Matters — April 2026

H-E-B Planned Development Amendment (Z-25-000087)

An application proposed an amendment to Planned Development District 372 along Lemmon Avenue East, McKinney Avenue, Lemmon Avenue, and northwest of Oak Grove Avenue. The request was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and remained under review after a City Council hearing.

Charter School at Harry Hines & Wadley Lane (Z-25-000151)

An open enrollment charter school Specific Use Permit was proposed for property zoned for industrial research use, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. The request would have allowed the school to operate in an area designated for industrial purposes. The proposal was denied on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Denied

Estelar Mixed-Use Zoning at East Side Avenue (Z-26-000009)

Estelar, LLC applied for a zoning change at East Side Avenue and Carroll Avenue, seeking to convert the property from Commercial Service District to Mixed-Use District. The rezoning would have enabled mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses on the site. The City Council approved the zoning change on June 10, 2026.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Elsie Thurman Planned Development Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive (Z-25-000233)

An application proposed amending Planned Development District 752 on the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive. Staff recommended approval, subject to a revised development plan, a traffic management plan, and recommended conditions. The request was under review in Council District 8 and had no recent activity before it became inactive.

Planned Development 171 Amendment at Oak Lawn (Z-26-000039)

The city is considering an amendment to the zoning conditions for Planned Development Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn area, an established district bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. The amendment would modify the development rules that govern what can be built or changed within this district. The City Plan Commission has reviewed the proposal, and the City Council is now holding a hearing to decide whether to approve it.

Blas Garza MU-1 Mixed Use at South Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is seeking to rezone property at South Polk Street and Nokomis Avenue from Multifamily District to Mixed Use District zoning. This change would permit a mix of residential and commercial uses on the site, creating opportunities for more diverse development on the corridor.

Apr 22: Denied Without Prejudice

Pritesh Rana Alcohol Sales Permit at Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road (Z-25-000172)

An application proposed a new Specific Use Permit allowing alcoholic beverages to be sold in connection with a general merchandise food store under 3,500 square feet on the south corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road. City staff recommended approval with a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a five-year period before the matter went inactive without a City Council decision.

New Wabe Real Estate Investors Single Family Rezoning at North Carroll Avenue (Z-25-000203)

New Wabe Real Estate Investors LLC requested a change from a Parking District to an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, along with the termination of existing deed restrictions, on property in the Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District on the northeast line of North Carroll Avenue between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, and the commission voted 14 to 0 in favor. The City Council approved the proposal.

Apr 8: Approved

Winery Specific Use Permit at Kidwell and Prospect (Z-25-000225)

A proposed amendment to Specific Use Permit 2173 would allow a winery and tasting room on the southeast corner of Kidwell Street and Prospect Avenue. The property is located within the Lakewood Special Purpose District's Center Core Area, which requires special approval for certain commercial uses.

Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-26-000020)

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to allow a late-hours alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on property zoned as Planned Development District 842 along Greenville Avenue. Late-hours establishments can affect nearby residents and neighborhoods through noise, traffic, and parking demands. The matter is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Tavern Specific Use Permit at N. Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street. The site is located in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District, and the City Plan Commission and City Council will review whether the use is appropriate for the area.

HSM Equity Partners Light Industrial Rezoning at Telephone Road (Z-26-000003)

This proposal seeks to rezone property on the south line of Telephone Road from Agricultural District to Light Industrial District. The applicant is HSM Equity Partners, Inc., represented by Land Use Planning & Zoning Services.

Sark Mixed-Use Development at Madison and Ballard (Z-26-000012)

Sark seeks to rezone a property at the corner of Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue from residential to Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C, which would allow mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses. The rezoning would transform this Oak Cliff corner into a more mixed-use area within the Gateway Special Purpose District, potentially bringing together housing, retail, and services on a site currently zoned for residential transition.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

The Vylla Homes Townhouse Zoning (Z-25-000235)

The Vylla Homes, LLC seeks a Planned Development District for townhouse uses on property zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family and MF-1(A) Multifamily Districts, with Specific Use Permit No. 2287 for a seminary and convent or monastery.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Zoning and Specific Use Permit for Industrial Use (Z-25-000198)

This application seeks to rezone property to the Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a new Specific Use Permit for an industrial use. The property is currently zoned Community Retail and Industrial Manufacturing, with an existing Specific Use Permit for an electric substation. The proposed industrial use would replace the current permitted use, and the City Plan Commission is evaluating the request.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Alcohol Sales Permit at C. F. Hawn Freeway and S. Woody Road (Z-25-000228)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet. The site is on the west corner of C. F. Hawn Freeway and S. Woody Road, in an area zoned Commercial Service with a Liquor Control Overlay. The applicant is 14020 CF Hawn FWY, LLC, and the site is in Council District 8.

UKLA Shop Front Overlay Removal at East 8th Street (Z-26-000025)

The proposal asked to remove the Shop Front Overlay SH-6 from property in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, at the corner of East 8th Street and Lansing Street, requested by UKLA, LLC. City staff and the City Plan Commission had both recommended approval. The City Council denied the request without prejudice on May 27, 2026.

Multifamily Zoning at Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000154)

A request was made to change property on the west line of Ledbetter Drive, north of Tyrone Drive, from a Single Family District to an MF-2(A) Multifamily District. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The proposal was approved on May 13, 2026.

Apr 22: Deferred

Bar and Live Music Venue at Main and Malco (Z-25-000183)

An amendment to a Specific Use Permit would allow a bar, lounge, or tavern with a live music venue on the southwestern corner of Main Street and Malco in Deep Ellum. This would bring entertainment programming to the historic music district.

Paul Wieneskie Vehicle Sales Permit at South Buckner Boulevard (Z-25-000163)

Applicant Paul Wieneskie requested a new Specific Use Permit for a vehicle display, sales, and service use on property at the northwest corner of South Buckner Boulevard and Carr Street, within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. City staff and the City Plan Commission had recommended approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council denied the request with prejudice on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Denied With Prejudice