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550 MERCER ST

Rendering of building proposal from record 3039269-LU

Description

Land use application to allow a 9-story office building with retail. Parking for 179 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. Early Design Guidance conducted under 3039342-EG. This project is participating in the Living Building Pilot Program.

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Project Milestones

  • Neighborhood Outreach

    completed

    [process] 2/17/2022 - Revised 5/10/2022

    Record Number: 000539-22PA

    The applicant is conducting neighborhood outreach with communities near this project to share information about the development and to gather community input on local context and future development.

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  • Early Design Guidance

    completed

    [process] 3/11/2022 - Revised 8/24/2022

    Record Number: 3039342-EG

    SDCI is reviewing the project site, proposed development, and early design concepts for the conceptual design using the adopted design guidelines.

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  • Land Use Application Review

    active

    [process] 9/7/2022 - Revised

    Record Number: 3039269-LU

    SDCI has received the application and is conducting reviews to make sure it meets our land use code. This application may include a public notice and comment period.

    This project may need additional design and architectural analysis, and environmental (SEPA), geotechnical, and zoning reviews.

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  • Land Use Decision/Recommendation

    future

    Published - Revised

    Record Number:

    SDCI has published a land use decision or recommendation on whether the project meets the requirements of the Seattle Municipal Code. An appeal period follows this publication date.

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  • Land Use Permit

    future

    Issued - Revised

    Record Number:

    SDCI has issued the land use permit. The project can now start applying for any required construction permits.

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  • Construction Application Review

    active

    [process] 1/11/2023 - Revised

    Record Number: 6883894-CN

    SDCI has received the application and is conducting reviews to make sure it meets our codes and requirements.

    Note: When there are multiple construction permits on a project, it is possible for one construction permit to be issued while another construction application review at the same address is in progress. To view all permit activity, see Project Records and Documents below.

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  • Construction Permit

    future

    Issued - Revised

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    SDCI has issued the building permit and construction may begin.

    Note: When there are multiple construction permits on a project, it is possible for one construction permit to be issued while another construction application review at the same address is in progress. To view all permit activity, see Project Records and Documents below.

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  • Construction Completed

    future

    - Revised

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    All construction work has finished. If this step is active, then only final paperwork is keeping this project open.

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Project Records and Documents

000539-22PA   Building & Land Use Pre-Application

Status
Completed
Date
02/18/2022
New construction of an Office Building - Approx. 2.5 levels below grade and 8 above. Demolition of ... More
New construction of an Office Building - Approx. 2.5 levels below grade and 8 above. Demolition of existing.
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3039269-LU   Master Use Permit

Status
Corrections Required
Date
04/24/2023
Land use application to allow a 9-story office building with retail. Parking for 179 vehicles propos ... More
Land use application to allow a 9-story office building with retail. Parking for 179 vehicles proposed. Existing buildings to be demolished. Early Design Guidance conducted under 3039342-EG. This project is participating in the Living Building Pilot Program.
  • Design Review Recommendation Report (488 KB)
  • Department of Neighborhoods Community Outreach Package (5 MB)
  • Design Review Recommendation Proposal - Final (66 MB)
  • Design Review EDG Proposal - Draft (326 MB)
  • All documents for this record

3039342-EG   Early Design Guidance

Status
Completed
Date
08/24/2022
Design Review Early Design Guidance for an 8-story office building with retail. Parking for 177 vehi ... More
Design Review Early Design Guidance for an 8-story office building with retail. Parking for 177 vehicles proposed. This project is participating in the Living Building Pilot Program.
  • Department of Neighborhoods Community Outreach Package (5 MB)
  • Design Review EDG Proposal - Final (38 MB)
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6883894-CN   Construction Permit

Status
Corrections Required
Date
02/24/2023
Shoring and excavation for future office building, per plan.
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6883895-DM   Demolition Permit

Status
Expired
Date
09/09/2024
Demolish commercial building, per plan.
  • Permit (398 KB)
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6902296-DM   Demolition Permit

Status
Corrections Required
Date
08/30/2022
Demolish commercial building, per plan. Building permit issuance is required prior to the final ins ... More
Demolish commercial building, per plan. Building permit issuance is required prior to the final inspection for this demolition permit; or all disturbed areas shall be fully stabilized and side sewers shall be capped.
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6930577-PH   Phased Project Permit

Status
Reviews In Process
Date
05/30/2023
Phased project: Construction of office/retail high-rise building with below grade parking and occupy ... More
Phased project: Construction of office/retail high-rise building with below grade parking and occupy per plan
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7042292-SS   Side Sewer Permit

Status
Issued
Date
08/28/2024
Cut & Cap 3 Side Sewers at 550 Mercer St. Associated with Demo Permit #6883895-DM
  • Permit (23 KB)
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