The properties at 2149 E. Highland St. and 1030 N. Kimball Ave. in Southlake are being considered for office spaces following a rezoning request.

Southlake City Council approved the first reading of the rezoning request following some discussion and deliberation at the City Council meeting on Oct. 3.

The properties would be developed into one cohesive space with up to seven buildings.

The site is currently being used as agricultural, residential and mixed-use.

The office spaces would be located on a green lot with picnic tables and lawns. The buildings themselves will be made of a combination of stone and stucco with metal roofs. Applicant David Keener said this was because he was looking for a fresh, modern look.

Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Williams said he could not imagine approving the rezoning with two dumpsters being located primarily in the center of the area.

"The gates get left open ... it gets messy," he said.

The council also questioned what kind of trees would border the property. Keener said the trees in question would be crepe myrtles and red bud trees. Council Member Justin Huffman asked if Keener would be open to having taller and more substantial trees, something Keener said he could consider.

The council ultimately approved the first reading of the rezoning, stipulating that Keener return with more ideas on bordering trees and different dumpster locations. The motion was approved 5-1. Council Member Chad Patton voted against the measure, noting he was not in favor of changing the land use for that purpose.