High-rise could impact downtown

Another proposed high-rise project in downtown Bellevue could add more housing to the area, falling in line with the city’s comprehensive plan.

Another proposed high-rise project in downtown Bellevue could add more housing to the area, falling in line with the city’s comprehensive plan.

Bosa Development Washington, Inc. has applied for design review permit approval to begin work on a mixed-use high-rise building that would provide 142 living spaces in the heart of downtown.

The proposed project is just a block from Downtown Park and would demolish two existing one-story buildings if approved. Robbins Brothers, a jewelry store, and a building holding two restaurants (Coco Ramen and Curry Bar, and Teriyaki & More) would be demolished for the project.

The 1.159-acre property is on the corner of Bellevue Way Northeast and Northeast Second Street, a lot zoned for downtown mixed-use zoning.

The proposed building is a 21-story glass-faceted high rise with a bottom floor for retail purposes, a four to five-story podium above that and a 21-story residential tower topping it off. The 142 housing units will hold about 350 residents, according to the application.

The architect of the building is famed Iranian-Canadian architect Hossein Amanat, who has designed the Eastside Baha’i Center in Bellevue, as well as mixed-used high rise buildings in San Diego, California and Burnaby, British Columbia.

The building would be 252,560 square feet, replacing the single-story buildings of a combined 9,670 square feet.

Three levels of basement parking, with 284 new spaces, are part of the plan as well.

Open comment on the project is available until Nov. 5.

 

Ryan Murray: 425-453-4602; rmurray@bellevuereporter.com