Elon Musk was granted permission by the West Lake Hills City Council to retain most of the fencing and gates at his Austin home, subject to compliance with local regulations. The split vote came after a dispute with neighbors who expressed concerns over increased street traffic and the visual impact of his fencing. Musk's representative committed to making adjustments to address these issues, such as beautifying the area and improving gate access. Mayor Vaughan reassured neighbors about the standard council processes in such cases.
After the vote, Vaughan addressed the neighbors who showed up to oppose Musk's requests. "We try to do what we're legally obligated," Vaughan said.
Musk made the changes to the home, purchased for him through an LLC in early 2022, without the required city approvals. His neighbors said cars crowded the street.
We'd like to be good neighbors. We're trying to minimize the concerns that we've heard," Racy Haddad, an Austin-based real estate attorney, told the Council.
The vote was split 3-2 on three of Musk's requests for variance, with council members Gordon Bowman, Beth South and Darin Walker voting in favor.
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