REMARKS
Height reduction and zoning changes
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Council Member Hanif details the modifications made to address community concerns about building height and zoning in the Arrow Linen rezoning project.
- Reduction in building height from 13 to 10 stories without impacting the total unit count
- New bulkier design to accommodate the height reduction
- Separate R6B zoning designation for homes in the 'horseshoe shape' between the Arrow Linen buildings
- Mitigation of potential future speculation while maintaining MIH affordability requirements
Shahana K. Hanif
0:05:26
Regarding height, our negotiations were informed by a number of constituents who have advocated for a shorter development.
0:05:32
I'm excited that we were able to meet this goal by reducing the number of stories in the project from 13 to 10.
0:05:39
Thanks to a new bulkier design, we were able to secure this height reduction without impacting the total count of 250 units.
0:05:47
This is a win win modification that makes a project more contextual in Windsor Terrace without undermining affordability goals.
0:05:55
Additionally, for the homes that are located in the horseshoe shape that exists between the two Arrow Linen buildings and the rent stabilized building on the west end of the block, we've secured a separate R 6 B zoning designation.
0:06:08
This helps mitigate concerns raised by neighbors about these buildings being subject to potential future speculation while also requiring MIH affordability.