Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 6, Issue 11, November 2002
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Land Use
By CLAYTON PARK
Marina repairs green-lighted
The City's Department of Design, Construction and Land Use issued a master-use permit on Oct. 10 to allow the reconfiguration of the recreational marina at 2401 N. Northlake Way that had been damaged by a fire earlier this year. The project includes removal of 840 square feet of the marina's remaining roof, 4,286 square feet of the pier and 190 timber pilings. The marina's owners plan to build a 4,388-square-foot pier that will include new pilings. For details about the project (#2205106), call David Graves of DCLU at 297-2106.
Rick's eyes more parking
Rick's Nightclub, an adult entertainment club located at 11332 Lake City Way NE, has applied for a rezone to allow for expansion of its current parking lot. The director of DCLU has determined that the proposal would not have a significant adverse impact on the neighborhood. A public hearing will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. at the Office of the Hearing Examiner, Alaska Building, Room 1320, 618 Second Ave. For details about the project (#2100337), call Jess Harris of DCLU at 684-7744.
Bartell's coming to Northgate
DCLU's Design Review Board recently met hear preliminary plans for a new Bartell Drugs store that would be built at 507 NE Northgate Way (southeast corner of NE Northgate Way and 5th Avenue NE). The single-story building would include above-grade parking for 11 cars and parking for an additional 42 cars in a below-grade parking garage. For details about the project (#2205494), call Lisa Rutzick of DCLU at 386-9049.
University Mazda looks to expand
DCLU's Design Review Board also recently heard University Mazda's preliminary plans to expand the auto dealership by constructing an automobile showroom at the south end of its lot (northeast corner of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 45th Street). The dealership's current showroom is located at 4546 Roosevelt Way NE, immediately north of the proposed new building. For details about the project (#2205140), call Scott Ringgold of DCLU at 233-3856.
U-District hotel planned
DCLU's Design Review Board recently heard a developer's preliminary plans to build a six-story hotel at 4719 12th Ave. NE. The project would include accessory parking. Existing structures on the site would be demolished to make way for the new building. For details, call Scott Ringgold of DCLU at 233-3856.
Permit for manufacturing plant
DCLU issued a master-use permit on Oct. 14 to a developer that wants to build a light manufacturing plant at 10717 Midvale Ave. N. The single-story metal building will have 21,881 square feet of space. On-site surface parking for 13 vehicles will be provided. An existing building will be demolished to make way for the new plant. For details about the project (#2202948), contact Christopher Ndifon of DCLU at 684-5046.
Rezone sought for project in South Wallingford
The developer of a proposed mixed-use complex at 3333 Wallingford Ave. N., is seeking a rezone to allow for the construction of a four-story building that would include 56 apartment units and 6,804 square feet of retail space. Parking for 92 cars would be included. Existing structures on the property would be demolished to make way for the new building. For details about the project (#2105167), call Scott Kemp of DCLU at 233-3866.
Auto repair shop for Wallingford
DCLU has received an application for a master-use permit to change the use of an existing 30,000-square-foot building at 2409 N. 45th St., from a warehouse to an auto repair shop. There would be no change to the existing building or parking. For details about the project (#2203781), call Paul Janos of DCLU at 233-7195.
Krispy Kreme gets permit
DCLU issued a master-use permit on Oct. 3 for the construction of a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop and an adjacent Jack-in-the-Box restaurant at 12505 Aurora Ave. N. The project will include on-site parking for 68 cars. For details about the project (#2108593), call Scott Kemp of DCLU at 233-3866.
Fremont ferry terminal proposed
DCLU has received an application for a master-use permit to establish a passenger ferry terminal at 801 N. Northlake Way (beneath the Aurora Bridge) that would be used by tour ferries. The project would include installation of a gate and railing on an existing pier. For details about the project (#2005560), call Colin Vasquez of DCLU at 684-5639.
Apartment building for Phinney
DCLU has received an application for a master-use permit to build a nine-unit apartment building at 5409 Phinney Ave. N. Parking for 17 cars would be included. Several existing structures would be demolished to make way for the project. For details about the project (#2200407), call Bruce Rips of DCLU at 615-1392.