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Oak Lawn Planned Development Subdistrict

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An application for a Planned Development Subdistrict for HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict uses on property zoned an HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District bound by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and McKinney Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan, development plan, Subarea A landscape plan, Subarea B landscape plan, and staff’s recommended conditions. Applicant: GPIF TC Owner LLC Representative: Victoria Morris Planner: Martin Bate U/A From: January 23, 2025. Council District: 14 Z234-243(MB)

Zoning CasecorridorSignificantCity Council, City Plan Commission
A proposed Planned Development Subdistrict in the Oak Lawn area would allow Heavy Commercial uses within an existing Planned Development District No. 193. This designation affects a corridor bounded by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and surrounding areas, controlling what types of commercial development are permitted in this established neighborhood district. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.
3 eventsFirst seen Jan 23, 2025Last activity Mar 26, 2025Case ID: Z234-243
City Council: ApprovedMar 26, 2025
Topics
zoning
development
Cedar Springs Road and North Pearl Street·Show on Google Maps ↗
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Developer
As of Mar 2025

Secure land near Springs Road before City Council vote

Context: Z234-243(MB) carried 14-0 on January 23 and 11-0 on February 6, 2025 — both without a single dissenting vote — with City Council final vote still pending.

Recommended: The back-to-back unanimous City Plan Commission approvals signal near-certain Council approval, which will close the window to assemble adjacent parcels at pre-entitlement pricing along the Springs Road corridor.

Source: City Council — Mar 26, 2025 →
Journalist
As of Mar 2025

Request vote records from Springs Road rezoning hearing

Context: The case file for Z234-243(MB) dated January 23, 2025 explicitly flags that Sleeper is missing from the For voter list despite the tally showing 14, noted as a likely clerical omission.

Recommended: The January 23 City Plan Commission vote log records a 14-0 result but omits Commissioner Sleeper from the named 'For' voters — request the certified minutes under Texas open records law to determine whether this is a clerical error or a gap in the official record.

Source: City Council — Mar 26, 2025 →
Resident
As of Mar 2025

Speak at City Council before Springs Road rezoning is finalized

Context: Z234-243(MB) carried unanimously at both the January 23 (14-0) and February 6 (11-0) City Plan Commission hearings, leaving City Council as the sole remaining decision point.

Recommended: The Springs Road corridor zoning case filed by GPIF TC Owner LLC has cleared City Plan Commission twice and now advances to City Council, which is the last public hearing before the new zoning takes effect — sign up to speak during the Council public comment period.

Source: City Council — Mar 26, 2025 →

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Vote
Approved

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict uses on property zoned an HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, bound by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and McKinney Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan, development plan, Subarea A landscape plan, Subarea B landscape plan, and staff’s recommended conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan, development plan, Subarea A landscape plan, Subarea B landscape plan, and conditions Z234-243(MB)

Vote
Carried: 11 to 0

An application for a Planned Development Subdistrict for HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict uses on property zoned an HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District bound by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and McKinney Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan, development plan, Subarea A landscape plan, Subarea B landscape plan, and staff’s recommended conditions. Applicant: GPIF TC Owner LLC Representative: Victoria Morris Planner: Martin Bate U/A From: January 23, 2025. Council District: 14 Z234-243(MB)

Vote: 11 for, 0 against, 4 absent

recommend approval of PD Subdistrict for HC Heavy Commercial uses, subject to conceptual plan, development plan, landscape plans, and staff conditions

Vote
Carried: 14 to 0

An application for a Planned Development Subdistrict for HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict uses on property zoned an HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, bound by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and McKinney Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan, development plan, Subarea A landscape plan, Subarea B landscape plan, and staff’s recommended conditions. Applicant: GPIF TC Owner LLC Representative: Victoria Morris Planner: Martin Bate Council District: 14 Z234-243(MB)

Vote: 14 for, 0 against, 1 absent

hold under advisement until February 6, 2025

Sleeper missing from For voter list despite count showing 14; likely clerical omission. Item 18 was tabled; item 21 heard next.