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Appeals of Special Review District Decisions, 1980-2017
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Office of Hearing Examiner
- Title
- Appeals of Special Review District Decisions
- Dates
- 1980-2017 (inclusive)19802017
- Quantity
- 3.6 cubic feet, (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3403-15
- Summary
- Hearing Examiner files related to appeals of decisions made by boards overseeing historic and special review districts.
- Repository
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Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov - Access Restrictions
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Office of the Hearing Examiner is an independent office of the City that conducts administrative hearings, when authorized by the Seattle Municipal Code, to review the actions of various City departments. The office was created in 1973 and was part of the Municipal Courts until 1977 when it became an independent office. The Hearing Examiner is appointed by the City Council to serve an initial term of one year and subsequent terms of four years.
The Municipal Code grants the Hearing Examiner jurisdiction in more than 75 different types of matters. The majority of cases are appeals of decisions made by other City agencies, such as the Department of Planning and Development (Master Use Permits, SEPA determinations, Code Interpretations, Land Use and Noise Enforcement Citations and decisions on tenant relocation assistance); the Department of Finance (tax assessments); the Landmarks Preservation Board and Special Purpose District Commissions (decisions on certificates of approval for alterations); the Department of Executive Administration (licensing decisions); and the Department of Transportation (right-of-way use).
The Hearing Examiner has original jurisdiction and makes the initial decision in cases related to subdivision applications processed by the Department of Planning and Development; complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, or public contracts filed by the Office for Civil Rights and the City Attorney's Office; complaints for third party utility billing violations; petitions for review of floating home moorage fee increases; and others.
The Hearing Examiner's decision in a case is usually the City's final decision. However, the City Council has retained jurisdiction over certain land use actions, including Council Conditional Uses, rezone proposals, major institution master plans, planned unit developments, and landmark controls and incentives. For these cases, the Hearing Examiner holds a public hearing for the Council, gathers information to establish the record, and forwards the record and a detailed written recommendation to the Council for its use in making the decision.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, memoranda, findings of fact, and other administrative hearing materials documenting appeals to the Hearing Examiner of Special Review District board decisions regarding Certificates of Approval for construction, alterations, or use changes within a district. Folders from 2002 and 2015-2017 contain only the findings/closure documents without supporting materials. Folders from 2011 to 2014 are missing.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Appeals of Special Review District Decisions, Record Series 3403-15 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Cases related to the Pike Place Market Historic District from before 1995 can be found in record series 3403-12. Archived decisions from 1975 to 1989 are available on the Hearing Examiner website. Decisions and recommendations filed with the Office of the City Clerk since 1990 are searchable on the Clerk website. Most case records from 2010 forward are searchable in the Hearing Examiner's Internet Records Information System (IRIS).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | R-80-001. David K. Bromel. Appeal vs. Trick and Puzzle Store. | 1980 |
| 1 | 2 | R-83-001. Jan's Developments of Washington. | 1983 |
| 1 | 3 | R-84-002. Pioneer Square Smoke 'n' Gift Emporium. | 1984 |
| 1 | 4 | R-84-003. Blue Wallscapes, Inc. | 1984 |
| 1 | 5 | R-85-001. Olympic Block Project. | 1984-1985 |
| 1 | 6 | R-85-002. Save Our Square. Olympic Block Project. | 1985 |
| 1 | 7 | R-85-003. Bill Taylor and Judith DaSilva. Olympic Block Project. | 1985 |
| 1 | 8 | R-86-001. Company of the Paraclete. Union Trust Building, Basement Level, 121 South Main Street. | 1986 |
| 1 | 9 | R-86-002. Bob Appel and Marvin Apple. Denial of Approval for Construction of McDonald's Restaurant. [Photos] | 1986-1987 |
| 1 | 10 | R-87-001. Lydia Stratton. Olympic Block Alley. | 1987-1988 |
| 1 | 11 | R-89-001. Howard Dong. Sixth and King Associates. | 1989 |
| 1 | 12 | R-90-001. Robert Steil (Squire Center Building). 900 First Avenue South. | 1990 |
| 1 | 13 | R-90-002. India Raj Restaurant and Seattle Instant Sign Company | 1990 |
| 1 | 14 | R-90-003. Jim Hardenbergh. 201 First Avenue South. | 1990 |
| 1 | 15 | R-90-004. Robert Steil (Squire Center Building). 900 First Avenue South. | 1990 |
| 2 | 1 | R-90-005. Kenneth C. Tucker. 210 South Washington. | 1990 |
| 2 | 2 | R-91-001. Ballard Computers, Inc. 5424 Ballard Avenue NW | 1991 |
| 2 | 3 | R-91-002. Borderline. 124 South Washington. | 1991 |
| 2 | 4 | R-91-003. Michael O'Sullivan. Globe Light Fixtures. | 1991 |
| 2 | 5 | R-91-004. Pacific Northwest Brewing Company, Ltd. 322 Occidental Avenue South. | 1991 |
| 2 | 6 | R-92-001. Billy King gallery. 108 South Jackson. | 1992 |
| 2 | 7 | R-93-001. Duke's Restaurant (window decoration). 83 South King Street. | 1993 |
| 2 | 8 | R-93-002. Duke's Restaurant (sidewalk painting). 83 South King Street. | 1993 |
| 2 | 9 | R-93-003. Robert Steil (Squire Center Building). 900 First Avenue South. | 1993 |
| 2 | 10 | R-94-001. Ruby Montana's Pinto Pony, Ltd. 602 Second Avenue. | 1994 |
| 2 | 11 | R-94-002. Ruby Montana's Pinto Pony, Ltd. 603 Second Avenue. | 1994 |
| 2 | 12 | R-94-003. Stan Douglas. 1020 First Avenue. | 1994 |
| 2 | 13 | R-94-004. Brian Russell. 201 South King Street (Kingdome) | 1994 |
| 2 | 14 | R-95-001. Mac's Smoke House. 1006 First Avenue South. | 1995 |
| 2 | 15 | R-95-002. Pioneer Square Community Council. 100 First Avenue South. | 1995 |
| 3 | 1 | R-95-003. Saigon Restaurant. Hkori K. Ngo. | 1995 |
| 3 | 2 | R-95-004. Bread of Life Mission, Associates. 97 South Main Street. | 1995 |
| 3 | 3 | R-96-001. Pike Place Merchants Association. | 1996 |
| 3 | 4 | R-96-002. Heath Signs. 119 First Avenue South. | 1996 |
| 3 | 5 | R-96-003. Commonwealth Real Estate (Vinylized) | 1996 |
| 3 | 6 | R-96-004. Pioneer Square Community Council (Vinylized). 210 Alaskan Way South. | 1996 |
| 3 | 7 | R-96-005. Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority. | 1996 |
| 3 | 8 | R-97-001. MetroPhone. 323 First Avenue South and 315 Second Avenue South. | 1997 |
| 3 | 9 | R-97-002. Pioneer Human Services. 3803 South Edmunds/4850 Rainier Avenue | 1997 |
| 3 | 10 | R-97-003. Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority. | 1997 |
| 3 | 11 | R-97-004. Delaurenti. 1923 First Avenue. | 1997 |
| 3 | 12 | R-98-001. Grant R. Jones. 98 King Street Center | 1998 |
| 3 | 13 | R-98-002. Save Lane Street. Uwajimaya | 1998 |
| 3 | 14 | R-98-003. Anais Winant et al. 1919 First Ave. | 1998 |
| 4 | 1 | R-99-001. Samis Land Co. 606-610 Second Ave. | 1999 |
| 4 | 2 | R-99-002. Last Supper Club. 124 S. Washington | 1999 |
| 4 | 3 | R-99-003. Leland/Fairley Building. 85 Pike St #500 | 1999 |
| 4 | 4 | R-00-001. The Justen Company and Samis Land Company. | 2000 |
| 4 | 5 | R-00-002. The Perennial Tea Room. | 2000 |
| 4 | 6 | R-00-003. Peter Lewis/Campagne Restaurant. | 2000 |
| 5 | 1 | R-00-004. Seattle's Best Coffee. | 2000 |
| 5 | 2 | R-00-005. Seattle Hardware Building. Greg Coleman. | 2000 |
| 5 | 3 | R-01-001. Eric Pollard and Theresa Alexander. DeLaurenti's. | 2001 |
| 5 | 4 | R-01-002. Lorig Management Services | 2001 |
| 5 | 5 | R-01-003. Eric Pollard and Theresa Alexander. DeLaurenti's. | 2001 |
| 5 | 6 | R-01-004. King County Department of Transportation. King Street Center. | 2001 |
| 5 | 7 | R-01-005. Sidran for Mayor--Seattle | 2001 |
| 5 | 8 | R-01-006. Kells Irish Restaurant. | 2001 |
| 5 | 9 | R-02-001. Chicken Valley et al | 2002 |
| 5 | 10 | R-02-002. Sur La Table Inc. | 2002 |
| 5 | 11 | R-02-003. Clark Design Group | 2002 |
| 5 | 12 | R-03-001. Cynthia Hope | 2003 |
| 6 | 1 | R-03-002. Mastercraft Leather | 2003 |
| 6 | 2 | R-03-003. Serena Heslop et al | 2003 |
| 6 | 3 | R-04-001. Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority | 2004 |
| 6 | 4 | R-04-002. Karen Swanson | 2004 |
| 6 | 5 | R-04-003. Florentine Condominums | 2004 |
| 6 | 6 | R-04-004. Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | 2004 |
| 6 | 7 | R-04-005. Robert M. Duque | 2004 |
| 6 | 8 | R-04-006. Pike Market Medical Clinic | 2004 |
| 6 | 9 | R-04-007. Christopher Roberts | 2004 |
| 6 | 10 | R-05-001. Joseph Mattina | 2005 |
| 6 | 11 | R-05-002. Sharon Mukai | 2005 |
| 6 | 12 | R-05-003. Brena Gustafson / Rose's Chocolate Treasures | 2005 |
| 7 | 1 | R-05-004. Pike Place Fish Market | 2005 |
| 7 | 2 | R-05-005. Bif Brigman and Elle Tracy (1 of 3) | 2005 |
| 7 | 3 | R-05-005. Bif Brigman and Elle Tracy (2 of 3) | 2005 |
| 7 | 4 | R-05-005. Bif Brigman and Elle Tracy (3 of 3) | 2005 |
| 7 | 5 | R-05-006. Belle's Buns | 2005 |
| 7 | 6 | R-06-001. David Martin | 2006 |
| 7 | 7 | R-06-002. Perennial Tea Room | 2006 |
| 8 | 1 | R-06-003. James Steinberg and Philip Harris - Pappardelle's Pasta | 2006 |
| 8 | 2 | R-06-004. King's Hardware | 2006 |
| 8 | 3 | R-07-001. MSI Provident | 2007 |
| 8 | 4 | R-07-002. Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority | 2007 |
| 8 | 5 | R-07-003. MSI Provident (1 of 2) | 2007 |
| 8 | 6 | R-07-003. MSI Provident (2 of 2) | 2007 |
| 8 | 7 | R-07-004. Charlotte Stokes | 2007 |
| 9 | 1 | R--08-001. John R. Mason | 2008 |
| 9 | 2 | R-09-001. Christopher Koh - Milwaukee Building | 2009 |
| 9 | 3 | R-09-002. John R. Mason | 2009 |
| 9 | 4 | R-09-003 David H. Martin | 2009 |
| 9 | 5 | R-09-004. Ascona Apartments | 2009 |
| 9 | 6 | R-10-001. Homeless Remembrance Project Committee (1 of 2) | 2010 |
| 9 | 7 | R-10-001. Homeless Remembrance Project Committee (2 of 2) | 2010 |
| 9 | 8 | R-10-002. Pioneer Square Community Association | 2010 |
| 9 | 9 | R-10-003. Ethna McAleese | 2010 |
| 9 | 10 | R-15-001. Murad Habibi | 2015 |
| 9 | 11 | R-15-002/R-15-003. York Wong, Save Our Square, Jessica Lucio | 2015 |
| 9 | 12 | R-15-004. Riana Garrette and Anthony Polizzi | 2015 |
| 9 | 13 | R-15-005/R-15-006. York Wong, Save Our Square, Jessica Lucio | 2015 |
| 9 | 14 | R-15-007. Jessica Lucio | 2015 |
| 9 | 15 | R-16-001. Save Our Square, Jessica Lucio, Greg Aden | 2016 |
| 9 | 16 | R-16-002. Robert Wagner | 2016 |
| 9 | 17 | R-16-003. Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority | 2016 |
| 9 | 18 | R-17-001. Jessica and Nick Lucio | 2017 |
| 9 | 19 | R-17-002. 255 South King Street LLP | 2017 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ballard Avenue Landmark District (Seattle, Wash.)
- Historic districts--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Pike Place Market Historical District (Seattle, Wash.)
- Pioneer Square-Skid Road Historic District (Seattle, Wash.)
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Office of Hearing Examiner
Geographical Names
- International District (Seattle, Wash.)
- Seattle (Wash.)
