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91-unit apartment complex approved in Poulsbo

One street side elevation
A street-level view of one Arendal apartment building

Poulsbo has given the green light to a 91-unit apartment complex planned for Viking Avenue. 

arendal.siteThe Arendal Apartments will be built on 7.6 acres just south of the intersection with Highway 305 and up the road from Fish Park. A wetland occupies the east side of the property.

Apartments will be divided among four buildings, each with between 11,000 to 12,000 square feet of floor space, according to a notice of decision issued by the city Thursday.

Plans include 174 parking spaces. About a quarter of the spaces will be under buildings. Access will be from a single entrance on Viking Avenue.

A club house, playground, barbecue area, bicycle storage and dog park are also planned.

The applicant for the project is Viking Avenue Properties, LLC., headed by Kelly Clark of Kingston.

You can read the full notice of decision below, and find a detailed staff report here (big PDF file).

NOD Arendal

Application submitted for Viking Way apartments

Arendal_NOA_wmapspDevelopers are moving ahead with plans for a 91-unit apartment complex on Viking Way in Poulsbo.

A site plan permit application for “Arendal on Viking” was filed with the city Monday.

Plans show four apartment buildings spaced across the 7.6 acre property, which lies east of Viking Way, just south of the Highway 305 intersection.

The complex will be served by 184 parking spaces, with access off Viking. Planned amenities include a clubhouse, barbecue area, bicycle storage and a dog park.

According to the notice of application, there is a category 3 wetland on the property, and the developer is proposing a 25 percent buffer reduction.

The applicant is Viking Avenue Properties, LLC., headed by Kelly Clark of Kingston.

Public comments on the project will be taken through April 5, and can be sent to 200 NE Moe Street,  Poulsbo, WA 98370 or plan&econ@cityofpoulsbo.com. Plans can be viewed at City Hall.

The full notice of application is posted below: Continue reading →

Courtesy Ford, American Legion among January commercial sales

The East Bremerton American Legion post, Poulsbo’s Courtesy Ford dealership, a historic Bainbridge house and several industrial properties were among the notable commercial real estate sales of January.

Overall, 17 parcels changed hands for a total of $14.11 million last month, according to assessor’s data. Here’s a look at a few high-profile transactions:

East Bremerton American Legion — $325,000

legion flagSale date: Jan. 7

Assessed value: $637,140

Sold by: 2010 1 CRE WA Retail, LLC., to The Filipino American Association of Kitsap

Description: A 9,000-square-foot building on 0.7 acres off Sheridan Road, just east of Wheaton Way in Bremerton.

Notes: The future of the property has been uncertain since American Legion Post 68 went bankrupt in 2011. Josh Farley will be following up on the Filipino American Association’s plans.

Viking Way Courtesy Ford — $1.98 million

courtsey fordSale date: Jan. 5

Assessed value: About $2.3 million

Sold by: CBRA Inc. Custodial Receiver to Christopher and Laurie Morgan

Description: Three parcels totaling 4 acres, and a 40,000-square-foot former auto showroom on Viking Way in Poulsbo.

Notes: The family that owns American Building and Roofing on Viking Way bought the former Ford dealership from a court appointed receiver. Hudson Auto is leasing a portion of the property to expand its Poulsbo used car dealership. The Hern family closed Courtesy Ford in 2011.

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