Council approves rezoning of 8.05 acres near Spur 707 to multifamily (zoning case 2026-44)

The Abilene City Council voted unanimously to approve zoning case 2026-44, a request from Edge Street Capital LLC to change approximately 8.05 acres at the 1200 block of Spur 707 from general commercial to multifamily. Tim Littlejohn, the city's director of planning and development, said the planning and zoning commission recommended approval and that notices produced two responses in favor and two in opposition, representing 4.9% in opposition.

Tal, the agent for the property owner, told the council the earlier rezoning to general commercial had been speculative and that the current request is for a specific multifamily use intended to leave the hard corner commercial while transitioning to multifamily to the north. "As Tim said... we ask for your support," Tal said. A nearby resident, Gary Terry, spoke in opposition citing long-term residence and neighborhood concerns about apartment development. Councilman Craver moved for approval; Councilman Beard seconded and the clerk recorded all ayes.