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Normandy Park, WA

Erickson, Gavin John

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Commercial alteration

21 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402

2018-04-17

Reconfigure layout of a portion of existing level 1 residential tower to accommodate new leasing office and mail room and addition additional building entry. no work proposed to exterior patios and other project levels

Valuation:

$100,000

Permit #:

BLDCA17-0166

Status:

final

Fee:

$3,118

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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License #	11604
Status	Active
State	Washington
Type	Architect

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