Matters — April 2026

New Home and Garage at 3919 Waldron Avenue Courtesy Review (26-1145A)

A request sought a courtesy review of a new main residential building and a detached two-car garage on a vacant interior lot at 3919 Waldron Avenue in the Queen City Neighborhood. The review was comments only, and the task force was supportive but suggested changes to the front dormer, driveway width, porch columns, and foundation height. The matter was under review by the Landmark Commission before it went inactive.

Code Amendment DCA256-001

A code amendment proposed removing “Commercial Wedding Chapel” and creating a new “Reception Facility” land use in the Dallas City Code. The matter was under review citywide, with staff recommending adoption.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Group Dwelling Specific Use Permit at Laura Lane (Z-26-000006)

A new Specific Use Permit is being sought to allow a group dwelling unit for people with disabilities on property zoned for single-family homes on Laura Lane. The proposal would introduce a different housing type into a residential area that currently permits only single-family development, requiring special City Plan Commission approval.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Roc Design Engineers Planned Development District at C. F. Hawn Freeway (Z-25-000210)

An application proposed a new Planned Development District for Commercial Service District uses on property already zoned Commercial Service District, on the north line of C. F. Hawn Freeway west of Garden Springs Drive. City staff recommended denial, and the request was under review by the City Plan Commission in Council District 8 before it went inactive. The applicant was Roc Design Engineers / Majed Khalaf.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Criado & Associates Engineering Services (26-1054A)

The City Council is approving a supplemental agreement to increase the contract with Criado & Associates by $1,000,000, bringing the total to $3,642,569. The additional funding covers expanded professional engineering services, including subsurface utilities engineering and surveying work for municipal infrastructure projects. This contract supports the city's engineering and infrastructure planning needs.

Apr 22: Approved As An Individual Item

Criado Engineering Services Supplement (26-1299A)

The city is expanding its professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates with an additional $1 million in budget authority. The supplemental agreement funds extended engineering, subsurface utilities assessment, and survey services. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is overseeing this contract modification.

Convention Center Venue Project Financing (26-923A)

The City of Dallas amended its financing authorization for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Venue Project, modifying senior lien special tax revenue notes and related agreements. This financing structure was essential to support the convention center's ongoing operations and capital needs. The amendment was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved As An Individual Item

Housing Finance & Public Facility Programs (26-880A)

The City Council is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog by updating program statements for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation to formalize their operations. These amendments establish clear procedures and guidelines for how these programs function. The changes ensure consistent administration of housing finance and public facility initiatives across the city.

Apr 22: Approved

Good Homes Dallas at North Stemmons Freeway (26-877A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation sought to acquire and develop Good Homes Dallas, a mixed-income multifamily housing project at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway. The project addressed the city's need for affordable housing options in the area. The proposal was approved as amended on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved As Amended