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Orton Development presents Pier 70 Twentieth Street rehabilitation plan; commission expresses support
Summary
Orton Development outlined plans to rehabilitate Twentieth Street historic buildings at Pier 70 for mixed uses, emphasized seismic reinforcement and a community 'listening tour,' and projected initial tenant moves in late 2013 if approvals proceed.
Orton Development presented a detailed plan to rehabilitate the Twentieth Street historic buildings at Pier 70, telling the Port Commission the project aims to return industrial-era structures to productive, mixed uses while following historic-preservation standards.
"We are Orton Development," Eddie Orton said, introducing his team and describing experience with large-scale office and industrial rehabilitation. The team described a listening tour to gather community input and said the project aims to combine production, offices, arts and retail while protecting historic character.
James Madsen, Orton’s project lead for uses and construction scope, said the plan divides buildings north of Twentieth Street toward office uses and those south of Twentieth toward production and light industrial uses. He described seismic-reinforcement strategies for at-risk structures, including mezzanines and a K‑brace system to strengthen Buildings 113 and 114.
Orton told commissioners the team has completed financial modeling and design visioning and anticipates beginning physical work by the end of the year or early next year, with potential tenant move-ins in late 2013 if necessary CEQA and lease documents can be completed. Orton said the team has begun a listening tour to engage community stakeholders and that certain buildings will be adapted into a 'pedestrian-centric' Twentieth Street with connections to Crane Cove Park and a public Piazza.
Commissioners asked about CEQA and tenant interest. Orton said a CEQA analysis approach is prepared and staff offered to help format draft documents; he noted a target date to prepare draft CEQA materials. He also said market interest has been strong and the team plans to deliver a mix of office, light industrial and arts-space opportunities rather than residential uses in the immediate Twentieth Street cluster.
Commissioners praised the presentation and encouraged the team to continue community engagement. The commission did not vote on project approvals at this hearing; the presentation initiated public-comment and design review steps the commission said will continue in subsequent meetings.
