Rainier Stock House Coming Down
January 6th, 2008 @ 2:32 am by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings
Shawn Sullivan from Sabey sent us word that we thought we might be seeing. The Rainier Stock House, part of the historic Rainier Cold Storage Complex being re-developed, is indeed in its last days. Here is the update:
4 Jan 2008 Update
Here’s the latest on the Stock House demolition. After an inspection of the building and review of the matter, the City’s Dept. of Planning & Development (DPD) notified us at 3pm yesterday of their initial decision. After working through some scope of work and timing questions, they granted us an emergency permit to demolish the Stock House today at 1pm. Please see the City’s press release which is expected this afternoon. All understood that this situation was serious, but it had only recently grown to the critical stage. We are reviewing the effect on the North West Wall and will come to a consensus with the City on it next week. The focus is on a safe break point to allow the demolition of the Stock House. We tentatively anticipate external demo work over the weekends Jan. 12-13 and 19-21 to minimize weekday traffic interruption while still allowing us to stage the work safely. This will require shut down of Airport Way from Vale to Doris during those days. That plan will be finalized early to mid-week next week. The full job will take about 8 weeks to complete, but the perilous portions are scheduled to be completed by the end of Martin Luther King Day weekend. After Jan. 21, demolition work will continue, but will be safely on the property site and not affect traffic flows. Should we encounter unforeseen conditions, there may be changes to the plan, but this is what we know at this time. We’ll provide updates when we have the information and will provide neighborhood notices so that all can be informed.
This will be a goodbye to a building who had an honorable life, but whose time has come. The building’s “road hard and put away wet” life is certainly the culprit. This outcome is inevitable for all in this world, but it’s sad nonetheless. Hoist one in her honor if you are so inclined.
Regarding the remainder of the North West Wall, this matter will remain on the previous landmarks path requiring their consent. I’ll be able to update you on that next week.
Here’s the latest on the Stock House demolition. After an inspection of the building and review of the matter, the City’s Dept. of Planning & Development (DPD) notified us at 3pm yesterday of their initial decision. After working through some scope of work and timing questions, they granted us an emergency permit to demolish the Stock House today at 1pm. Please see the City’s press release which is expected this afternoon. All understood that this situation was serious, but it had only recently grown to the critical stage. We are reviewing the effect on the North West Wall and will come to a consensus with the City on it next week. The focus is on a safe break point to allow the demolition of the Stock House. We tentatively anticipate external demo work over the weekends Jan. 12-13 and 19-21 to minimize weekday traffic interruption while still allowing us to stage the work safely. This will require shut down of Airport Way from Vale to Doris during those days. That plan will be finalized early to mid-week next week. The full job will take about 8 weeks to complete, but the perilous portions are scheduled to be completed by the end of Martin Luther King Day weekend. After Jan. 21, demolition work will continue, but will be safely on the property site and not affect traffic flows. Should we encounter unforeseen conditions, there may be changes to the plan, but this is what we know at this time. We’ll provide updates when we have the information and will provide neighborhood notices so that all can be informed.
This will be a goodbye to a building who had an honorable life, but whose time has come. The building’s “road hard and put away wet” life is certainly the culprit. This outcome is inevitable for all in this world, but it’s sad nonetheless. Hoist one in her honor if you are so inclined.
Regarding the remainder of the North West Wall, this matter will remain on the previous landmarks path requiring their consent. I’ll be able to update you on that next week.
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| North wall adjacent to the Stock House. |