Sark Mixed-Use Development at Madison and Ballard
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An application for WMU-3 Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C on property zoned Residential Transition Subdistrict A within Planned Development 468, the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, on the west corner of N. Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Applicant: Sarkis J. Kechejian / Kechejian Enterprises, LP Representative: Terri McMorris / Kechejian Enterprises, LP U/A From: March 26, 2026. Planner: Liliana Garza Council District: 1 Z-26-000012
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Verify Council outcome on Ballard mixed-use zoning case
Why now: The Plan Commission approved this case unanimously 13-0 on April 9, but the matter's record shows no recorded disposition for its May 27 City Council appearance.
What to do: Pull the City Secretary's May 27 action report for this case today — if the ordinance was adopted that day, the standard appeal window closes around June 26, leaving under three weeks to establish standing and file; if no vote occurred, the challenge clock hasn't started yet.
Act before: After statutory challenge period expires (est. June 26)
Request Council minutes before finalizing Ballard mixed-use plans
Why now: This case was one of only 3 non-routine zoning items among the 19 heard that day (16 were routine approvals), meaning it likely drew discussion that could have added conditions beyond the Commission's unanimous recommendation.
What to do: Request the May 27 Council minutes for this case before locking construction documents — you only have the Plan Commission's 13-0 approval on record, and until you confirm what Council did with it, your design team may be working from an incomplete condition set.
Act before: After enrolled ordinance is obtained
Investigate missing Council outcome for Ballard mixed-use case
Why now: This matter has now appeared twice — a unanimous 13-0 Plan Commission vote on April 9, followed by a May 27 Council appearance whose result isn't captured anywhere in the record.
What to do: File a public records request for the May 27 Council minutes and action report on this case — despite the Plan Commission's unanimous endorsement, it's one of only 3 zoning cases that day without a routine, on-record disposition, unlike 16 of the 19 heard.
Act before: After records request response (typically 10 business days)
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A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a WMU-3 Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C, on property zoned Residential Transition Subdistrict A within Planned Development District No. 468, the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, on the west corner of North Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to deed restriction volunteered by the applicant Z-26-000012 *In alignment with ForwardDallas.
An application for WMU-3 Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C on property zoned Residential Transition Subdistrict A within Planned Development 468, the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, on the west corner of N. Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Applicant: Sarkis J. Kechejian / Kechejian Enterprises, LP Representative: Terri McMorris / Kechejian Enterprises, LP U/A From: March 26, 2026. Planner: Liliana Garza Council District: 1 Z-26-000012
Vote: 13 for, 0 against, 1 absent
recommend approval of WMU-3 Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by applicant