The council's decision to approve DB90 zoning for the property at 3020 E. Cesar Chavez St. marked a significant shift from its previous modest mixed-use zoning, allowing for a towering 90-foot building, prompting strong opposition from community advocates like Raul Alvarez.
Raul Alvarez voiced deep concerns over the DB90 zoning, stating that the community was taken by surprise by the height increase from 60 feet to 90 feet, which diverges from years of established zoning practices focused on lower height limits.
Under the new DB90 standards, the developer must allocate a portion of rental units as affordable, ensuring long-term affordability for households earning 50-60% of the median family income for four decades, or pay a fee to the Housing Trust Fund as an alternative.
Alvarez's opposition reflects broader community anxiety, as he pointed out that multiple DB90 proposals are being considered in East Austin, urging the council to revisit the individual circumstances of each proposal to align with community needs.
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