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This was all that was left of the "standing wall" at one point last fall. More of the structure was removed before construction began.

Standing Wall revisited

We were pleased to see that the issue of Standing Wall Remodels, which we examined in the November 2013 article, “A loophole big enough to drive a building through,” will be studied by the Land Use and Transportation Department in 2014, if the county Board of Commissioners approves this item as part of the proposed 2014 Work Program.

"Issue paper to examine the legality and justifications for “Standing Wall Remodel” development applications, and summarize other non-conforming use regulations. This issue was raised in the Cedar Mill Town Center with the development of a Walgreen’s store that was not required to meet new transit oriented regulations by building a new store with one wall standing from the old structure. An issue paper would also more broadly give examples of how non-conforming uses are addressed."

Nice to know our little rag can make a difference...

There are several other items in the proposed Work Program that should be of interest to Cedar Mill, including beginning planning for Area 93/Bonny Slope West. The Work Program will go to the Board of Commissioners in April for approval. We’ll follow up once the Plan is finalized and approved.

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