These Bellingham housing projects continue, including remodeling the Armory building
While the coronavirus pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into many proposed construction projects, some are proceeding through the permitting process.
Here’s an update on some Bellingham projects:
▪ The Armory building redevelopment project continues to wind its way through the city’s permitting process. Earlier this month the city determined that the current plans do not require a separate environmental impact statement; next up is a conditional use permit, which will include a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24.
The developers are looking into doing a variety of residential and commercial projects to refurbish the building, including possibly adding a cafe, offices, retail spaces, apartments and hotel units. The exterior of the building will be preserved as much as is reasonably possible, according to the applications submitted to the city.
The 1.3-acre property at 525 N. State St. was purchased in the spring of 2018 by Curt O’Connor and Pete Dawson from the Western Washington University Foundation for $1.5 million.
For the conditional use permit application, comments and requests for information should be sent to Development Services Manager Kurt Nabbefeld at 210 Lottie St., Bellingham, 98225 or by email to knabbefeld@cob.org.
▪ A virtual design review board meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, for a proposed new project at 801 N. Forest St., near the North State Street roundabout.
The proposed project is a five-story, 70-unit residential building. It is near two large student housing buildings on North Forest and North State streets. The North State Street residential project known as Stateside is currently under construction.
Details on how to participate in the hearing can be found on the city’s website.
▪ A public meeting is being held on Zoom for a proposed residential project at 622 11th St., near Boulevard Park.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, June 15. The proposed project calls for a three-story, four-unit residential building. The project will also have eight parking spaces.
Details about providing comments can be found on the city’s website.
