A proposed zoning change at West 6th and Walsh streets in West Austin seeks to transform commercial mixed-use properties into a limited industrial service-planned development area (LI-PDA) for a project comprising about 297 residential units and 21,000 square feet of retail space. City staff opposed this change, suggesting the controversial DB90 district instead. However, a private restrictive covenant with the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association will guide the development terms, including affordability measures where 10 percent of units are set for 50 percent Median Family Income or 12 percent at 60 percent MFI.
City staff recommended against the zoning change, arguing that the proposed LI-PDA zoning wasn't merited by the site's needs and would be inappropriate. They suggested using the controversial DB90 district instead.
The proposed development consists of approximately 297 units along with 21,000 square feet of retail space, under a mixed-use residential development allowance granted by the LI-PDA zoning.
The agreement includes terms for 10 percent of units affordable at 50 percent of the Median Family Income or 12 percent at 60 percent MFI, ensuring some affordability.
The broad latitude for development of the LI-PDA zoning will be moderated by a private restrictive covenant, which is enforceable through an agreement with the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association.
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