Matters — August 2025
31 matters with activity · 14 new in this period · 24 resolved
Planned Development District at Bonnie View Road (Z234-286)
A new planned development district was proposed on property zoned for single-family residences and industrial research near Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road. The proposal would have allowed mixed-use development on the site in place of the existing zoning restrictions. The project was approved on September 24, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 12 to 0
Late-Hours Establishment at Greenville Avenue (Z234-289)
A late-hours establishment was proposed for a Planned Development District property on Greenville Avenue, requiring approval for both zoning and a Specific Use Permit. The location and its potential use impact nearby residents and the corridor's character. The proposal was approved as amended.
Aug 13: Deleted
Planned Development District at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-219)
A Planned Development District was proposed for residential and nonresidential uses on property zoned Industrial Research District, at North Beckley Avenue north of East Comstock Street. The proposal would allow mixed-use development in an area previously restricted to industrial research zoning. The City Council approved the proposal on August 13, 2025.
Aug 13: Approved
Regional Retail District at Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road (Z-25-000001)
An application proposed rezoning the property at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road to a Regional Retail District and terminating existing deed restrictions limiting its use. The property had been zoned for Mixed Use, and the proposed change would have converted it to retail-focused development. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council but stalled without a final vote.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Subdistrict 1G Amendment at Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway (Z-25-000017)
An amendment and expansion of Subdistrict 1G within Planned Development District 621 was proposed for the area at the corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway. This zoning adjustment would have modified property development rights and land use rules in that district. The City Council approved the amendment on November 12, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
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.
Aug 13: Approved
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.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Multifamily Planned Development at Worth and North Peak (Z-25-000015)
A property at the corner of Worth Street and N. Peak Street, previously zoned for single-family homes, was proposed to be rezoned to allow multifamily residential uses. This rezoning would have permitted apartment or multifamily development on land that had been restricted to single-family housing, increasing density in the area. The proposal was approved by City Council on April 8, 2026.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Vehicle Auction and Storage Permit at Sheila and Lakefield (Z-25-000064)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to allow vehicle auction and storage operations at the east corner of Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard in an industrial-zoned area. The permit would enable a new commercial vehicle auction and storage facility on the site. The amendment was approved on October 22, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit Amendment at Algonquin Drive (Z-25-000006)
An amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 145 was approved to allow a government installation on Algonquin Drive, in an area zoned for single-family and community retail uses. Government facilities typically require special permits in single-family districts, making this amendment necessary to authorize the use. The proposal was approved on September 24, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
HC Carlisle Building Planned Development Amendment at Lemmon Avenue (Z245-126)
HC Carlisle Building, LLC sought an amendment to Planned Development No. 153 on the southwest side of Lemmon Avenue between Carlisle Street and Cole Avenue. The proposal required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The amendment was approved on September 10, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 14 to 0
Deed Restriction Termination at N. Masters Drive and Bruton Road (25-2469A)
An application sought to remove deed restrictions from property at the northwest corner of N. Masters Drive and Bruton Road, a site zoned for Community Retail District use. The city plan commission reviewed the request, and staff recommended approval. However, the matter stalled without reaching a final outcome.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Community Retail District at Webb Chapel and Royal Lane (Z245-143)
A proposal to rezone the northeast corner of Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane from single-family residential zoning to allow either a Neighborhood Service District or Community Retail District, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The rezoning would have enabled limited commercial or mixed-use activity at that location instead of single-family homes only. The proposal was approved on August 27, 2025.
Aug 27: Approved
Planned Development District at Walnut Hill Lane (Z-25-000021)
A proposal to create a planned development district at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane was reviewed. The planned development district would have allowed different single-family residential uses on property currently zoned for traditional single-family development. The proposal was denied without prejudice on November 12, 2025, meaning it could be resubmitted in the future.
Aug 21: Carried: 11 to 2
Adult Day Care Facility at Wadsworth Drive (Z245-177)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was requested to allow an adult day care facility at the intersection of Wadsworth Drive and East Ledbetter Drive, a property zoned for single-family residences. The amendment would have enabled a non-residential use in a residential zone, a change that could affect the character of the neighborhood. The amendment was approved as modified on August 13, 2025, for a ten-year permit period.
Aug 13: Approved As Amended
Duplex Zoning at East Kirnwood Drive (Z245-149)
A property owner sought to rezone land on the south line of East Kirnwood Drive from a Single Family District to a Duplex District, which would allow the construction of duplex units in place of single-family homes. The City Plan Commission and City Council both reviewed and supported the request. The zoning change was approved in August 2025.
Aug 27: Approved
Metrocare Services Multifamily Rezoning at Southgate Lane (Z245-190)
Metrocare Services sought to rezone property on the east side of Southgate Lane (between Elam Road and Marvel Drive) from Community Retail to Multifamily District, which would allow residential apartment construction on the site. The proposal had staff recommendation for approval but required multiple plan commission votes over several months. The application stalled without a final decision and remains inactive.
Aug 7: Carried: 14 to 0
Multifamily Zoning at Paducah Avenue (Z-25-000050)
A property on the northwest line of Paducah Avenue, between South Denley Drive and South Lancaster Road, was proposed to be rezoned from Community Retail District to Multifamily District (MF-1(A)), allowing residential development on a site previously designated for retail. The rezoning would have changed the character and permitted uses in this corridor area. The proposal was approved as amended on August 27, 2025.
Aug 27: Approved As Amended
Stephan Specific Use Permit at Plaza Boulevard (Z-25-000044)
Stephan sought a Specific Use Permit to develop a handicapped group dwelling unit on property zoned for single-family homes on Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane. This required special approval because the proposed use didn't align with the lot's zoning designation, which restricts development to single-family residences. The Specific Use Permit was approved on September 24, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Ani Paraphernalia Shop at N. Cockrell Hill Road and I-30 Frontage Road (Z-25-000081)
A paraphernalia shop was proposed on the northeast corner of N. Cockrell Hill Road and I-30 Frontage Road, requiring a Specific Use Permit under the property's zoning classification. Paraphernalia shops require special zoning approval to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties and community standards. The application was approved as amended on September 24, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Hampton Road Zoning District (Z189-349)
The city considered rezoning an area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street to determine proper zoning designations, use, and development standards for the district. Such zoning changes would affect what uses and density of development could occur in the area. The proposal was approved as amended on August 13, 2025.
Aug 13: Approved As Amended
PDD No. 598 Subdistrict Amendment at West Wheatland Road (Z245-210)
An application proposed creating a new subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 598 on property along West Wheatland Road between South Polk Street and South Hampton Road, north of the LBJ Freeway. The amendment would have modified the zoning framework for the affected tracts within the existing planned development. The matter stalled after city plan commission review and became inactive without a final decision.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 to 0
Anish Townhouses at Colonial and Driskell (Z-25-000038)
Anish applied to rezone property at the corner of Colonial Avenue and Driskell Street from single-family residential to townhouse subdistrict zoning to enable townhouse development. The property sits within South Dallas Fair Park Special Purpose District, an area designated for mixed-use and residential growth. The city council approved the rezoning on September 24, 2025.
Aug 7: Carried: 13 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.
Aug 13: Denied
Commercial Service District at Royal Lane (Z245-174)
The city considered an application to establish a Commercial Service District with deed restrictions on property zoned as Planned Development District No. 635 on the north side of Royal Lane. This zoning change required the applicant to accept deed restrictions as a condition of approval. The proposal was approved on September 10, 2025.
Aug 27: Deferred
Planned Development District on Marvin D Love Freeway (Z-25-000046)
A new planned development district was proposed for property along Marvin D Love Freeway near West Camp Wisdom Road, which had been zoned for neighborhood office uses. The zoning change would have allowed different development on the site. The proposal was approved.
Aug 27: Approved
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 District at Forest Land and Stults Road (25-2547A)
An application proposed to change the zoning on property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road from Single Family District to a Multifamily District, allowing for higher-density housing on the site. The change would have permitted apartment or condo development instead of single-family homes or townhouses, affecting the neighborhood's character and density. The City Plan Commission voted on the proposal, but the matter subsequently became inactive with no further action taken.
Aug 21: Carried: 13 to 0
Preston Hollow Village Development Plan (25-2452A)
Preston Hollow Village Phase 3, LP submitted an application for a development and landscape plan at the northwest corner of North Central Expressway and Walnut Hill Lane. The City Plan Commission reviewed the proposal, with staff recommending approval. The matter remained under review before becoming inactive.
Aug 7: Carried: 14 to 0
Single Family Rezoning at Cedar Ridge Drive (Z-25-000042)
A proposal to rezone property on Cedar Ridge Drive from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District was considered by the City Council. The rezoning would have converted agricultural land to residential development in the area north of West Red Bird Lane. The proposal was denied on August 27, 2025.
Aug 27: Denied
Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Phase II Engineering (25-2377A)
The city authorized a professional engineering services contract with HNTB Corporation to provide engineering work for Phase II of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project. This infrastructure work was designed to realign and modify the viaduct to improve traffic flow and structural conditions. The contract was approved on August 13, 2025.
Aug 13: Approved As An Individual Item
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