An application has been submitted for a 113-lot residential development at 1705/1711 Terrace Avenue - the site of the former Delta Rehab medical facility. The site has split zoning, with Single Family Residential toward the street on the west side (6 units per acre) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) to the east (18 units per acre). The application consists of a 19-lot Planned Residential Subdivision (PRD) where the site is zoned Single Family, and a 94-lot Unit Lot Subdivision (ULS) where it is zoned MDR, for a total of 113 new lots. Although the application is technically for two different subdivisions, the project will function as one development, and will be processed concurrently.
The subdivision types: PRD & ULS
PRDs are a type of subdivision that allows for smaller lots than the standard. With a PRD, lots can be as small as 4,000 square feet. PRDs are only allowed where the presence of critical areas would reduce the lot yield. In exchange, the development is required to provide a higher standard of open space and the buildings are subject to administrative design review. In this case, there is a wetland in the northeast portion of the site that will be avoided and protected. PRDs are subject to the criteria of SMC 14.220 as well as typical subdivision laws.
ULS is another type of subdivision that can sometimes be seen in multi-family developments. In this case the proposal is for detached, single-family structures. With a ULS, the internal property lines are dictated by fire codes, rather than the land use code. ULS are subject to the criteria of SMC 14.215.125.
The development proposal
The proposal is for a 19-lot PRD and a 94-lot ULS, for a total of 113 lots overall. Three usable open space tracts are proposed, and two critical areas tracts. The proposal will include new internal roadways, frontage improvements to Terrace Avenue, street trees, utility improvements, a park for residents, and critical areas enhancement.