Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Assn.

What's Happening on NE 46th and Fremont?

Nov 21, 2000

by Sam Fenstermacher
Land Use Chair, BWNA

When you think of the way you would like our neighborhood to look in 5, 10, or even 20 years from now, what comes to mind? More single-family houses, row houses, condominiums, retail shops, and small businesses? Well, the future is now. Development is underway that will impact the way our little hamlet will look for the next generation. As we have seen over the past 10 years, there have been significant changes in the Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood?—including development by Rose City Cemetery and many new businesses in Beaumont Village.

And more changes are underway. The Sundance Development Corporation has purchased the vacant house on the northeast corner of 46th Avenue and Fremont Street. The developers are approximately one month from obtaining a building permit and expect to begin construction after the first of the year on the nine-month project. The final development will have four stories.

The site would include retail on the main floor with owner occupied 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums on the second, third, and fourth floors. There will be 16 residential parking spaces behind the building. The height is going to be the maximum allowed by the zoning, 45 feet. The building will have a zero setback at the front and side.

This development will be unique in our neighborhood and will create quite a different look for NE Fremont Street. Currently, all of this development falls within the City of Portland's zoning and development guidelines. However, the developer, Tim Ray has agreed to meet with us to discuss the proposed development and address our concerns regarding appearance and footprint. Come make an impact on our neighborhood development and hear our newest neighbor describe the proposed changes to the Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood on Monday, Dec. 11, 7:30 PM, at Bethany Lutheran Church, NE 37th and Skidmore.

For more information on Land Use issues contact Sam at 503-288-7877 or fenster@transport.com