$24.1 Million Multnomah County Project Among Permits Issued

A notable building permit, valued at $9,144,907, has been issued for 3675 N. Interstate Ave. This project involves the construction of M. Carter Commons, a six-story, 63-unit affordable housing complex. The permit applicant is Dariia Vernygora of Salazar Architect, with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest as the project owner and O’Neill/Walsh Community Builders serving as the contractor.

At 4852 N.E. Marine Drive, a $10,500,000 permit has been issued for the construction of three jet fuel storage tanks at Portland International Airport. While the applicant and project owner are not listed, Burns & McDonnell of Kansas City, Missouri, has been named the contractor.

Building Permits Under Review

A $1,900,000 alteration permit for 15840 S.E. Taylor St. is under review, involving a voluntary seismic upgrade at Oliver Middle School. The scope of work includes structural improvements in the central classroom wing, media center, front office, and cafeteria. Kristofer Tonning of ZCS Engineering is listed as the applicant, with Centennial School District as the project owner. The contractor has yet to be named.

At 342 S.E. Caruthers St., a $1,600,000 alteration permit is pending approval for a warehouse renovation. Plans include the removal and addition of interior partitions and doors, roof patches, and restroom construction. Other upgrades involve a new egress door, skylight, and prefabricated stairs, as well as site improvements like parking lot restriping, tree planting, and pedestrian pathway creation. Andrew Brorson of Bearing Architecture is the applicant, with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry as the project owner and Colas Construction as the contractor.

A $600,000 addition permit has been approved for issuance at 1219 S.W. Park Ave., involving metal cladding at the Jefferson Street loading dock of the Portland Art Museum. While the applicant and project owner remain unspecified, Nate Gundrum (Mortenson) has been named the contractor.

Facility Permits Issued

A $500,000 alteration permit has been issued for 5030 N. Greeley Ave., where demolition will take place from the ground floor through the third floor of Adidas’ Beijing/Red Building in preparation for a future build-out. The work involves updates to ceilings, flooring, finishes, plumbing, and electrical systems. Chris Grosse of LEVER Architecture is the applicant, with Adidas Village Corp. as the project owner and Truebeck Construction of San Mateo, California as the contractor.

A $500,000 permit has been issued for 26 S.W. Salmon St. to accommodate a tenant improvement for Multnomah Defenders Inc.. The project includes modifications to create a foyer, restroom, wellness room, conference spaces, office areas, and storage rooms. Aaron Benson of GBD Architects is the applicant, with 121 SW Salmon St Corp. as the project owner and Reimers & Jolivette Construction LLC of Tualatin as the contractor.

At 1211 S.W. Fifth Ave., a $566,382 permit has been approved for Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt on floors 16-19, featuring updates like ductwork, diffusers, grilles, terminal units, sound traps, and heat pumps. Melina Swalko of American Heating is the applicant, TR Pacwest LLC of Chicago is the project owner, and American Heating is the contractor.

A $700,000 permit was issued for 2525 S.W. First Ave., enabling a tenant improvement for Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The renovations include new rooms for therapy, offices, reception, and storage, along with electrical and plumbing upgrades. Hallie Ervin of OHSU is the applicant, OHSU is the project owner, and Viking Engineering and Construction LLC of Gresham is the contractor.

Another $500,000 permit at the same address (Suite 1200) allows for additional tenant improvements at OHSU, with similar scope and contractors.

A $644,000 permit has been issued for 1120 S.W. Third Ave., unit 1, where the Multnomah County Justice Center will undergo an electrical system update across all floors. The project involves installing a condensing unit, fan coil, exhaust fans, ductwork, diffusers, grilles, piping, and electrical components. JD Deschamps of Multnomah County Facilities is the applicant, Multnomah County is the project owner, and Streimer Sheet Metal Works is the contractor.

Additionally, a $24,190,522 permit for the Multnomah County Justice Center at the same location covers a major renovation. The scope includes wall demolition, conversion of an elevator shaft into an electrical shaft, installation of metal stairs and landings, and the creation of command rooms. JD Deschamps remains the applicant, with EC Company handling construction.

Facility Permits Under Review

A $1,500,000 alteration permit is pending approval for 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., where HVAC updates at University of Portland’s Swindells Hall would involve installing heat pumps, DX coils, and piping. The applicant and project owner are not listed, while Total Mechanical Inc. of Camas, Washington, is identified as the contractor.

A $1,150,000 permit at 26 S.W. Salmon St. is under review for tenant improvements at PGE, including conference rooms, a break room, work areas, and storage. Renee Snyder of Bainbridge Design is the applicant, with the project owner being 121 SW Salmon St Corp.. The contractor is still being selected.

A $625,000 permit is in review for 2701 N.W. Vaughn St., where a first-floor gym project will include fitness and exercise rooms, locker rooms, and showers. Joel Cota of West of West is the applicant, Montgomery Park PDX LLC is the project owner, and Jarrod Fogle (Walen Construction LLC) is the contractor.

At 1849 S.W. Salmon St., a $1,470,000 permit is under review for the Multnomah Athletic Club to remodel a level into a sports pub area with a bar, electrical room, walk-in cooler, and corridor. Joshua Peterson of GBD Architects is the applicant, with Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club as the project owner. The contractor is yet to be determined.

A $20,837,814 permit is under review for Veterans Memorial Coliseum (300 N. Ramsay Way). The project involves demolishing and replacing seating, adding fire command and first aid rooms, and updating restrooms. McKenzie Baird of Scott Edwards Architecture is the applicant, with the City of Portland as the project owner and Steve Paschal (Balfour Beatty Construction) as the contractor.

Finally, a $1,150,000 permit is under review for reroofing the Oregon Zoo gift shop (4001 S.W. Canyon Road), involving skylight installations and drainage upgrades. Staci Pfau of the Oregon Zoo is the applicant, Metro is the project owner, and the contractor is out to bid.

Originally reported by DJC Staff in DJC Oregon.