Highland Village City Council approved a first read of a renovation request from The Shops at Highland Village to add parking spaces at an Aug. 22 meeting, according to a city news release.

The request called for the removal of the southern common area to allow an additional 20 parking spaces, a gateway arch, a stage area, benches, new seating, tables, string lighting and revise the parking spaces on the north side of the common area.

City council approved the request with a 6-1 vote. A second reading is scheduled for Sept. 14.

The Shops are located at 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village. www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com.