The Provo City Planning Commission is set to review a proposal for the redevelopment of the Wymount Terrace apartments. According to a notice on the city's website, Brigham Young University is requesting project plan approval to replace 354 existing units with 456 new residential units.
The proposed redevelopment, located in the University Neighborhood, includes the construction of new administration and maintenance buildings. The project aims to increase the total unit count by 102 units, consisting of 444 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units designed for family occupancy.
As part of the project, the university is seeking a conditional use permit for a parking reduction. While city code typically requires 2.25 stalls per unit for two-to-three-bedroom units, the university is requesting a ratio of 1.5 stalls per unit. A study by Hales Engineering suggests that 684 stalls will be sufficient to meet local parking demand.
The redevelopment plan also addresses landscaping requirements. The site plan proposes providing 835 trees, which represents approximately 34.9% of the site, exceeding the required 20% landscaping designation. The university's approach includes using landscaped peninsulas to satisfy city shade requirements while maintaining sufficient parking through a site-wide system.
The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled to include a study session at 5:00 PM followed by a public hearing at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at 445 West Center Street.
