologizes for the mistake.)

A developer presented preliminary plans on Dec. 3 to the City's Design Review Board for a six-story mixed-use building at 12360 Lake City Way NE.

The project would be built on the surface parking lot just east of an existing building that currently houses a Washington Mutual bank branch, Claire's Pantry restaurant and several offices that are currently used by Children's Hospital administrative staff. The new building would contain 5,450 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor and 110 residential units in the upper floors.

Parking for 144 vehicles will also be provided, most of which would be located in an underground parking garage, but some would be surface parking, according to Michael Dorcy, a land use planner with the City's Department of Design, Development, Construction and Land Use (DCLU).

The applicant for the project (#2105253) is Brian Runberg, an architect who is representing the property's owner, Kauri Investments. The public is invited to offer comments about the proposed project to the City's Department of Design, Development, Construction and Land Use. For details, call Michael Dorcy of DCLU at 615-1393.

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Option taken on ex-Northgate Seafirst site

Touchstone Corp., the Seattle-based developer that built the Northgate North retail complex that currently houses a Target and Best Buy store, has taken an option to purchase the property that was formerly the site of the Northgate Seafirst branch on the southeast corner of 5th Avenue NE and Northgate Way.

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5-story building planned in Ballard:

The Design Review Board met on Dec. 17 to listen to a developer's preliminary plans to build a five-story mixed-use building that would have 164 dwelling units and three levels of parking at 5614 17th Ave. NW in Ballard. The applicant for the project (#2106492) is Kevin Cleary. For details, call Scott Ringgold of DCLU at 233-3856.

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New Ronald McDonald House planned:

The Design Review Board met on Dec. 4 to hear a developer's proposal to build a two-story congregate residence building that would contain 46 units for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The project, located at 5000 40th Ave. NE, would include parking for 66 cars, both on grade and within the structure. The project would require the demolition of the existing congregate residence. The applicant for the project (#2100713) is Brett Schomber. For details, call Lisa Rutzick of DCLU at 386-9049.

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6-story building proposed for Lake City:

A developer has informed DCLU of his interest in building a six-story mixed-use building at 3310 NE 125th St. in Lake City. The proposed building would have ground floor commercial space and five upper floors that would have a total of 65 residential units. Parking for 70 vehicles would be provided in a partially below-grade garage. The applicant is France Fitzpatrick. DCLU's Design Review Board met with the developer on Dec. 3 to offer early design guidance regarding the proposed project (#2193683). For details, call Bruce Rips of DCLU at 956-1970.

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Rezone sought in Wallingford:

The developer of a proposed multifamily residential complex called "The Regata" has applied to DCLU to rezone a 27,343-square-foot property located at 3333 Wallingford Ave. N from IC 45' to C1 40'. Written comments from the public regarding applicant Thomas Wells' request may be submitted to DCLU through Dec. 26. The project number is 2105167. For details, call Scott Kemp of DCLU at 233-3866.

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Fremont to get mini-warehouse complex:

DCLU on Dec. 10 granted a Master Use Permit to a developer who plans to build a four-story mini-warehouse complex at 4213 Leary Way NW in Fremont. The project (#2001112) will include an administrative office, a retail sales and service space, and parking for 22 cars. An existing single-family residence will be demolished to make way for the new building. The applicant is Jennifer Grant. For details, call Lisa Rutzick of DCLU at 386-9049.

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3-story building gets OK for U-District:

DCLU on Dec. 10 granted a Master Use Permit to a developer who plans to build a three-story congregate residence with three dwelling units and below-grade parking for 17 cars at 800 NE 42nd St. in the University District. The project (#2101914) includes demolition of three residential structures. The applicant is Rolf Preuss. For details, call Scott Ringgold of DCLU at 386-3856.

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UW gets green light to add housing:

DCLU on Dec. 6 granted a Master Use Permit to the University of Washington for future construction of eight UW student housing buildings at 4747 30th Ave. NE. The buildings, which will range in height from three- to five-stories, will have a combined total of 150 units (460 beds), as well as underground parking for 150 cars. The project (#2008369) includes the demolition of seven existing buildings and "miscellaneous site improvements." For details, call Stephanie Haines of DCLU at 684-5014.

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Licton Springs lot to be split into 8:

DCLU on Nov. 19 granted a Master Use Permit to a developer who plans to subdivide a single 9,250.3-square-foot lot in the Licton Springs neighborhood into eight unit lots for construction of four duplex town houses. The project (#2009103), located at 10717 Burke Ave. N, will include the demolition of an existing house, which had already been approved by the City. The applicant is Julie LeDoux. For more information, call Lisa Rutzick of DCLU at 386-9049.

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Mixed-use project gets OK in Lake City:

DCLU on Nov. 29 granted a Master Use Permit to a developer who wants to build a mixed-use building at 12741 30th Ave. NE in Lake City that will have 3,000-square-feet of retail space on the ground floor, and five upper floors of apartments, totaling 46 units. The building would also have two levels of parking, totaling 70 spaces, both behind and below. The developer plans to demolish existing multifamily structures. The applicant for the project (#2002431) is Wayne Ivary. For details, call Bruce Rips of DCLU at 615-1392.

Ivary also met with the Design Review Board on Dec. 17 to present preliminary plans for another project (#2107441): a five-story, 24-unit apartment building that would be constructed at 12325 28th Ave. NE in Lake City. For details, call Art Pederson of DCLU at 297-2106. b