Municue
Dallas, TX

Board of Adjustment, Panel C · 10:30 AM · 6ES

Board of Adjustment Panel C heard six residential cases on August 17, 2026, mostly setback and accessory-structure variances in R-7.5(A) districts, plus a conservation district appeal. The Melrose Avenue case was denied without prejudice after a failed motion to grant, and two Jojo Anaya cases were granted 4-1.
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Analysis

Zoning

The panel granted two Anaya requests by 4-1 votes and denied the Melrose Avenue variances without prejudice.[#3][#1][#2][#5][#4]

Historic Preservation

Kevin Lawson's appeal of a conservation district work certificate denial at 5443 Ridgedale Avenue was recorded as Rules suspended.[#6]

Key Decisions

#2 5-0 Unanimously; Motion to deny without prejudice·#4 Motion to grant: 4-1·#5 4-1 - Motion to grant·#6 Rules suspended
Three cases had split or unusual outcomes: the Melrose Avenue denial without prejudice after a failed motion, and two 4-1 grants for Jojo Anaya.[#2][#5][#4][#6]

Insights by Role

Developer

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe panel granted a 20-foot front setback variance at 5005 Denton Drive over staff-recommended approval opposition, but denied the Melrose Avenue variances staff opposed. Staff recommendations were followed in both cases.

Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe minutes record the Melrose Avenue 3-2 vote as 'Motion to grant fails' though the tally favored granting, and the source gives no reason.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingNeighbors near 5005 Denton Drive saw a 5-foot front setback granted over recorded opposition (1 for, 5 against), and a 6-foot fence was granted at 3741 Seguin Drive at Juniper Drive.

Charts & Data

11 items(10 procedural hidden)

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#IIIPublic Hearing

#IVPublic Testimony

#VMiscellaneous Items

#VICase Docket

#2Jorge Maliachi seeks variances for front and side setbacks and maximum lot coverage to construct or maintain a single-family home at 5418 Melrose Avenue. Staff recommends denial.

5-0 Unanimously; Motion to deny without prejudice
Dr. Kameka Miller-HoskinsJorge MaliachiDepartment of Planning and Development5418 Melrose Avenue

#3Ryan Huston seeks a variance to exceed the allowable floor area for a single-family accessory structure at 5014 Abrams Road. Staff recommends denial.

Dr. Kameka Miller-HoskinsRyan HustonDepartment of Planning and DevelopmentAbrams Road

#4Jojo Anaya requests a 20-foot variance to reduce the required 25-foot front-yard setback to 5 feet for a single-family residence at 5005 Denton Drive.

Motion to grant: 4-1
Dr. Kameka Miller-HoskinsJojo AnayaDepartment of Planning and DevelopmentDenton Drive

#5Jojo Anaya requests special exceptions to allow a six-foot front-yard fence and a fence within the required 45-foot visibility triangle at 3741 Seguin Drive. Staff makes no recommendation.

4-1 - Motion to grant
Bryant ThompsonJojo AnayaDepartment of Planning and Development3741 Seguin Drive+1

#6Kevin Lawson appeals the denial of a Conservation District Work Certificate for property at 5443 Ridgedale Avenue, which is subject to conservation district architectural standards.

Rules suspended
Dr. Kameka Miller-HoskinsKevin LawsonDepartment of Planning and Development5443 RIDGEDALE AVENUE

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