8th & Seneca (SEA) - Page 7

LCIII · October 4th, 2012, 11:10 PM

God, I hope so! This is one of my favorite current proposals. They did say an October start...

LCIII · November 19th, 2012, 07:06 PM

Does anyone know- does this project have all tr necessary permits to begin? Just curious why we're so far past the anticipated start date.

Matt the Engineer · November 19th, 2012, 07:17 PM

The main project number looks fine, but there's a "post issuance submittal" for the foundation and structure submitted on the 13th that's labled "Corrections Required" as of the 15th for conveyance and hasn't been reviewed yet by the other departments.

(edit) "Conveyance" meaning elevators, for those following along. I didn't see anything in the comments that would slow down foundation work, but we'll have to wait and see what the other trades' comments are.

(edit again) "Target Date for Completion of the Current Review Cycle: 1/8/2013" :-(

LCIII · November 19th, 2012, 10:13 PM

Well thanks for the super thorough answer. That explains it.

Looks like early 2013 is the new start date for this one.

Ruffhauser · December 9th, 2012, 01:42 AM

image hosted on flickr

mhays · December 9th, 2012, 03:12 AM

They're getting close to a building permit.

RMacherat · December 9th, 2012, 10:05 AM

Re-development can be pretty ugly sometimes. Just once I'd like to catch a (not too swift) tagger and put his fingers out of action for quite awhile.).

CrazyAboutCities · December 9th, 2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhays

They're getting close to a building permit.

Finally! It was supposed to start last October.

mhays · December 9th, 2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMacherat

Re-development can be pretty ugly sometimes. Just once I'd like to catch a (not too swift) tagger and put his fingers out of action for quite awhile.).

Wouldn't we all...

CityView Jim · December 9th, 2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMacherat

Re-development can be pretty ugly sometimes. Just once I'd like to catch a (not too swift) tagger and put his fingers out of action for quite awhile.).

Sadly, for most taggers, that will be all they're known for in their life as most won't amount to anything more.

Not that I'm wanting to open a topic of debate.

Rogue Linguist · December 12th, 2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMacherat

Re-development can be pretty ugly sometimes. Just once I'd like to catch a (not too swift) tagger and put his fingers out of action for quite awhile.).

I would like to throw urine-filled water balloons on to their head from my elegant high-rise eyrie.

RMacherat · December 12th, 2012, 09:07 AM

.. remembering "The Aristocrats"

D Green · December 19th, 2012, 01:49 AM

I'm stoked for this project.

I was wondering...why didn't they just demolish the whole building a few years ago instead of leaving part of the first floor sitting around? Wouldn't that invite taggers who love "urban sprawl"?

Seasun · December 19th, 2012, 02:48 AM

As for why the building was partially demolished - I'm not sure, but I'd like to think this was an exception to DPD's general requirements/expectations. Other people here have a better understanding of permit requirements but when demolition is approved and commences I think DPD expects it to be completed (either parking lot, new building or some other decent condition). I think this developer and contractor fell on their face during the great recession. Contractors love getting demolition going so the project gets some momentum but sometimes the money really isn't there.

CityView Jim · December 19th, 2012, 03:08 AM

As far as a graffiti magnet - that's fine. Think of it this way: better to have the dog shit in the yard than in the house.

D Green · December 19th, 2012, 09:29 AM

Makes a lot of sense, thanks Seasun

LCIII · March 27th, 2013, 01:28 AM

So does this project have all the permits yet?

Vashon118 · March 27th, 2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCIII

So does this project have all the permits yet?

Based on what I saw here, it doesn't look like it. I didn't see any signs of activity the last time I went by there (a couple of weekends ago).

mhays · March 27th, 2013, 11:12 PM

The shoring permit generally signals a project start. Reviews were completed (successfully passed) a week or so ago. I don't know what other hurdles there are to actually receive a permit, but it could be at any moment.

Doomgoggles · March 28th, 2013, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhays

The shoring permit generally signals a project start. Reviews were completed (successfully passed) a week or so ago. I don't know what other hurdles there are to actually receive a permit, but it could be at any moment.

Well that's pretty good news. Is the shoring permit just what allows them to dig and shore up the pit?

November 19th, 2012, 07:17 PM	#123
Matt the Engineer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,093 Likes (Received): 94	The main project number looks fine, but there's a "post issuance submittal" for the foundation and structure submitted on the 13th that's labled "Corrections Required" as of the 15th for conveyance and hasn't been reviewed yet by the other departments. (edit) "Conveyance" meaning elevators, for those following along. I didn't see anything in the comments that would slow down foundation work, but we'll have to wait and see what the other trades' comments are. (edit again) "Target Date for Completion of the Current Review Cycle: 1/8/2013" :-( Last edited by Matt the Engineer; November 19th, 2012 at 07:24 PM.

December 9th, 2012, 01:42 AM	#125
Ruffhauser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Belltown Posts: 1,358 Likes (Received): 218	image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

December 19th, 2012, 01:49 AM	#133
D Green Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seoul Posts: 331 Likes (Received): 32	I'm stoked for this project. I was wondering...why didn't they just demolish the whole building a few years ago instead of leaving part of the first floor sitting around? Wouldn't that invite taggers who love "urban sprawl"? __________________ 10 Things Most Americans Don't Know About America

December 19th, 2012, 09:29 AM	#136
D Green Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seoul Posts: 331 Likes (Received): 32	Makes a lot of sense, thanks Seasun __________________ 10 Things Most Americans Don't Know About America

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

October 4th, 2012, 11:10 PM	#121
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,871 Likes (Received): 64	God, I hope so! This is one of my favorite current proposals. They did say an October start...

November 19th, 2012, 07:06 PM	#122
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,871 Likes (Received): 64	Does anyone know- does this project have all tr necessary permits to begin? Just curious why we're so far past the anticipated start date.

November 19th, 2012, 10:13 PM	#124
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,871 Likes (Received): 64	Well thanks for the super thorough answer. That explains it. Looks like early 2013 is the new start date for this one.

December 9th, 2012, 03:12 AM	#126
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,392 Likes (Received): 119	They're getting close to a building permit.

December 9th, 2012, 10:05 AM	#127
RMacherat Buy used books Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,742 Likes (Received): 92	Re-development can be pretty ugly sometimes. Just once I'd like to catch a (not too swift) tagger and put his fingers out of action for quite awhile.).

December 12th, 2012, 09:07 AM	#132
RMacherat Buy used books Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,742 Likes (Received): 92	.. remembering "The Aristocrats"

December 19th, 2012, 02:48 AM	#134
Seasun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,561 Likes (Received): 43	As for why the building was partially demolished - I'm not sure, but I'd like to think this was an exception to DPD's general requirements/expectations. Other people here have a better understanding of permit requirements but when demolition is approved and commences I think DPD expects it to be completed (either parking lot, new building or some other decent condition). I think this developer and contractor fell on their face during the great recession. Contractors love getting demolition going so the project gets some momentum but sometimes the money really isn't there.

December 19th, 2012, 03:08 AM	#135
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,965 Likes (Received): 64	As far as a graffiti magnet - that's fine. Think of it this way: better to have the dog shit in the yard than in the house.

March 27th, 2013, 01:28 AM	#137
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,871 Likes (Received): 64	So does this project have all the permits yet?