Matters — July 2025
12 matters with activity · 7 new in this period · 5 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.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
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.
Jul 10: Carried: 10 to 4
HC Carlisle Building Planned Development Amendment at Lemmon Avenue (Z245-126)
HC Carlisle Building, LLC applied for changes to an existing planned development on Lemmon Avenue between Carlisle Street and Cole Avenue. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the amendment. The proposal was approved on September 10, 2025.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
Community Retail District at Webb Chapel and Royal Lane (Z245-143)
An applicant proposed establishing a Neighborhood Service District with deed restrictions on property zoned for single-family residences at the northeast corner of Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane. The zoning change would have modified permitted uses for the corridor property at this intersection. The proposal was approved on August 27, 2025.
Jul 10: Carried: 11 to 3
Metrocare Services Multifamily Rezoning at Southgate Lane (Z245-190)
An application sought to rezone property on Southgate Lane from Community Retail to Multifamily District to enable Metrocare Services to develop multifamily housing. The property, located on the east line of Southgate Lane between Elam Road and Marvel Drive, was under review by the City Plan Commission. The matter became inactive before reaching a final vote.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
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.
Jul 10: Carried: 11 to 2
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.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
Sewdat Persaud Commercial Service District at Bonnie View Road (Z-25-000045)
Sewdat Persaud is seeking to rezone a property south of East Overton Road from Community Retail District to Commercial Service District, which would allow commercial services uses on the site. The change would affect an area between Bonnie View Road and East Illinois Avenue within the commercial corridor. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
MU-3 Mixed Use District at Martin Luther King Jr. (Z245-200)
An application proposed rezoning a corner site on Martin Luther King Jr. within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District as a MU-3 Mixed Use District, with consideration of alternative Form subdistrict options. The proposal was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
Bautista Lara Neighborhood Office at Lake June Road (Z245-185)
Diana Bautista Lara's application proposed rezoning property on Lake June Road from single-family residential to a Neighborhood Office District. The city planning staff recommended denial of the application. The matter stalled without a final city council vote.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
Valle Brothers Commercial Service District at South Ledbetter Drive (Z245-196)
An application proposed to establish a Commercial Service District on property along South Ledbetter Drive that was zoned for multifamily and single-family residential use. City staff recommended denying the application, citing concerns about compatibility with the neighborhood's residential zoning. The matter was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
Townhouse Subdistrict at Myrtle and Marburg (Z245-208)
An application proposed to rezone property at the corner of Myrtle Street and Marburg Street to allow townhouse development instead of single-family residences. The change would have increased residential density within the South Dallas Fair Park Special Purpose District. The matter became inactive without a final resolution.
Jul 10: Carried: 14 to 0
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