City approves 8-story apartment building in South Berkeley, despite neighbors' concerns
Briefly

The City Council approved a plan for an eight-story apartment building at 2655 Shattuck Ave, comprising 97 units with a mix of rental apartments and condominiums, along with over 2,000 square feet of commercial space. This project includes ten units reserved for very low-income renters. Despite concerns from neighbors about traffic and the size of the complex, the City Council stated they lacked the authority under state law to mandate requested changes, leading to a unanimous vote in favor of the project.
The City Council approved the development of an eight-story apartment complex at 2655 Shattuck Ave., consisting of 97 units and 2,000 square feet of commercial space.
Council members stated they could not legally mandate changes to the plan requested by residents, thereby allowing the project to proceed as proposed by the developer.
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