The Zoning and Platting Commission denied a request from Zydeco Development Corporation to rezone a 5-acre tract to build an affordable housing apartment complex called The Rhett.

The property, located at 1000 East Yager Lane, Austin, is undeveloped land surrounded by a residential neighborhood with single-family homes and duplexes to the north; the Yager Technology Center and Yager Food Store to the east; a townhouse complex known as Coppertree to the south; and more single-family residencies to the west.

The applicant planned The Rhett to be 2.68 acres and feature 250 units. Additionally, the applicant planned for The Rhett to participate in the Affordability Unlocked Program.

Commissioners' primary reason for denying the request is the rezoning is based on the applicant's desire to build a 64-foot tall building when the current zoning allows for 60 feet. The extra 4 feet would have been meant for aesthetic purposes only, according to city documents.