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A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and (2) and a resolution accepting the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2], on property zoned P(A) Parking District with H/72, Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District, on the northeast line of North Carroll Avenue, between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval of (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and approval of (2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] Recommendation of CPC: Approval of (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and approval of (2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] Z-25-000203 Note: This item was deferred by the City Council at the public hearing on March 25, 2026, and is scheduled for consideration on April 8, 2026. *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

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Zoning CasecorridorSignificantCity Council, City Plan Commission
The property at Peak's Suburban Addition, currently zoned for parking, is being rezoned to allow single-family residential development under zoning designation R-7.5(A), and existing deed restrictions on the property would be terminated. This change would alter the permitted uses on the site from parking to residential housing, potentially enabling new residential development.
3 eventsFirst seen Feb 5, 2026Last activity Apr 8, 2026Case ID: Z-25-000203
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Attorney
As of Apr 2026

Challenge vote defect before Samuell Boulevard office rezoning advances

Context: Item 18 vote sheet from February 5 states 'Housewright out of room, shown voting in favor' as part of the 14-0 result that forms the basis of the Council recommendation.

Recommended: The City Plan Commission's 14-0 recommendation includes Commissioner Housewright recorded as voting in favor while noted as out of the room — if this count is procedurally defective, the commission's unanimous recommendation loses its full legal weight. Place this objection on the record at the April 8 City Council hearing to preserve it as a challenge ground before the ordinance advances.

Source: City Council — Apr 08, 2026 →
Journalist
As of Apr 2026

Request attendance log to verify Housewright's Samuell Boulevard vote

Context: The vote notes for Item 18 on February 5 explicitly state 'Housewright out of room, shown voting in favor' within the 14-0 carried result.

Recommended: Pull the February 5 City Plan Commission sign-in sheet and cross-reference it against the Item 18 vote tally — the official record shows Commissioner Housewright as 'out of room' yet counted in the 14-0 carry, which is the only commission action on this residential-to-office conversion before City Council acts April 8.

Source: City Council — Apr 08, 2026 →
Lobbyist
As of Apr 2026

Lock in Council District 7 on Samuell Boulevard office rezoning

Context: The matter has appeared three times (January 15 continuance, February 5 City Plan Commission 14-0, March 25 Council deferral) and returns to City Council April 8, one day from now.

Recommended: City Council deferred this case on March 25 with no stated reason — contact the Council District 7 member's office today to confirm the April 8 hearing date is firm and identify what condition is holding the vote, because a second Council deferral leaves the Samuell Boulevard conversion without any resolution date after three hearings.

Source: City Council — Apr 08, 2026 →

Timeline

Hearing
Agenda Ready

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and (2) and a resolution accepting the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2], on property zoned P(A) Parking District with H/72, Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District, on the northeast line of North Carroll Avenue, between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval of (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and approval of (2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] Recommendation of CPC: Approval of (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and approval of (2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] Z-25-000203 Note: This item was deferred by the City Council at the public hearing on March 25, 2026, and is scheduled for consideration on April 8, 2026. *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

Hearing
Deferred

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and (2) and a resolution accepting the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2], on property zoned P(A) Parking District with H/72, Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District, on the northeast line of North Carroll Avenue, between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval of (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and approval of (2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] Recommendation of CPC: Approval of (1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District; and approval of (2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] Z-25-000203 *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

Vote
Carried: 14 to 0

An application for 1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District and 2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2] on property zoned P(A) Parking District with H/72 Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District, on the northeast line of N. Carroll Avenue, between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval of 1) R-7.5(A) Single Family District and approval of 2) the termination of existing deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2]. Applicant: New Wabe Real Estate Investors LLC - Caster Dickerson Representative: Rob Baldwin Planner: Oscar Aguilera Council District: 2 Z-25-000203

Vote: 14 for, 0 against, 1 absent

recommend approval of R-7.5(A) Single Family District and termination of deed restrictions [Z789-237 Tract 2]

*Housewright out of room, shown voting in favor