04 NPA-2024-0016.04 - Strandtman Cove; District 3 - Govalle, Johnston Terrance Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Letter — original pdf

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GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Paydar Properties (CA) (Reza Paydar, Owner) 20 Strandtman Cv, Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Case # NPA-2024-0016.04/ C14-2025-0004 Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: SUPPORT this project at 90’/60’ maximum building heights with the prescribed affordable housing formula and Community benefits including: 1. 10% of the multi-family rental units would be reserved as affordable for occupancy by households earning no more than 80% MFI. 2. A $250,000 contribution will be made to the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation with the goal of providing additional affordable housing in the Govalle/Johnson Terrace neighborhood following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Austin. 3. An additional $50,000 contribution will also be made to the Colorado River Conservancy following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Austin. The Contact Team is OPPOSED to this project with a building height of 120’/90’. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team c13fox@gmail.com 512-203-5208