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Elsie Thurman

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18 mentions across 16 events
Elsie Thurman is the principal of Land Use Planning & Zoning Services, LLC, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in land use planning, zoning, rezoning, and permitting services for landowners, developers, and businesses throughout Texas. She previously worked in the land use section of K&L Gates LLP focusing on real estate and land development law. She serves as Vice Chair of the Vickery Meadow TIF District Board and on the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
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zoning (18)
development (17)
permit (9)
public hearing (3)
transportation (2)
historic (1)
community (1)

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mentioned (14)
applicant (2)
requester (2)

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Legislative threads where Elsie Thurman is mentioned

Dallas Independent School District Public School Zoning at Palisade Drive (Z-26-000166)

2 hearings since Sep 2026·Last: Oct 8, 2026·Zoning·Corridor·Notable

Dallas Independent School District Public School Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)

4 hearings since Oct 2025·Last: Feb 25, 2026·Zoning·Site·Significant

Elsie Thurman Planned Development Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive (Z-25-000233)

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: Apr 22, 2026·Zoning·District·Significant

PDD 512 Amendment at East Stark and Seagoville (Z-25-000161)

3 hearings since Oct 2025·Last: Jan 14, 2026·Zoning·Corridor·Significant

DDD Oak Lawn Holdings Expansion at Oak Lawn Avenue (Z-25-000017)

3 hearings since Aug 2025·Last: Nov 12, 2025·Zoning·District·Significant

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October 2026

Zoning Cases - Under Advisement
requester

Application by Dallas ISD for R-7.5(A) and TH-1(A) zoning and a new Specific Use Permit for a public school on PD No. 825 property near Palisade Drive. Staff recommends approval subject to site plan and conditions; the case is under advisement.

…conditions. Applicant: Dallas Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman U/A From: September 17, 2026. Planner: Martin Bate Council Distric…

September 2026

Zoning Cases - Consent

Zoning application by Dallas ISD to rezone property in Planned Development District No. 825 to R-7.5(A) Single Family District and TH-1(A) Townhouse District, plus a new Specific Use Permit for a public school near Palisade Drive and N. Prairie Creek Road. Staff recommends approval subject to a site plan and conditions.

…conditions. Applicant: Dallas Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman Planner: Martin Bate Council District: 5…

Zoning Cases - Consent

Zoning application by Dallas Independent School District to amend Planned Development District No. 637 on the northeast line of Cortland Avenue between Bombay Avenue and Anson Road. Staff recommends approval subject to an amended development plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

…conditions. Applicant: Dallas Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman Planner: Justin Lee Council District: 2…

March 2026

Zoning Cases - Individual
applicant

Application to amend Planned Development District 752 at the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive; staff recommends approval subject to a revised development plan, a traffic management plan, and conditions.

…an, a traffic management plan, and staff’s recommended conditions. Applicant: Elsie Thurman / Land Use Planning & Zoning Services Planner: Mona Hashemi Council Distr…

February 2026

Zoning Cases - Consent
applicant

Application to amend Planned Development District 703, bounded by Hillcrest Road, Aberdeen Avenue, Airline Road, and Lakehurst Avenue, with staff recommending approval subject to an amended development plan, traffic management plan, and conditions. Applicants are Dallas ISD and Elsie Thurman.

…, traffic management plan, and conditions. Applicant: Dallas ISD Applicant: Elsie Thurman Planner: Martin Bate Council District: 11…

November 2025

Zoning Cases - Under Advisement

Application for a new Specific Use Permit to allow a Dallas ISD public school on R-7.5(A) Single-Family District property bounded by E Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive; staff recommends approval subject to a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

…ns. Applicant: Dallas (ISD) Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman - Land Use Planning & Zoning Services U/A From: October 23, 2025. Planner:…

October 2025

Zoning Cases - Consent

Dallas Independent School District seeks an amendment to Planned Development District No. 512 at the west corner of East Stark Road and Seagoville Road, with staff recommending approval subject to a development plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

…d conditions. Applicant: Dallas Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman Planner: Michael Pepe Council District: 8…

Zoning Cases - Consent

Dallas Independent School District seeks a new Specific Use Permit to operate a public school on property zoned R-7.5(A) Single-Family District, bounded by East Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive. Staff recommends approval subject to a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

…itions. Applicant: Dallas (ISD) Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman - Land Use Planning & Zoning Services Planner: Teaseia Blue Council District…

Miscellaneous Items

Application by Dallas Independent School District for a minor amendment to the development plan on property within Planned Development District No. 650, located along Cradlerock Drive, Cheyenne Road, Checota Drive, and Amity Lane; staff recommends approval.

…n: Approval. Applicant: Dallas Independent School District Representative: Elsie Thurman - Land Use Planning & Zoning Sevices Planner: Sheila Alcantara Segovia Co…

September 2025

Miscellaneous Items

Application for a minor amendment to the development/landscape plan on property zoned Planned Development District 696, bounded by Rickover Drive, Welch Road, Ridgeside Drive, and Crestline Avenue; staff recommends approval.

…val. Applicant: J Matthew Casin – LBJ Financial Owners LLC Representative: Elsie Thurman – Land Use Planning & Zoning Sevices Planner: Sheila Alcantara Segovia Co…