Appeal 33418
Appeal Summary
Status: DECISION RENDERED
Appeal ID: 33418
Submission Date: 8/7/24 4:03 PM
Hearing Date: 8/14/24
Case #: B-002
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name: Strong Property Housing
Appeal Involves: Erection of a new structure,other: Demo of existing single family residential building and garage
Proposed use: Multi-family Housing
Project Address: 4985 N Williams Ave
Appellant Name: Bryan Bahr
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24-011154-CO
Stories: 4 Occupancy: R-2 Construction Type: 5-A
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - FULLY SPRINKLERED THROUGHOUT
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Brett Hulstrom (processing), Robert Keal, Lisa Minakami, Ye Zhuang, Jeremy Russell
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | Portland City Charter, Title 24.55.100 and 24.55.205.F |
|---|---|
| Requires | PCC 24.55.100 – Demolition – Debris – Barricades – Nuisances. PCC 24.55.205.F – Site Control Measures in Residential Demolitions. For reference - precedent appeal 27996, appeal item 1. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | We request that the new commercial building permit be issued prior to final Demolition permit completion/approval for the following demolition permit/addresses: 4985 N Williams Ave. Portland Oregon, 97213 |
| Proposed Design | This site requires demo of (2) existing structures (existing single family house and detached garage) for the new construction of (1) multi-family affordable housing building. We request that the new commercial building permit be issued while demolition permits are allowed to remain open. In addition, we request to leave portions of the site, excavated from demolition work, open and not filled or graded to ‘adjoining grade.’ We plan to not backfill site areas until grading and foundation work for new building begins construction. All DEQ, lead and asbestos abatement requirements will be completed prior to new work. Any backfill will be coordinated with the grading and structural foundation work of the new structure. Temporary 6-ft fencing will be installed around the entire site perimeter. |
| Reason for alternative | The proposed development will provide additional affordable housing units to the area. To ensure the success of the project, it is critical to prioritize the most efficient means and methods for delivering new units with urgency. Backfilling site areas that will need to be re-excavated for new construction is wasteful and time consuming. The demolition of existing structures should be executed in a manner that is coordinated with the new construction to minimize delays and expense. Approval of this requested appeal will alleviate burdensome financial costs and wasted time. |
Appeal Decision
Issuance of building permit for new construction prior to final inspection of the demolition permit: Granted provided all required inspections except #210 Site Stabilization Inspection, #299 Structural Final, and #999 Final are approved prior to issuance of the new construction permit and all demolition permit requirements are met prior to beginning new construction building permit work.
"The Administrative Appeal Board finds that the information submitted by the appellant demonstrates that the approved modifications or alternate methods are consistent with the intent of the code; do not lessen health, safety, accessibility, life, fire safety or structural requirements; and that special conditions unique to this project make strict application of those code sections impractical.
Pursuant to City Code Chapter 24.10, you may appeal this decision to the Building Code Board of Appeal within 90 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/appealsinfo, call (503) 823-6251 or come to the Development Services Center."