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Modifications to the Arrow Linen rezoning proposal
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Council Member Hanif outlines the significant modifications made to the original Arrow Linen rezoning proposal, addressing key community concerns about affordability and building height.
- Original proposal: R7-1 development with two 13-story buildings and 25% affordable units
- Modified proposal: R7A development with two 10-story buildings and 40% affordable units (100 out of 250 total units)
- Highlights the legally binding commitment through a Community Benefits Agreement
Shahana K. Hanif
0:03:10
Since the project was previously brought before the subcommittee on January 9, we've been able to secure a number of key modifications and negotiate a community benefits agreement that prioritizes the two key issues that constituents raised throughout every step of the Euler, affordability and height.
0:03:31
The original proposal was for an r seven one development, two thirteen story buildings, but with no height limit and the potential to be even taller with 25% affordable units under mandatory inclusionary housing option one.
0:03:45
The proposal in front of the subcommittee today is an R7A development and a legally binding commitment in a community benefits agreement to build two fifty units in two ten story buildings and 100 affordable units, making 40% of the units affordable.