Ballard Development update: Funeral home to 6-story apartments; another northern subdivision

The previous MyBallard development update read of a design review that takes place in two weeks for a 6-story apartment structure on 56th. Today, we see an approved decision for another 6-story apartment complex on 57th, in the neighborhood of the Ballard Library. The decision below has been in review since last August.

Additionally, last week we saw a subdivision application made for a property on 14th and 85th, parallel to Mary Ave NW. Today, an application is proposed to subdivide another unit within the same block.

This week’s development update is provided by the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin.

Applications:

8342 MARY AVE NW
A Land Use Application has been proposed to subdivide one parcel into parcels two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 3,386 sq. ft. and B) 4,525 sq. ft. Existing structures to be demolished.

Decisions:

2003 NW 57TH ST

A Land Use Application has been granted to allow a 6-story structure containing 118 residential units above 14 live-work units. Parking for 102 vehicles to be provided below grade. Existing structure to be demolished.

The following appealable decisions have been made based on submitted plans:

• Determination of Non-Significance with conditions (no environmental impact statement required). Environmental review was completed and project this proposal has been determined to not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment. This DNS is issued using the optional DNS process in WAC 197.11.355 and SMC 25.05.355. The comment period was originally published on November 10, 2014 and there is no further comment period on this DNS.
• Conditionally Grant – Design Review

Appeals of this decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 8/6/2015. To further read the city’s analysis and decision of the director of the department of planning and development, click here.