Matters — 2025

Deed Restriction Amendment at South Hampton Road (Z856-107)

An application proposed to amend deed restrictions on property zoned for industrial research use along South Hampton Road. The request was under review by the City Council through multiple hearings, but the matter stalled without resolution.

Feb 12: Hearing Closed

Valle Commercial Service Rezoning on South Ledbetter Drive (Z245-196)

An application sought to rezone a property on the west side of South Ledbetter Drive, between Millar Drive and Crystal Lake Boulevard, from multifamily and single-family residential districts to a Commercial Service district. City staff recommended denial, and the request was under review by the City Plan Commission, which twice delayed action before the case went inactive. The applicants were Marco Valle and Enrique Valle, represented by Rita Marquez.

Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0

Planned Development District on Marvin D Love Freeway (Z-25-000046)

This request sought a new planned development district for property zoned Neighborhood Office District on the east line of Marvin D Love Freeway, north of West Camp Wisdom Road. City staff recommended denial, while the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to a conceptual plan and conditions. The proposal was approved on August 27, 2025.

Aug 27: Approved

Homeless Initiatives Quarterly Report (25-1853A)

A quarterly report on homeless initiatives in Dallas was submitted for review, covering programs and strategies led by the Office of Homeless Solutions and Housing Forward. The report detailed the city's ongoing response to homelessness through prevention and housing initiatives. The matter remained inactive following committee consideration without reaching a resolution.

WDA Properties Mixed Use Rezoning at Singleton Boulevard (Z245-106)

An application proposed rezoning property at the northeast corner of Singleton Boulevard and Navaro Street from a Community Retail District to a Mixed Use District, which allows a combination of residential and commercial uses on the same site. City staff recommended approval subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant, WDA Properties, LLC, and the City Plan Commission advanced the request in unanimous votes before the matter went inactive without a final decision.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Planned Development District 456 Amendment and Expansion (Z234-280)

The City Council considered a request to amend and expand Planned Development District No. 456, covering land zoned Planned Development District No. 456 and an R-10(A) Single Family District in an area bounded by Forest Road and Skyline Drive to the north, Shepherd Road to the west, and Stults Road to the south. Both city staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to revised conceptual plans, exhibits, and conditions. The request was approved on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Dance Hall at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z234-239)

A Specific Use Permit was approved to allow an indoor dance hall on property along the north side of West Camp Wisdom Road between South Cockrell Hill Road and American Way. The project required City Council zoning approval. The application was approved as amended on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved As Amended

Philip Lang Commercial Service District at Burbank Street (Z234-340)

An application proposed rezoning a property on Burbank Street between Thurston Street and Denton Drive from Community Retail and Industrial Research districts to a Commercial Service District. The change would have expanded the allowable commercial uses on this southeast corner, potentially enabling new business operations beyond its current zoning restrictions. The City Plan Commission reviewed the request but the matter stalled without a final decision.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

FIFA World Cup Truck Staging Lease at South Lamar (25-2849A)

The city authorized an eight-month lease with CCH Lamar Partners I, LP for approximately 114,000 square feet at 840 and 944 South Lamar Street to serve as truck staging and marshalling space for the FIFA World Cup, as well as for broadcasting and city staff operations. This facility provided essential logistics infrastructure for hosting the international soccer tournament. The city council approved the lease agreement.

Oct 22: Approved As An Individual Item

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1977A)

The City Council reviewed an updated area plan for the South Dallas Fair Park neighborhood, bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north and Botham Jean Boulevard to the south, to establish development guidelines and land use standards for the area. The plan aimed to shape the future growth and character of this part of south Dallas. The proposal was approved as amended.

Jun 25: Approved As Amended

Street Resurfacing Contract Increase for World Cup Prep (25-2610A)

The city proposed increasing its 2025 street resurfacing construction contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC by up to $14,238,418.75, raising the total from $94,965,718.25 to $109,204,137.00, to cover additional street maintenance and construction at various locations in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to advance the fiscal year 2026 roadway pavement treatment and roadway element repair and upgrade projects. Funding came from a mix of sources including a transit-oriented development tax increment financing district fund, 2024B certificates of obligation, convention center capital construction funds, Dallas Area Rapid Transit transportation project funds, and the street and alley improvement fund. The increase was approved on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements (25-2807A)

The City of Dallas approved a construction contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC, the lowest of five bidders, to build roadway, pedestrian, and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street, including a pedestrian detection system at Pearl Street and Ross Avenue, at a cost not to exceed $1,340,917.00. The city also entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Dallas Arts District Foundation, which contributed up to $96,500.00 in advance funding toward the project, with the remainder covered by bond and other transportation funds. The proposal was approved on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Pearl and Flora Streets Intersection Improvements (25-3026A)

A partnership was proposed between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Arts District Foundation to provide advance funding for construction improvements at the Pearl and Flora Streets intersection. The project sought to fund infrastructure work at this location in downtown Dallas. The proposal stalled without final approval.

Secondary Arena and Memorial Auditorium Project Management (25-2247A)

The City Council considered an expanded agreement with McKissack & McKissack, Inc. to serve as project manager and owner's representative for two Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas master plan efforts: a new Secondary Arena Facility at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road for up to $3,338,807 and a one-year extension covering the rehabilitation and renovation of the Dallas Memorial Auditorium arena for up to $2,624,537, work tied to the city's obligations under its contract with Full Court Partners LLC, doing business as the Dallas Wings. The item also set aside up to $5,963,344 in additional funding from the Convention Center Revenue Bonds Series 2023 Fund, raising that appropriation from $7,982,340 to $13,945,684. The proposal was approved as an individual item on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center Insurance Authorization (25-2501A)

The City authorized its insurance broker, Marsh USA, LLC, to purchase insurance policies for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center renovation and expansion project, covering commercial general and excess liability and workers' compensation. This authorization protected the City against financial risk during the major renovation and expansion work. The proposal was approved on August 27, 2025.

Aug 27: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant Street (Z234-170)

A property on the south line of Grant Street, between Ridge Street and South Denley, was rezoned from single-family district to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily housing uses and standards. The rezoning was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant and Denley (Z234-202)

The City Council reviewed a proposal to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from Single Family District zoning to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily residential uses. The rezoning would enable apartment or condominium development on a site that had previously been restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development District near Grant Street (Z234-198)

This case proposed rezoning a single-family property along Grant Street and Front Street, west of South Denley Drive, to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily residential uses and standards. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to conditions. The request was approved.

Mar 26: Approved

Westmoreland Townhomes Low Income Housing Tax Credits (25-2951A)

Westmoreland Townhomes Limited Partnership applied to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits to fund affordable housing development. The tax credits program helps offset construction costs for affordable rental housing projects. The application was approved.

Nov 12: Approved

Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-2968A)

The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance residential housing projects in the city. These bonds are a financing tool designed to support the development of rental housing for families. The proposal was approved on November 12, 2025.

Nov 12: Approved