A proposed apartment building in South Austin that will back up to Beacon Ridge homes is moving ahead despite some pushback from neighbors.
City Council voted to approve the first reading of a rezoning request for the proposed property location, but also directed the city manager to look into transportation needs in the area and report back to the council by Jan. 12.
The council will need to approve two more readings for the project to move forward. The rezoning request would change the area's zoning from designated land for single-family and condominium to a moderate to high density multifamily zone.
Council members Vanessa Fuentes, Sabino Renteria and Kathie Tovo all added at the Oct. 14 City Council meeting that, while they approve the plan for a four-story complex for now, the proposed 10% affordable housing in the complex will likely not be enough for their future approval.
