A proposed mixed-use development project will be discussed at the Queen Anne Community Center tonight.
The Lower Queen Anne project, which is in the preliminary planning stage, is a six-story building with 25 residential units and 4,600 square feet of ground level commercial space.
At tonight’s early design guidance meeting, the applicants will present information about the site and vicinity. The public may offer comments or pose questions regarding the design and siting of the development.
Design Review Board members will also offer comments and identify those citywide design guidelines of highest priority in developing the site.
“At the meeting, we will be talking about neighborhood zoning and showing three different options for the site,” said George Schweikart of Kilburn Architects.
The proposed development is adjacent to the Fionia Apartments on the corner of 1st Ave. N. and John Street where the Rice ‘n Spice Thai restaurant is currently located.
The project proposal is for demolition of all existing structures, to include the restaurant and the building next-door with the exception of the Fionia Apartments.
At this stage, the project’s designers explore at least three concept design alternatives that fit within the height and density the zoning code allows for the site. In its review, the board decides which of the city’s design guidelines are the most important for the developer to address in the project’s design. This early review prevents the need to make design changes at later stages, when it may be more difficult or costly.
“The actual breaking ground part of the project is a still a ways off yet as we are still in the beginning phase,” said Schweikart. “We’re looking at about a year to begin and then it will take about another year to complete the project.
“The owners of the proposed development site also own the Fionia Apartments and three other commercial sites.”
The meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave. W. in Room 3. For more information, contact Lisa Rutzick with the Seattle Department of Planning and Development (206) 386-9049.
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