Two developments get green light from city

The Department of Planning and Development has given their stamp of approval on two developments in Ballard.

More than a year after the first Early Design Review meeting to replace the old Ballard Library (5711 24th Ave NW), the DPD has approved the project. After a 14-day appeal period, the developer has paid their fees and the Master Use Permit should be issued soon, Bryan Stevens with DPD tells us. The plans call for a six-story building to replace the old library. The new development will have 9,572 square feet of ground level retail and three live work units with 107 residential units above. There will be below grade parking for 80 vehicles. You can read the DPD decision here.

The lot across from Ballard High School where a four-story residential building is planned.

The DPD decision on the second development would add a four-story building with three live/work units and 101 residential units above to the lot across from Ballard High School at 6559 15th Ave NW. There will be parking for 95 vehicles with two driveways on 15th Ave NW. The appeal period for this project is open through September 5th and appeals must be made to the Seattle Hearing Examiner. If there are no appeals, DPD will issue a Master Use Permit once the fees are paid.