The Beaumont-Wilshire Neighbors for Responsible Growth (BWNRG) gave notice on April 11th of its intent to file an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) regarding the development of the 4-story, 50-unit apartment building at 4425 NE Fremont Street. This project by developer Wally Remmers, includes no parking for residents of the building.
While construction had only just begun in late March, within 30 days this building would be out of compliance with the new zoning code amendments approved by Portland City Council on April 10th. The new rules will require developers to provide parking in residential developments with more than 30 units. Thus, if Mr. Remmers were to apply for a permit today, his current design for the “Beaumont Village Apartments” would not be allowed. The site would be required to include one parking stall per four units, with buy-downs allowed for bicycle, motorcycle or transportation services.
BWNRG has retained the counsel of Ty Wyman, who represented the Richmond neighbors in a successful LUBA appeal with a similarly controversial construction project on Division. The neighbors continue to hope for a meaningful dialogue with the developer about the scale and size of his project and to encourage responsible growth and density for our neighborhood.
For more information, including ways to donate to the cause, go to http://bwnrg.blogspot.com/