A proposal to build a 14-unit apartment complex in West Lafayette is stalled, for now.
The Area Plan Commission voted six-to-three in favor of the project, but eight votes are required to move forward.
Some members were absent at Wednesday's meeting.
Gary Schroeder abstained from voting because he is the property owner looking to construct the three story complex across from Mackey Arena in the New Chauncey Neighborhood.
He says the project will help alleviate traffic at Purdue because students who move into the apartment will be able to walk to campus.
Wendy Flory lives in the neighborhood.
She says a project such as this will have a number of negative ripple effects throughout the community.
Other opponents say the complex does not fit with the single-family house makeup of the area and believe it will increase traffic, noise, and congestion.
The Area Plan Commission is expected to vote on the issue again next month.
Schroeder says regardless of their decision, he plans on bringing his proposal in front of the West Lafayette City Council.
The property currently contains a vacant lot and a single family rental home.