Matters — April 2026

Chernock Multifamily Rezoning at North Boulevard Terrace (Z-25-000069)

Applicant Christian Chernock asked to rezone property between the north end of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a Single Family District to a Multifamily District, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the multifamily district with those restrictions. The City Council approved the request as amended on April 22, 2026.

Apr 22: Approved As Amended

Deed Restriction Termination at Fouraker Street (Z-25-000202)

This zoning case seeks to terminate a deed restriction on property along Fouraker Street in the Davis Corridor Special Purpose District. Deed restrictions limit how property owners can use or develop their land; removing this restriction would allow the owner more flexibility in developing or using the site. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the application.

Masterplan Convent Subdistrict at West Davis Street (Z-25-000156)

An application sought to create a new Planned Development Subdistrict on residentially zoned land within the West Davis Special Purpose District, along with a Specific Use Permit for a convent, at the southwest corner of West Davis Street and South Cockrell Hill Road. City staff recommended approval subject to conditions, and the City Plan Commission backed the request in unanimous votes before it advanced to a City Council public hearing, where the matter stalled without a final decision. Laura Lee Gunn of Masterplan Consultants represented the applicant.

1916 Club Development Manufactured Home and Retail District at Haymarket Road (Z-26-000015)

1916 Club Development LLC requested a new Planned Development District allowing manufactured home and community retail uses on land near Haymarket Road and Hazelcrest Drive that was zoned for single family and agricultural use. The proposal was approved as amended, subject to a development plan and conditions, and the final outcome was carried 15 to 0.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development Subdistrict near West Davis Street (Z-25-000157)

An application proposed a new Planned Development Subdistrict on land zoned R-7.5(A) Residential Subdistrict within Planned Development District 631, the West Davis Special Purpose District, south of West Davis Street and west of Cockrell Hill Road. Staff recommended approval with conditions, and the request was represented by Karl Crawley of Masterplan Consultants before it stalled without a final decision.

Townhouse District at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000164)

This application seeks to rezone property on Ferguson Road to allow a townhouse district development, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The property is currently zoned for residential use and hosts a private school, kindergarten, and day nursery under an existing Specific Use Permit, making any zoning change relevant to the neighborhood.

Apr 23: Carried: 12 to 0

Caleb Mann RTN District at McShann and Preston Road (Z-25-000121)

Caleb Mann is seeking to rezone property at the northwest corner of McShann Road and Preston Road from single-family zoning to allow a Residential Transition District. This change would permit a different type of residential development in what is currently a single-family area. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

Apr 23: Carried: 12 to 0

Calumet Avenue Electrical Substation Specific Use Permit Expansion (Z-25-000142)

The proposal amended and expanded Specific Use Permit No. 129, which allows electrical substation uses on land along the west side of Calumet Avenue. The land is zoned for single-family homes, including part of Planned Development District No. 631. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, subject to an amended site plan and conditions, and the City Council approved the proposal.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Charter School Specific Use Permit at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000184)

Applicant Rob Baldwin of Baldwin Associates sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2180 to allow an open-enrollment charter school on retail-zoned property at the northwest corner of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road in Council District 7. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to a traffic management plan and conditions. The City Council approved the request as amended on May 27, 2026.

Apr 22: Deferred

Liquor Overlay and Permit Modification, Bryan Area (Z-25-000117)

The city is considering removal of the current D Liquor Control Overlay and adoption of a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, along with a new Specific Use Permit for selling alcoholic beverages on property in Subarea 11 of Planned Development District 298. This would modify the rules governing where and how alcohol can be sold in the Bryan Area Special Purpose District.

Wesley Inn Historic Overlay at Madison Avenue (Z-26-000030)

The Wesley Inn at 1159 N. Madison Avenue seeks a historic overlay designation and approval to add short- and long-term lodging accommodations to the property. The historic overlay protects the building's architectural character while enabling it to operate as a lodging facility, bringing new activity to the neighborhood.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

Alberto Matos Cedano Vehicle Sales Permit at C.F. Hawn Freeway Frontage Road (Z-25-000207)

Alberto Matos Cedano applied for a new Specific Use Permit to allow vehicle display, sales, and service on property south of the C.F. Hawn Freeway Frontage Road, northwest of Ellenwood Street. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development Subdistrict at Newton Avenue (Z-25-000209)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict was established to permit multifamily housing uses in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the north side of Newton Avenue between Throckmorton Street and Oak Lawn Avenue. This zoning change enabled higher-density residential development in an area previously restricted by the zoning code. The proposal was approved on June 10, 2026.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Walgreens D-1 Overlay Termination at Lemmon Avenue (Z-25-000066)

A request sought to terminate the D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on Walgreens Co.’s property on the southwest line of Lemmon Avenue, between McKinney Avenue and Noble Avenue. The matter remained under review before becoming inactive.

Devonshire Ventures Multifamily Development at Worth Street (Z-25-000015)

Devonshire Ventures, LLC applied to create a new planned development district allowing multifamily housing on property previously zoned for single family homes, on the east corner of Worth Street and North Peak Street. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, subject to a development plan, façade plan, and conditions. The City Council approved the proposal on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

D Lux Rentals Townhomes at Bonnie View Road (Z-26-000016)

D Lux Rentals, LLC requested a zoning change from R-5(A) Single Family District to TH-3(A) Townhouse District on property on the west line of Bonnie View Road, south of East 11th Street. City staff and the City Plan Commission had both recommended approval. The City Council denied the request without prejudice.

RPC 1889 McKinney Zoning Amendment in Oak Lawn (Z-25-000158)

RPC 1889 McKinney LLC is seeking an amendment to Planned Development Subdistrict 154 within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, covering property bounded by McKinney Avenue, North Akard Street, and North St. Paul Street. The request would change the rules that govern development on the site, including an amended development plan and landscape plan. The application is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and decided by the City Council.

Apr 9: Carried: 12 to 1

Flea Market Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z-25-000175)

The city considered a renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2175 for a flea market in the Farmers Market Special Purpose District. The permit renewal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

TH-1 Townhouses at Compton Street (Z-25-000200)

New Wave Real Estate Investors LLC proposed changing property from Light Industrial District to Mixed-Use District. The matter was denied without prejudice on August 12, 2026.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Fonteneaux Walkable Residential District at East Overton Road (Z-26-000002)

Jeremy Fonteneaux of JAC Investment Holdings LLC applied for a new Planned Development District allowing Walkable Urban Residential uses on land zoned for single family homes, on the north line of East Overton Road, north of East Illinois Avenue. Both city staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to conditions. The proposal was approved.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0