Matters — April 2025

Specific Use Permit Amendment at Ramona (Z234-346)

The property owner applied to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as part of a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet at the north corner of Ramona. The permit required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council before it could take effect. The amendment was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

Asphalt/Concrete Batching Facility Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)

An application proposed changing a property's zoning to Industrial Manufacturing District and obtaining a Specific Use Permit to allow asphalt or concrete batching operations on a site currently zoned Industrial Research District. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council. The application was denied on May 28, 2025.

Apr 9: Deferred

Specific Use Permit Renewal at Rylie Crest Drive (Z234-349)

A Specific Use Permit for an office showroom and warehouse facility on Rylie Crest Drive was being renewed and amended to continue operations at the site. This permit allows the property to operate for commercial use in a zoned district where such operations require special approval. The renewal and amendment was approved on April 9, 2025.

Apr 9: Approved

Planned Development District at South Jim Miller Road (Z234-316)

A zoning application sought to rezone property at the southeast corner of South Jim Miller Road and Great Trinity Forest Way from a community retail district with liquor overlay to a planned development district for multifamily housing. The change would have removed liquor licensing restrictions and enabled residential development in a corridor area currently zoned for commercial use. The proposal was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 9 to 2

Lakeview Homes Single Family District at South St. Augustine Road (Z245-122)

Lakeview Homes applied to rezone property near South St. Augustine Road and Middlefield Road from Agricultural District to Single Family District zoning, enabling residential development on previously undeveloped land. The zoning change would have converted agricultural property into a single-family residential area. The proposal was approved on August 13, 2025.

Apr 10: Carried: 13 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Sand and Gravel Mining at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

An application proposed an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 798 to allow sand and gravel mining on agricultural property along Kleberg Road between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. The project would have expanded mining operations in a rural corridor area. The City Plan Commission reviewed the proposal multiple times, but the case became inactive before reaching a final decision.

Apr 10: Carried: 13 to 0

Demolition Delay Overlay Amendment (DCA245-002)

The city proposed to amend the demolition delay overlay criteria in Section 51A-4.504 of the Dallas Development Code. The demolition delay overlay is a zoning tool that requires a waiting period before buildings can be demolished in certain areas, helping to protect historic and architecturally significant structures from immediate demolition. The amendment was approved by the City Council on May 14, 2025.

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-165)

The owner of a small food or merchandise store (no more than 3,500 square feet) in a community retail district sought to renew their permit to sell alcoholic beverages. Alcohol sales require special permits in areas with liquor control overlays to ensure compliance with city zoning and licensing regulations. The permit renewal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 0

Deed Restrictions Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

An application proposed an amendment to deed restrictions on property zoned for single-family use along Middlefield Road. The matter underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council but remained inactive without reaching a final vote.

Apr 23: Deferred

Multifamily Housing Zoning at South Lancaster Road (Z245-155)

An application proposed rezoning property on the west side of South Lancaster Road to allow multifamily apartments and clustered housing, replacing the existing single-family zoning. The proposal would have increased residential density in the corridor and significantly changed the neighborhood's character. The City Plan Commission reviewed the matter multiple times over several months, but the case became inactive without a final zoning decision.

Apr 10: Carried: 13 to 0

TMM Development Single Family Zoning at Haymarket Road (Z845-372)

TMM Development, LLC requested to rezone a property near Haymarket Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District (R-5(A)). The property was subject to deed restrictions that limited its agricultural use. The rezoning was approved on June 11, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 11 to 0

Hampton Road Zoning Determination (25-1441A)

The City Plan Commission reviewed a zoning case to determine land-use permissions and development standards for a district area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street and Brandon. The case remained under review but became inactive without reaching a final vote.

Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 2

Bar Lounge Specific Use Permit at Inwood Road (Z234-333)

A new Specific Use Permit application sought approval for an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on Inwood Road in a Community Retail District zoned area. The proposal was considered through the planning and zoning process to ensure compatibility with the surrounding corridor. The permit was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved As Amended

Planned Development District Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)

Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought approval to amend Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with revisions to the development, landscape, and traffic management plans. The amendment addressed how the site could be developed and how traffic and landscaping would be managed in that area. The proposal was approved by the City Council on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

Multifamily District at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z889-187)

A property on West Camp Wisdom Road between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way was proposed to be rezoned from agricultural and neighborhood service districts to allow multifamily residential development. The rezoning would permit apartment-style housing on land that had previously been restricted to agricultural or lower-intensity uses. The proposal was approved on April 9, 2025.

Apr 9: Approved

Drive-Through Restaurant Specific Use Permit at Maple and Hawthorne (Z234-279)

A Specific Use Permit application was submitted for a drive-through restaurant at the south corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. The project required review and approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council. The permit was approved on June 11, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 0

Specific Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)

A Specific Use Permit was sought for a large retail store selling alcoholic beverages on property at Simpson Stuart Road. The site is zoned for community retail with liquor control restrictions, requiring city approval for the proposed use. The proposal was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved As Amended

Niraj Puri Townhouse District at North Hampton Road and Calypso Street (Z167-361)

Niraj Puri sought to rezone the property at North Hampton Road and Calypso Street to allow townhouse development and remove existing deed restrictions. The site had been limited to office use, so this zoning change would have enabled residential construction. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

Class A Dance Hall at Singleton and Peoria (Z245-134)

A Specific Use Permit renewal was requested for a Class A dance hall at the northwest corner of Singleton Boulevard and Peoria Avenue, in a Community Retail District zone. The permit allows commercial amusement operations at this location. The renewal was approved on June 25, 2025.

Apr 10: Carried: 12 to 0

Specific Use Permit at Marsh Lane (Z245-109)

A Specific Use Permit was proposed for a private recreation center on property along Marsh Lane near Monet Place in a Neighborhood Service District. Such permits require special zoning approval for uses that don't fit standard district regulations. The proposal was approved as amended on June 11, 2025.

Apr 9: Deferred

Mesquite Tree Service Commercial Service District at Quietwood Drive (Z234-345)

Mesquite Tree Service requested approval to establish a Commercial Service District on property at Quietwood Drive (between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road) that was zoned for single-family homes. Commercial Service Districts allow business uses in residential areas, potentially affecting neighborhood character and adjacent properties. The Commercial Service District was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

Planned Development & Mini-Warehouse Zoning (Z234-277)

An application proposed a planned development district for nonresidential uses alongside a mixed-use district with a specific use permit for mini-warehouse development, while maintaining a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay across the areas. The proposal went through multiple City Plan Commission votes but stalled without reaching a final decision. The matter has remained inactive with no recent activity.

Apr 10: Carried: 12 to 0

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Wood Processing (Z056-308)

An application sought to renew a Specific Use Permit for wood or lumber processing operations on industrial-zoned property. The renewal was considered by the City Plan Commission and City Council over two separate votes. The proposal was denied without prejudice on May 28, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 0

Deed Restriction Termination at Bruton Road (Z834-294)

An application proposed to terminate Deed Restriction Z834-294, a long-standing limit on how property in the Community Retail District on Bruton Road could be used. Removing the restriction would have allowed the owner to pursue different commercial or development opportunities in this corridor area. The matter was under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council but did not reach a final vote and is no longer active.

Apr 9: Hearing Closed

Specific Use Permit at North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive (Z245-115)

A property owner requested permission to sell alcoholic beverages as part of a small general merchandise or food store at the corner of North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive. The location is zoned for community retail with specific liquor control requirements. The Specific Use Permit was approved on June 11, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 0

Zoning Postponement Process Amendment (DCA245-006)

The city considered removing Section 51A-4.701(e), which established an automatic postponement process for zoning amendment applications. This change would have eliminated postponements that occurred without discretionary judgment, giving the city more control over the timing of zoning cases. The proposal was denied.

Schultz Planned Development Amendment at West Mockingbird Lane (Z245-117)

Chris Schultz applied to amend Planned Development District No. 1065 on property along West Mockingbird Lane east of Elmbrook Drive. This site-specific zoning amendment needed approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Apr 24: Carried: 11 to 0

Stacy Family Capital CR District at Webb Chapel and Royal Lane (25-1752A)

Stacy Family Capital, LLC applied to convert a single-family residential property at the corner of Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane into a Community Retail District with deed restrictions. The proposed zoning change would have allowed retail development on land currently restricted to residential use, potentially affecting the neighborhood's residential character. City planning staff recommended denial, and the application stalled at the City Plan Commission without a final decision.

Apr 10: Carried: 13 to 0

Bianchi House Historic Overlay (Z189-161)

The city considered an application for a Historic Overlay for the Bianchi House at 4503 Reiger Avenue. The overlay would have provided legal protections to preserve the historic building. The application was denied without prejudice on April 9, 2025.

Apr 9: Denied Without Prejudice

Townhouse District and Deed Restrictions at Bonnie View Road (25-1421A)

An application proposed rezoning property near Bonnie View Road from single-family and industrial-research districts to a Townhouse District, with additional deed restrictions. The change would have allowed townhouse-style residential development on land currently zoned for single-family homes and research facilities. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application, but the case became inactive without reaching a final decision.

Apr 24: Carried: 11 to 0

Vehicle Display, Sales & Service Specific Use Permit at Conner Drive (25-1214A)

An application proposed a Specific Use Permit for a vehicle display, sales, and service facility on property west of Conner Drive, in a district subject to zoning and liquor control restrictions. The request was under review by the City Plan Commission but the process stalled and did not advance to a final vote.

Apr 10: Carried: 12 to 0

Housing Finance Corporation Program Statements (25-1461A)

A public hearing was held to review proposed program statements for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation. These statements were intended to establish operational guidelines and policies for how the corporations would manage housing finance and public facility initiatives for the city. The matter stalled without reaching a final decision.

Reyes Gamino Commercial Service District at Data Drive and Executive Drive (25-1219A)

Reyes Gamino proposed establishing a Commercial Service District (CS) on a property zoned MC-4 Multiple Commercial District at the southwest corner of Data Drive and Executive Drive. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission, with city staff recommending denial. The case has remained inactive since April 2025 with no recent updates.

Apr 10: Carried: 13 to 0

5550 LBJ Mixed-Income Housing Development (25-1147A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation proposed to acquire and develop a mixed-income multifamily project at 5550 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in partnership with High Street Residential, Inc. The development was designed to add affordable housing options to the city while establishing a 75-year lease arrangement for long-term property management. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center Land Acquisition at Young and Houston (25-1192A)

The city acquired approximately 36,228 square feet of land from Charter DMN Holdings, LP, near the intersection of Young and Houston Streets for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The acquisition provided additional property to support the convention center's operations in downtown Dallas. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

Convention Center Land Acquisition at Young and Houston (25-594A)

The City Council authorized acquisition of approximately 185,941 square feet of land from Charter DMN Holdings at Young and Houston Streets for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center expansion project. This acquisition was essential to the city's convention center master plan expansion. The proposal was approved as amended.

Apr 23: Approved As Amended