Matters — March 2025

Amar Daddy Only Deed Restriction Termination on Bruton Road (Z834-294)

An application sought to terminate a deed restriction — a recorded limit on how a property can be used — on land zoned Community Retail District along the south side of Bruton Road. City staff recommended approval while the City Plan Commission recommended denial without prejudice, and the request was filed by Amar Daddy Only, Inc. with representative Diana Gomez. The City Council closed its public hearing on the request, but the matter went inactive without a final decision.

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-111)

A renewal application sought to continue allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a small food or general merchandise store in a light industrial zone. The permit was important for maintaining an existing commercial use in the district. The renewal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Mesquite Tree Service Commercial Rezoning on Quietwood Drive (Z234-345)

Mesquite Tree Service, LLC asked the city to change a single-family residential property on the east side of Quietwood Drive, between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road, to a commercial service district. City planning staff recommended approval, and the plan commission backed the change subject to deed restrictions the applicant offered voluntarily. The request was approved on April 23, 2025.

Planned Development & Mini-Warehouse Zoning (Z234-277)

An application proposed a planned development district for nonresidential uses alongside a mixed-use district with a specific use permit for mini-warehouse development, while maintaining a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay across the areas. The proposal went through multiple City Plan Commission votes but stalled without reaching a final decision. The matter has remained inactive with no recent activity.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

South Dallas F-Residential Transition District (Z245-103)

A zoning application sought to change a property in the South Dallas/Fair Park area from single-family residential zoning to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which would allow different types of residential development on the site. The rezoning required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council to move forward. The proposal was approved by City Council on May 28, 2025.

Mar 26: Deferred

Clay Academy Planned Development Amendment at Potters House Way (Z245-148)

Clay Academy, Inc. applied to amend Planned Development District No. 655 for property at the southwest corner of Potters House Way and Truth Drive in Council District 3, with city staff recommending approval subject to an amended conceptual plan. The City Plan Commission recommended approval, and the City Council approved the amendment on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

MU-1 Mixed Use Planned Development (Z834-123)

A Planned Development District application sought to rezone property to allow Mixed Use (MU-1) development and terminate existing deed restrictions on a site previously designated for Regional Retail uses. This change would have permitted mixed-use development instead of retail-only uses on the property. The proposal was approved by the City Council on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Bar and Dance Hall Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z234-329)

The property owner sought renewal of a Specific Use Permit to continue operating an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with a dance hall. This type of permit renewal allows the city to evaluate compliance with zoning regulations for mixed-use properties. The permit renewal was denied by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Mar 26: Deferred

North Cliff Conservation District Zoning Changes on Pierce Street (Z189-127)

City planners proposed updating the zoning rules for roughly 5.15 acres along both sides of Pierce Street within Subarea II of Conservation District No. 8, the North Cliff Conservation District, covering allowed uses, development standards, and other regulations. The City Plan Commission recommended approval with a change allowing single family homes alongside the recommended nonresidential uses on the northern portion of City Block 1/3878, where a home already stood. The amendments were approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

MU-3 Mixed Use District at Dallas North Tollway (Z234-229)

The City Council approved a zoning change to allow a Mixed Use District (MU-3) with deed restrictions on property at the northeast and northwest corners of Dallas North Tollway. The change permitted mixed-use development on land previously zoned for retail, affecting how the site could be developed and used. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Zachariah Manning Multifamily at Forest Lane (Z234-331)

Zachariah Manning applied to rezone a property on Forest Lane from single-family to multifamily zoning, enabling apartment-style development in place of single-family residential use. The proposed change would have increased housing density along a corridor currently zoned for single-family homes. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application with staff recommending approval, but the matter stalled without a final decision.

Radio Tower Specific Use Permit (Z234-287)

A Specific Use Permit application sought to allow construction of a radio, television, or microwave tower on agricultural property with consideration for rezoning to light industrial and commercial service districts. The tower would have changed how the agricultural land was used and could have affected nearby residents through infrastructure development. The application was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Service Station Specific Use Permit at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z234-224)

An application proposed a Specific Use Permit for a service station on South Cockrell Hill Road, along with an amendment to Planned Development District No. 234. The proposal was under review by City Council but has remained inactive without final action.

Mar 26: Hearing Closed

Philip Lang Commercial Service District at Burbank Street (Z234-340)

An application proposed rezoning a property on Burbank Street between Thurston Street and Denton Drive from Community Retail and Industrial Research districts to a Commercial Service District. The change would have expanded the allowable commercial uses on this southeast corner, potentially enabling new business operations beyond its current zoning restrictions. The City Plan Commission reviewed the request but the matter stalled without a final decision.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant Street (Z234-170)

A property on the south line of Grant Street, between Ridge Street and South Denley, was rezoned from single-family district to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily housing uses and standards. The rezoning was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development District near Grant Street (Z234-198)

This case proposed rezoning a single-family property along Grant Street and Front Street, west of South Denley Drive, to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily residential uses and standards. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to conditions. The request was approved.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant and Denley (Z234-202)

The City Council reviewed a proposal to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from Single Family District zoning to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily residential uses. The rezoning would enable apartment or condominium development on a site that had previously been restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

The Humphreys Mixed-Income Housing at Alpha Road (25-917A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation proposed to acquire, develop, and own The Humphreys, a 322-unit mixed-income residential development at 5339 Alpha Road. The project was designed to expand housing options in the city. The City Council approved the proposal.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item

DART Sales Tax Funding Support (25-931A)

A resolution sought to express the city's support for full funding of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system at the current one-percent sales tax level. This funding level is critical for maintaining regional public transportation services. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but has remained inactive without further action.

Oak & Ellum Affordable Housing at Live Oak Street (25-923A)

The Dallas Housing Finance Corporation acquired Oak & Ellum, an existing apartment complex at 2627 Live Oak Street, to be converted into affordable housing. This acquisition preserved an existing building for affordable housing development rather than requiring new construction, making it a more efficient use of resources for the city. The City Council approved the acquisition.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item